Southern Tidings for 2002 - Vol. 96 - No. 07
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Southern Tidings for 2002 - Vol. 96 - No. 07
JULY 2002 04#400.-4,1w.,,*om rh, North .4meri4An 134,1R EQ PORTION OF THE D TO FINISH tp,i That Evan I' VANTAGE POINT MALCOLM GORDON Southern Union President Introducing the Southern Union Hispanic Coordinator The fastest growing segment in the Southern Union is the Hispanic work. For a number of years we have planned to elect a Hispanic individual to cover this post along with other duties when the appropriate opening came. We are now happy to introduce to you Elder Jorge Mayer, who was formerly the vice president of Hispanic work in the Florida Conference. When I talked to Elder Mayer about this new responsibility, he indicated that he greatly enjoyed his work in Florida but he and Nibia, his wife, would earnestly pray about the matter. After considerable time and prayer he e-mailed his answer to me with the following words in capital letters "YES! YES! YES!" We are very pleased to have Jorge and Nibia with us in the Southern Union, and God is already abundantly blessing their leadership. Jorge Raul Mayer was born on June 1 in Argentina. He is one of four children from a minister's home. He married Nibia Pereyra on February 16, 1976, and from this union, they have three children: Ronald, Lissie, and Kevin. Jorge worked as a youth pastor at the River Plate Adventist University church and as a boy's dean at the River Plate Adventist University. He served the Church as a literature evangelist in the Central California Conference for two years, and as pastor of the Arlington Spanish church in the Potomac Conference for four years. While at Andrews University, Jorge completed the M. Div. equivalency and completed half of the D. Min. program courses. Jorge returned to Potomac to serve as senior pastor to the Capital Spanish church for five years, during which he was asked to serve as the Hispanic coordinator for the Potomac Conference. He received a call to Michigan, where he served as senior pastor of the Berrien Springs Spanish church and Hispanic coordinator for the Michigan Conference. Jorge was called to serve in the Florida Conference as vice president for Spanish language ministries as well as the Southern Union Hispanic coordinator. Jorge was a charter member of the Adventist Association of Family Life Professionals, and the American Association of Christian Counselors. He is a certified family life educator. Jorge organized and lead the Hispanic family life ministries in the Michigan and Florida conferences while serving in those fields. He also organized the Miami 2000 evangelistic crusade, the Red `99 evangelistic crusade, and the "Atlanta Jesus to ama" crusade. Jorge serves on several committees, including NAD Hispanic union leaders, NAD Hispanic evangelism committee, NAD Spanish advisory committee, "La Voz de la Esperanza" advisory committee, Southern Union church ministries advisory committee, and Southern Union Hispanic advisory committee. Currently, Jorge serves as an editorial committee member to the El Centinela magazine, and he serves the Southern Union Conference as the Hispanic ministries coordinator and church ministries associate director. Please join me in praying for the Mayers as they lead our dynamic group of Hispanic believers in the Southern Union. Calendar 30 PAGE 6 • COVER STORY Classified Advertising 26 It's the Relationship That Counts NEWS by Terry Hall and Luis Garcia Carolina 10 Florida 12 Georgia-Cumberland 18 PAGE 3 • SOUTHEASTERN FEATURE Gulf States 20 A New Way of Evangelism in Waycross Kentucky-Tennessee South Atlantic Southern Union COVER PHOTO BY RON QUICK SOUTHERN TIDINGS (USPS 507-000) VOLUME 96 NUMBER 7, JULY 2002. Published monthly by the Southern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Free to members. $8 yearly subscription to others. Periodical postage paid at Decatur, GA, and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER send changes of address to SOUTHERN TIDINGS, P.O. Box 849, Decatur, GA 30031. 4 22 9 Oakwood College 29 Southern Adventist University 15 Cover: These Class-A dressed Pathfinders were just a few of the volunteer Pathfinders who assisted with the Sabbath offering at the recent Festival of the Laity in Orlando. Samuel Zuniga (left), Johnathon Raposo, Daryl Forde, and Jaime Paredes are from the Spanish church in Forest City, Florida. SOUTHEASTERN • CONFERENCE A New Way of Evangelism in Waycross, Ga. The good news of Jesus is being rehabilitate rather than simply incarcerate. what the church will have to do to win spread by a new form of evangelism in Knight comments, "Our church be- people in the 21st century. The church Waycross, Ga. Wesley Knight, pastor, and lieves that it is not only our responsibility doors have been closed for far too long." the Maranatha church have The newly appointed U.S attorpartnered with the Weed and Seed ney for Georgia and the state repreinitiative of Waycross to change the sentative have seen the church's prourban communities in the city. gram and have both applauded the Knight had been praying with his work being done. members for a new and exciting way This partnership with Weed and to reach out to the people in the city. Seed gives the Maranatha church the Little did they know that God was largest community service program getting ready to open up a tremenin the city, and also makes them the dous window of opportunity. first church in the state of Georgia Last spring, Knight was introto make such a partnership with a duced to city commissioner Carlos not-for-profit organization. Knight Nelson. The commissioner was and his parishioners are hoping this looking for help for his program, and will only be the beginning of their heard that Knight was also looking ministry to the people in Waycross. to do something special in the com- Assistant U.S. attorney Darrin McCullough (left "We hope that as we minister to the munity. After prayer and consulting, commissioner William Simmons; Wesley Knight, immediate needs and concerns of the church offered to be the head- pastor; and Carlos Nelson, commissioner; are the people, we might also gain opquarters for the Weed and Seed heavy supporters of the program. portunities to tell them of the lovproject in the city of Waycross. ing God who inspires us to do the Maranatha church has agreed to give Weed to keep the perpetrators of crime off the good that we do. That is what this church and Seed use of almost all their Sabbath streets, but it is also our responsibility to is all about." school rooms, the kitchen, and the pastor's help them to be delivered from the mindset office during the week. This space is pro- that fosters crime. Jail is only a tempovided to help both the church and Weed rary solution, because it changes the loca=Adventist and Seed in their outreach endeavors. tion, but we know they need a change of Health The Weed and Seed Organization is heart." an initiative of the U. S. Justice DepartThe "seed" part of the program is the 20 hospitals located in ment that was created to help minority and most exciting part in which the church is CA, HI, OR, WA impoverished communities. The "weed" involved. The second phase of the program For job opportunities, part of the initiative is to "weed out" the helps to "sow seeds of positive influence contact the following: negative influences in the urban commu- and excellence into the community" In Management/Executives nities. Maranatha works with the Neigh- partnership with Weed and Seed, the Leonard Yost, Director borhood Watch to make sure that all drug church helps to run Alcoholics AnonyEmployee Recruitment related incidents and drug hotspots are re- mous, Narcotics Anonymous, and Anger (916) 774-3355 ported promptly. The congregation also Management classes for the community Physicians works with the Waycross Police Depart- in side the church. The church also houses ment to make sure that the streets are prop- a small computer lab to help young males Ingrid Heil, Director erly and consistently patrolled both day get their GED certificates, and also is Physician Services and night. Wesley Knight serves as a board home to a community youth group called, (800) 847-9840 member of the organization, and he works Youth for Change. More than 100 people Fax CV's or Resumes to with the police chief, and other commu- battling alcoholism pack the church sanc(916) 774-3390 nity leaders to make sure that those caught tuary every Saturday night to hear ChrisAll Other Jobs doing crime will not be treated unfairly tian motivational speakers. www.adventisthealth.org and will be put in programs that seek to Knight says, "This type of ministry is JULY 2002 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • 3 KENTUCKY-TENNESSEE • CONFERENCE BY MARVIN LOWMAN Conference Sponsors Elders' Retreat pastor in multi-church districts. Christian music artist, Shelley Rene Kroeger from Lawrenceburg, Tenn., provided a Sabbath afternoon music concert. "This annual retreat gives our elders an opportunity to fellowship together and become better equipped for their office," says Richard Hallock, Conference president. "One of the advantages for Bruce Kesselring (left), of Martin Memorial this kind of re- in Centerville, Tenn.; Robert Ley of treat is what takes Smithville, Tenn.; and Charles Harris of place between the Martin Memorial. scheduled meetShelley Rene Kroeger Dr. Floyd Bresee ings. Elders from variApproximately 120 elders from Adpartnership with the local pastor. Two ous parts of the Conference get better ac- ventist congregations all over the Conferpresentations focused on sermon prep- quainted and can 'talk shop.' Sharing ex- ence came together to be inspired and aration, since many local elders are periences with each other is part of the trained for their important role in local called on to preach in the absence of the learning process." church leadership. The second elders' retreat was held April 19-21 at Indian Creek Camp. Floyd Bresee, former ministerial director of the General Conference, was the featured speaker. He gave two presentations which laid the scriptural and spiritual foundation for the elder's role in Ridgetop Women Share Cups of Tea PHOTO BY TROYHALE Seeing a shared cup of tea as a symbol of friendship and neighborliness, 18 women from the Ridgetop, Tenn., church shared cups of tea with 20 other women, mainly shut-ins, non-attendees, and women with special needs. It was suggested that a plate of cookies or other treats be carried along with the tea cup. Each cup held herbal tea bags and was wrapped with its saucer in tulle and decorated with a bow and flowers. This was the handiwork of women's ministries coordinator Laura Hale who personally prayed for each lady receiving the gift and each person delivering it. The women reported that their visits were well received and appreciated. This project was a sugOne of the tea cups gestion of Karen Brown. decorated for the project. 4 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • JULY 2002 BY HELEN KELLY Some of the Ridgetop women's ministries group. Laura Hale (left), is women's ministries coordinator. Karen Brown (right), suggested the project. KENTUCKY-TENNESSEE • CONFERENCE BY SALLI JENKS Senior Class Trip Makes a Difference for Native Americans At 3:30 a.m. on April 14, 30 seniors from the Highland Academy Class of 2002, along with seven sponsors, loaded up and headed for the Nashville airport. helped build a deck on the principal's house, put plywood and carpet on the walls of the gym, laid a concrete block retaining wall, poured several porches and sidewalks, worked on a roof, and painted several buildings around the campus. In addition, the Highland students gave worships in both dorms each night, a Wednesday night program, ves- Marcus Post and David Knapp putting in the pers, Sabbath school, sidewalk form. and church programs. The students and staff of the good about the opportunity to give of Holbrook school were very ap- themselves. Anna Littrell (left), Matt Wilcut, Danielle Afton, preciative of the Highland The trip wasn't all work and no play, and James Fedusenko worked on the roof. group's hard work and involve- however. The group enjoyed seeing the ment. sights of Sedona, the Grand Canyon, the However, this was to be no ordinary seIn appreciation, their principal pre- Little Painted Desert, Canyon de Chelly, nior class trip. sented a beautiful piece of pottery that one Lake Havasu, and Scottsdale. They were headed for Holbrook of their students had carved/painted to Jim On April 24, the Class of 2002 reSchool in Holbrook, Ariz., where they Ingersoll, Highland Academy principal. turned to Highland Academy in full agreewould volunteer their time for activities. The Highland students and their sponsors ment—it was a thoroughly enriching and By the time the week was over, they came away from the experience feeling enjoyable trip. Churches Hold Mall C ncert and More The Hopkinsville area churches recently had an opportunity to minister to the community through a concert and program at the local Bradford Square Mall. It was a high day for the Hopkinsville/Oak Grove/Clarksville area churches, which combined their talents in one outstanding program. The theme was Praise the Lord! He Is Risen! and centered on the resurrection of Jesus. The Bradford Square Mall management allowed free use of the mall for an entire Sunday afternoon. In addition to the program, there were displays that in- cluded health and wellness, stop smoking information, a "healthy" bake sale, free literature, books for sale, arts and crafts sale, and more. Free refreshments were served. Entertainment included the youth group, Hands of Praise; miscellaneous performances by members young and old; and a special crucifixion re-enactment skit by Hopkinsville youth, under the direction of Sam Richardson. One of the highlights of the day was the special afternoon concert by Hopkinsville elder and contemporary Christian recording artist Julie Pridgen. BY KATHY MCBRIDE Pridgen, an accomplished singer, musician, artist, and craftsperson, offered a display of many of her crafts, cassettes and CDs of her music. She also had a sign-up sheet available for churches and other organizations interested in a gospel concert. The health and wellness program, under the leadership of Jack and Barbara Neher, drew interest from several persons. The church's name and other material was exposed to the public, and were well received. Bradford Square has invited the church back for a future program. JULY 2002 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • 5 "Ws the Relationship Years of Pathfinders That Counts" 50 In Florida In 50 years, Florida Conference's Pathfinder program has evolved from two clubs and a handful of young people in 1952 to 184 clubs and 7,000 Pathfinders statewide in 2002. It has generated thousands of baptisms and continues to teach Florida youth the importance of a personal, one-on-one relationship with Jesus Christ. "This growth wouldn't have been possible without our dedicated lay leaders," says Cheeko Cotta, Conference Pathfinder director. "They're the backbone of Pathfinders in Florida." Florida Conference Pathfinders today encompasses Little Lambs (pre-K), Eager Beavers (kindergarten), Adventurers (grades 1-4), eTracker Pathfinders (grades 5-8), Varsity Pathfinders (grades 9-12), and Master Guides (college age and above). "While our Pathfinder programs have grown and developed in the last 50 years, our main focus is still the same—to teach COVER FEATURE BY TERRY HALL, LUIS GRACIA our youth that a loving, vital relationship with Jesus Christ is the most important thing in their lives," says Luis Gracia, Florida Conference associate Pathfinder director. "Our department will continue to develop programs, leadership, and structure towards that objective." Gracia says specific goals in the near future will include 1,000 Pathfinder baptisms each year by 2004 and sending 3,000 Pathfinders to the North American Division's Discover the Power Pathfinder Camporee in 2004. "We must remember, though, that all the Pathfinder Sundays, drill and drum competitions, camporees, parades, and honor patches mean nothing if Jesus isn't the focus," says Gracia. "It's the relationship with Jesus that counts. That's Pathfinders' past, present, and future. " FLORIDA CONFERENCE PATHFINDER CHRONOLOGY 1952-2002 1952 1958 1973 First Pathfinder clubs organized in Florida at Tampa First and Cocoa churches. First Florida Conference Pathfinder Camporee held at Fish Eating State Park in Lake Placid, Florida. Twelve-member Florida Conference Pathfinder Advisory Council (PAC) is organized to help oversee burgeoning Pathfinder program. 1955 1961 First Conference-wide Pathfinder function, "Pathfinder Sunday," held at camp meeting 1955 in the Forest Lake Academy gym. 1975 Area Coordinator Program dividing Florida into three geographic zones: CECILCOFFEY First Pathfinder Fair incorporating games and parades highlights camp meeting 1961 at Forest Lake Academy. Prayer has always been a vital part of the Pathfinder program. Here, Florida Pathfinders of the early 1950s take time for prayer during a weekend campout. 6 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • JULY 2002 Miami Springs Pathfinders attend a state-wide camporee in the late 1950s. Florida Pathfinders gather at the Forest Lake Academy gym in the early 1960s for a Pathfinder Sunday and Fair. 2001 north, central, and south, is created to coordinate and promote better communications between local Pathfinder clubs and the Conference. 500 of Florida Conference's 3,016 baptisms for 2001 say their involvement in Pathfinders played "a significant role" in their decisions to be baptized. 1985 More than 1,400 Florida Conference Pathfinders attend first North American Division Pathfinder Camporee at Camp Hale in Colorado. 1987 First Adventurer Club, then called Trailblazer, organized at Florida Hospital church. 2001 Poinciana Spanish Adventurer Club members witness for Christ at the Conference's first Adventurer Super Fun Day held at the Cocoa Beach Fair grounds in Cocoa Beach, Florida. "Adventurers built their own floats and paraded through the fairgrounds," says Luis Gracia, associate Pathfinder director for Florida Conference. "A number of people were smoking and drinking at beer concession stands along the parade route, but they, with everyone else, stopped to admire the club's dedication to God and country. Our Adventurers made a lasting impression on everyone." More than 1,850 Adventurers attend first Conference-wide super fun day at Cocoa Beach Fairgrounds. 2002 Forty local Pathfinder clubs and their drill and drum teams —highest attendance to date— attend and perform at Red Zone (formally Pathfinder Sunday) during camp meeting 2002. 1990 1997 First Adventurer fun day held at Forest Lake Academy. Maranatha Pathfinders win National Invitational Bible Bowl Tournament in St. Louis, Missouri. 2002 1998 Combined Pathfinder and Adventurer membership tops 7,000. 1996 Combined Pathfinder and Adventurer membership tops 4,000. Pathfinder drill and drum teams play an important part in promoting local Pathfinder club awareness to the community. Many perform in local parades and for other community events and organizations. Here, Forest City Spanish club's team performs for state Pathfinder leaders at Pine Lake Retreat. Conference launches Pathfinder website at wwwfloridapathfinders.corn By the grace of God...eTracker Pathfinders recite the Pathfinder pledge and law at a recent eTracker Jamboree at the Conference's Pine Lake Retreat in Groveland, Florida. Pathfinder Mark Volkman makes his decision for Jesus. Volkman (center, holding towel) was baptized at Camp Kulaqua, High Springs, Florida. He is a representative of the many who are Seventh-day Adventist Church members because of their initial involvement in Florida's Pathfinder program. JULY, 2002 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • 7 EXPLORE MORE OF GOD'S ABUNDANT LIFE! r.4114STINe.e5.0 f Grace E A Convention for Pastors and the Leaders of Family and Children's. Ministries r !2-I,5 njoy yourself as you experience God's marvelous grace during this spectacular training and networking event. Charlot te, North Carolina U Charlotte Adams Mark Hotel Family Friendly Church Seminars Why become a Family Friendly Church? How do we become more Family Friendly? Why children provide our best opportunity for evangelism? What we can do to support families in our church and communities? How can we create family-focused worship services? The children and families in your church and community will be These seminars are great for Pastors, church board members, worship leaders, Family or Children's Ministry leaders or anyone who wants their church to make families a real priority. enriched because you have taken time to explore how to share Children's Ministries Seminars Something for Sabbath School teachers, Vacation Bible School leaders, Children's Church leaders and anyone working with kids. God's abundant Grace. Feat red Speakers: Jackie Bishop Byard Parks Charles Tapp \and many more! To register or for more information call Adventist PlusLine at 1-800-732-7587 Learn teaching skills, how to keep volunteers, what new types of ministries your church could provide and much more! Classes for Basic and Advanced Children's Ministries Certification are offered. Family Friendly Seminars ( hildren's - nistries for husk um/ cra% towed levels, including... • Learning Styles • Drama Ministries • Questions, Quizzes, & Games Memorization Without Tears • Teaching Children to Pray • Bible Learning Activities • Communication & Committee Skills for Leaders • Making Budgets & Boards Work for You • Recruiting, Affirming, & Keeping Volunteers Family Ministries Seminars The complete curriculum for local church leaders will be offered! Great for pastors, local Family Ministries Leaders or those interested in making ministry to families a priority in the church and community. Plus great general session speakers, network opportunities and spiritual encouragement! oR register online at www.plusiincorg 6 RL Sponsored by: North American Division, Southern Union Conference, Carolina Conference and South Atlantic Conference Fee Schedule Early Registration (before August 21, 2002) ACMA Members (before August 21, 2002) Adventist Children's Ministries Association AAFLP Members (before August 21, 2002) Adventist Association of Family life Professionals Regular Registration (after August 21, 2002) $109 $99 $99 Family Ministries lin- local church leaders... • Biblical Foundations for Family Ministries • Human Growth & Development • Understanding the Family as a System • Spiritual Parenting • Sexuality Education • Marriage Strengthening • Communication • Effective Family Ministries in the Local Church • Anger and Conflict Resolution • Family: Center for Evangelism ..dly Church Seminars ha paslary church hoard members, worship leado $89 Special Room Rate (one to four people - expires Aug. 21, 2002) I-S110-44-1-232fi • M3-.1724100 • IN %I Nt.;liton,,-om rhxonwIcharlol le • Why Become a Family Friendly Church • A Child's Eye View of Church • Evangelism's Window of Opportunity • What do Family Friendly Churches Know About Children • The Millennial Child & Learning Styles • The Total Time Learning Cycle • GraceLink Sabbath School Curriculum Each participant is responsible for making his or her own hotel reservation. Hotel rooms are not included in convention registration. Ask for the special Adventist Ministries Convention rate. Seminars will also be offered in Spanish. Tambien se presentarian seminaries en espanoL $139 Registration fee includes Thursday evening reception, Friday supper, Sabbath lunch, and Sunday brunch. Hotel Information SOUTHERN UNION • CONFERENCE ARM Promotes Safety Awareness First place winner, Evangelyn Paglomutan Moral of Avon Park, Fla.; Noah Bassett of Tallahassee, Fla.; and Kirsten Nichole Russell of Madison, Tenn., were among those recognized for their outstanding contributions to the 2001-2002 Safety Poster Contest. Substance abuse prevention, seatbelt safety, proper use of Rhonda Harper (left), Florida Conference risk manager; William Farmer, principal; Monica Asberry, FSR; and Evangelyn -` -"N f Paglomutan leF Moral, first place winner was enrolled in the senior satellite program (AE21 Distributive Education) located near the Florida Conference office. Cindy Davis (left), teacher; Sharon Russell; Kirsten Nicole Russell, third place winner; and Jerry Russell, KentuckyTennessee Conference assistant treasurer. equipment and appliances— these are just some of the issues raised by students participating in this annual event, sponsored by Adventist Risk Management, Inc., (ARM), the risk and insurance entity of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Through this event ARM seeks to promote safety awareness for the Church, youth ministry, and associated programs. Now in its 11th year, the contest generates close to 3,000 entries annually. The contest, which kicksoff in September and ends on February 15, is open to Adventist students or any student who Noah Bassett (front, left), attends an Adventist school, or age 6, received an who is home-schooled through honorable mention award. Home Study International. En- He is pictured with Monica tries must be 8.5 x11" in size, Asberry, his parents Robert and rendered in two colors: red and Faith Bassett, and and black, on white paper or brother Joshua. He is poster board. Only one entry per home schooled by his mom student is accepted. Entries are and he loves reptiles. divided into four categories by grade level: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Each category awards first, second, and third place prizes, along with an honorable mention. A panel of safety specialists, art professionals, educators, and youth ministry personnel review the accepted entries and award prizes to the winners in each category. For more information about the annual Safety Poster Contest, and Adventist Risk Management, log on to www.adventistrisk.org SOUTHERN UNION REVOLVING FUND RATES HAVE NOT CHANGED RECEIVE 51/2 PERCENT RETURN The recent article titled "A SURF Idea" that appeared in the June 2002 issue of the Southern Tidings inadvertently offered a 5 percent rate of return on deposits and a 7 percent lending rate relative to the Southern Union Revolving Fund. The correct rates are 51/2 percent rate of return for money deposited in SURF and 71/2 percent lending rate for loans. For further information and an application to open a SURF account, please contact your local conference trust services office listed below: Carolina Georgia-Cumberland Kentucky-Tennessee South Central Oakwood College James Sawtell (704) 596-3200 Michael Park (706) 629-7951 L inPowell (615) 859-1391 Stephen Ruff (615) 226-6500 Sherman Cox (256) 726-7039 Florida Gulf States South Atlantic Southeastern Florida Hospital College Jose LeGrand (407) 644-5000 Tui Pittman (334) 272-7493 Ralph Franklin (404) 792-0535 David Long (407) 869-5264 Eddie Braga (407) 303-7742 Southern Adventist University Paul Smith (423) 238-2832 JULY 2002 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • 9 PHOTOS BYTIBOR SHELLEY CAROLINA • CONFERENCE Reflections of Camp Meeting 2002 If we never had another opportunity to some changes. He shared some insights meet at camp meeting, in other words, if that have never occurred to me." Others the Lord returned this year, we would have said his practical lessons were "thoughta wonderful memory of our last experi- provoking and inspiring." No doubt, memence of a "foretaste of heaven" at Lake bers have a special place in their hearts for this man and the Junaluska. Truly, the Lord timely words he preblessed our gathering in sented. Certainly, he His name. played a part in preparMost of the housing ing their hearts for "Gowas booked to capacity ing Home." this year. Every year, the There were great replanners wonder, "How ports about how the can we make this year a Holy Spirit was pouring banner year at camp meetout his presence in all ing?" The camp meeting Kim Allan Johnson, speaker the meetings. "Another committee is always excited to see the marvelous way God works fabulous camp meeting," was the overwhelming response to Ken Coonley, Conto bring these meetings to fruition. Everything was positive. A person who ference president. The key element in its attended Jon Paulien's meeting on success is the teamwork that goes into the Wednesday night on Intercessory Prayer planning and the carrying out of meticumade the following comment. "It made me lous details behind the scenes. The office want to reevaluate my prayer life and make and pastoral staff, plus numerous volun- teers, are dedicated to preparing something each year that would bring the members closer to God. Imagine what eternity will be like . . . sitting at Jesus' feet and being forever fed an outstanding feast at His Elia King banqueting table. Dr. Jon Paulien Asheville North Hosts Health Fair The Asheville Northchurch held its annual health fair at the Asheville Mall on April 20. Heidi DeLong, Melissa Blake, Heather Blake, and Curtis Rowe (right) led out at the teen booth. At the teen literature table, Kathy Klocko (left) encouraged young people to learn more about living a healthy lifestyle. 10 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • JULY 2002 CAROLINA • CONFERENCE An outstanding segment at the Carolina camp meeting, held at Lake Junaluska this year at the end of May, was the presentations by the guest missionary, Catherine Riley-Bryan. Affectionately known as "Momo Cat" by the village people, she has to carry a visa to both Burma and Thailand, and lives in an area called BonTi. This dedicated missionary provides her services as a professional nurse and teacher and lives right in the middle of continuous tribal factions. She takes care of 81 orphans, who range from just a few months old to their mid-twenties. Each evening during camp meeting, she mesmerized the audience with heart-throb- Catherine Riley-Bryan adores the children she works bing stories of her be- with—all 81 of them. Even after a few minutes of talking loved refugee chil- with her, you know how much her "babies" mean to her. dren. One night she They reside in a dangerous area on the ever-changing shared a story of how Thai/Burmese border. one of her 11-year-old boys was shot trying to protect the pas- being resourceful and a survivor are parator, when armed gunmen came to their mount. She loves sharing Jesus with these little village. Each day the challenges of special children of God. BY BOBBY CARPENTER Carolina Conference disaster response volunteer Steve Stillwell, a member of the Statesville church, has been a man on a mission. He has purchased, modified, and equipped a disaster emergency response trailer. Steve has invested many hours and resources to ensure that this trailer will be effective in "meeting the needs of the many emergencies, both great and small, that are sure to arise in any disaster situation." Steve has been the Conference lay liason for North and South Carolina. Diane Waddell, of the Raleigh church, is the Conference representative at the North Carolina VOAD-Volunteer Organization, active in disasters and North Carolina Interfaith Disaster Response, Inc. The first of May she received an award on behalf of the Conference work completed three years ago during Hurricane Floyd. Presently, the Conference has a signed agreement with both North and South Carolina, committing to respond following a major disaster and to manage the State donation warehouse. Pictured with Steve Stillwell (right), is Mike Ortel, ADRA director for Carolina Conference. JULY 2002 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • 11 FLORIDA • CONFERENCE BY LYNN SAULS Men's Convention Good food, preaching, singing, laughter, inspiration Arriving Unwinding Singing Fellow shipping Praying PHOTOS. LEEBENNETr Learning Powerful preaching Father and sons* — Seminars They came from as far east as the Bahamas, as far west as Colorado, as far north as Tennessee, and as far south as Jamaica. More than 650 men participated in the seventh Florida Conference Men's Convention at Camp Kulaqua March 2224. They made long lines at registration, filled the dining hall at mealtimes, left standing room only for the general meetings in King Chapel, and filled the conference rooms each time seminars were scheduled. Judging by their comments, the crowds were no problem: • "The Spirit of the Lord is here. Have you ever been to a convention where 600 men showed peace and good will on their faces? Every last one of them." • "The food is well worth the wait in line, and what good fellowship we have 12 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • JULY 2002 Eating while we wait." • "The singing of more than 600 men sitting shoulder to shoulder, almost wall to wall, is a moving experience. I've never heard anything quite like it." • "The preaching is outstanding. If you told me before I came that I could sit and listen to four sermons on a Sabbath morning and not fall asleep, I wouldn't have believed you. I have never been so spiritually energized!' • "Harry Williams, a pastor from the South Atlantic Conference, was an example of preaching at its best. I wrote down some of his memorable quotes and bought tapes of his presentations." • "Gary Thurber, president of Northern New England Conference, gave one story after another in his two sermons. They moved me to love God and my and Fun family in a new and powerful way. When I thought the tears would stop, the next story brought even more." • "We Americans tend to think that religion is for women and children. You know it's not true when you see men in all their masculinity make a commitment to God." • "The seminars were especially helpful. I keep coming back year after year, mainly because of the seminars." Experts in their fields presented 10 seminars to help men have greater faith, slow down aging, manage stress, overcome last-day deceptions, bring their families together, improve relationships through better listening, manage money, become better fathers, redefine their roles and responsibilities, stop and reverse cardiovascular disease, become more effec- FLORIDA • CONFERENCE church. He has attended all the Florida men's conventions except the second one. He brought two of his grown sons last year. This year, all three of his sons came with him.* A number of men gave public testimony of how last year's convention helped them: • Glenroy Bernard was not an Adventist when he Men packed the King Chapel at Camp Kulaqua. attended in 2001. At the convention, tive leaders, and discover how to improve he gave himself to the Lord and, after spiritual intimacy in marriage. he got home, started attending his Men in their teens, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, wife's Sunday church. But he felt that and older came to the convention—fathers he needed to join the Adventist Church. and sons, men who did not know much In September he, his wife, and their four about Adventists, grandpas who were sons ages 18, 17, 11, and 8, were bapbrought up in the Church, newly baptized tized at the Clear Park Seventh-day Christians who came to a men's convenAdventist church in Jamaica. tion for the first time, and men who re- • "Coming to the men's conventions the turned for the fifth, sixth, or seventh time. last three years has helped me spirituMichel Porcena, pastor of the Eden ally and helped the bonding of my famFrench church in Miami, came to the conily," said Moses Langston of the Lady vention with 19 of the men from his Lake church. He was in prison when NAD CAMPING MINISTRIES AWARDS PHIL YOUNTS The North American Division Excellence in Service Award was presented to David and Bonnie Speicher at the Asso- ciation of Adventist Camp Professionals Convention held last winter at Camp Kulaqua, High Springs, Fla. The award was presented for outstanding service in camp ministries and was the first award ever given to a couple. David is Camp Kulaqua's camp manager and Bonnie is food service director. They have served at Camp Kulaqua for seven years. Overall, they've been in camp ministries for 20 years—Camp Yavapines in Arizona and Nosoca Pines Ranch in Carolina Conference. Bonnie recently served as the Southern Union Conference § representative to the board of the Association of Adventist Camp Professionals. he became a Christian. • Mark Bray of the Titusville church brought seven men with him to last year's convention. "The convention did not end after we went home," he said. "The sermons kept going over again and again in my mind. I started praying every day that God would provide a shield to protect my family. The week after the convention my mother-in-law asked to have Bible studies. She was baptized in June; my brother-in-law in September." "Because of the increased attendance, we're going to have two conventions next spring," said Richard O'Ffill, Florida Conference men's ministries director. "Go home and tell the other men of your church. Organize a men's group. The difference between churches that have two or three attending and those that have 20 to 60 is organization." While waiting in line at the dining hall for the last meal on Sunday, one man said, "Good preaching, good singing, laughter, fellowship, instruction, inspiration, and good food—don't forget the food: these are what keep us coming back." • 60th Anniversary Miriam and Marion Moses celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary May 4, 2002, at the University Florida church where they are members. They married May 30, 1942. When asked how their marriage lasted so long, Miriam laughed, "taking care of the kids. Someone counted 39 kids that we took care of. There were four of our own, then there were: everybody's kids, foster kids, students at Collegedale (Southern Adventist University), kids from Groveland Academy, kids at camp meeting, and Pathfinders." JULY 2002 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • 13 FLORIDA • CONFERENCE BY GLADYS M. NEIGEL The Florida Keys mini-camp meeting, held at Knights Campground in Marathon on May 3-4, 2002, was in the setting of azure water, soft breezes blowing through the pine trees, and a white tent pitched by water's edge. The theme was: Exploring the Depths of God's Love. Storytelling — Merlin Kretchmar, co-director of a Key Encounter, told of his most scary mission experience. He was traveling when the pilot of the plane ran out of runway before getting the plane completely in the air. At the end of the runway was a huge tree. Everyone in the plane began to pray earnestly as the pilot banked to put the plane on its side to go around the tree. Even though the wing tip of the plane touched the ground and broke off, the pilot was able to right the plane and continue on the trip. Music — Tampa Junior Academy's choir, in colorful tropical shirts, brought in the Sabbath on Friday evening with their music. The music continued throughout the weekend with solos, trios, and duets from visiting guest musicians and local members. Preaching — Ty Gibson, a writer from Light Bearers Ministry in Oregon, related how a man in China listened to some of his tapes and became a Christian. When this man was in trouble because of the unrest in his country, he called the only American he knew—Ty Florida Keys Camp Meeting Gibson. Gibson was able to make arrangements for this man to be brought to America. Renew in 2002 — Lewis Hendershot, Florida Conference president, reported on the evangelistic work around the Conference and challenged everyone to renew his/her commitment to Jesus Christ during this year of 2002. Gymnastics Team — The Gynmaires, from Tampa Junior Academy, closed the weekend Saturday night with their "Don't Do Drugs" program. The entire campground was invited to their performance under the stars and flood lights. Next Year: Next year's Florida Keys Camp Meeting will be held on May 2-3, 2003. Altamonte Heads to National Bible Bowl WALTER MAIER By Brendan White 14 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • JULY 2002 Congratulations to the Altamonte Springs, Fla., Pathfinder Club which held off some fierce competition in this year's Bible Bowl and were appointed the Florida Bible Bowl Champions. Scoring an incredible 89 percent, the team gave meticulous answers to extremely difficult questions, all taken from the book of Revelation. The Altamonte team of Josie Oates, coach; Ann Danielson, director; Lucdwin Luck, captain; Audrey Luck; Kemi Dada; David Dada; Richard Williams; and Edwin Burke will now represent Florida in the National Bible Bowl Final in Denver, Colo. Also pictured are dignitaries from Southern Union Conference, North American Division, and Florida Conference: Allan Williamson, James Black, Luis Garcia, Cheeko Cotta, and Calvin Brooks. SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY Southern Graduates 'Give Back' to University Southern's commencement ceremonies ended on Sunday, May 12, with 267 undergraduate seniors and six master's graduates receiving diplomas. The class of 2002 put a new twist on an old class-gift tradition. More than 100 graduating participants placed $5.02—appropriate for their May '02 graduation—in the hands of Gordon Bietz, president, when they were awarded their diplomas. "We've seen classes give a penny to the president," said class president Daniel Kuntz, "but we wanted to give something back to the University that would count toward alumni giving [in the U.S. News & World Report ratings]." Bietz collected varying denominations amounting to $5.02: rolls of pennies and dimes, two pennies taped onto $5 bills and several Sacajawea coins. "One student gave me a two-foot-long enlarged check, and I received a note that said 1.0.U. $5.02.. Call me!" Bietz said. "It was very generous of this class, at a time when they are leaving this school, to think about their place as alumni." The class of 2002 officers will decide how to commemorate the gift. Jason Salyers, senior theology major, was one of 273 students who graduated from Southern. What's Happening Faculty honored at graduation 1.1 For the second straight year, Lynn Caldwell, associate professor of journalism, was selected to receive an end-of-year award— the President's Award for Teaching Excellence. Ed Lamb, chair of social work department, and George Babcock, vice president of academic adminstration, received distinguished service medallions. Alberto dos Santos, dean of the School of Education and Psychology, and Ben McArthur, chair of the history department, were also recognized. • • • • Remodeling projects continue across campus during the summer months, and a new project is scheduled to start soon. Upon popular demand of the students, the Stanford and Martha Ulmer Student Center is being renovated with new fixtures, furniture, and general layout. Hackman Hall continues to be remodeled for use as the new home for the School of Religion and the archaeology museum. Carl Swafford, professor of education and psychology, was selected by students as the 2001-'02 Advisor of the Year. Swafford said he was honored by the award. "My goal is to get students to think and take control of their own academic program," Swafford said. "I just try to be there to listen." The student association officers for the 2002- '03 school year are Jared Thurmon, president; Anthony Vera Cruz, executive vice; Paul Hoover, social vice; Mellie Chen, finance director; Jason Davis, assistant finance director; Tara Ericson, public relations director; Michael Hutchinson, communications director; Sharon Rho, secretary; and Nick Gillen, parliamentarian. The incoming student media board leaders are Rachel Bostic, Accent editor (student newspaper); Lisa Linscott, Memories editor (yearbook); Brian Wiehn, Joker editor (mugbook); and Nathan Huber, Festival Studios director (end-ofyear multimedia show). JULY 2002 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • 15 SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST MEDICAL/DENTAL OH O&M Gatlinburg TN • October 10.12, 2002 alma Friday Evening and Sabbath Worship Speaker V. BAILEY GILLESPIE, PH.D. Professor of Theology and Christian Personality John Hancock Center for Youth and Family Ministry School of Religion, La Sierra University "Balancing Faith, Family & Practice" Special class on Spiritual Parenting by Dr. and Mrs. Gillespie Thursday evening 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. GARY HOPIONS, MD, DRPH Associate Professor of Behavioral Science Andrews University Assistant Clinical Professor of Health Promotion & Education Loma Linda University "How To Effectively Prevent At-Risk Behaviors Among Young People" "The Influence Of the Media On Adolescents" "Behaviors Relating To HIV/AIDS Among Adolescents" GINA JEMMY MONR, MD Assistant Professor of Family Medicine Loma Linda University "Not Dead Yet: The Dilemma Over Dying" "Principles of Palliative Medicine" er CHARLES J. OOODACRE, DDS, IASD Dean of School of Dentistry Loma Linda University "The Biomechanics of Endosseous Root Form Implants" "Principles of Tooth Preparation" "Success1FailurelComplications in Fixed Prosthodontics" RESERVATIONS STATEMENT Park Vista Hotel • Gatlinburg, TN In the Great Smoky Mountains October 10-12, 2002 You are responsible for making reservations. OF PURPOSE & OBJECTIVES ••• To make reservations, call Park Vista Hotel direct: 1-800-421-7275 Identify yourself with the Southern Union Medical/Dental Retreat to receive the special conference rate of $111.00 per night Reservation deadline: September 9, 2002 ill=is . The purpose of this conference is to review medical and dgn#4 gd REGISTRATION FORM Conference Registration for Continuing Education, Sabbath Services, and Vespers Name Specialty Medical License Number Spouse's Name Conference Address City State Zip Phone ACCREDITATION: Dental Coalinga's(' edneation Loma Linda University School of Dentistry designates up to six hours of continuing dental education of Category 1. e-mail address I would like to register for the following CE classes: ❑ Dental:* Thur., 7-10 p.m., Fri., 2-5 p.m. Medical:* Thur., 7-10 p.m., Fri., 2-5 p.m. Optometry: Thur., 7-11 p.m. $50 $50 $50 /filed ceil Continuing &heath'', Loma Linda School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor medical continuing education for physicians. The Loma Linda University School of Medicine designates this medical continuing education activity for six hours in Category 1 of the Physician's Recognition Award of the American Medical Association. *6 credit hours of continuing education for both Physicians and Dentists given through Loma Linda University. 0114Nuitfy Continuing education Please mail registration and check to Medical/Dental Retreat, Southern Union Conference, PO Box 849, Decatur, GA, 30031; fax 404/299-9726; or phone 404/299-1832, x342. TenneeSee/Georgia/Alabama Boards of optometry designate up to four hours of continuing optometry education. Will you be attending Sabbath Services? 111 No ❑ Yes* * If yes, please list names and ages of children attending if under 18: Special Sabbath school and church services will be provided for all children and youth. Child care will be provided Friday evening for ages 1-5. Please fill out and return by mail or fax no later than September 9, 2002. A GEORGIA-CUMBERLAND • CONFERENCE BY JAMIE ARNALL Residents of Calhoun, Ga., awoke shortly after 4:00 o'clock on the morning of May 1, to a severe storm tearing through their north Georgia community, with reported wind speeds of 100 miles an hour. At daybreak, the severity of the storm became more apparent as once majestic trees now lie splintered and broken across houses, power lines, and roads. With debris scattered abroad, there were undoubtedly many needs waiting to be met and the Calhoun church was ready to do what it could to help bring relief to those affected by the storm. So when the American Red Cross needed a place to set up a service center, it was welcomed to do so inside the Calhoun church. For eight days the church served as a service center. Approximately 400 homes were damaged and American Red Cross volunteers worked countless hours to serve more than 6,500 victims. Some Calhoun church members took time to volunteer with the Red Cross. With such a large percentage of Spanish speaking people living in Calhoun, there was a high demand for language translators. One church member, who assisted in translating, described her experience this way, "I felt I was the link to give them the necessary help." "Meeting people's immediate needs for safety, shelter, and clothing," said Paul Hoover, senior pastor of the Calhoun church, "is their first goal in the wake of a natural disaster." "We were part of ministering to people through a number of agencies and hopefully we can continue to do that," said Hoover. Approximately 400 homes were affected by the reported 100 mile an hour winds that ripped through the area. When Disaster Strikes! If your church would like to open its doors to the American Red Cross if and when a disaster strikes in your area, call your local Red Cross chapter today. 18 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • JULY 2002 LL, PHOTOGRAPHER A House of Help The Calhoun church served as headquarters for the American Red Cross' relief operation following the severe storm on May 1, 2002. The morning after the storm revealed giant trees strewn throughout the Calhoun community. GEORGIA-CUMBERLAND • CONFERENCE BY RACHEL LAIRD A New Beacon in Canton Canton, Ga., a city of 8,800 and estimated to be 48,000 by 2010, is now home to the newest church company in the Georgia-Cumberland Conference. In the spring of 2001, Darron Boyd, pastor, spoke with several members living in the Canton area, inviting them to be part of a church plant. A few accepted the call, and by summer, five families were meeting on Sabbath afternoons preparing to move forward with the vision they'd been given. On Sabbath, November 3, this core group, enlarged by others anxious to be a part of the mission, began worshiping together at the Holiday Inn. After months of meeting at the hotel, a train depot, an empty office building, and a member's home, God provided a small but beautiful Faith Presbyterian church to rent. It was there, on Sabbath, May 18, that the Canton church planters were officially organized as a company. Elders Dave Cress, Jim Frost, and Stan Patterson from the Georgia-Cumberland Conference were present for the celebration. Conference officials Dave Cress, Jim Frost, and Stan Patterson pose with Canton company charter members. Darron Boyd, pastor (kneeling), his wife Ruth and sons. Lives of Service Before the Harrison, Tenn., congregation became an organized church in 1999, the members had already sent a dozen individuals into mission work or denominational service. Among these members were Jeff and Evelyn Green, who spent three years in Zaire, Africa. Jeff, a pilot and airplane mechanic, helped with the aviation program. Evelyn, a registered nurse, served the people's physical needs. The Greens returned to the Chattanooga area in 1997. Their son, Jeffrey, was born later that year. After the birth of their daughter, Stephanie, in 2000, the Greens began to make plans to serve again as missionaries. BY BOBBIE VAN DOLSON This May, their family of four left for the Philippine island of Luzon. Jeff is working with Philippine Frontier Missions to improve their radio system so it can reach all of the islands. Jeff, Evelyn, and their two young children are now living in a one-room apartment and use a communal kitchen. Evelyn is available to help the people when needed, but her main work is caring for and teaching her children. After the radio project is completed, the Greens will move to Papua New Guinea where they will serve as long as needed. The Harrison church continues to encourage members to live a life of service. JULY 2002 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • 19 GULF STATES • CONFERENCE BY BECKY GRICE Three Ordained at Camp Meeting During his years at Southern Three ministers, Evan Missionary College, Leslie's reAdams, Christopher Beason, lationship with Jesus grew stronand Leslie Louis were ordained ger through the influence of his to the gospel ministry May 25, teachers and classes. His friends during the annual camp meetand active involvement with the ing at Bass Memorial Acadsummer camp ministry, at Camp emy. George Brown, one of the Kulaqua in Florida, provided him featured weekend speakers, dewith a sense of direction to his livered the ordination message. calling in the ministry of AdventThough each has a different ist education. During his senior story to tell, each can see God's year at Southern, Leslie met and leading in his life. married Carole, a nursing student Evan Adams attended from Raliegh, N.C. Southern College and graduIn 1982, Leslie completed ated with double majors in JoAnn and Evan Adams (left), Carole and Leslie Louis, and his Masters degree in education health care and business ad- Christy and Christopher Beason were ordained. from Andrews University. He ministration. Though raised in an Advent- Harrell. Christopher began to feel the urge ist environment, he turned away from his of the Holy Spirit to enter full time minis- has served the church as an educator and training. After graduation, God led him to try. After much prayer, he and Christy administrator in elementary schools, junJoAnn. Through her influence, he returned moved to Southern College where Chris- ior academies, and most recently, at Madito the Lord. topher completed a Bachelor's Degree in son Academy, before he joined the Gulf They were married and then, under theology. In 1998 the Beasons moved to States Conference last summer as superconviction, they decided for Evan to at- Mississippi, where Christopher has been intendent of education. He has enjoyed tend Andrews University. He graduated pastor of the Columbia, Hattiesburg, and preaching in a number of churches with a Masters of Divinity degree Decem- Laurel churches. He has recently accepted throughout the Conference and Union. In ber 1998. In January 1999, Evan began the position of development and market- addition, he has held weeks of prayer at Highland Academy and Spicer Memorial pastoring the Marianna, Fla., district. This ing director for the Conference. past September, the Adams family acLeslie Louis grew up in a Seventh- College (India). cepted an invitation to change districts and day Adventist home on the tropical island of Sri Lanka. He completed most of his pastor the Birmingham First church. Christopher Beason was baptized at elementary education at a mission school. age 11 in Panama City, Fla. After high After immigrating to the United States school graduation he began a career in with his family, He completed his last year broadcasting with local TV and radio sta- of elementary school and his academy Bob and Theresa Southard retions. While working at WPGX-TB, he years in Maryland. In 1965 he gave his ceived the John Hancock Leadership met and married a co-worker, Christy life to Jesus Christ and was baptized. Award during the first weekend of camp meeting. Each year, a Pathfinder leader is Chosen by the Conference Pathfinder council to receive this special award. It is given to recognize a leader's dedication to the The Athens, Ala., church members presented Pathfinder ministry and the young Ophelia Henderson with a plaque in recognition people they serve. for her service to the church. She has been an acThe Southards are the directors tive and dedicated member for 50 years. of the Bass Memorial Academy Henderson's mother, Buelah Fogg, became a Sevchurch Pathfinder club. They have enth-day Adventist as the result of evangelistic also served on the Pathfinder counmeetings in the early 1900s. There were 14 chilcil for a number of years. dren in the family and they, along with a few others, became the charter members of the Athens church. John Hancock Award Recipients Henderson Honored for 50 years of Service 20 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • JULY 2002 GULF STATES • CONFERENCE A BY BECKY GRICE Surviving for Heaven Fifth and sixth graders a compass in the Edible Orienfrom throughout the Confertation class. The class was coence gathered at Camp Alamordinated by teachers George isco April 8 -11, for a unique Reed and Viki Blanks. experience as they studied in Rise Up was the subject of the great outdoors. Activities a number of lessons learned at and classes focused on a "Suran old church yard, dating back viving for Heaven" theme. to pre-civil war days. Teachers The outdoor school is Regina Vann and Dona Ivey cosponsored by the department of taught this class. education. "Hosting a ConferIn Mary Ellsworth's craft ence-wide outdoor school proclasses, students braided key vides every fifth and sixth grade chains designed in patterns afstudent the opportunity of apter the Aztec Indians. preciating the outdoors as Barry Mahorney, pastor, led God's favorite classroom," says Potato math class was a blast as students calculated the the song service and presented Leslie Louis, education direc- mathematical relationship between distance, rate, and time the morning's worship. Each tor. "The students being to- by firing a potato into Lake Martin. evening Mahorney and Ken gether as one school family results in the tion specialist. Students used a PVC can- Mitcheff, the Conference youth director, renewing of their faith in Jesus as the cre- non to fire a potato into Lake Martin to led evening recreational activities. A worator of our world as they prepare for the learn how to calculate the mathematical ship story and thought captivated the atrelationship between distance, rate, and tention of the students as they listened to new world to come," he adds. A variety of interesting, mind stretch- time. Mike also led the night hike activity Mitcheff each evening. ing, and interactive classes were con- and presented the evening nature feature. Outdoor School culminated with an Students discovered how plant life Alamisco Olympics, coordinated by ducted. Potato Math class was taught by spe- could be used as a source of survival in Mahorney. In this event students learned cial guest, Mike Hills, an outdoor educa- the woods and learned the skills of using to work together as teams. Bass Memorial Academy Gets Physical Ellen White penned these inspired words, "The whole body is designed for action; and unless the physical powers are kept in health by active exercise, the mental powers cannot long be used to their highest capacity." Education, pg 207. "We try, at Bass Memorial Academy, to fulfill these words," says Burney Culpepper, physical education director. "We believe physical activity is equal to mental and spiritual activities, but not above them. We provide a recreation setting to allow the students to unwind." To help accomplish this goal, recreation lasts for one hour each evening and all students may participate if they choose. There are six different sports played each year and participation is 60 to 80 percent. Exercise rooms are available in each dorm for weight training. Many students take the opportunity to roller blade, walk or bike around the campus circle for personal exercise. Another important part of the athletic program is the 25-30 member gymnastics team. The team performs in churches throughout the Conference. Besides the gymnastics program, the members conduct church services and provide other spiritual programs for the churches. The team reaches out to youth of all faiths with a performance that focuses on healthy living. A highlight this year was performing before an audience of more than 8,000 in Houston, Tex., for a Rockets basketball game. BY BECKY GRICE Kiera Miller is tossed into the air as the gymnastics team performs for the Montgomery First church. JULY 2002 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • 21 SOUTH ATLANTIC • CONFERENCE BY PENNIE LISTER-ARCHIE Gideon 2002 School Rally God answered the prayers of the Ways and Means Committee with a sunny and breezy day on March 10 to launch the fund-raising drive for building a state-ofthe-art educational facility for the youth in the Atlanta area. Something special was in the air as the 500-plus constituents and friends of the Berean Christian Junior Academy and Greater Atlanta Adventist Academy gathered at the Atlanta-Berean church. Invited guests included representatives of the mayor's office, community, and civic leaders, some of whom are alumni of BCJA/GAAA. Others who sent their regards and pledges of support included the Honorable Judge Clarence Cooper. The audience was elated with the performance of the BCJA middle school bell choir, the GAAA high school concert choir, and the special selections by the kindergarteners. Little Mariah Berry received a standing ovation for her rendition of "What About the Children?" Dynamic speeches were given by elementary and high school students, and all the students formed a mass choir which eloquently sang, "They'll Build a School" to the adult audience. The adults joyfully responded with their own version of the same song, "We'll Build a School." The awe-inspiring keynote address by Vanard Mendinghall, president of the South Atlantic Conference, put everything into focus. The urgency of his message was for everyone to grasp the spirit of Gideon and move forward to victory in the completion of the task. It was a moving experience to observe the pastors of the constituent churches in the Atlanta-area move to the podium to sign the resolution read by their area leader, Clinton Valley, pastor, as a sign of support. Equally as moving was the "Act of Commitment" by the congregation, as Officials from the Southern Union Conference and South Atlantic Conference along with BCJA/GAAA representatives at ceremonial groundbreaking. led by Ronald Wright, SAC secretariat. The commitment cards netted almost $200,000 in pledges and thousands of dollars in donations, including a sizable monetary donation presented by Ward Sumpter, secretariat of the Southern Union Conference, in honor of the late Dunbar Henri. Atlanta-Berean Hosts. Youth Week of Prayer Organizers of the youth week of prayer: Jared Johnson (left), AYS leader; John Nixon II, LESSIE SCURRY guest speaker; and Bron Jacobs, Berean assistant pastor. 22 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • JULY 2002 Get it done — Everyone — Now The celebration ended on the future site of the school under the direction of Calvin C. Watkins, SAC personal ministries director. Prayers of dedication were offered by G. Crumpter and Oscar Sherrod—representing the spirit of unity and commitment—were released, bearing the message that it is time to rise up and build. Fred Parker closed the service with a prayer of benediction. Groundbreaking for the 13-acre complex was held Sunday, May 19. Union officials, Conference officials, Ways and Means Committee members, building committee members, school officials, faculty, students, community leaders, and well-wishers were on hand for the event. William Winston, Atlanta-Berean senior pastor, and Pennie Lister-Archie, SAC superintendent of schools, serve as cochairs of the building committee, and invited everyone to support the building of the educational facility. Students, parents, alumni, friends, staff members, and well-wishers of GAAA/BCJA who would like to make contributions to the cause may call (404) 792-0535, extension 19. "We are endeavoring to achieve, and we feel comfortable inviting everyone who cares about young people to join us in making our dream a reality. We plan to enter our school the fall of 2003, debtfree," said Lister-Archie. BY LESSIE SCURRY Atlanta-Berean hosted a youth week of prayer March 3-9 with John Nixon II, pastor, as the featured speaker. The week's theme, "Behold the Lamb," was presented in the PowerPoint format. Nixon, the pastor of the Milledgeville and Dublin churches, spoke on such topics as Why Young People Leave the Church; Exercising Faith to Walk With God; If God Created Sex; If Sex is Wrong; and If We Can Really Be Perfect. Youth from Berear's various youth organizations and Berean Christian Junior Academy were in charge of each service. Services were held from 7:00-8:30 p.m. throughout the week, except Thursday, and concluded on Sabbath with divine worship. SOUTH ATLANTIC • CONFERENCE BY JEANNA BOND AND FRED MURPHY Vesper Time The setting sun casts down deep shadows of the evening around the edges of the campus, as the Holy Spirit hovers overhead in the form of a white dove. In the midst of this scene, a young lady from Carter Hall, with Bible in hand, gets an Barbara Murphy-Bond, artist who painted Vesper Time, and Delbert Baker, Oakwood president. early start making her way up the sidewalk toward the college chapel for Sabbath evening vespers. The painting is dark and somber in its mood, reflecting the seriousness of the times, and yet is symbolic of the heart of the Oakwood College rich spiritual tradition. A gifted artist, Barbara Murphy- Bond, chose to express the Oakwood College experience in a timely way through a painting aptly entitled "Vesper Time." Shortly after September 11, the artist visited Carter Hall, on the campus of Oakwood, and found the mood of the young women there to be very somber. MurphyBond decided to use her artistic talent to portray the combined melancholy mood of these young women with Oakwood's spiritual tradition, and to reflect the adverse event that terrorized the hearts and minds of the American people. On March 31, a dedication and acceptance ceremony for the painting was held at Oakwood's Carter Hall during the 2002 alumni weekend. Delbert Baker, president, and Dedrick Blue, chaplain, were present to officially receive, accept, and dedicate the painting. Adrienne Mathews, director of Carter Hall, Ruby Shephard, assistant dean, and Jeanna Bond, task force dean presided over the ceremony. Jessica Brazier, president of Women of Principle, the Carter Hall doimitory club, made a presentation to Murphy-Bond on behalf of the club. Barbara Murphy-Bond is the wife of Terrell Bond, M.D., mother of four and Georgia Master Guides lOstall Officers The Georgia Master Guide Club held Master Guide Day at the Atlanta-Boulevard church on Sabbath, March 23. Master Guides were in charge of Sabbath school, including teaching the classes, divine worship, and AYS. Wilma Bryant taught a nutrition honor that afternoon as other Master Guides conducted surveys in the community to help with the church's upcoming crusade. The state club's officers for the year were installed during divine worship: Joyce Scurry (Atlanta-Berean), president; Valerie Allen (Atlanta-New Jerusalem), assistant secretary; Wilma Bryant (Atlanta-Berean), historian; Ernestine Master Guides Valerie Allen (left), Drake Barber, Betty Sanders, Joyce Scurry, Joseph Scott, Ernestine Lockett, Wilma Bryant, and Mattie Redd Lockett (Augusta), parliamentarian; Mattie Redd (Milledgeville), chaplain; grandmother of five. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pa., she is presently a member of the Lithonia church in Lithonia, Ga., and a member of The LINKS, Inc., a national organization composed of African American women who are professionals and community leaders. Its mission is to provide education, skill development, and other assistance to children, youth, students, and single parents in communities throughout the nation. Adrienne Mathews (left), director of Carter Hall; Ruby Shephard, assistant dean; Barbara Murphy-Bond, and Jeanna Bond, task force dean. BY LESSIE SCURRY and Joseph Scott (Macon), treasurer. Officers also elected were Bennie Andrews (Atlanta-Maranatha), assistant parliamentarian; Charlye Bliss (AtlantaBerean), vice president; Annette Davis (Albany), assistant historian; Gwendolyn Johnson (Athens), secretary; Sherman Miller (Atlanta-Boulevard), assistant chaplain; and Betty Sanders (Covington), assistant treasurer. SAC youth department director, Drake Barber; Max Beltran (Atlanta-Central Spanish); Juan Silva (Atlanta-Central Spanish); and Jose Montenegro (AtlantaCentral Spanish) also were invested into the Georgia Master Guide Club. JULY 2002 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • 23 OUTHERN TIDINGS Volume 96, No. 7, July 2002 The Southern Tidings is the Official Organ of the Southern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE 3978 Memorial Drive • Mail Address P.O. 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Ph 909-7852203 or e-mail mcampbel@lasierra.edu LA SIERRA UNIVERSITY La Sierra University, 4700 Pierce St., Riverside, CA 92505 24 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • JULY 2002 OLSON PERRY IRISENE DOUCE MARTIN BUTLER ARDITH BEERS WILLIAM VARGAS THE COLLEGE PRESS Contributing Editors RON QUICK Carolina Florida CYNTHIA KURTZHALS Florida College DAWN McLENDON Georgia-Cumberland JAMIE ARNALL BECKY GRICE Gulf States Kentucky-Tennessee MARVIN LOWMAN ROY MALCOLM Oakwood College RONALD J. WRIGHT South Atlantic K STEVEN NORMAN III South Central Southeastern NICOLLE BRISE Southern Adv. Univ. GARRETT NUDD Conference/Institution Directory CAROLINA (704) 596-3200 P.O. Box 560339, Charlotte, NC 28256-0339 FLORIDA (407) 644-5000 P.O. Box 2626, Winter Park, FL 32790-2626 GEORGIA-CUMBERLAND (706) 629-7951 P.O. Box 12000, Calhoun, GA 30703-7001 GULF STATES (334) 272-7493 P.O. Box 240249, Montgomery, AL 36117. KENTUCKY-TENNESSEE (615) 859-1391 P.O. Box 1088, Goodlettsville, TN 37070-1088 SOUTH ATLANTIC (404) 792-0535 P.O. Box 92447, M.B., Sta., Atlanta, GA 30314 SOUTH CENTRAL (615) 226-6500 P.O. Box 24936, Nashville, TN 37202 SOUTHEASTERN (407) 869-5264 P.O. Box 160067, Altamonte Springs, FL 32716-0067 ADVENTIST HEALTH SYSTEM (407) 975-1400 111 North Orlando Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789-3675 FLORIDA HOSPITAL (407) 897-1917 601 East Rollins St., Orlando, FL 32803 FLORIDA HOSPITAL COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES (800) 500-7747 800 Lake Estelle Dr., Orlando, FL 32803 OAKWOOD COLLEGE (256) 726-7000 7000 Adventist Blvd., Huntsville, AL 35896 SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY (800) SOUTHERN P.O. Box 370, Collegedale, TN 37315-0370 Published monthly by the Southern Union. Free to all members. Periodical postage paid at Decatur, Ga., and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: send changes of address to Southern Tidings, P.O. Box 849, Decatur, GA 30031 How CmportantCkyo-u, gorouvichadis, ectucaruYvv? PLANNING FOR IRE „„.„. Annuitize their future! assist in your grandchild's education 4 • To• beTosure funds go to the one intended • To benefit two things held most dear by grandparents: their grandchildren and their church z4)41 A Deferred Charitable Gift Annuity accumulates tax-deferred funds and pays out during the years grandchildren are in college or academy. Many possible tax deductions and tax savings are available to the donor grandparents Annuities may be funded with cash or appreciated securities. For more information, contact your local Trust Services Advisor. One does Carolina/704-596-3200 615-226-6500/South Central Florida/407-644-5000 407-869-5264/Southeastern Ga-Cumberland/706-629-7951 407-303-7742/FI Hos Col HIth Sc not usually think of an annuity Gulf States/334-272-7493 256-726-7039/Oakwood College Kentucky-Tenn/615-859-1391 423-238-2832/Sthrn Adv Univ South Atlantic/404-792-0535 0 Also, see www.willplan.org Advice from a qualified attorney . and/or tax accountant should always be obtained before implementing any of the described strategies. for a child yet this is exactly what some educationally minded grandparents are doing. IIRAII. A Adventist Health System Midwest Region A proud tradition of caring. An environment of spiritual and professional fulfillment. For nearly 100 years Adventist Health System Midwest Region, has offered a proud tradition of holistic, faith based healthcare for patients throughout the west and southwest Chicago suburbs. Within our system are 3 main hospital campuses in Hinsdale, La Grange, It. and Glendale Heights, It., and a freestanding emergency department with ambulatory services in Bolingbrook. IL. Our goal is to optimize community health and well-being and to create fulfilling professional careers. By placing a spiritual emphasis on healing and education, we improve the quality of life for the communities we serve. By taking a personal interest in our dedicated professionals we listen and respond to their needs, generate a vibrant team-spirit, and inspire their achievement. System-wide opportunities are available in many areas. Come join us at Adventist Health System, Midwest Region! We offer a competitive compensation package and a caring, supportive work environment. For more information on careers with us, please call or forward your resume to: Phone: (630) 856-7300 Fax: (630) 856-7323 For a complete listing of our Hinsdale Hospital • La Grange Memorial Hospital • GlenOaks Hospital Bolingbrook Medical Center • Health Care at Home • St. Thomas Hospice Summit Management • Du Page Imaging Center eoe/m/f/d/v job openings visit our website at: www.keepingyouwell.com JULY 2002 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • 25 ADVERTISING & CLASSIFIEDS How to Submit Your Advertising (1) Have your pastor or a local church elder write "Approved" and his signature on the sheet of paper containing the advertisement, (2) write your name and address on the same sheet, (3) specify how many times the ad is to run, (4) send the approved ad to your conference office 6 weeks in advance of the publication date and (5) don't forget to enclose payment in full for each month the ad is to run. Make checks payable to SOUTHERN TIDINGS. RATES: Southern Union: $35 for 20 words or less, including address. $45 for anything longer than 20 words up to 45 words. $1.30 per word beyond 45. Out of Union: $45 for 20 words or less, including address. $55 for anything longer than 20 words up to 45 words. $1.50 per word beyond 45. Accepted as space is available. Ads may run in successive months as space permits. SOUTHERN TIDINGS makes every reasonable effort to screen all advertising, but in no case can the periodical assume responsiblity for advertisements appearing in its columns, or for typo- PROPERTY AVAILABLE GATLINBURG CONDO & CHALET RENTALS. One to six bedrooms, family reunions, hike, swim, shop. Investment chalets for sale. Johnny and Lois Steinkraus (865) 428-0619. (C) CABIN RENTALS, GREENEVILLE, TENN. Mountain and river views, country store serving full breakfasts and ice cream. Near Asheville, Gatlinburg, historical sites, Appalachian Trail. From $390/week, and daily rates. Call (800) 842-4690, www.tennesseecabins.com. (C) FOR SALE ONLY—Wonderful Family Vacation Opportunity. A 2-bedroom villa plus loft sleeps eight near Disney World in Kissimmee, Florida; can be exchanged for practically any vacation spot in the world. This villa can be yours; the price is negotiable. For serious inquiries only, please leave a message at (404) 299-1832, ext. 349-24 hours a day. Time-Share Property. (C) CHALET RENTAL. Lake Norris (LaFollette, Tenn.) Lakefront. 5 bedrooms/4 baths, great room, boat dock, canoe. Sleeps 16. Family reunions. Retreats. $300/night, $1750/wk. Studio/honeymoon suite $125/night, $750/ wk. (Both $350/$2000.) (Rent pontoon boat.) See www.kaykuzma.com (423) 566-5007. (7-11) MOUNTAIN CABIN RENTAL. Franklin, N.C., private, newly remodeled one bedroom cabin; sleeps four with large covered porch. Overlooks pond and creek on small farm. Near gem mining, Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail, antique shops, waterfalls, white water rafting. $395/week and daily rates. Call: (828) 369-0553 or dthrall@dnet.net (7-12) ARE YOU MOVING TO ATLANTA? Century 21 Normas Realty is owned and operated by a Seventhday Adventist team. We welcome you to use our services in the process of buying or selling Real Estates. Our recognition is based on honesty, integrity, capacity, respect and love. Give us a call at: (800) 554-8300 or (770) 458-0066. (7,8) MOVING TO NASHVILLE/MADISON? For your 26 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • JULY 2002 next home, call Paul Koulakov, broker, realtor, accredited buyer's representative. Koulakov Realty (615) 8594860. (7,8) INDEPENDENT RETIREMENT—Make plans today. Don't wait and be disappointed! Lovely apartments and villas in the magnificent mountains of Western North Carolina at Fletcher Park Inn. Accepting priority deposits NOW for future openings. Complimentary vegetarian meal when taking a no-obligation tour. fpiret@juno.com; (800) 249-2882; www.fletcheracademy.com (7-9) FOR SALE. Two bedroom, two bath cabin within one mile from the Deer Lodge, Tennessee SDA Church and School. Near Heritage Academy [possible day student privileges]. One acre with good well. $35,000. (800) 707-6615; (888) 501-9882 (7) 55 OR OVER? Just $835 per month for 318 sq.ft. rental which includes utilities, three vegetarian meals daily, cable including 3ABN, maintenance, grounds care, walk-in closet, private entrance. Conference owned and operated, Florida Living Retirement. Call Sharon (800) 729-8017 or SACfloridaliving@aol.com (7,8) COLLEGEDALE WEEKEND. Clean 1 bedroom woodland hideaway, sleeps 3-4. Fully equipped kitchen, 3ABN TV, washer/dryer, no steps, huge deck, $50/night (2 nights minimum) Katydid/frog serenade, no charge. Phone (423) 236-4688; or write Roger King, Box 3302, Collegedale, TN 37315. (7) RELAX AT PIGEON FORGE. Large 2-bedroom, 2 baths apartment two blocks from trolley, close shopping, fully equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, sleeps 6-8. You clean: $60/night; we clean: $80/night (2 nights minimum). Phone (423) 236-4688; or write Roger King, Box 3302, Collegedale, TN 37315. (7) MOTEL ROOM near Orlando. All occupants must be 35 years of age. Two twin beds, walk-in closet, linen closet, bath, linens provided, refrigerator, TV, private entrance, heated pool. $35 per night. Vegetarian meals available. SDA church on grounds, walking distance to mall and camp meeting. Owned by Florida Conference. Reservations and information call: (800) 7298017 or shaschlipp@aol.com (7-9) BEACH RENTAL, DESTIN, FL. Two bdrms, 2 bath Condo, sleeps 4-6. Located just a short walk from beach. Balconies overlook pool and courtyard. Area attractions include golf, boating, fishing, water sports, shopping, and sight-seeing. Non-smoking unit. Nicely furnished. Call (615) 641-0519 for special rates and more details. (7) HOUSE FOR SALE. Deer Lodge, Tenn. Three bdrms, 2 baths, 2 levels, 2,342 sq. ft., new carpet, new roof, 2 car garage, tool shed, blueberry arbor, deep well or city water, 12 acres, paved driveway. $140,000. Twenty minutes from church or church school. Beautiful mountain view, on dead end road and little traffic. Call (423) 965-3631 or (706) 629-2937. (7,8) TIME SHARE FOR SALE. Laurel Crest in Pigeon Forge. Week 11. Villa Deluxe and Villa Standard. Call (423) 236-4808. (7) FOR SALE. Downtown Keene, Texas - Shopping Center, Post Office, 16 Apts. Excellent investment opportunity, next to Southwestern Adventist University. For details, call Phil Hooten (800) 366-8001. (7) FOR SALE. Health Food Store - Keene, Texas. Harvest Market, formerly LaLoma Foods. Exclusive rights to sale vege-meat in the shopping center. For details, call Phil Hooten (800) 366-8001. (7) POSITIONS AVAILABLE FULL-TIME DENTAL POSITION. Fee for service group practice located in Frederick, Md., seeks associate dentist. Modern, state of the art facility with quality of care a priority. Excellent opportunity for a high quality candidate. Call Dr. Peter Trepper at (301) 662-0222. (7) FLORIDA HOSPITAL COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES is seeking applications for a Nursing Baccalaureate Completion Degree Program Director. Required doctorate with a minimum of a masters in nursing degree. Interested individuals send vitae to: Dr. Nancy Haugen, Department of Nursing, Florida Hospital College, 795 Lake Estelle Drive, Orlando, FL 32803 or email nancy_haugen@fhchs.edu (7) ADVENTIST PHYSICIAN NEEDED. Adventist WholeHealth Network, Inc. in Reading, Pennsylvania is looking for physicians interested in primary care, lifestyle medicine and health promotion in a physician house call and clinic setting. Must be Board Certified in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, or Preventive Medicine. For more information, contact Gerard D. McLane, DrPH at (610) 796-8911. (7,8) DAY CARE DIRECTOR wanted for expanding day care in Mobile, Ala. Director and payroll experience is preferred. Contact church office at (251) 633-8141; or day care (251) 633-0656; or send resumes to: Cody Road SDA Church, 1900 Cody Rd., Mobile, AL 36695. (7) MISSIONARIES NEEDED IN KOREA. SDA native English speaking volunteers from 20 years of age and above. Volunteers must be baptized with a Bachelors degree. Volunteers are required to teach conversational English and Bible. An English major is not a requirement. Teaching experience is not necessary - we will train you. Volunteer missionaries must be approved by their local division as well as the General Conference for service. Benefits include: a round trip ticket for those that serve a full year, housing, utilities, insurance, and a stipend. For more information contact Ray James, 40 Pleasant, Sutter Creek, CA 95685. E-mail: jamegr@cedepot.net or phone (209) 267-0416; or fax (209) 267-0342. (7-6) qt Successful Computer Dating exclusively for SDAs since 1974 ADVENTIST CONTACT V P.O. Box 5419 Takoma Park, MD 20912-0419 USA Phone: (301) 589-4440 tot ADVERTISING & CLASSIFIEDS MERCHANDISE FOR SALE MISCELLANEOUS VEGETARIAN HALLELUJAH DIET/ BARLEYGREEN TM. Known to help many with health problems. Call Ruth Yoder (888) 356-5707; (302) 349-5752 for FREE cassette. (7) SINGLES SERVICE. Pairing Adventists discreetly and confidentially since 1987. We have a magazine format with personal ads plus enlightening and uplifting articles. If you desire information on obtaining friendship, fellowship, or companionship, mail a long, self-addressed, stamped envelope to: DISCOVER, PMB#150-T, 14536 West Center Road, Omaha, NE 68' :4. , PREPAID TELEPHONE CARDS for domestic and international use. Ranging from penny per minute (small connection charge) to 3.8 cents per minute (no connection/access fee). Also, new World Talk Card has no surcharges. Contact LJ Plus (770)441-6022 or (888) 441-7688. (7-10) EVERYONE CAN BE A SOUL WINNER. PROJECT: Steps to Christ offers a simple, effective, and affordable way for you to reach every home in your community through the bulk-saturation mailing of Steps to Christ or The Great Controversy (abridged). For information, call (800) 728-6872. (7-9) SINGLE AND OVER 50? The only stay home and meet new fiends in USA group exclusively for singles over 50. For information send selfaddressed stamped envelope to Adventist Singles Over 50, P.O. Box 527, Canyonville, OR 97417. (7) BOTTLED WATER FOR FUNDRAISING for schools, churches. We design your own customized label; bottled at spring source, Blue Ridge, Georgia. Members buy your label rather than store brand; profit remains with your organization. Available for camp meetings, seminars, business advertising/promotion. Contact Lester (678) 698-1036- renallied@abraxis.com (7,8) ChristianSinglesDating.com FREE 14-day Trial! Thousands of SDAs. FREE Chat, Search, Detailed Profiles, Match Notifications! 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Seven days Hawaiian cruise hosted by gospel singer, Pastor Joe Melashenko, sailing January 12, 2003, planning Australia New Zealand tour autumn 2003 including Sunnyside, former home of Ellen White, host pastor Charles White. Mert Allen, Mt. Tabor Cruise (800)950-9234 or (503) 256-7919; mallen@rcnpdx.com (7) NEW HAMPSHIRE RETREAT. 160 acres with two dorm-like buildings, three large homes, two mobile homes, steel workbay, twostory industrial building, green house and historical mansion. Call (508) 529-6079 or www.tagnet.org/ mini (7) 3 WAYS To Si-or, • isit a imal .A.thentkt Eiouk C,nter • Call 1-800-765-69ii • v.IN w.AdventistBook( entercom starfc.7=1;:ani LAURELBROOK NURSING HOME SDA operated, ICF located in a peaceful rural setting in Dayton, Tenn., one hour from SAU. Noted for giving r- • 11701 fitit. ^-41111.411111141 Units Now Available! Pisgah Villa Assisted Living Center is conveniently located just 3 miles off Interstate 40 — 8 miles West of Asheville. Cradled in a tranquil cove, the Villa represents assisted living at its best. The Villa is for those who want their independence yet may require assistance with activities of daily living. Services include 24 hour staff, housekeeping and laundry, meals, transportation to activities and medical appointments, medication reminders/assistance and more, included in a competitive monthly fee. No entrance fee required. Should physical, occupational, or speech therapy be ordered by your physician, these services are available by qualified licensed therapists. Should you every need skilled nursing care, Pisgah Manor Health Care Center is available on campus. If you or your family desire to experience Assisted Living at its best, call or come by for a visit. IPISGAHVALLEY Retirement Community T"---lar, • 242-2344 667-0885 JULY 2002 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • 27 ADVERTISING & CLASSIFIEDS individual quality care, a vegetarian diet, religious programing with SDA church next door, 24-hour professional medical care, activity programs, and a caring loving staff. Call Wendy Can (423) 775-0771. (7-9) MARANATHA VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Help rebuild Fort Shellenbarger at Camp Au Sable. Project superintendent: Fred Krall. Must provide own RV or tent accommodations; meals provided. For project availability, call Michelle at the Michigan Conference Youth Department before May 24, (517) 485-2226. After May 28 call Camp Au Sable (989) 348-5491. (C) ARE YOU A CHRISTIAN WHO'S BEING PRICED OUT OF HEALTH INSURANCE? Cut your health care expenses in half. Join 40,000+ Christians who share one another's medical bills. Choose any doctor, any hospital, anywhere in the world. Check out non-profit Christian Care Medi-Share. For a free Guidelines booklet, call toll free (888) 346-7895. (7) CAVE SPRINGS HOME has openings for mentally retarded male and female adults. Contact Craig or Joyce (615) 646-6962 or cavespringshome@earthlink.net (7-4) ARE YOU MOVING SOON? Before you rent a UHaul and do it yourself, check our price and save yourself the hassle. Plan ahead now and reserve a time slot. Fast, direct, and economical. Contact Gary Erhard, Erhard Furniture, 6681 U.S. 31, Berrien Springs, MI; (616) 471-7366 evenings 8-11 p.m. (7-3) HISTORIC ADVENTIST VILLAGE in Battle Creek, MI, is open daily, 10-5; Sunday, 12-5; Sabbath 2-5. Call for tour appointments and fees. Volunteers are urgently needed for painting, landscaping, interior restoration, handicap access, plumbing, electrical, and cement work. Housing is available on a limited basis for volunteers. Contact Stanley Cottrell at (616) 965-3000. (7-9) Introducing . . . Nature's answer for: • • • • Brown Spots Dark Circles Wrinkles Sun Damaged Skin Call: (800) 562-7772 ww.naturalhealthcornencom Are You Earning $50 - $100 Per Hour? SDA Company seeks self-motivated and physically fit applicants for our restaurant hood and duct cleaning training program. All-inclusive program covers every aspect of operating you own company, including guaranteed clients. Investment required. See our website for in-depth information: www.hoodcleaningschool.com Then call us at: (615) 227-4537 Wholesale & Retail • Best Quality Act Charcoal (tabs/vest - caps/powder) • World Famous Herbs (bulk/cap) From A-Z • • • • Barleygreen leaps/powder) MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) Noin Fruits icaus/powdedjuice) Fresh Royal Jelly 1100% Pure) Please call: (800) 286-6649 Natural Health Corner. Inc. P.O. Box 638.Corner. GA 3(1629 ieirjo SOCIETY COMMUNICATORS VON/ffakaa(t Convention 2002 October 10-13 • Ontario, California etkat &trite' What you need to know Information: http://nadadventist.org/sac/ Registration: www.plusline.org Questions: idouce@southernunion.com Hotel: www.ayreshotels.com (airport), Country Suites by Ayres, 1945 E. Holt Blvd., $79/nt for 1-4 people, free breakfast, refer to "Seventh-day Adventist Church" Crisis Communication Add-on*: October 10, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., www.plusline.org SONscreen Film Fest Add-on*: stacia@acnsat.org *Add-ons are complementary, not SAC-sponsored; register separately. 28 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • JULY 2002 Professional SIGs Networking Crisis Add-on MovieGuide Keynote Seminars Film Fest Wild Animals are "Gar boa COX ti OAKWOOD COLLEGE • CONFERENCE BY ROY MALCOLM Triple Degree Graduate When Antoine Jason Maycock graduated May 11, he had earned a B.S. in mechanical engineering, a B.S. in applied mathematics, and a B.A. in Spanish. Antoine graduated from Oakwood Academy in 1996 with college credits in Spanish and biology. That summer he did additional work at Calhoun Community College. Following his freshman year at Oakwood, he went to River Plate Univer- sity in Argentina to study Spanish. Upon completion, he returned and entered the cooperative engineering program between Oakwood's math department and the University of Alabama, Huntsville. By spending three years at Oakwood and two at UAH, he qualified for a degree from each of these schools, plus the additional B.A. in Spanish from Oakwood. Antoine is the son of Antoine and Connie Maycock of Huntsville, Ala. He will, no doubt, accept a job offer to gain some additional work experience before attending graduate school. Dietetics On The Go Life in the Veggie Lane Annually, dietitians and other health professionals gather to share information on the latest nutritional trends. This year (2002), the theme was Flying to New Heights in Nutrition Through Caring and Communities We Serve. At the meeting in the Civic Center in Montgomery, Ala., Donna Smith, R.D., Dietetics Program Director, and student Amanda Davis of Oakwood College presented information on how to become a vegetarian. Amanda gave food demonstrations, using recipes from the book, Pumpkin's Veggie Delights, by author Smith. The standing room only audience expressed appreciation and thanks for the useful information received. A Healthy Heart Upperclassmen dietetics majors take the course community nutrition, which involves program planning, assessing community needs, implementing programs, and evaluating effectiveness. In collaboration with the health ministries team of First church in Huntsville, the class, in a skit Johnny Heart-throb, conveyed heart healthy messages during two national health months, February and March. In Diamonds are Forever, the class encouraged listeners to be "diamonds," instead of just wearing them. To be a diamond, however, one must follow the natural laws, and shine. Warren Named Provos, On July 1, 2002, Mervyn A. Warren, Ph.D. will return to administrative leadership as provost of Oakwood College, according to a recent Board action. Warren joined the religion and theology faculty in 1961 and later chaired the department for many years. Esteemed as a teacher for excellence, he has attracted many students to his classes in homiletics, speech, and Hebrew. In 1976, Warren became academic dean. Later, the responsibilities of the dean of students were added to his portfolio and his title changed to dean of the college. He then became vice president for academic affairs in 1983, general vice president in 1984, and executive assistant to the president in 1985. Following a sabbatical, Warren returned in 1987 to chair the department of religion and theology. Well published, Warren has written numerous articles for denominational journals and is author of several books including, God Made Known, Black Preaching: Truth and Soul, Oakwood! A Vision Splendid and King Came Preaching: The Pulpit Power of Martin Luther King. He and wife Barbara are parents of one son and two daughters. JULY 2002 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • 29 JULY CALENDAR • SOUTHERN UNION JULY, 2002 SMTWT F S Carolina Women's Ministries Leadership NetworkingJuly 19, 20. Nosoca. Teens For Truth Bike RideJuly 21-31. Boone, N.C., to Washington, D.C. Ministerial Worker's Meeting-July 28-31. Nosoca. Teachers' Convention-Aug. 2-6. Nosoco. Hispanic Women's RetreatAug. 9-11. Nosoco. LE Convention-Aug.16-18. Nosoco. Welcome To The Family (New Believer's Retreat)Aug. 23-25. Nosoco. Pathfinder Leadership Convention-Aug. 23-25. Family Vacation-Aug. 29Sept. 2. Florida Evangelistic Series June 8-July 20. Perry. Art and Margo Swaningson. July 5-Aug. 10. Lake Wales. Lester Pratt and Roy and Amy Pauley. July 13-Aug. 31. BeReview. Bill and Sunshine Waters. July 28-Aug. 31. Crawfordville. Rick and Dawn Swaningson. Aug. 23-Sept. 28. DeLand. Lester Pratt and Roy and Amy Pauley. Aug. 24-Sept. 28. Homestead Spanish. Rolando and Rebeca de los Rios. Florida Adventist Book Center. Shop online: http://www.adventist-fl.com/ abc/ or order by e-mail: FloridaABC@southemunionoain. Bookmobile Schedule July 13. West Palm Beach. July 14. Jupiter-Tequesta, Ft. Pierce, Cocoa, Titusville. (Southeastern Conference: Port St. Lucie, Palm Bay.) July 20. Port Charlotte. July 21. North Port, VeniceNokomis, Sarasota, 30 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • JULY 2002 Palmetto, Brandon, Tampa First. July 27. Maranatha. July 28. Plantation, nuderhill. (Southeastern Conference: Mt. Pisgah, Mt. Olivet.) Aug. 3. Jacksonville Southpoint. Aug. 4. Jacksonville First, Jacksonville, Mandarin, St. Augustine, Palatka, New Smyrna Beach. (Southeastern Conference: Jacksonville Ephesus.) Singles' Ministries Prayer Breakfasts-Ryan's Steakhouse. July 28. Aug. 25. Singles' Ministries Fellowship Dinners July 6. Florida Hospital. July 13. Forest Lake. July 20. Kress Memorial. Aug. 3. Florida Hospital. Aug. 10. Forest Lake. Aug. 17. Kress Memorial. Singles' Ministries Picnics July 27. New Smyrna Beach. Aug. 24. New Smyrna Beach. Young Women's RetreatJuly 26-28. Camp Kulaqua. Filipino-American Church 20th Anniversary-Aug. 23-24. Details: Ely Magtanong, (407) 660-1670. Gulf States Pathfinder Teen Mission Trip-July 14-22. Spanish Youth Camp-July Training-Aug. 17. Huntsville. Pathfinder/Adventurer/ Youth Leaders Convention-Aug. 16-18. Camp Alamisco. July 23. Sept.17. Nov.12. Conference Executive Committee Alamisco. Literature Evangelists Summer Rally-Aug. 9-11. Camp Alamisco. Bass Memorial Academy Registration-Aug. 11. Conference Executive Committee-Aug. 13. Conference Office. Church leadership July 19-21. SAC Youth Congress-Aug. 2,3. Columbia, S.C. Principals' Council/Teachers' Convention-Aug. 4-7. Health/Medical Ministry Training Camp-Aug. 411. River Oaks Campground. July 23. Sept.17. Nov.12. Conference Finance Committee Sept.26. Dec.12. Ministers' Meeting-Aug. 47. Indian Creek Camp. Young Women's RetreatSept. 27-29. Indian Creek Camp. Pastors' Area Meetings-Oct. 1-3. Women's Retreat Oct. 4-6. Session I. Indian Creek Camp. Oct. 11-13. Session II. Indian Creek Camp. ACS Federation MeetingsOct. 13-17. South Atlantic FHES/ABC Committees- Southern Adventist University Third Summer Session Begins-July 1. Masters' M.B.A. Registration-July 8. Non-refundable $200 deposit due for Fall 2002 students-July 15. Third Summer Session Ends-July 26. 3ABN Thursday LIVE programs, 810 p.m., CT Ed Reid-Aug. 1. ASI-Aug. 8. Dr. Robert Iacono-Aug.15. TBA-Aug.22. The 3ABN Satellite Systems. (800) 752-3226 or e-mail to mailroom@3abn.org Let us help you get 3ABN on cable in your area. SUNSET 26-28. Camp Alamisco. Ministers/Teachers' Meeting-Aug. 4-7. 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