May 2005 - Atlantic Union Conference

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insideMAY
2005
FEATURES
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Bermuda
Conference
Officially Launches
Adventist Television
Channel
Bermuda Conference Begins a New
Triennium
COVER STORY:
The Miracle of
Music—A Bridge
to Academic
Possibilities
To faithfully chronicle the work and progress of the
church in the Atlantic Union territory and inform,
instruct, and inspire our church members.
DEPARTMENTS
Editorial
¿Qué Está Pasando?
Quoi de Neuf?
Youth & Relationships
This & That
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NEWS
Atlantic Union College
New York
Greater New York
Northeastern
Northern New England
Southern New England
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INFORMATION
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Camp Meeting Schedule 2005
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Youth Q & A—Atlantic Union Youth
Answer Questions about the General
Conference Session
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ABOUT
THE
Thanks to You,
We’re Looking
Good at Atlantic
Union College
COVER: Read a story of God’s blessings on pages
8 and 9 as four Venezuelan students share their experience about how they arrived
at Atlantic Union College and the doors of opportunity that opened for them to
attend a music camp in Finland. On the cover Jorge Soto, Yulmarys Zambrano, and
twins, Mariesther and Marielisa Alvarez stand in front of the Sibelius Academy, the
only music university in Finland and one of the biggest in Europe.
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MISSION STATEMENT
Atlantic Union GLEANER, May 2005
Bulletin Board
Obituaries
Classifieds
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E D I T O R I A L
The Wisdom to Know
How to Live Today
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n the New York Conference office we
the study of His truths must be the most
are reading THE GREAT CONTROVERSY for
important part of each day. The tests are on
our worship in the morning. On the day
the horizon where life itself—even for us
we read from the chapter, “The Waldenses,”
two sentences caught my attention, “Pure,
simple, and fervent was the piety of these
followers of Christ. The principles of truth
they valued above houses and lands, friends,
kindred, even life itself” (p. 67).
in America—will be on the line. If we are
compromising now, how will we stand fast
then? Jesus says, “For whoever wants to save
his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life
for me will find it. What good will it be for
I wondered, do I have a “pure, simple,
a man if he gains the whole world, yet for-
and fervent” piety that is based on a truth
feits his soul?”—Matthew 16:25, 26 (NIV).
that I value more than possessions, friends,
Lord, make my relationship with you
even family… or even life? I live in a society
so strong that all other relationships and
where my life has never been put on the
priorities pale in comparison to the love I
line for truth. But, how strongly do I value
the truths I know? Do I have child-like
faith that is “pure, simple, and fervent” to
trust God in all circumstances? Do I guard
the edges of the Sabbath vigilantly? Do I
have for You! My life is full of comforts and
riches. May I not let this time of relative
ease keep me from letting you be in complete control of my life, and direct how I
return God’s tithe faithfully and give offer-
relate to my possessions, my entertainment,
ings from a generous heart? Do I guard my
my work, my friends, and my family. I want
senses and turn away from that which por-
You to be Lord and King of my life! Please,
trays murder, adultery, taking the name of
give me the wisdom to know how to live in
the Lord in vain, immodesty, etc.? Do I give
a close relationship with you so that soon
of myself unselfishly for others? I worry that
I, and those whom I love and with whom I
even with what seems to be good intentions, God and His truth sometimes slip
down on the ladder of our priorities.
God must always be our highest priority. Our time with Him in prayer and
at www.atlantic-union.org
Lord, make my
relationship with
you so strong that
all other relationships and priorities pale in comparison to the love
I have for You!
work, will be able to live eternally with You
in heaven!
Stan Rouse is president and superintendent of
schools for the New York Conference.
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Bermuda Conference Officially Launches
Adventist Television Channel
By Sheila Holder
A
dventist Television (ATV) formally became a reality
on Tuesday, March 29, 2005, with the official launching of Cablevision Channel 80 in Bermuda. The day
dawned wet and windy yet it did not dampen the hearts
of approximately one hundred guests who gathered at the
Hamilton Seventh-day Adventist Church in Hamilton,
Bermuda. ATV is the first local Christian cable channel on
the island of Bermuda. It was an historical event not just for
the Seventh-day Adventist Church, but for residents of the
island as well.
Among the dignitaries on hand to witness the launching and give congratulatory remarks were the Mayor of
Hamilton, The Rt. Wor. Lawson E. Mapp, JP; Dennis Lister,
JP, MP, representing the Ministry of Telecommunications;
The Honorable Grant Gibbons, JP, MP, leader of the
Opposition; Jeremy Elmas, Cablevision general manager;
Donald G. King and Carlyle Simmons, president and executive secretary of the Atlantic Union Conference respectively; Jeffrey Brown, president of Bermuda Conference,
and Sheila Holder, communication director for the
Bermuda Conference.
ATV History
In March 2004 Bermuda Conference submitted an application to the Government’s Telecommunications Department
requesting permission to operate a religious channel on
Bermuda Cablevision. This occurred after former president,
Samuel Bulgin had envisioned using the medium of television in a more comprehensive manner to reach the populace
of Bermuda. He shared that vision with Pastor Randolph
Wilson who was serving as communication director for the
Bermuda Conference at the time.
There was no immediate response to our request. In the
mean time another minister, The Honorable Michael Scott,
JP, MP, was appointed to the telecommunications department and the application was resubmitted.
In September 2004 we were pleased to learn that
the application was approved and a license granted.
Subsequently, a month or so later, the Conference received
written confirmation from Jeremy Elmas, general manager
of Cablevision, outlining the terms and conditions for the
channel’s operation.
In December, our newly elected president, Jeffrey Brown,
wholeheartedly supported the idea and later that month the
Bermuda Conference Executive Committee voted to endorse
a process whereby we could begin an orderly introduction
to programming—telecasting the good news of salvation
twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. A committee
was chosen to oversee this process and, along with some
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assistance from a few valued “consultants,” we’ve hit the
ground running.
Mission and Goals
The mission of Adventist Television is to present a picture
of genuine Christianity in harmony with the Seventh-day
Adventist philosophy and teaching. Programming will
include health features, inspiriational music, kid’s programming, and much more.
In conjunction with this standard universal goal, the
Bermuda Conference seeks:
1. To exalt Christ as the only true way to a better life, a
healthier lifestyle, and eventually a heavenly life.
2. To raise the viewer’s consciousness concerning Christ’s
soon return.
3. To nurture our non-attending members.
4. To strengthen our Seventh-day Adventist members.
ATV Logo
Several sketches of
possible logos for
ATV were submitted.
The one chosen was
submitted by Pastor
Mike Faison. The
three swirling diagonal waves in the logo
represent the flow of
ATV programming
and the movement
of the “three angels”
from heaven to earth. The colors will vary from time to time
depending on the programming segments. They will however retain the hues and tints that depict our island.
With the objective of “Transforming Lives: One Step at a
Time,” the Bermuda Conference Communication Department
and the Bermuda Conference are aiming to reach each
community member with messages and programming of
hope and to introduce all to our Lord and Savior, Jesus
Christ. Thousands already enjoy the weekly radio program
“Adventists in Focus” and it is anticipated that many will also
come to appreciate this new, exciting ministry.
Sheila Holder is the communication director and superintendent
of schools for the Bermuda Conference.
Bermuda Conference Begins a New Triennium
By Ednor A. P. Davison
B
ermuda Conference constituents
are adjusting to changes in the
administration, departmental
staff, and other committees that came
about as a result of Constituency
Sessions held in 2004 on September 12
and December 1 as well as other duly
called executive committee meetings.
Serving as president is Jeffrey O.
Brown, an ordained minister and
qualified counselor. Brown’s pastoral,
evangelistic, and counseling experience
spans three continents. He has pastored
extensively in the United Kingdom, and
also in Canada and has held evangelistic
campaigns and conducted relationship seminars in Europe, Africa, North
America, and the Caribbean.
He received a doctor of philosophy
from Andrews University in religious
education, specializing in family life education and counseling, and has a postdoctoral certificate in higher education
from the University of Oxford. He has
taught on the college and graduate level
in England at Newbold College, in the
United States at Andrews University and,
most recently, Oakwood College. He has
authored three books on marriage and
the family and written many articles that
have been published. He has been the
recipient of numerous awards.
Brown and his Bermudian wife,
Pattiejean, have two children, Kristle
and Jamel, currently in college in
the United States and academy in
Bermuda respectively.
Kenneth Manders has been elected
to serve as executive secretary. A graduate of Oakwood College and Andrews
University, Manders has served the
church in many capacities including
literature evangelist, Bible worker, and
pastor. He has been youth director as
well as personal ministries director of
the Bermuda Conference. His leadership talents and management skills have
been an asset in his various positions.
He is a sought-after speaker, having
received the Moseley/Warren Homiletic
Preaching Award. He has been invited
to preach in England, Canada, the
United States, and the West Indies.
Manders and his wife, Claudette, have
Atlantic Union Conference administrators Carlyle Simmons, left, and Donald King, right, with the Bermdua Conference administrators,
Jeffrey Brown, president, center, Kenneth Manders, secretary, second from left, and Derek Furbert, second from right.
three children, Andre, Stephen and Joseph.
Derek Furbert, the treasurer for
the Conference was reelected for a
second term.
Furbert graduated from Atlantic
Union College in 1986 with a bachelor
of science in accounting and business
administration. In 1988 he graduated with a master’s degree in business
administration from Bentley College,
Waltham, Mass. In 1995 he became
the manager of the Bermuda Adventist
Book Center (ABC). During his tenure,
the ABC achieved its highest annual per
capita book sales in the North American
Division on two occasions and second
highest on one occasion. In November
1999 Furbert was called to serve as
treasurer of the Bermuda Conference. In
January 2001 he was asked to assume
additional responsibilities as secretary/
treasurer and during the September 9,
2001 triennial session, he was elected to
serve as treasurer of the Conference.
Furbert and his wife, Joann, have three
adult children and two grandchildren.
Departmental directors elected
this triennium are: Deborah ThomasGilkes, Adventist Youth; Sheila Holder,
Communications and Education;
Errol McLean, Community Services;
Jeffrey Brown, Family Ministries and
Human Relations; Mellonie Furbert,
Health Ministries; Donnieval Walker,
Ministerial; Dwayne Wilson, Music;
Lynette Harvey, Pathfinders; Kenneth
Manders, Personal Ministries, D.
Randolph Wilson, Prayer Coordinator;
Eugene Gibbons, Religious Liberty;
Kelby McCottry, Stewardship; Derek
R. Furbert, Trust Services; Loretta
Gibbons, Women’s Ministries.
Positions yet to be filled are Children’s
Ministries, Disabilities Ministry,
Publishing/Literature, and Sabbath
School.
The following individuals are members of the executive committee:
Jeffrey O. Brown, chairman; Kenneth
Manders, secretary, Derek Furbert,
Shurnette Caines, Malcolm Clarke,
Roxanne Eve, Eugene Gibbons, Pamela
Greyson (invitee), Larry Hodge, Sheila
Holder, Quinell Kumalae, David
Pearman, John Pitcher, Phillip Rego,
Ronald Smith Jr., Gregory Todd, Lois
Tucker, Joi Tyrrell, Donnieval Walker,
Dwayne Wilson, D. Randolph Wilson.
The Bermuda Conference administrative team, departmental directors, and
the various committees will provide
leadership to the approximately 3,700member conference with ten churches
on the island of Bermuda as they seek
to serve the community and share the
good news of Jesus Christ.
Ednor A. P. Davison, GLEANER editor
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Get a Jump Start on
College—Take a Class
this Summer!
Students can gain the advantage of earning college credit while studying and touring in
New England whether or not they plan to attend Atlantic Union College. It’s the Summer
Advantage in New England.
and an 80th percentile in the verbal area of a national
achievement test.
For information, additional admission requirements, and a
brochure, call 1-800-282-2030 x 2235 or www.atlanticuc.edu.
Deborah Leonard, English professor and Summer Advantage in
New England director, Atlantic Union College
Free Classes for
Incoming Freshmen!
A
College Transition Program
is being offered for any Fall
2005 freshmen. Students
can earn up to four free transferable
credit hours during this Transition
Program and the only costs are
room, board, and insurance!
Students who currently do not
meet the academic requirements for
regular admission can get a head
start, too. While they are required
to attend the College Transition
Program, it’s a great opportunity to
take advantage of the first phase of
the special support the College is
offering.
The dates for the College
Transition Program are August 1-24.
For information call the admissions
office, 1-800-282-2030 x 2235.
Cindy Kurtzhals, director, public
relations and publications, Atlantic
Union College
Dave Sherwin
ATLANTIC UNION COLLEGE
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Dave Sherwin
E
arn six transferable college credits in just four weeks
this summer during Atlantic Union College’s Summer
Advantage in New England program, July 25-August 18.
Students can save money, too. Summer Advantage costs $160
per credit hour. That’s a savings of $365 per credit hour off
regular tuition. Even academy or high school juniors can
get in on this. Three courses are offered. By taking Cultural
Themes: New England in Literature (3 credit hours), students
can choose one of two other courses for free.
The Summer Advantage in New England is a four-week, precollege program for academy and high school students. It’s
on a three-year cycle, so those who begin the summer after
their sophomore year can earn up to 18 credit hours at a
reduced rate before entering college. The savings is $2,190.
Looking out of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s study windows at
the site where “the shot heard round the world” was fired,
the bedroom where Dickinson wrote more than a thousand
poems, visits to other literary and cultural sites, and becoming acquainted with writers such as Henry David Thoreau,
Ralph Waldo Emerson, Louisa May Alcott, and more, will
enrich a student for a lifetime.
The Ecology of New England (3 credit hours) and Adventist
Heritage Tour (3 credit hours) are the other two courses. If
you’re curious about what is on the ocean floor besides mud,
want to watch a whale hunt its prey, or wade through icy
mountain streams, the ecology course is your fit.
To experience daily life as it was lived in the 1830s, students will start with an overnight stay on a period working
farm in Central Maine in the Adventist Heritage class.
Enrollment is limited. Students need to have a 3.3 GPA
Pre-pharmacy, Pre-engineering…
What This Attorney
Says About AUC
“A
tlantic Union College provided me with a rigorous
liberal arts education which prepared me well for law school. I
attribute my success at law school
and in my subsequent career as
a labor and employment attorney
to Atlantic Union College and
its administrators, professors,
and staff. The time I spent at the
College was some of the best
[times] of my life, about which I have many fond memories.”
Sylvia Adams ’92, is a management-side labor and
employment attorney. She also serves as a member of the
Atlantic Union College Board of Trustees. She is a member
of the Collegedale church in Tennessee.
Cindy Kurtzhals, director, public relations and publications
Dave Sherwin
T
he Department of Natural Sciences has developed
six new degree programs to prepare students for the
expanding job markets in health and medical sciences.
Students can earn a bachelor of science degree in biology
with a health emphasis, or an associate of science degree in
pre-physical therapy, pre-occupational therapy, pre-pharmacy,
or pre-dental hygiene. The associate degree programs are
specifically designed to include prerequisites for entrance into
the professional programs at Loma Linda University, Andrews
University, and most other colleges or universities.
Also, a new associate of science degree in pre-engineering will prepare students to transfer to the engineering
program at Walla Walla College or other colleges.
Atlantic Union College has offered the bachelor of science
degree in biology in the past and continues to do so. This
degree prepares students for occupations such as biologists,
microbiologists, botanists, zoologists, physicians, dentists, veterinarians, scientists, and professors, says Dr. Richard Brown,
chair of the the Department of Natural Sciences. “We really
encourage students who want to go into biology, not only
because of health or medicine, but because of a love of biology
which is such an incredible and diverse study—from algology
(the older term for the study of algae) to zoology. They can
work in diverse locations outdoors or indoors, in businesses
or public corporations, and at state and federal levels.”
Apply now online www.atlanticuc.edu or call (978) 368-2235
or 1-800-282-2030 x 2235.
Own a Piano from Thayer
Performing Arts Center
Piano Sale Coming Up!
T
he Atlantic Union College music department qualified
to participate in a piano loan program jointly sponsored by Yamaha America Corporation and Boston Organ
& Piano Company of Natick, Massachusetts. Under this
program, students and faculty have had the use of new
Yamaha pianos to meet their academic and performance
requirements at no cost.
This piano loan program is renewed on an annual basis.
Yamaha loan pianos are sold to the general public at the
end of the academic year. The first loan piano sale will be
held in the Thayer Performing Arts Center May 19, 20, 21
by appointment. New Yamaha pianos will be delivered to
the music department in time for the beginning of the next
academic year. Through this rotation schedule, the music
department has a steady supply of new Yamaha pianos in
classrooms, offices, and recital venues while the general
public has an opportunity to purchase a piano at a deeply
discounted price.
For information, call (978) 368-2100 or e-mail
dgifford@atlanticuc.edu.
Pre-physical therapy,
Al Slivinski, Boston Organ & Piano Company
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COVER STORY
By Ednor A. P. Davison
The Miracle of Music
A Bridge to Academic Possibilities
Students practiced during the day and in the evening they performed both at the music camp and in the community.
F
our Venezuelan
music majors of
Atlantic Union
College (AUC), Jorge
Soto, Mariesther and
Marielisa Alvarez, and
Yulmarys Zambrano were
bursting with excitement
as they shared their
experiences about their
trip to Liminka, Finland,
where they attended a
music camp.
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They delightfully reported that the
music camp which lasted three weeks
was unforgettable and rewarding.
There were more than one hundred
students of all ages enrolled in the
program. Each day began at 8:00 a.m.
and ended around midnight. During
the day they practiced, and in the
evening they performed in recitals
and concerts both at the camp and in
the community.
There was a series of events in the
lives of these four students which began
in the summer of 2001. The genesis of
these events was the occasion of the
visit to Venezuela by Isabel Urdaneta,
Jorge’s cousin. Jorge, Mariesther,
Marielisa and Yulmarys had no way of
knowing that these events would pres-
ent some opportunities which would
forever change their lives.
Isabel, a 2001 graduate of Atlantic
Union College, had the opportunity to
attend Jorge’s violin recital and videotaped it. Impressed with his playing,
she shared the videotape with the chair
and faculty of the music department at
AUC. Subsequently, Jorge was invited
to attend AUC. Unable to speak English
when he arrived, he enrolled for his
first year in the English as a Second
Language Institute (ELI) under the
direction of Andy Rivera.
In January 2002, Dr. Erick Parris,
chair of the music department, visited Venezuela where auditions were
conducted. As a result of the auditions
Mariesther, Marielisa, and Yulmarys
were also invited to attend AUC. Like
Jorge, they had to enroll in the ELI
program for one year. “We could not
speak or write English,” says Yulmarys,
“but we could read music so we just
practiced.” Soon the four became more
proficient in English and enrolled in
the regular program at AUC.
The trip to Finland became a reality
because of the encouragement of their
violin teacher, Sophia Vilker. They were
told all they needed to do was get there
and they would receive scholarships
to take care of the rest—food, lodging,
and lessons.
Excited for the opportunity, they
spent two months on a campaign to
raise funds to pay for their airline tickets. They played in Adventist churches
around the Atlantic Union on Sabbaths
and on Sundays they played in churches of all others denominations. They
also had assistance with funds from
other donors.
COVER STORY
The long, intense days at the music
camp were not a problem for them.
“We were doing what we love,” says
Jorge, who was the concert master
of the orchestra at the music camp.
Yulmarys was the principal second
violinist and Mariesther and Marielisa
played first violin. One of the challenges they faced after their long days
was trying to sleep at night with the
sun still shining. In Finland, known
as the “land of the midnight sun,” it is
daylight 24 hours a day during in the
summer.
At the end of the three weeks, they
returned to the United States just in
time to attend the Classicopia Music
Camp in Bedford, New Hampshire,
for ten days. This time, the encouragement to attend came from Peter Sulski,
one of the teachers. Again, all they
needed to do was get there and they
would receive a scholarship to cover
their food, lodging, and lessons. It
was déjà vu.
Approximately forty students attended this camp where students focused
on chamber music. Their days were
filled with rehearsals which culminated
with recitals at the end of the program.
They reflected, “The summer was like a
miracle. We were fortunate to have had
the opportunity and we value it.”
It is almost the end of another school
year and to be sure many other opportunities will be presented to them.
What is evident as they speak is that
they give God thanks for how He is
blessing their lives with the opportunity to play and touch others with their
music while they are being touched.
They say, “God has His hand in the
way our lives are going.” Isn’t it marvelous how God used the instrument of
music to introduce these young people
to Christian education and open their
minds to a knowledge of His truth?
They have a very sincere and deep
love for Atlantic Union College, its
The trip to Finland became a reality for Marielisa, Jorge,
Yulmarys, and Mariesther as a result of the encouragement
of their violin teacher Sophia Vilker.
Participating in the music camp afforded them the opportunity to
meet and socialize with many young people.
Each day from morning to evening they practiced.
faculty, staff, and students. They echo
the sentiment that “AUC is like a family. They care about you.” Then, almost
simultaneously, they began to cite
some of the people whom they would
like to thank for their kindness to
them. These include people like Dr.
Erick Parris, who they say is like a
father; Dr. Kaestner Robertson, who is
not only their teacher and friend, but
talks to them about life and encourages
them; the Giffords who opened their
home and have treated them so well;
Sophia Vilker, their violin teacher,
who helped open doors for them so
that they could work on perfecting
their skills at being violinists; Henry
Livergood, who is always there for
them—sometimes it’s a ride to and
from the airport, or taking Jorge with
him to help on his mission trips to
Venezuela; and then there are other
supporters who choose to remain
anonymous.
Jorge, Mariesther, Marielisa, and
Yulmarys are hoping to attend music
camp again in the summer along with
four other Venezuelan students. They
intend to continue in the music program
eventually working towards their masters and doctorate in music. Jorge speaks
for the group when he says, “This is the
best career you can have. Every week is
different. You never get bored. You get
to travel a lot, meet many people, and
reach them in a nice way.”
As they present their music, people
learn they are from Atlantic Union
College, the Christian college nestled
in the quietness of South Lancaster,
Massachusetts, some 40 miles northwest of Boston. They are walking
advertisements for the College. There is
no better marketing tool!
Ednor A. P. Davsion is editor
of the Atlantic Union GLEANER
and assistant communication
director for the Atlantic Union
Conference.
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Pulpit Dedication Native American Style
The Oneida Native American Seventhday Adventist Church dedicated a
beautiful antique pulpit, once used in
ministry by Ellen White, on February
12, 2005. The pulpit was purchased
from the Rome Seventh-day Adventist
Church where it had been in storage
for several years.
The Spirit of Prophecy was the theme
of this memorable Sabbath, which
included many guest speakers. Among
them were Skip Bell, professor of doctoral studies at Andrews University
and former president of the New York
Conference; Carlyle Simmons, Atlantic
Union secretary; Steve Peden, president of Project Steps to Christ; Hal
Thomsen, administrative assistant to
the North American Division president; and Howard Scoggins, assistant
to the president of the Review and
Herald Publishing Association.
Stan Rouse, president of the New
York Conference, was honored “Native
Style” when he was wrapped in an
Oneida Nation Pendleton blanket by
Ray Halbritter, chief advisor to the
Oneida Nation.
The celebration continued with
a fellowship lunch featuring Native
traditional foods. Included in the
afternoon program was the dedication
of the Mohawk Valley Seventh-day
Adventist School; the baby dedication
of Nyasha Michael Mutanga; the baptism of Andrew Campany and joining
by profession of faith, Lori Steiner.
Seneca Natives, Erwin and Debbie Lee
donated an acre of Nation land for the
building of a Native church.
The opportunity to learn how the
King of kings and Creator God was
honored, Native American style, was a
blessing to everyone. And now, generations later, that beautiful antique pulpit used so many times in years past
will be used once again to preach the
same truth-filled message.
Bruce Wilkinson, Native American Ministries
coordinator
New York Conference
Cornerstone Seventh-day
Adventist Church Ground
Breaking
The Oneida church dedicated a beautiful antique pulpit,
once used in ministry by Ellen White. Pictured l. to r. are
Stan Rouse, Bruce Wilkinson, Skip Bell, Carlyle Simmons,
and Hal Thomsen.
Stan Rouse, president of the New York Conference, was
honored “Native Style” when he was wrapped in an Oneida
Nation Pendleton blanket by Ray Halbritter, right, chief advisor to the Oneida Nation, while Bruce Wilkinson looks on.
WHO’S WHO Award Given
Jon Clayburn, pastor
Cornerstone church
John Baker, principal
Union Springs Academy
NEW YORK
March 28, 2005,
marked the ground
breaking for the
new Cornerstone
Seventh-day Adventist
Church, located on
eight acres, five miles
north of Elmira,
Don Gordy, project manager, right; Jon Clayburn, pastor,
New York, just off
middle; and Norman Beamesderfer, head elder, left,
State Highway 13.
break ground for the new Cornerstone church.
Designed with future
expansion in mind, the proposed structure will be 4,000
square feet, consisting of a sanctuary, with a seating capacity
of 120, and three classrooms having operable walls permitting the space to be opened for a large multipurpose area.
The Cornerstone church, with a membership of fifty, has
been renting a Methodist church since its incorporation in
April 2002. The members believe that God wants them to
build their new church without incurring debt and they
have been patiently waiting for Him to provide. Don Gordy,
project manager, reports that the project appears to be very
close to completion with the construction debt free!
Mike Boyd and Kris Erskine, the two vice principals at
Union Springs Academy, have been named to the WHO’S
WHO AMONG AMERICAN TEACHERS for two years running.
The WHO’S WHO award is given to less than five percent of
America’s teachers and less than ten percent of those given
the award are nominated for a second award. A teacher can
only receive this award if nominated by a former student.
The student must have been a member of the NATIONAL
DEAN’S LIST, the WHO’S WHO AMONG AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS, or the WHO’S WHO…SPORTS EDITION. A student
who fits that criterion may nominate one teacher, one time,
from any level of education, once in their lifetime for the
teacher that had the most impact on their life.
Both teachers felt honored and privileged to have been
given this award. The academy feels honored that these
two educators are faculty members. Boyd teaches science
and physical education, he is the registrar, coach of the
basketball team, and vice principal for student discipline.
Erskine teaches history and upper level English, is the Ski
Club sponsor, and the vice principal for academic affairs.
These two teachers have been nationally recognized and typify the dedicated spirit the entire faculty
at Union Springs Academy possesses. The awards
these two teachers have received are a testament that
Christian education really does work.
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The kindergarten and first grade
students, taught by Kim Kaiser at
Parkview Junior Academy, recently
celebrated the marriage of the letters Q
and U. Q and U decided to get married
since Q is unwilling to go anywhere
without U. The service was conducted
by Pastor Dan Whitlow who began
with the pronouncement that “we are
gathered here in the sight of God, and
in the presence of friends, family, and
other letters of the alphabet, to join
together this Letter Q and this Letter
U in the sacred state of matrimony. It
was designed from the very beginning
that Q would long for the companionship of U. It is for this reason that Q
and U would desire to be of one sound,
speaking as if one letter.”
Following the vows, the ceremony
concluded with the introduction of
the newly married couple as Mr. and
Mrs. ’kyü. The letter Q, being the
bride, was worn by Mackenzie Pitcher
and the letter U, the groom, was worn
by Benjamen Gerrans with classmates
NEW YORK
Creative Learning at Parkview Junior Academy
Parkview Junior Academy students creatively learn about the relationship between the letters “Q” and “U.”
serving as ushers and attendants.
Guests included parents and grandparents as well as the student body.
The beautifully decorated cake was
provided by loyal school supporter,
Margaret Ahles.
Kim Kaiser, teacher
Parkview Junior Academy
NEW YORK CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST
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We usually do have some cabins available for specific
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others, pets are not allowed on the camp grounds.
There are dog kennels in Auburn. This will be strictly
enforced.
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Middletown School Children Lift Up and Reflect Jesus
The theme of the Middletown
Christian school for the 2004-2005
school year is “Lift Up and Reflect
Jesus.” We have dedicated ourselves
to uplift and reflect Jesus and demonstrate to others what He is doing
for us.
Fridays are generally designated for
spiritual activities such as worship,
AJY, chapel, and music. Several times
throughout the year the upper grade
students are encouraged to present
worship for the class so they would be
more comfortable presenting the gospel to their friends and families.
In the fall, students from the upper
grades presented a Safety Kids Puppet
Show for the other students in the
school, encouraging them to develop
safe habits in an increasingly dangerous world.
Once a month the school presents
special music for the church. In addition to programs during the holiday
season, the school visited and performed in nursing homes to uplift
the residents. The students created
and presented greeting cards to each
resident. To our great surprise and
amazement, the school received an
appreciation card from a family in
Pennsylvania who had been visiting
their mother in a nursing home over
the holidays and had seen the card
GREATER NEW YORK
Whispering Pines is
on the Move
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Whispering Pines school is on the move! Our spirit
can’t be stopped. We are happy to be able to offer
a Pre-K through Grade 8 program where children
are accepted at the age of four years old. God has
blessed us geographically, because we are located
on a beautifully landscaped spacious property
with lots of room for the children to run and play.
Whispering Pines school believes in excellence
which is why we work so hard to keep our students
academically challenged.
When you visit the school, you will realize immediately that we are like a family. The students are
friendly, the staff is caring, and the experience is
meaningful. But, most important of all, you will
come in contact with God’s presence from the
moment you walk into the school.
We have numerous events throughout the year.
Earlier this school year we focused the student’s
attention on the importance of voting. On Election
Day students were able to present persuasive
speeches in defense of their presidential candidate.
When this was done the entire school participated
in voting. The votes were tallied and the winning
candidate was announced. Many other activities at
the school include, Spirit Days, Career Day, Reading
Marathon Day, and much more.
Whispering Pines’ faculty and staff believe that if
you plant the seed of Christian education now while
your child is young, you will see the fruits of your
labor when your child grows and matures.
Regina Gray, principal
Whispering Pines school
made by the students. This proved
that we can never underestimate what
God can do through those who are
willing to be used by Him.
We have also made improvements
to our school facilities this year. This
includes a new safety padding surface
under the swings and climbing playground equipment. Also new gym
doors for the church and school have
been installed for the students’ safety.
Events in the world remind us Jesus
is coming back and we want to lift up
and reflect Jesus as we share the hope
and future God has promised.
Catherine Farkas, principal
Middletown school
Laptops from the Heart
God is in the business of placing the right people in the
right place at the right time, and Jackson Heights school
(JHS) offers a testament to this time and time again.
During a worship service earlier this year which featured
the school, the principal, Helene Mattenson, expressed
the concern of many principals and made an appeal to
the church members for their continued prayer and support. In the audience a gentleman sat and listened. He
later approached Jovan Piroski, the church’s pastor, after
the service and handed him a business card. “Tell Mrs.
Mattenson to call me,” was his simple instruction.
Shortly afterwards, Mattenson and the gentleman discussed ways in which he could donate money to a variety
of school needs, specifically those represented by the
JHS Worthy Student Fund and its technology program.
The gentleman had no way of knowing about the request
made by the school’s gym and computer teacher, Raphael
Gentles (a.k.a. Mr. G.), for additional computers for the
students. When the conversation turned to this topic,
Mattenson was told to fax any information regarding Mr.
G’s request to the gentleman.
The information was faxed and Mattenson thought the
conversation had ended with the Worthy Student Fund.
One Friday morning late in February, two boxes were
delivered to the principal’s office. Inside each box was a
brand new laptop with the exact specifications provided
by Mr. G.
These gifts were presented to the student body during
an exciting chapel. In spite of the hardship and struggle,
blessings manage to find their way through very special people. According to Mattenson, “The Lord blessed
this man and he has now passed on that blessing to
the school.”
Information for this article provided by
Helene Mattenson, principal
Jackson Heights school
NORTHEASTERN
Jamaica School Dedicates Center for Gifted and
Special Need Students
At the Jamaica Seventh-day Adventist
Elementary School we are committed to providing the best education for
all children in our care. Every child is
“special.” Our goal is nothing less than
“excellence.” Therefore, we are making
every effort to assist students to acquire
skills and knowledge in a safe and positive learning environment.
On March 1 we embarked on a pilot
project to service students with special needs as well as those who are
gifted. The center was dedicated by
Garnet Morris, associate youth director for the Northeastern Conference
Youth Department. Pastor Morris did
an excellent job of motivating the first
group of students who are participating
in the project.
The program is designed to bring into
Pastor Garnet Morris, left, visits with students at Jamaica school.
operation all their potential and enable
students to progress academically. The gifted students are working on research projects which will involve writing
reports and presentations to classes within the school.
We look forward to a productive session which will lead to accelerated academic performance for children at
both ends of the spectrum in addition to the development of self-esteem.
It is our belief that we “can do all things through Christ who strengthens us.”
Ena Richards, principal
Jamaica elementary school
Northeastern Conference Responds to Grenada Disaster
The Northeastern Conference
responded to the call for help following the devastation left by hurricane
Ivan on September 5, 2004. Among
the islands affected the most was
Grenada. Its main spice crop was
utterly destroyed, and more than 70
percent of all buildings were leveled
or significantly damaged.
Apart from the funds and other
needed supplies given by several
churches, W. Fitzgerald Kerr, director of the Northeastern Conference
Community and Health Ministries
departments, undertook an initiative
to assist in the rebuilding of houses
on the island and sent a call to the
churches for skilled craftsmen. With
a little more than $15,000 that was
raised for the purchase of needed
materials and a “Gideon Band” of six
individuals, they boarded a plane for
Grenada and began work on Monday
morning, December 20, 2004, working
long hours each day. By the evening
of Sunday, December 26, 2004, they
had completed the construction of five
two-bedroom houses.
Kerr states it was an exceptional
accomplishment and to God belongs
all the glory. There is yet much more
work to be done on the island. Families
are still living under makeshift shelters comprised of tarpaulin or plastic.
The Adventist church in the region is
hopeful of building 500 two-bedroom
houses at the cost of U.S. $4,500, but
the task is a herculean challenge.
Much thanks and appreciation goes
to the members of the construction
crew: William Daniels of the Kingston
church, Martin John and George
Henry of the Rogers Avenue church,
Victor Boushet of the Linden church,
Carl Chambers of the Hanson Place
church, and Lloyd Alexander of the
Brooklyn Faith church.
Information for this article provided by
W. Fitzgerald Kerr, Community and Health
Ministries director
Northeastern Conference
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Elikhana, que nació con doble labio
leporino, recibió una intervención
quirúrgica regenerativa y plástica el 3
de marzo en el Hospital Adventista de
Penang (PAH) que estuvo a cargo del
Dr. Danny Oh, el cirujano consultor
reconstituyente y plástico del hospital. La exitosa intervención ha otorgado un nuevo aspecto y una nueva
sonrisa al niño.
El niño de Bambangan se muestra
tímido cuando otros le hablan. Sólo
ha tenido un grupito de amigos que
se animaba a jugar con él debido a su
apariencia física.
“Esperamos que Elikhana regrese a
su hogar y sea una
persona con mayor
confianza; nuestro
ENVÍENOS SUS HISTORIAS
interés es hacer una
diferencia en las
Los artículos deben ser sometidos al director(a)
vidas de los menos
de comunicaciones o a la persona designada en la
afortunados,” dijo
escuela u otra entidad. Estas personas deben de
Teddric Jon Mohr,
enviar la información al director de comunicaciones
presidente y gerente
de la Asociación, el cual lo revisará y determinará
general del hospital
si el material debe ser sometido para publicación. El
al visitar al niño.
director de comunicaciones de la Asociación enviará
Elikhana es el
la información a la oficina del GLEANER.
segundo niño de
Bambangan que se
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El fondo permi• Conteste las siguientes preguntas: ¿Quién? ¿Qué?
te que los que no
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pueden costearse el
los primeros dos párrafos.
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tengan la oportuni• Identifique a cada persona en el artículo/historia
dad de buscar ayuda
con su primer nombre y apellido. También idenen esta institución
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sin fines de lucro. El
usted menciona en el artículo/historia para enseprimero fue Nusti
ñar la conexión a la historia.
Cinti Lim, de nueve
años de edad, al que
• Identifique al autor del artículo/historia proveyense operó en noviemdo su nombre y título.
bre de 2002. En esa
época, Elikhana
• Incluya información de contacto, tal como su
también tuvo la
dirección de correo electrónico y el número telefóoportunidad de
nico en caso de que se necesite alguna aclaración
venir a PAH, pero su
sobre el artículo/historia.
Penang, Malasia — El 1 de marzo,
Elikhana Douney, de siete años de
edad, dejó su hogar de Bambangan,
en el interior oriental de Malasia, y
entró a un nuevo mundo. No estaba
seguro donde iba junto con su padre,
Donny Daliun, de 38 años de edad, al
abordar el avión de AirAsia en Kota
Kinabau. Para el niño, no era común
viajar en automóvil y aún más raro
era estar en una aeronave.
Cuando Elikhana se despertó el 4
de marzo, su garganta y labio superior
estaban doloridos. Se tocó el labio y
preguntó a su padre: “¿Dónde están
los agujeros?”
¿QUÉ ESTÁ PASANDO?
EN LA IGLESIA MUNDIAL
Informe especial de ANN: Niño con nuevo rostro
y sonrisa en el Hospital Adventista de Penang
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familia decidió no venir por miedo a
lo desconocido. El padre de Elikhana
es un granjero que gana alrededor de
5.26 dólares por mes.
PAH pudo llegar hasta Elikhana
a través de un mecenas del hospital
que le recomendó ir a Penang para ser
tratado.
Aunque tanto Penang como
Bambangan son poblaciones de
Malasia, el viaje de Daliun a Penang
pareció como un viaje a tierras lejanas del extranjero. Su pequeña aldea
tiene 28 familias con un promedio de
seis niños en cada uno. En Penang,
Elikhana disfrutó mirando una televisión a colores por primera vez. Su
aldea tiene dos televisores blanco y
negro, que funcionan con batería ya
que la aldea no tiene electricidad.
El 7 de marzo, luego de una semana de recuperación, Elikhana y su
padre tuvieron la oportunidad de ver
la ciudad. Una de las paradas principales fue el Fort Cornwallis donde
el personal del hospital les contaron
acerca de eventos históricos del lugar.
Aunque comenzó como una simple
clínica ambulatoria inaugurada por
una pareja de misioneros adventistas,
PAH ha crecido y es ahora un hospital
que cuenta con 276 camas y más de
700 voluntarios y personal. El hospital, que atiende tanto niños como
adultos, celebró el año pasado su 80º
aniversario.
Si bien el propósito inicial del
hospital era servir a la comunidad
de Penang, el área de servicio ha
traspasado esas fronteras, permitiéndole alcanzar a personas de países
desarrollados tales como el Reino
Unido y Singapur, así también como a
países en desarrollo como Camboya e
Indonesia.
Rachel Phoon, Adventist News Network
March 8, 2005
Traducción: Marcos Paseggi
2005
CAMP MEETING
SCHEDULE
2005 Festival of Faith
Southern New England Conference Campground • South Lancaster, Massachusetts
(Adjacent to and on the campus of Atlantic Union College)
June 17–25, 2005
Services will be conducted in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Chinese.
Choose three of nine seminars and workshops offered Monday-Friday.
English Meetings
Spanish Meetings
June 17–18 First Weekend
Frank González
Speaker
La Voz de la Esperanza
June 17–21 First Weekend and Evening
Milton Peverini
Former Speaker
La Voz de la Esperanza
June 19–23 Evening
Van Hurst
President
Dakota Conference
June 22–25
Dionisio Olivo
President
Greater New York Conference
June 24–25 Second Weekend
Mike Tucker
Speaker
Faith for Today
June 25 Singing Group
Alabanza Real
Greater New York Conference
June 18–25 Early Morning
Arnold Swanson
Former Pastor
Southern New England Conference
June 20–24 Mid-morning
Don Jacobsen
Retired Church Administrator
June 17–25 Young Adult
Roger Bothwell
Professor
June 17–25 Youth
Jim & Ingrid Moon
Youth Pastor
Rocky Mountain Conference
Frank González
Milton Peverini
Van Hurst
Dionisio Olivo
Mike Tucker
Luis Gonçalves
Arnold Swanson
Jim & Ingrid Moon
June 17–25 Youth
Elim Lopez
Pastor
North Central America Union
Portuguese Meetings
June 17–25
Luis Gonçalves
Pastor/Evangelist
Sao Paulo Conference, Brazil
Newark, New Jersey, Portuguese Choir
accompanied by pianist Zelli Zedrom
Haitian Meetings
June 17–25
Chinese Meetings
June 17–25
Korean Meetings
June 17–25
Harold Park
Boston Korean church
Roger Bothwell
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CAMP MEETING
Transformed by His Grace
Greater New York Conference Camp Meeting • Camp Berkshire, Wingdale, New York
Luzo-Brazillian
Hispanic
French
May 27–30, 2005
Gilson Correia Brito
Pastor
Brockton, Massachusetts
July 29 – Aug. 6, 2005
Silvestre Quezada
Professor
Pacific Union College
Angwin, California
August 7–14, 2005
Walton Williams
Master of Ministries Director
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, Michigan
Holando Gesualdo
Professor
State University
Santo Domingo
Vaillant Youte
Pastor
Quebec Conference
Canada
Hermes Tavera Bueno
Pastor
Central Adventist Church
Orlando, Florida
Youth
Israel Jean-Leon
Pastor
New Jersey Conference
English
July 23, 2005
United
September 10, 2005
Mid-Eastern Korean
July 24-30, 2005
Frostburg, Maryland
Gilson Correia Brito
Reaching New Horizons in Christ
Bermuda Conference Camp Meeting • Bermuda Institute/Southampton Church Complex
June 17–25, 2005
Speakers
James Doggette
Pastor
Madison Mission
Huntsville, Alabama
J. N. Mike Faison
Pastor
Rockaway Church
Children’s Ministries
Jeffrey Brown
President
Bermuda Conference
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Kenneth Manders
Secretary
Bermuda Conference
Derek Furbert
Treasurer
Bermuda Conference
J.N. Mike Faison
Kenneth Manders
Jeffery Brown
Derek Furbert
Youth
Paul Graham
Pastor
Macedonia Church
Northeastern Conference
2005
SCHEDULE
Always Faithful
Northern New England Conference • Pine Tree Academy, Freeport, Maine
June 17-25, 2005
First Weekend Speakers
Second Weekend Speakers
Richard Neil
Medical Doctor
Loma Linda, California
George Babcock
President
Marvin Moore
Editor
SIGNS OF THE TIMES
Mike Ortel
President
Northern New
England Conference
Ron Rockey
Richard Neil
Pastor/Marriage & Family Therapist
Lifestyle Renewal Institute
Don King
President
Atlantic Union
Conference
Experiencing God Through
Studying His Word
David Allen
Academy Bible Teacher
Vancouver, Washington
Prayer Ministries
Ginny Allen
Retired Nurse/Public
Education
Vancouver, Washington
Ginny Allen
Florence Littauer
Tim Howe
Marvin Moore
Rick Kuntz
Ron & Nancy Rockey
Sheryl McWilliams
David Allen
George Babcock
Rick Kuntz
Evangelist
Northern New England Conference
Dan Smith
Senior Pastor
Dan Smith
La Sierra University Church
nd
2 Sabbath and weekday evening speaker
Weekday Seminars & Presenters
Hope for the End Time
Marvin Moore
Editor, SIGNS OF THE TIMES
Pacific Press Publishing
Association
Mike Ortel
Florence Littauer
Founder of CLASSeminars
Author/Speaker
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Donald King
Health Seminar
Parkview Adventist
Medical Center
Marita Littauer
Belonging
Ron & Nancy Rockey
Marriage & Family
Therapists
LifeStyle Renewal Institute
Vegetarian Cooking
Sheryl McWilliams
Assistant Vice President
Parkview Adventist
Medical Center
Women’s Ministry
Nancy Rockey
Timothy Howe
Physician Advisor
Lifestyle Choice Program
Parkview Adventist
Medical Center
Personality Puzzle/Your
Spiritual Personality
Marita Littauer
Author/Speaker
President, CLASServices
Behind the Personality/
Journey to Jesus
Florence Littauer
Sign Language Class
Pat Ranalla & Peter
Wannemacher
Connecting with People
Rick Kuntz
Annual Music Program
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2005
CAMP MEETING
SCHEDULE
Do it Again, Lord!
New York Conference Camp Meeting • Union Springs Academy, Union Springs, New York
English
David Gates
Bob Burnette
June 17–25, 2005
David Gates
Associate Communication Direcor
Venezuelan Union
Founder/Director
Gospel Ministries International
Associate Director
ADRA
1st Weekend Speaker
Ty Gibson
Co-Director/Speaker
Light Bearers Ministry
2nd Weekend Speaker
Ty Gibson
Artemas Juilen
Lou Blanchfield
Angel Rodríguez
Artemas Julien
June 20–24, Main Auditorium
11:00 a.m.
Merlin Burt
Director, Center for Adventist Research
Andrews University
Director
White Estate Branch Office
Assistant Professor, Church History
Seventh-day Adventist Theological
Seminary
Evening Speaker, Sunday - Thursday
Hispanic
June 18 and 25, 2005
Merlin Burt
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June 18
Dario Shulterbrandt
Pastor
June 25
Irving Pena
Pastor
Native American
Jesus, Lord, Soon Coming King
August 12-14, 2005
Chambers Camp
Near Corning, New York
Contact: Bruce Wilkinson (315) 6723024, Fax (315) 672-3397
Friday Evening, Sabbath Morning,
Sabbath Evening
Robert Burnette
Native Ministries Coordinator
Southwestern Union
President of NEHI (Native Education
and Health Initiative)
Health Evangelism – Sabbath
Afternoon
Dr. Lou Blanchfield
Author & Specialist in Child & Family
Development
Northern Adirondack
August 19-21, 2005
West Bangor Church
West Bangor, New York
Angel Rodriguez
Executive Secretary and Ministerial Director
New York Conference
NEUF?
Adventist News Network Staff
February 22, 2005
Traduction: Claude Fivel-Démoret
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A T R AV E R S L’ E G L I S E M O N D I A L E
cette réunion de la Commission par
Jonathan Gallagher, chargé de liaison
de l’Église auprès de l’ONU et par
Christopher Banks, stagiaire bénévole.
“En tant qu’Église de dimension
mondiale, nous suivons le clair
exemple de Jésus qui vint annoncer
la bonne nouvelle aux pauvres, guérissant les coeurs brisés et apportant
la délivrance des captifs, a déclaré
J. Gallagher. Nous sommes engagés
en faveur de l’amélioration de la
situation de l’humanité tant au plan
matériel que spirituel. Tout autour
du globe, les adventistes feront leur
déclaration qui figure dans le rapport,
selon laquelle ‘nul être humain ne
devrait condamné à une vie de pauvreté à cause seulement de son lieu de
naissance, de son statut social, de son
affiliation religieuse ou de son origine
ethnique.’”
Dans une déclaration adoptée en
1990 sur les sans logis et la pauvreté,
l’Église a reconnu que “les personnes
individuelles et les familles sont jetées
ou maintenues dans l’indigence par
des événements politiques, économiques, culturels ou sociaux qui leur
échappent très largement,” et qu’en
tant que chrétiens “il nous incombe
de secourir les pauvres et d’en prendre soin. Si nous mettons en application les principes de la loi divine
sous formes d’actes de compassion et
d’amour, nous représenterons alors
le caractère de Dieu aux yeux du
monde.”
DE
social, a-t-il dit. Dix ans après, nous
nous retrouvons dans un monde où
l’interdépendance est encore plus
prononcée… et pourtant, les conflits,
la pauvreté et la maladie continuent
d’abréger prématurément la vie d’un
très grand nombre de gens.”
Et de poursuivre: “Il reste beaucoup
à faire pour réaliser les objectifs [de
Copenhague]. Ce qu’il faut, c’est une
approche centrée sur les gens, prenant le pas sur la pensée abstraite.
Mon gouvernement espère que les
capitales [du monde entier] vont se
mettre à accorder au but à atteindre
en ce domaine leur pleine attention,
en s’attaquant aux questions les plus
importantes auxquelles est confrontée l’époque actuelle : la prison que
représente la pauvreté, le chômage
ENVOYEZ-NOUS VOS HISTOIRES! et la désintégration
sociale. C’est ce
Les articles doivent être soumis au département des
que le dernier des
communications de l’église locale ou à une personcitoyens du monde
ne désignée à l’école ou autres entités. Elle envoie
attend de nous.”
l’article au directeur des communications de la conÉvaluant les réaférence qui le censure après l’avoir révisé et décide
lisations passées,
s’il faut l’expédier au bureau de GLEANER.
Johan Scholvinck,
directeur de la
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était représentée à
New York, États-Unis —”Un quart
de la population mondiale est plus
pauvre aujourd’hui qu’il y a 10 ans,”
selon un rapport en format vidéo
rendu public à New York le 17 février
dernier par la Commission des
Nations Unies pour le développement
social.
Après la présentation, Vusi
Madonsela, directeur général du
Département du développement social
du gouvernement d’Afrique du Sud,
a parlé de ses sujets d’inquiétudes
constants depuis l’adoption, en 1995,
de la Déclaration de Copenhague.
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Jamie Trott Teaches Bible at Pine Tree Academy
NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND
Born and raised in the small town
of South Lancaster, Massachusetts,
Jamie Trott was raised by two of the
most loving and gracious Christian
parents. Trott’s family has made a
commitment to Adventist education.
His father, Richard Trott has worked
at Atlantic Union College (AUC) for
the past twenty-seven years—twentyone of which he was chaplain. His
mother teaches at Browning elementary as their sixth grade teacher. He
and his two brothers and their wives
all attended Seventh-day Adventist
schools in Maine and Massachusetts,
and all are graduates of AUC. His
brother and sister in-law also teach
at AUC, in the biology and education
departments respectively.
Trott began his experience at Pine
Tree Academy (PTA) after graduating
from Atlantic Union College in the
summer of 2004. While he is a recent
graduate, he has been able to use his
college career to live in Europe for
more than three years, becoming fluent in Swedish in the process. During
one of his years there, he was a student
missionary at one of our health institutions. In the winter of 2002 he was
involved in a very exciting evangelism
trip to Mexico, which forever changed
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his understanding of just how God is
able to use those who are willing to
let Him lead. This trip led directly to
Trott’s decision to enter into youth ministry. He soon after became youth pastor at the College Church at AUC while
finishing his degree in religion. He has
a passion for working with the youth—
both in the school and at church. He is
currently youth pastor at the Brunswick
church and Bible teacher at PTA. He
believes strongly that the youth are the
church of today and it is crucial for us
to focus our attention on the work the
youth can do if we make the opportunities available to them.
Brendan Krueger, principal
Pine Tree Academy
Steve Green LIVE in
Concert at Pine Tree
Academy
Steve Green is coming to Freeport, Maine. Come
hear Steve share his ministry, lifting up the Lord
in song. This tour of Steve Green in Maine is sponsored in part by Parkview Adventist Medical Center
of Brunswick, Maine. Tickets are priced at $13 for
all seats and all ages. Due to increased demand to
see Steve Green, the Seventh-day Adventist Church
will be hosting two concerts on the campus of Pine
Tree Academy: Tuesday June 14, 2005, at 7:00 p.m.
and Wednesday, June 15, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. For
more information call the Northern New England
Conference at (207) 797-3760 or visit the Northern
New England Conference Web site at http://www.
nnec.org/steve_green.
Around 1890 a literature evangelist
(LE), then called a colporteur, left
Bordoville, Vermont, to sell books
in the Randolph, Vermont, area. THE
GREAT CONTROVERSY BETWEEN CHRIST
AND SATAN was sold to a farmer, James
Merrill and his sister, Lavonia, both
of whom chose to study with the
literature evangelist. Both accepted
the Three Angels Messages much to
the dismay of their spouses. Both
remained true until their death.
Later the LE visited the home of
Edwin and Christiana Porter. They,
too, bought the book and had Bible
studies. By November 1896 they
had chosen to be baptized. Because
November in Randolph is cold and
there was no place for a baptism but
the river, they wondered how they
were going to do the immersion.
Edwin Porter was a farmer. He worked
out in the inclement weather. As a
result, he contracted Le Grippe (pneumonia) and died. Needless to say, the
baptism of Christiana was postponed
until warmer weather in the spring.
At the time of Mr. Porter’s death, he
and his wife had nine children—no
small task to raise those children alone
and maintain the farm. Two years later,
Christiana Porter married Henry Wood.
Some of their
children followed
in their parent’s
spiritual footsteps
and accepted the
Adventist mes-
sage. One
son became
a theology
student at
Atlantic
Union
College.
A granddaughter
married a
Left to right: Christina Merrill, James
minister
Merrill, and Lavonia Merrill - early
and became members of the Randolph Seventh-day
a teacher.
Adventist Church.
It would
be interesting to discover the farreaching effects of the influence of
one dedicated book salesman. Only
eternity will tell how many individuals became baptized as a result of the
work of this one literature evangelist.
Mabel Frazier, former teacher
Randolph church
Norther n New England Conference
Spring Prayer Retreat
Washington Sabbath
August 6, 2005
Washington New Hampshire
Seventh-day Adventist Church
Main Street, Washington, New Hampshire
Speakers:
William Fagal
Ellen White Estate
Thomas Jackson
Pastor
Mike Ortel
President
Musicians:
Solid Ground
Concord, New Hampshire
Give Me
Jesus
May 20-22, 2005
At Camp Lawroweld, Maine
For a blend of ages – from 13-113
$50 fee with specials for early
birds, families, and youth
Schedule:
10:00 a.m. – Sabbath School
11:30 a.m. – Worship Service
2:00 p.m. – Afternoon Music Program &
Health Presentation
For people to come apart to earnestly pray for the Holy
Spirit and enjoy a more intimate relationship with Jesus.
Bring food for a picnic fellowship lunch
For more information contact
Doug Murray at dmurraysr@comcast.net
Call the Northern New England Conference
at (207) 797-3760 Ext. 15 for more
information and registration.
NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND
The Work of One Literature Evangelist Made a Difference
Come and enjoy the peace.
Leave rested, energized and renewed.
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A New Direction for the Boston Van Ministry
SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND
For approximately eighteen years, the
Boston Van has plied the streets of the
nation’s seventh largest city, bringing
hope, health messages, and one-onone assistance to untold thousands of
people. However, as operating costs
have continued to escalate, donations
have leveled out, and volunteers have
declined. As a result, inevitable questions arise—Is the traditional model
working? Is a new approach desirable?
Will the Boston Van Ministry (BVM)
benefit from a new direction?
Just four months ago, in December
2004 the Southern New England
Conference Executive Committee
answered the questions, in part, by voting to suspend van operations at year’s
end and explore options for the future.
At a subsequent meeting of the
Boston Van Ministry Operating
Committee potential options were discussed. It was believed that a reconfiguration of the ministry’s focus with
a move towards localized operation
and control would provide the greatest
likelihood for success. Consequently,
Southern New England’s Boston-area
pastors were given the opportunity to
solicit proposals from one or more of
their churches to assume operation of
the ministry. The Conference offered a
no-cost lease of BVM assets and modest subsidies to any church or group of
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OFFICIAL NOTICE
Constituency Session
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the 34th Session of the
Southern New England Conference of Seventh-day Adventists,
called to convene at 9:00 a.m., Sunday, May 22, 2005, in the
Machlan Auditorium at 338 Main St., So. Lancaster, MA 01561.
The purpose of this meeting is:
1. To receive reports.
2. To elect Conference officers, departmental directors and
executive and constitution and bylaws committees.
3. To consider amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws
of the Conference.
4. To accept new churches or disband churches as may
be necessary.
5. To transact such other business as may properly come
before the delegates.
According to the constitutional provision, each organized
church is entitled to one delegate and one additional delegate for
each thirty-five (35) church members or major fraction thereof.
Lunch will be provided.
churches willing and able to structure
and carry out a viable van ministry.
Stoneham Memorial church submitted a formal, written request
which was approved in February
by the executive committee. A letter of agreement, which spells out
expectations for both the church and
conference, was signed on February
24 and the assets of the ministry are
in the process of being transferred.
Stoneham Memorial will determine
its own governance structure and
procedures, personnel selection, and
operating budget. The church may
elect to continue the ministry under
its current name and logo, or it may
adopt a name of its own choosing.
As one chapter of the Boston Van’s
ministry closes and another opens,
special thanks are extended to John
and Julie Ferraro, Joshua Duran, and
all past employees and volunteers of
BVM. Their contributions can only be
measured on a heavenly scale and the
rewards will be eternal.
Donors to BVM, past and present,
can rest assured that every dollar
given will be used for its intended
purpose. The conference will continue to pass along all offerings and
gifts designated “Boston Van” for use
by the ministry and direct donations in response to solicitations or
other appeals will continue to be tax
deductible.
While the precise focus of the
Boston Van Ministry will almost certainly shift in the weeks and months
ahead, the vision of BVM’s founders
will burn more brightly than ever in
the metropolis called Boston. The minOFFICIAL NOTICE
Association of Seventh-day Adventists
Regular Meeting
NOTICE is hereby given that a meeting of the Organizing
Committee will convene at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 20,
2005, in the Fellowship Hall of the College Seventh-day Adventist
Church, South Lancaster, MA 01561, for the purpose of appointing the members of the Nominating Committee to serve for that
meeting. There shall be one member chosen for the Organizing
Committee for each constituent church plus an additional member
for each 500 members or major fraction thereof.
NOTICE is hereby given of the Regular Constituency Session of
the Southern New England Conference Association of Seventhday Adventists, a Massachusetts corporation, is called to meet
in the Machlan Auditorium, 338 Main Street, South Lancaster,
MA 01561 on Sunday, May 22, 2005, at 9:00 a.m., concurrently
with the regular session of the conference.
The purpose of the meeting is to elect officers and a board of
trustees, to receive reports, and to transact such other business as
may properly come before the delegates. Delegates of Southern New
England Conference Constituency Session will be the delegates for
the Southern New England Conference Association.
Lunch will be provided.
Frank Tochterman, President
Juan Borges, Executive Secretary
Frank Tochterman, President
Juan Borges, Executive Secretary
istry covets the prayers and support of
every Atlantic Union member, confident that men and women will come
to know Jesus as Savior and friend
through its activities. The best days for
the Boston Van Ministry, by whatever
name, are just ahead!
For information regarding volunteering or financial support of the Boston
Van, call (781) 438-2838 or write to
Boston Van Ministry, PO Box 5160,
Boston, MA 02205.
Merle Greenway, treasurer
Gane to Speak
Dr. Erwin R. Gane, college professor, author, former editor of the
Adult Sabbath School Quarterlies,
will present the following messages June 10-11, 2005, at the
Amesbury church.
Friday, June 10, 7:00 p.m.
“An Unsurpassed Gift”
Sabbath, June 11, 11:00 a.m.
“Made Holy by the Spirit”
Sabbath, June 11, 2:00 p.m.
“He Is Able”
Sabbath, June 11, 7:00 p.m.
“Special Messages for Crisis Times”
All are welcome. The church
is located at 171 Main Street,
Amesbury, Mass. For further
information, call Pastor Ray F.
Daniel (781) 662-4507.
Joseph Williams, leader of the Personal Ministries
department of the Village church in South Lancaster,
Mass., presented awards to individuals who have
faithfully given their time and energy week by week to
the work at the Community Center.
During a recent Women’s Ministries department
program at the church, the following persons were
recognized for their years of service with a plaque
engraved with their names: Lydia Suckert - 20 years,
Ana Hancock - more than 10 years, Lorraine Lee - 15
years, Oliver Burrington - 15 years.
During another meeting Robert Wilmot was presented
a certificate for faithfully fulfilling his duties and responsibilities. His wife Rebecca accompanied him. His areas of
service include: Fire Department - 43 years, Ambulance
Work - 29 years, Department of Public Works - 9 years,
Snow Plowing - 5 years, Deacon in the church - 45 years
including 12 years at the Village church.
Williams also honored Carolyn Brooks and Patricia
Clarke (15 Years) who have faithfully worked at the
Community Service Center and Juan Ramos of the local
police department who faithfully checks the center.
Williams has made plans to: increase food distribu-
tion, provide work as a study choice for AUC students,
make available a choice of time and ministry for all
students, implement a branch Sabbath school, provide
Bible studies, and get involved with literature evangelism. With these plans in place, the students will be
blessed while in turn blessing others.
Geraldine I. Grout
Village church
Robert Wilmot was presented with a certificate for faithfully fulfilling his duties and
responsibilities. His wife, Rebecca, accompanied him.
Festival of Faith Camp Meeting 2005
June 17-25, 2005 Camp Meeting Reservation
Mail With Deposit To: Southern New England Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
34 Sawyer St., PO Box 1169, South Lancaster, Massachusetts 01561
For information: Phone (978)365-4551, Fax (978) 365-3838, E-mail: SNEConference@sneconline.org
EQUIPMENT
____ Tent with floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9000
____ Single bed—spring and mattress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1700
____ Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500
____ Chairs—each. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
____ *Per night private tent or small trailer—no hook-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000
____ *Full-time private tent or small trailer—no hook-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7000
____ *Full-time 24-foot trailer or motor home elec./water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13000
Vision, Faith, and Reality
July 30, 2004, was the deadline for reserving the same accommodations as last year. After July 30 all reservations are on a
first-come, first-served basis. Application MUST have a deposit
of $20 00 for tents or $30 00 for RV space w/electric and water.
DEPOSIT IS NOT REFUNDABLE AFTER JUNE 1, 2005. (*) Every
order change after June 6 will require a $5.00 charge.
On sites for private tent or trailer, only one family permitted
per site. An adult is required to stay in each tent or trailer.
Tents in RV spaces may be moved to private tent sites if the
space is needed for an RV.
Please contact: Lenheim Hall (men’s dorm) (978) 368-2901 or Preston Hall (wom- Private tents in section E are now on a reservation basis. Those
en’s dorm) (978) 368-2703 at Atlantic Union College to make your reservations registered in a site have priority. All other regulations will apply.
*Senior citizen discount of ten percent (10%) will be given upon
for dormitory rooms.
request with this application for those 60 years and above.
Name _________________________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________________
City ___________________________________ State _______ Zip ______________
Phone (____) ________________
Emergency # while at camp meeting (____) ________________
❏ Please reserve this year’s site for 2005
Site: ___________________
Personal belongings brought to the camp meeting are the
responsibility of the owner. Belongings lost, stolen, or destroyed
by fire, water, and other means are not the responsibility of the
Southern New England Conference, its churches or employees.
Number of adults staying on
Number of children in:
Beginners _______________
Kindergarten ____________
Primary _________________
Approved: __________________
grounds _____________
Juniors ______________
Earliteens ____________
Youth _______________
Date: ______________________
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Atlantic Union Youth Answer Questions
about the General Conference Session
W
e recently e-mailed a few young people asking
them to answer some questions regarding the
upcoming General Conference Session. These
young people previously responded to an article printed in
the November 2004 issue of the GLEANER on page 31 entitled,
Wanted: Youthful Writers, Photographers, and Graphic Artists, We
share the responses of three of these individuals.
Q: Do you think these sessions have any bearing on young
people in the Adventist Church? If yes, how? If no, why not?
TS: To answer simply, yes. The young
people should be aware of what
goes on in their church as much,
if not more than their elders. The
youth are going to feel the benefits
and repercussions this meeting results in now and
the far future.
Q: Are you aware that more than 400 young people will
be participating in youth activities during the General
Conference Session? If you were presented with the
opportunity would you have consented to participate?
TS: Up till this point, I did not know there would be
young people attending. I believe if I had the opportunity and the time, I would attend.
Q: What do you think should be the involvement of young
Adventists at these sessions?
JB: When we look back to the foundation of our church,
we see a young group who were impassioned with
the message of Christ. Many of the powerful movements in our society have come from young people
as well. If we hope to spread the message of Christ
thirty years from now, the leaders of today should
desperately seek youthful support and guidance.
Q: Have you ever been to a General Conference Session and
do you plan to attend this one?
JB: No, I have never been to a GC Session and this is the first
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I’ve ever heard of one. I don’t know if I’ll ever attend.
Q: Is it important for you to know who the leaders of the
Seventh-day Adventist Church are and what actions
have been voted?
SB: Yes, it is important for the youth
to be familiar with the leaders of
the Adventist Church. Sometimes
youth don’t feel involved in decisions made in the Conference.
Getting to know the leaders and sharing their ideas
will strengthen the unity of the Conference.
Q: What are some of the ways your church communicates
information about sessions such as these? Do you feel
they are effective?
SB: As I recall, my church hasn’t stressed the importance
of the General Conference Session. Maybe a few
announcements during divine worship, but that’s all.
I think the church communication could be more
effective if a speaker from the General Conference
could attend church and tell the congregation briefly
about the event. Someone, who has previously
attended could also share their experience.
The General Conference Session will be held June 29-July
9, 2005, in St. Louis Missouri. This type of session is held
every five years to select officers for the General Conference
and North American Division and conduct any other business pertinent to that session, i.e., changes in the church
manual and church policies. The General Conference
Session Web site is: www.gcsession.org.
If you are a teenager, youth, or young adult and wish to participate in “Youth Q & A” joining Timothy Schroeder (TS),
Northern New England Conference; Jason Brown ( JB),
Southern New England Conference, and Sophia Boswell (SB),
Northeastern Conference, send an e-mail to the editor at
gleaner@atlanticunion.org. Put the words “Youthful Contributor”
in the subject line.
How do I react to my parents
who don’t like my boyfriend?
throughout this discussion will get you a far way.
How do I, a young adult, react to my parents
who do not like my boyfriend? I know this ☛ Then you could say, “Dad, Mom, I appreciate you
because of their body language.
as parents and I know you want the best for me.
I
Discussion Questions
YOUTHRelationships
However, I have observed from your body language
that you do not like my boyfriend (name). It would be
helpful to me if you would let me know why.
☛ Listen carefully to what they say. Ask questions to
clear up anything you might have doubts about or
do not understand.
☛ Thank them and think seriously about their reasons.
☛ He dresses sloppily.
☛ Do not tell your boyfriend what you and your parents have discussed. This is a special relationship
☛ He is from a different ethnic background.
you have with your parents and you want to keep
He
is
not
respectful
to
them.
☛
that intact at all times.
☛ He is a college dropout.
your boyfriend keenly in the areas your par☛ He is twenty-eight years old, does not have a job, ☛ Observe
ents
have
indicated are a concern and ask God for
and lives at his parents’ home.
wisdom to make the right decision.
☛ He has no desire to go to college or trade school.
☛ Parents have questions about the friends he keeps. Now you are ready to make one of the following decisions:
☛ Cool off the relationship.
☛ He is not of the same religious belief.
☛ Parents think he has a negative influence on their ☛ Terminate the relationship in a decent Christlike way.
daughter.
☛ Continue the relationship.
He
is
not
spiritual—does
not
attend
church,
has
no
☛
Out of respect for your parents you might want to
prayer life, appears faithless and worldly.
discuss your decision with them. Treat them like you
☛ He has poor home upbringing—lacks simple respect, would like them to treat you.
courtesies, pushes himself on their daughter.
This is your life! Every decision has consequences.
Think
carefully and prayerfully before you make them.
☛ He has poor human relations—does not talk to
God
is
willing to give us direction if we ask Him. Isaiah
family members, lacks communication skills.
30:21
says,
thine ears shall hear a word behind
☛ Parents think he is not compatible with their daughter. thee, saying, “And
This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn
Most parents want the very best for their children. to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.”
With all the horror stories of date rape, spousal abuse,
and the high rate of divorce, responsible parents tend Lois King, M.A., is a family life educator.
to scrutinize, even more, their daughter’s boyfriend.
Sometimes parents are reluctant to say anything negative to their daughter about her boyfriend because she
is emotionally attached to him and might relate this to
1) How do you know God is leading in the decisions
him and there could be a negative reaction that could
that you make?
produce or exacerbate bad relationships.
2) From “reasons why parents might not like your
I would suggest that you use this opportunity to disboyfriend,” make a list of those traits that you
play your maturity and accountability and treat your
think are not detrimental to a relationship.
parents as you would want them to treat you. Following
3) From “reasons why parents might not like your
are possible steps to take:
boyfriend,” identify those you think are most
important to a relationship.
☛ Respectfully and in a calm voice, tell your parents you
have something you would like to discuss with them.
4) If parents do not possess the necessary communication skills, how do you think their children
☛ Seek out a time when they can meet with you to
can help them?
discuss the matter.
can you avoid being placed in a position
☛ On the day of the meeting, have a word of prayer. 5) How
where you have to choose between your boyAsk God for wisdom and guidance as this discusfriend and your parents?
sion takes place. Respect and a calm tone of voice
am sorry your parents choose to communicate with
you this way. Maybe the word “like” could be substituted with “approve of” or “appreciate.” However, let us
examine some of the typical reasons why parents might
not like, “approve of,” or “appreciate” their daughter’s
boyfriend:
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Annual Singles Retreat
Singles Memorial
Day Retreat
May 27-30, 2005.
O
ur annual Singles Retreat offers a warm, accepting fellowship with a
strong spiritual emphasis. We also offer health information and wonderful vegan meals.
Singles, this is a very special weekend prepared just for you! Why not make
this the year YOU experience the joy of this blessed, spirit-filled time together?
Speakers will be Mike and Lynn Ortel, and Byron and Janice Saavedra.
Camp Lawroweld is located in the beautiful western Maine mountains and
on Lake Webb. Get your reservation in early to avoid missing out on the
blessings awaiting you. Deadline is May 16 (no refunds after that date). For
more information call: Northern New England Conference, Singles Ministry
(207) 797-3760, ext. 15.
Please bring your own bedding. Cost is $75.00. Make checks payable to:
Northern New England Conference, attention: “Singles Retreat,” Northern
New England Conference, 91 Allen Ave., Portland, ME 04103.
SINGLES RETREAT APPLICATION
118th Annual Spring Graduation
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Consecration Service
Friday, May 13, 2005
7:30 p.m.
College Church
Nurse’s Pinning Service
Sabbath, May 14, 2005
4:00 p.m.
College Church
Baccalaureate Service
Sabbath, May 14, 2005
11:00 a.m.
College Church
Commencement Exercise
Sunday, May 15, 2005
10:00 a.m.
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professional or personal life! Atlantic
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GREATER NEW YORK
Christian Mens 11th Annual Prayer Conference.
A one day Mens Convocation to be
held on May 21. Keynote Speaker: Dr.
David Glover. Location: Tilden High
School, 5800 Tilden Ave., Brooklyn,
N.Y. For more information contact the
Greater New York Conference office
(516) 627-9350.
NORTHEASTERN
Bethel Elementary School Homecoming
Weekend, May 13-14. It will be held
at the Bethel Seventh-day Adventist
Church, 457 Grand Ave., Brooklyn,
N.Y. Friday night Vesper Service, 7:30
p.m. - Mary Mead-Montague, Class of
’72, Sabbath School, 9:15 a.m., Divine
Worship, 11:00 a.m. - Pastor Timothy
Nixon, Class of ’72, Adventist Youth
Society (MV), 5:00 p.m., Café Night
(showcase your talent), 8:00 p.m. For
further information: Bethel elementary
school, (718) 789-1259.
Mount Vernon church 50th Anniversary of
Ladies Day on May 21. The location
is 230 South Columbus Ave., Mount
Vernon, N.Y. Activities will include
Friday night concert featuring Christine
Sinclair with speaker Shirley Baptiste.
Sabbath speaker Donnette Blake, chaplin of the Northeastern Conference
schools, music by the Mount Vernon
Eastern Daylight
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Ladies Choral. The afternoon program
promises to be an extravaganza. A gala
banquet will be held Sunday, May 22.
For information contact Winsome DyerAnthony at (914) 668-5804.
South Lancaster Academy Alumni Cruise—
October 9-16, 2005. The Alumni
Association of South Lancaster Academy
is inviting all former students, teachers,
and friends to join us on this cruise. You
don’t have to be an alumnus. We will
be sailing from Tampa, Florida to the
ports of Grand Cayman, Costa Maya,
Cozumel and Belize on Carnival’s newest
ship, the Miracle. To learn more about
the cruise and make your reservations,
contact Gene Farrell, Twin City Travel,
1-800-698-6015 or e-mail Gene at
twincitytravel@hotmail.com. For more
information you can also e-mail June
Harris at ronald.harris3@comcast.net.
OUT-OF-UNION
Pine Forge Academy’s Alumni Weekend,
September 2-4. “We are Family.” Friday
career fair, Friday vespers - Charles
Drake (’65), Sabbath services - MyRon
Edmonds (’95). Awards program honoring Louise Hendricks (’50), Ernestine
Peoples (’65), Lloyd Mallory (’85), and
Lawrance Martin. Spotlight classes- ’55,
’65, ’75, ’80, ’85, ’95, 2000, 2005. Visit
www.pfaalumni.org.
OBITUARIES
JONES, John C.—100, b. January 11,
1904, in Scotland Neck, N.C.; d. Mar.
16, 2004, in Berrien Springs, Mich. His
family moved to Boston in 1935 and he
became a Seventh-day Adventist during that time. He was a member of the
Brockton church in Brockton, Mass., for
63 years. He served as an elder, Sabbath
school teacher, and board member.
He and his wife opened a community
service center in downtown Brockton
and started a soup kitchen where he
served until he was 98-years-old. He is
survived by his daughter, Audrey (Dr.
James) North of Berrien Springs; two
sons, Robert of North Easton, Mass.,
and Earnest (Miriam) of Philadelphia,
Penn.; ten grandchildren; twelve greatgrandchildren; and his sister, Mary Jane
Davis of Brooklyn, N.Y.
KING, June Gloree (Preece)—60, b. June
2, 1944, in Bermuda; d. Oct. 8, 2004,
in Holland, Mass. She graduated
from Atlantic Union College in 1972.
She was a teacher at the Worcester
Airport Drive Seventh-day Adventist
Elementary School for many years.
She was an active member of the
College Church in South Lancaster,
Mass. She is survived by her husband
of forty-one years, Leon A. King of
Holland, Mass.; four brothers, Willard,
Michael, Hubert, and Dennis Preece;
four sisters, Joy Flood, Betty Simons,
Dawn Richardson, Rita Martin all of
Bermuda; three sons, Leon A. King
II of Philadelphia, Penn., Kym King
of Holland, Mass., Khrys King of
Worcester, Mass. four grandchildren,
Tyesha, Jailyn, Chloe, and AriAnna.
KNAUFT, Carl Fredrick Rudolph—b. Jul. 17,
1917, in Spokane, Wash.; d. Nov. 1,
2004, in Centralia, Wash. Upon graduation from Walla Walla College, he with
his wife, Mary, served as pastor in the
Upper Columbia Conference, as youth
and education director in the British
Columbia and Ontario-Quebec conferences in Canada, principal of Greater
New York Academy in the Greater New
York Conference, and 25 years with
Faith for Today Bible Correspondence
School. His daughter, Elizabeth Stoll
resides in Silver Creek, Wash.
LATHAM, David Eugene (Gene)—b. Nov. 23,
1919, in St. Jo, Tex.; d. Oct. 14, 2004, in
Chattanooga, Tenn. For almost 39 years
he served the Texico, Tex., Greater New
York, Missouri, and Iowa-Missouri conferences, first a Book and Bible House
manager, then as secretary-treasurer. He
is survived by his wife, Edwina BowenLatham; two sons, David and Craig, and
two grandsons.
LEE, Donald R.—76, b. Aug. 9, 1928, in
Syracuse, N.Y.; d. Sept. 28, 2004, in
Oneida Castle, N.Y. He was a member of
the Rome Community Adventist church
in Rome, N.Y. He spent one year at AUC.
Survivors include his wife, Lillian Foster
Lee; son, Terrance (Terry) Lee of Mesa,
Ariz.; daughter, Janice Grant (Ronald)
of Los Lunas, N.Mex.; one sister, Arlene
Goodell of Oneida, N.Y. and one niece,
Eileen Goodell of Oneida, N.Y.
OSBORNE, Thelma D (Crandall)—91, b. May
13, 1913, in Stoneham, Mass.; d. Jan. 6,
2005, in Laconia, N.H. She was a member of the Laconia church in Laconia,
N.H. Predeceasing her was her father,
Robert Crandall and mother, Bessie;
brothers, Everett, Horace and Herbert
Crandall; sisters, Hattie Gavel, Marion
Storey, and Greta Sweetser. Surviving her
is her daughter, Joan Belanger.
PADEN, Cecil A.—b. Mar. 30, 1916,
Roatan, Honduras, to missionary
parents; d. Dec. 30, 2004, Pikeville,
Tenn. After working at the Ohio Book
and Bible House and the accounting
and art departments of the Review
and Herald Publishing Association,
he served as singing evangelist, radio
program speaker/musician, and district
pastor for more than 35 years in the
Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia, and New
York conferences. Preceded in death
by two brothers, a sister, and his wife,
Thelma (Burford), survivors include
two sons, Stephen of Columbus, Wis.,
and Lindsay of DuPont, Wash.; three
grandsons; and sister, Lois Williams.
STUDLEY, Dorothy H.—b. Apr. 9, 1917, in
Fitchburg, Mass.; d. Nov. 17, 2004, in
Winchester, Mass. She worked for 45
years in the Dietary Department of Boston
Regional Medical Center (formerly the
New England Memorial Hospital and
before that, New England Sanitarium
and Hospital). She served the church in
various capacities including deaconess
and greeter. She was a member of the
Stoneham Memorial church. She is survived by one cousin, Geraldine.
WATERS, Dorothy E. Alfke (Musick)—85,
b. May 21, 1919, in Boston, Mass.;
d. Feb. 2, 2005, in Brunswick, Maine.
After graduation from AUC she began
her teaching career in Rochester, N.Y.
Later she taught at Browning elementary in So. Lancaster, Mass., and retired
from many wonderful years at Pine
Tree Academy in Freeport, Maine. Her
first husband, Georbe B. Alfke, predeceased her Jan. 26, 1971. She is survived by her husband Calvin Waters of
Brunswick, Maine; a son, John R. Alfke
of Sterling, Mass.; a daughter, Carol
Whitehurst of Riverton, Wyo.; a stepson, Keith Waters of Spokane, Wash.;
three sisters, Gwendolyn Kriley of Loma
Linda, Calif.; Beverly Lonergan Hill of
Santa Ana, Calif.; and Eleanor Bryar of
Tampa, Fla.; nine grandchildren, and
seven great-grandchildren.
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ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE
in partnership with
cordially invites you to attend the
Official Dedication
of the
Atlantic Union Adventist Media
(AUAM) Production Truck
June 11, 2005, 2:30 p.m.
at the
Linden Seventh-day Adventist Church
228-30 137th Avenue
Laurelton, New York 11413
For more information contact:
Premila Willmott
Phone: (978) 368-8333, Fax: (978) 368-7948
E-mail: pwillmott@atlanticunion.org
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Northeastern Academy Alumni
Family and Friends Weekend
June 4, 2005
ADVERTISEMENTS
Ephesus Church
101 West 123rd St., New York, New York
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Keynote Speaker
Pastor C. D. Brooks
Featuring
The Boys Choir of Harlem
Organist
Professor Lloyd Chung
Honoree
Patricia Langley
Honor Classes
’55, ’65, ’75, ’85, ’95, 2005
Free Evening Concert
For additional information contact
Garry Graham at garryagraham@aol.com
Broadcast by 3ABN
For more information contact
Barry C. Thomas, president NEA Alumni Association
(646) 287-9668, e-mail: barryt@yahoo.com
Thanks to You, We’re Looking
Good at Atlantic Union College
W
e’ve taken our car—so to
speak—to the car wash.
Buildings have been refurbished.
We’ve taken down diseased trees and
we’ll plant lots of new trees. We’re
traveling New England and the nation
inviting young people to attend
Atlantic Union College. You’ve been
reading about the quality happenings
right here in the GLEANER. Many are
giving us an A+!
You’ve helped make the College a
more pleasant place for young adults.
Thank you so much. And, just like
you, we need to go back to the car
wash. We look forward to your contribution on May 14 to help take us
there. May 14 is the semi-annual AUC
offering. Please mark our tithe envelope on the Atlantic Union line item.
We also appreciate your ongoing systematic giving each month
throughout the year. We gratefully
thank you.
Cindy Kurtzhals is director of public
relations and publications at Atlantic
Union College.
The Official Publication for the Constituents
of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the
Northeast United States and Bermuda
Established January 1, 1902
Atlantic Union Conference
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Phone (978) 368-8333, Fax (978) 368-7948
Web site: www.atlantic-union.org
Atlantic Union GLEANER Staff
E-mail: gleaner@atlanticunion.org
Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ednor A. P. Davison
Layout & Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Haziel Olivera
Cover Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bill Tymeson
Correspondents
Bermuda. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheila Holder, sholder@bermudaconference.bm
Greater New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alanzo Smith, aljune77@aol.com
New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cecilia Hess, ceceliahess@yahoo.com
Northeastern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Northern New England . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lynn Ortel, lortel@nnec.org
Southern New England . . . . . Frank Tochterman, ftochterman@sneconline.org
Atlantic Union College . . . . . . . . . Cindy Kurtzhals, ckurtzhals@atlanticuc.edu
Parkview Adventist Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public Relations
Atlantic Union Conference Departments
President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donald G. King
Vice President, Haitian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Luc F. Homicile
Vice President, Hispanic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roberto D. Reyna
Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carlyle C. Simmons
Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Leon D. Thomassian
Treasurer, Associate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trevor S. Forbes
ASI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carlyle C. Simmons
Children’s Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rosemary Tyrrell
Children’s Ministries, Associate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Astrid Thomassian
Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carlyle C. Simmons
Communication, Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ednor A. P. Davison
Community Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Luc F. Homicile
Disabilities Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlotte L. V. Thoms
Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rosemary Tyrrell
Education, Associate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Astrid A. Thomassian
Family Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William L. Wood
Health Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carlyle C. Simmons
Human Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roberto D. Reyna
Information Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Russell E. Wecker
Ministerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donald G. King
Ministerial, Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Luc F. Homicile
Ministerial, Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roberto D. Reyna
Personal Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trevor S. Forbes
Plant Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manfred H. Suckert
Prayer Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carlyle C. Simmons
Prison Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Luc F. Homicile
Public Affairs/Religious Liberty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charles Eusey
Revolving Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clifford O. Pope
Sabbath School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Leon D. Thomassian
Sabbath School, Associate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carlyle C. Simmons
Stewardship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Leon D. Thomassian
Trust Services/Inner City/Loss Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Leon D. Thomassian
Women’s Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlotte L. V. Thoms
Youth Ministries/Pathfinder/Adventurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William Wood
Local Conferences and Institutions
Bermuda: Jeffrey Brown, President; Kenneth Manders, Secretary; Derek R.
Furbert, Treasurer. Office Address: Box 1170, Hamilton, Bermuda. (441) 2924110. Web site: www.tagnet.org/bdaconf
Greater New York: Dionisio Olivo, President; G. Earl Knight Secretary; Richard
Marker, Treasurer. Office Address: 7 Shelter Rock Rd., Manhasset, NY 11030.
(516) 627-9350. Web site: www.greaternewyork.org
New York: Stan Rouse, President; Angel Rodríguez, Secretary; Doug Falle,
Treasurer. Office Address: 4930 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, NY 13215.
(315) 469-6921. Web site: www.nyconf.com
Northeastern: Trevor H. C. Baker, President; Larry Bailey, Secretary; Seth Bardu,
Treasurer. Office Address: 115-50 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11434. (718) 2918006. Web site: www.northeastern.org
Northern New England: Mike Ortel, President; Merlin Knowles, Secretary;
Robert Sundin, Treasurer. Office Address: 91 Allen Ave., Portland, ME 04103.
(207) 797-3760. Web site: www.nnec.org
Southern New England: Frank Tochterman, President; Juan Borges, Secretary;
Merle Greenway, Treasurer. Office Address: 34 Sawyer St., South Lancaster, MA
01561. (978) 365-4551. Web site: www.sneconline.org
Atlantic Union College: George P. Babcock, President; 338 Main Street, South
Lancaster, MA 01561; (978) 368-2000. Web site: www.atlanticuc.edu
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