Columbia Union Visitor--May 2004 by Columbia Union Visitor

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Leadership Convention Ministers to Pastors

Celeste Ryan

Harold L. Lee, Edward Motschiedler, and Dowell Chow—president, secretary, and treasurer of the Columbia Union Conference—provide spiritual, administrative, financial, and strategic leadership for our colleges, healthcare systems, and conferences in the Mid-Atlantic region. Read their perspectives on the “state” of our Union at this halfway point in our quinquennium.

Theologians Look at Sabbathkeeping in Africa

Joan Francis and Doug Morgan Many people still assume that Christianity in Africa began during the 19th century when missionaries from Europe and America poured onto the continent. In reality, Christian concepts and ideas—including the Sabbath—were already firmly embedded in many African cultures. Discover the rich religious history of this “dark” continent.

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The recent Pastors’ Leadership Development Convention drew 150 Columbia Union clergy to Gettysburg, Pa., for four days. Representing large and small, rural and urban, or active and dying churches, many were inspired to learn new and effective ministry strategies.

The State of the Union

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Editorial Monte Sahlin Celeste Ryan ■ Editor LaVerne Henderson ■ Associate Editor for News & Features Wilona Karimabadi ■ Associate Editor for Newsletters Kelly Butler Coe ■ Art Director Sandra Jones ■ Copy Editor Monte Sahlin

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Publishing Board: Harold L. Lee (chair), Celeste Ryan (secretary), Raj Attiken, Charles Cheatham, Dowell Chow, LeRoy Finck, J. Neville Harcombe, Ray Hartwell, James L. Lewis, Edward Motschiedler, Monte Sahlin, Dave Weigley, Kingsley Whitsett MISSION STATEMENT The Visitor provides news and information, resources for effective ministry, and insight on issues with a spiritual focus to help people celebrate God's transforming grace in preparation for His return. COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS 5427 Twin Knolls Road, Columbia, MD 21045 (301) 596-0800 or (888) 4-VISITOR http://www.columbiaunion.org Free to Columbia Union members. Nonmembers—$15 per year. COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE President Harold L. Lee Edward Motschiedler Executive Secretary Dowell Chow Treasurer Vice President/Education Hamlet Canosa Robert Patterson Vice President/General Counsel Monte Sahlin Vice President/Creative Ministries Asst. to the President/Communication Celeste Ryan Harold Greene Information Technology Curtis Boore Plant Services Trust Services/PARL Robert Patterson Peggy Lee Revolving Fund Carol Wright Undertreasurer CONFERENCES ALLEGHENY EAST: Charles L. Cheatham, President; Robert Booker, Visitor Correspondent; P.O. Box 266, Pine Forge, PA 19548. Tel. (610) 326-4610 ■ www.myalleghenyeast.com ALLEGHENY WEST: James L. Lewis, President; Robert C. Lewis, Visitor Correspondent; 1339 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43205. Tel. (614) 252-5271 ■ www.awconf.org CHESAPEAKE: Neville Harcombe, President; Rob Vandeman, Visitor Correspondent; 6600 Martin Rd., Columbia, MD 21044. Tel. (410) 995-1910 MOUNTAIN VIEW: Kingsley Whitsett, President; Brian Jones, Visitor Correspondent; 1400 Liberty St., Parkersburg, WV 26101. Tel. (304) 422-4581 ■ www.mtviewconf.org NEW JERSEY: LeRoy Finck, President; Aura Garcia, Visitor Correspondent; 2160 Brunswick Ave., Trenton, NJ 08648. Tel. (609) 392-7131 ■ www.njcsda.org OHIO: Raj Attiken, President; Bette Toscano, Visitor Correspondent; P.O. Box 1230, Mount Vernon, OH 43050. Tel. (740) 397-4665 ■ www.ohioadventist.org PENNSYLVANIA: Ray Hartwell, President; Tamyra Horst, Visitor Correspondent; 720 Museum Rd., Reading, PA 19611. Tel. (610) 374-8331 ■ www.paconference.org POTOMAC: Dave Weigley, President; Janet Olsyne, Visitor Correspondent; 606 Greenville Avenue, Staunton, VA 24401. Tel. (540) 886-0771 ■ www.pcsda.org COLLEGES COLUMBIA UNION COLLEGE: Randal Wisbey, President; Angela Abraham, Visitor Correspondent; 7600 Flower Ave., Takoma Park, MD 20912. Tel. (301) 891-4000 ■ www.cuc.edu KETTERING COLLEGE OF MEDICAL ARTS: Charles Scriven, President; 3737 Southern Blvd., Kettering, OH 45429. Tel. (937) 395-8601 ■ www.kcma.edu HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE: William G. Robertson, President & CEO; Robert Jepson, Visitor Correspondent; 1801 Research Blvd., Suite 400, Rockville, MD 20850. Tel. (301) 315-3030 www.adventisthealthcare.com KETTERING ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE: Frank Perez, President & CEO; Kenneth Chaij, Visitor Correspondent; 3965 Southern Blvd., Kettering, OH 45429. Tel. (937) 395-8167 www.kmcnetwork.org Published by the Columbia Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Printed at the Review & Herald Publishing Association.

Camp Meeting: A Renewal of Worship and Fellowship

When asked about camp meetings that my family and I have attended in the Columbia Union, I think of worship and fellowship. Many voices raised in joyful singing and happy greetings, as people reunite with friends and loved ones, are the hallmarks of these gatherings. Based on the pace of today’s technology-driven life, we need more opportunities to take a break from work and spend time with our Creator and other believers. Recently a report on National Public Radio’s “Marketplace” program pointed out that Americans are more work-oriented than just about any other culture. Citizens of other countries mention families and recreation while we define ourselves by our work, taking pride in long hours. Despite our single-minded focus on the workplace, productivity rates in countries such as Australia surpass those of the United States.

Rest for the Soul In Matthew 11:28-30, Jesus invites all who are weary and carry heavy burdens to come to Him. He promises to teach us and give us rest for our souls. Camp meeting is an excellent place for people to learn more about God. I never tire of seeing the delight of new Adventists as they experience their first camp meeting. They seem thrilled to see so many other church members as they drink in the inspirational messages and raise their voices in joyful praise. And then there are the children’s programs, with the wonderful renditions of Bible stories and creative crafts. Camp meeting also provides a wider perspective of the Lord’s work. Just before her death, one woman shared with me the blessing she had received every year as she listened to the mission reports and conversion stories shared during camp meeting. For instance, last year during Allegheny East camp meeting, I witnessed the excitement at the release of The Sabbath in Ethiopia (see page 17), a book that traces Sabbathkeeping through the centuries since Jesus walked this earth. Equipping members for ministry within their communities is another crucial part of camp meeting. Seminar and workshop topics range from study of books of the Bible to prayer ministries to friendship evangelism. Special services are offered such as the “Family Life Center” in Pennsylvania that my wife and I helped staff more than 25 years ago. As you make plans to attend camp meeting this year, here are some ideas to recharge your spiritual batteries: ■ Invite several friends to join you. ■ Have each person attend (and take notes) a different seminar or study group when there are multiple choices at the same time. ■ Plan to meet for meals and share summaries of what you’ve heard. ■ Announce to your church at least one location for a potluck Sabbath meal, with everyone expected to bring enough food to share. ■ Share a friendly smile. Camp meeting is a time to make new friends. ■ Upon your return, give a report to your church about your experience. Weary from the burdens you carry throughout the year? I invite you to experience a change of pace. Take time to join other believers in opening your heart to Jesus at camp meeting this year. Monte Sahlin is vice president for Creative Ministries at the Columbia Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

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Newsline Mission Conference Focuses on Faith More than 250 people participated in the Adventist HealthCare (AHC) Mission Conference on April 1-2 in Rockville, Md. Attendees included AHC Board members, leadership, staff, clergy and faith leaders, and community residents. Henry Wright, pastor of the Community Praise Seventh-day Adventist Church, was the keynote speaker. Also on hand were Karl Haffner from the Walla Walla College church in Washington state; Peter Bath from the Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church; and Jean DeBlois, director of the master’s program in Health Care Mission, Aquinas Institute of Theology, in St. Louis, Mo. The interfaith nature of the conference was highlighted by a special clergy prayer breakfast hosted by Harold L. Lee, Adventist HealthCare Board chair and president of the Columbia Union Conference. Next, Bill Robertson, chief executive officer, likened Adventist HealthCare’s mission to a three-sided prism: faith-based on one side, Adventist-sponsored and -shaped on the second side, and operated by a great diversity of staff and physicians on the third side. This metaphor was echoed repeatedly throughout the twoday event and provided an effective way of describing the daily, complex task of AHC employees. Each AHC entity presented an overview of how they are fulfilling the organization’s mission. These short presentations utilized colorful storyboards, skits, songs, and stories to create a fascinating and inspiring picture of the overall scope. A group of singers and actors from a local theater group presented scenes and songs that helped participants see AHC’s mission in the context of everyday situations. Breakout groups and interactive exercises allowed for thoughtful discussions of challenges and opportunities for shared ministry. At the conference’s close, one clergyman summed it up this way: “From first to last, this has been the work of God.” His positive assessment was shared by many.—Ray Tetz

Visitor Wins Award of Excellence The Columbia Union Visitor has won a DeRoseHinkhouse Memorial Award of Excellence for the 2004 Calendar themed “Columbia Union People.” Celeste Ryan, Visitor editor, accepted the award recently in Birmingham, Ala. The DeRose-Hinkhouse awards are presented annually to members of the Religion Communicators Council (RCC) who demonstrate excellence in religion communications and public relations. The awards are named to honor the late Victor DeRose and Paul M. Hinkhouse, leading 4

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New York lithographers. Both men shared a strong interest in, and concern for, excellence in communications. A panel of professional religion and secular communicators selected the winning entries, which were judged on overall quality, concept, writing, design, creativity, communication value, and effectiveness in achieving its purpose. The RCC is an interfaith association of more than 600 religion communicators who work in print and electronic communication, marketing, and public relations. Established in 1929, this year marks the 75th anniversary of the oldest association of religion communicators in America. For further information, visit www.religioncommunicators.org—LaVerne Henderson

Pathfinder Camporee Tickets Sold Out The long-awaited North American Division Pathfinder Camporee, themed “Faith on Fire,” has sold all tickets for North America and internationally. This means that 30,000 campers, representing over 60 countries, will convene in Oshkosh, Wis., August 1014, to attend one of the largest Adventist youth events in the world. Sponsored by the Seventh-day Adventist Church and its Center for Youth Evangelism, located in Berrien Springs, Mich., Pathfinders will participate in pin trading, honor learning, marching/drilling exhibitions, archery events, talent showcases, and sporting activities. Another major component of the Camporee is community service projects; attendees will take part in neighborhood clean-up initiatives, painting, and restoration projects in the surrounding communities. “For more than 50 years the Pathfinder ministry has trained thousands of youth for service to their communities and churches,” said Pastor James Black, director of youth ministries for the Seventhday Adventist Church in North America. “The club structure provides a fellowship bond that allows Pathfinders to keep each other spiritually encouraged and it fosters accountability,” he says. For more information visit www.camporee.org.—George Johnson, Jr.

Good Neighbor House Gets New Director Cassandra Ways is the new executive director of Good Neighbor House (GNH) in Dayton, Ohio. Ways, who has served as GNH’s assistant director

Newsline since June 2003, was born and raised in Dayton. “I have been involved in community service—via social movements, community organizing, fund raising, notfor-profit organizations, and as an entrepreneur—all of my adult life,” she says. For 17 years, Ways was president and chief executive officer of a retail/distribution company that generated more than $14 million annually. In her latest role, she will oversee administration, supervision, program planning and development, community relations, and fund development. “GNH must become a beacon to all who request our services, with the knowledge that as we succeed, so shall our constituents,” Ways says. Good Neighbor House, a model metropolitan humanitarian ministry, is an affiliate agency with the Adventist Development and Relief Agency in North America. Sponsored by the Seventh-day Adventist churches of the Ohio and Allegheny West conferences, it provides medical, dental, and eye clinics, a furniture bank, food pantry, clothing program, plus adult education and basic social services for the poor and hurting in downtown Dayton and the surrounding area.—Monte Sahlin

Regeneration Conference Spotlights Recovery The Seventh-day Adventist World Headquarters, in Silver Spring, Md., will be the site of the Regeneration Leadership Conference, May 20-23. Themed “Working With Jesus to Sharpen Our Tools,” this event is open to Regeneration leaders throughout North America— and those wanting to start a group in their church. Regeneration, which is part of the Seventh-day Adventists for the Extinction of Addictions organization, is a spiritual recovery program based on a Christ-centered approach to the Twelve Steps to Recovery developed and used by Alcoholics Anonymous. In addition to on-site seminars and a Washington metropolitan area tour, there will be a Sabbath “Congregational Awareness Day” at the New Life Seventh-day Adventist Church in Gaithersburg, Md. Call (301) 680-6472 or (240) 4819117 for more information.—LaVerne Henderson

Adventist Retirees’ Convocation Comes to Columbia Union The annual convocation for retired denominational workers from North America will take place at Columbia Union College July 28-August 1. General Conference Vice President Lowell C. Cooper will be the main speaker. Others include Charles Bradford, retired North American Division president; Peter Bath, pastor of Sligo church; William Johnsson,

editor of the Adventist Review; and James Nix, secretary of the Ellen G. White Estate. Also on hand will be Del Delker of Voice of Prophecy fame and World War II hero Desmond Doss. All retirees—whether or not they were denominational employees—are invited. See the latest issue of Reflections for an application. For more information, contact Jack Harris at (503) 255-8565 or hjackharris@cs.com, or Norman Yergen at (301) 891-4133.—Jack Harris

Hope Channel Launches Broadband Video Adventist Television Network recently launched Hope Channel, a 24-hour, seven-days-per-week, spiritually based broadcast designed to reach people searching for Bible truth and the real meaning of life. The channel has entered the cyber world with streaming video on its new Web site (www.hopetv.org), putting the virtue back into virtual, and becoming accessible to the world’s half-billion computer users. Conventional programming includes such classics as It Is Written, Faith for Today, The Quiet Hour, and Voice of Prophecy. There’s also a catchy mélange of titles like Faith Factor, Faith and Freedom, Janice’s Attic, Sabbath School University, and Mind the Gap, which are produced by Adventist churches, colleges, hospitals, institutions, and other sources. These programs have been chosen for their global perspective, diversity, and ability to present God’s Word with a fresh approach that’s appealing to both the spiritually inquisitive public and Seventh-day Adventists. While the Adventist Church has long utilized technology for transmission of select programs and satellite evangelism events, this is the first official, full-time television channel and represents a new outreach approach.—Lori-Anne Charlton

From the Pulpit “What’s happening in your life that’s keeping you from seeing Jesus? Get your coat and get out the boat. Your coat is the robe of salvation that covers you—and it’s free! The boat is whatever is happening in your life that’s keeping you from Jesus. You must always keep your eyes on Jesus, so you won’t be distracted or discouraged by what others are doing.” —Pastor Bryant Taylor, D.Min., Southeast church; Cleveland, Ohio; preaching on John 21

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Voices of Passion Leadership Convention Ministers to Pastors Celeste Ryan hat are the best practices for effective ministry in today’s postmodern world?” asked Harold L. Lee, president of the Columbia Union Conference. His question was posed to 150 pastors of churches large and small, rural and urban who recently gathered in Gettysburg, Pa., for a four-day Pastors’ Leadership Development Convention, themed “Passion for Ministry: Best Practices for Effective Ministry in the 21st Century.” “Your passion for ministry is our focus here,” he told them. “These times demand that all of us—administrators, educators, pastors, and church members—place more emphasis on values-driven, visionary leadership, with action strategies that utilize spiritual gifts and emphasize a greater “Help us, as Your co-workers, understanding of Christ’s commission to disciples,” he said. “Learning is to be intentional and focused; help make our key to change.” This professional development opporus to be more effective, spirit-filled tunity, coordinated by Vice President leaders.”—Marwood Hallett, Presenter, Leading Successful Meetings Monte Sahlin and a planning team of pastors and administrators, engaged participants in five extended workshops on The Pastor’s Family, Strategic Leadership, Natural Church Development, Mission in the Postmodern Era, and Spiritual Formation. They also enjoyed keynote speakers Eradio Alonso, Karl Haffner, John Nixon, and David VanDenburgh who shared encouraging, yet challenging words. The following photos and quotes summarize the voices of passion heard at the convention (for more, visit www.columbiaunion.org, and see future issues of the Visitor):

“All throughout the day, we should be talking with the Lord; we need to have a relationship with Him 24/7. If we’re not growing spiritually, we’re going downhill.” —Lyle Litzenberger, Presenter, Natural Church Development

“The Adventist Church is one of the most diverse faith communities. The successful person will have patience, love, and faith, but they must also be sensitive to issues of diversity.”—Delbert Baker, Presenter, Mission in the Postmodern Era 6

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“This church was raised up for the end times and our business is to put ourselves out of business.” —John Nixon, Speaker

“You cannot put God in a box. What if it turns out that this God we serve is bigger and wilder than the box we try to place Him in?”—Karl Haffner, Speaker

“Pastors oftentimes burn out for the lack of fundamental leadership skills that enable empowerment of the congregation and an appropriate balance in the pastor’s role. Leaders are about creating healthy churches that remain focused and healthy long after the pastor is gone.”—Peter Bath, Presenter, Strategic Leadership

“If we don’t keep that connection with God, it will go away. It’s the same for our families.” —Elaine and Willie Oliver, Presenters, The Pastor’s Family

“Because we’re in the mode of giving out all the time, we don’t often get that opportunity to take in and get refreshed.”—Randy Maxwell, Presenter, Spiritual Formation M AY 2 0 0 4

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A Conversation with Columbia Union Conference President Harold L. Lee Celeste Ryan s president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the Mid-Atlantic region, Harold L. Lee provides administrative, spiritual, and strategic leadership for the Columbia Union by working closely with the administrators of our colleges, healthcare systems, and conferences, to ensure that our core values— integrity, respect, trust, unity, accountability, financial stewardship, and quality leadership—are upheld. He chairs or serves on numerous boards and committees and participates in the leadership of the larger church body. As we pass the halfway point in this quinquennium, I asked him to talk about the “state” of our Union:

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF A UNION IN THE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH? Union conferences were established in 1901 to assist the General Conference in unifying the work of the Adventist Church worldwide. The Union provides spiritual leadership, counsel, administrative support, and quality services that enhance the ministry and effectiveness of its entities. The Columbia Union Conference serves the 115,000 members who worship in 678 congregations and companies in eight conferences. We have two colleges, 109 K-12 schools, and two healthcare systems that operate nearly 100 facilities. Our small but efficient staff works to ensure unity of mission, beliefs, operations, policies, and keep members informed and focused on the global mission of the Church and its teachings. WHAT ARE YOUR AREAS OF FOCUS RIGHT NOW? Our strategy is to transform culture, empower leadership, and mobilize communities. To achieve this, there are seven key areas where I want to see us grow and achieve greater results: First and foremost there’s mission and evangelism. Our mission, as commissioned by Christ, is to make disciples and help people experience and celebrate His life-giving, life-transforming, and life-saving grace. Our Metro Ministries initiative targets the 10 major urban areas in the Columbia Union. Secondly there’s education. The Adventist educational program is one of the best, but as the world changes, so do needs. Parents want children in Christian schools that are affordable and closer to home. We must consider the best way to deliver Christian education now and in the future, so we’ve set up a K-12 taskforce to look at this issue. Third is organizational structure. As I meet with boards and committees, it’s evident that many volunteer leaders and members need to be trained to govern and lead organizations, and learn proper processes and policies. That’s one of the reasons we created the Christian Leadership Center and recently sponsored a leadership development conference for pastors on best practices for ministry. Fourth is stewardship. I am grateful for those who are actively involved in ministry and give generously to the furtherance of the gospel. But too many of our members are “unemployed” in the church, warming the benches on Sabbath mornings. We must utilize the time, talents, and financial resources of every member. Fifth is communication. Our Church is still basically unknown. At the dentist’s office yesterday, I met

a woman who’d never heard of Adventists. Then there was the reporter who said for 15 years he has lived and worked in a community populated by our members, yet no Adventist has ever knocked on his door or invited him to an event. I regret that. We have the good news, but contrary to our mission and good intentions, we often fail to integrate ourselves with or relate to the public. People in our communities, even our next-door neighbors, don’t know who we are or what we believe. How can this be? Sixth is research and information that helps us identify trends and provide appropriate ministries and resources. Seventh is becoming a learning organization. This means we will create new ways of thinking, seeing, being, doing, relating to people, and presenting the gospel in this ever-changing society. YOU OFTEN TALK ABOUT CHANGE. WHY? While the world is rapidly changing—economically, culturally, politically, and technologically—some of us insist on staying the same, maintaining status quo, and doing church, school, evangelism, policy, and ministry the way we’ve always done it. While that’s familiar and comfortable, it’s not effective. As a result our growth and retention rate is slow, which ultimately affects the bottom line and our ability to operate effectively. It’s costly. I think our structures and systems need a critical review.

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WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUT THIS? For one, we must continue to transform the culture. Most of us habitually look to leadership to tell us what to do, but I believe that the local church is the central focus and driving force of our denomination. To create this reality, we must empower and equip clergy and lay leadership. No member should be an unemployed benchwarmer. Each one whom Christ calls has been especially gifted and has a specific responsibility in ministry. This is the “Year of World Evangelism” and every member’s challenge is to participate. It’s our role and responsibility to share our experience with Christ and tell His story. As we do this, we will be equipped to mobilize communities. The Columbia Union Conference is a mission field of 50 million people, many of whom are hungering for want of the gospel. We can plant seeds of hope by simply going next door, having a conversation with work associates, and praying for someone in need. WHERE ARE GOOD THINGS HAPPENING? Many good things are happening in Pennsylvania and Mountain View where churches are using Natural Church Development to grow healthier and stronger. Chesapeake has an active youth and camp ministry and recently enrolled 120 members in lay

evangelism training. In Ohio, New Jersey, Allegheny East, and Potomac, there is tremendous growth among Hispanic, Korean, African, and Haitian congregations. Current Metro Ministries initiatives in Philadelphia, Newark, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, and Washington, D.C., are breaking new ground. There are numerous evangelism efforts scheduled this year: Amazing Facts in West Virginia; an ASI initiative in Cincinnati, where Allegheny West and Ohio youth are teaming up; and the Breath of Life Net 2004 event, with Walter Pearson, that will be up linked around the world from Baltimore. The host congregation, Miracle Temple, is a strong example of local church transformation. Members there have been mobilized, trained, and involved in a variety of community-focused outreach opportunities. WHAT ELSE DO YOU FIND ENCOURAGING? Across the Columbia Union, more than 40 churches were planted last year. That means more and more people are experiencing a relationship with Christ. In addition, through Missions Abroad, more of our members are participating in projects at home and abroad. Both Columbia Union College and Kettering College of Medical Arts have experienced tremendous growth in the past three years. More women are leading out in ministry and our healthcare institutions are growing and thriving. After terrorism and the economy, healthcare is the next major crisis on the national agenda. Kettering Adventist HealthCare and Mid-Atlantic Adventist HealthCare provide the largest witnessing opportunity because they bring us in contact with more people on a daily and annual basis than come to our churches. We’re talking upwards of half a million people each year. WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? We become the “go to” church rather than a “come to us” church. That will happen with revival and reformation. Ellen White says our greatest and most urgent need is revival and reformation under the ministration of the Holy Spirit. Revival is a renewal of the spiritual life, a resurrection from spiritual death. Reformation signifies change in ideas and theories, habits and practices. When this happens, we’ll ask the tough questions, break down barriers, step out of our comfort zone, become instruments of grace, and act on our commission to “go into all the world.” Even so, come Lord Jesus. Think about it!

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Edward Motschiedler

BAPTISMS—Figure 2 shows that baptisms have increased each year. The churches that are growing fastest are new or target immigrants. The major example of this is the growing number of Latino members and new Spanish-speaking congregations. There is very little growth among churches made up of second- or third-generation Adventists. Figure 1

APOSTASY AND MISSING MEMBERS—Every time three new members join a church in our union by baptism (the front door), one leaves (the back door) through apostasy or is reported missing, having had no contact with the church for years. The reported apostasy and missing rate is probably low since many churches are reluctant to drop members from the books.

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MISSIONS ABROAD—The Columbia Union Conference has partnered with other unions around the world to help our sister unions in the Caribbean, South America, India, and Africa. We have built churches, improved hospital facilities, sponsored medical clinics, provided leadership training and consulting, and arranged shortterm mission assignments for members who wanted to volunteer for a short- or long-term project. Funding for this is provided by donations from Mid-Atlantic Adventist HealthCare, Kettering Adventist HealthCare, church members, and some union funds. Edward Motschiedler is executive secretary for the Columbia Union Conference. Membership and Missions Abroad are part of his portfolio.

Membership and Missions Abroad Update

EMBERSHIP—Membership in the Columbia Union has increased by about two percent per year to over 115,000 (see Figure 1). There is no ethnic majority in our union; we are a cross section of races and peoples from around the world. While there are many congregations that have a majority of one ethnic group, many other churches look like a miniature United Nations. This is especially true on the East Coast.

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Dowell Chow n the Bible, we read how God established the sacred practice of tithing at least a tenth of our income to support the work of His church (Lev. 27:30-34). The tithe was brought to a “storehouse” at the temple and used specifically to support the priesthood. Additional offerings (up to another 20 percent in times of national financial distress) were given to meet other needs. The central purpose of the Seventh-day Adventist movement is to serve the world and share the good news of Christ’s soon return. To support this worldwide mission, the Church continues to follow the biblical principles established by God, designating each local conference as the “storehouse” for tithes and offerings that support pastors, evangelists, missionaries, teachers, and numerous other gospel ministries (see Figure 1). This practice is not done simply for recognition of the fact that everything we have—every dollar we earn—belongs to God! For the believer, giving is a faith response to the saving grace of Jesus Christ and our personal relationship with Him.

HOW THE TITHE IS USED Figure 1 When members return tithe to the local church, according to policy, the treasurer receipts it and remits it to the local conference. The conference remits 9 percent to the union, 9 percent to the North American Division (NAD), and 9 percent to the General Conference (GC) to help care for the ministry of the Church at each level. However, according to policy, a portion of that money is Figure 1 – In 2002, Adventists worldwide gave appropriated back to each local more than $1.8 billion in tithes and offerings, of conference for designated purpos- which $1.1 billion came from North America. es (i.e., K-12 education, evangelism, special assistance for smaller conferences with low income, etc.), leaving a lower percentage with the union, NAD, and GC (see Figure 2). The local conference uses its portion to support pastors, conference operations, Christian education, evangelism, camp meeting, youth ministries, and a number of ministries. HOW OFFERING IS USED Members give offerings for missions and world budget that support the major ministries of the Adventist Church. Figure 1 shows that in 2002, Adventists around the world gave $158 million in offerings ($2.25 million from Columbia Union members). Much of this goes to the World Mission Fund that constitutes offerings given at the local church—Sabbath School Mission, 13th Sabbath, Birthday Thank, Sabbath School Investment, and Annual Sacrifice, etc. Policy stipulates that 25 percent of the 13th Sabbath Offering be used for Figure 2

projects in a designated world division. (See the back cover of your Sabbath School Quarterly). Also, 25 percent of the investment offering is used for community ministries, large city evangelism, and outreach within each division. The remaining monies are largely used to support overseas missions and Church institutions such as Loma Linda University, Andrews University, and Oakwood College. Funds earmarked for world budget support a number of ministries such as Adventist World Radio and television ministries. Members also earmark offerings for specific projects. FAITHFUL STEWARDS As a pastor, treasurer, and member of the Adventist movement for many years, I have seen how God has grown and blessed His Church. I have seen Him stretch the funds we’ve given, turning mere water into “wine.” I have also seen other members and myself blessed as we exercise faithful stewardship. Today the Adventist Church is over 13 million strong, with 55,000 congregations in 13 world divisions. The Church is established in all but 25 of the 228 nations recognized by the United Nations, and operates thousands of hospitals, schools, community service centers, Adventist Book Centers, and publishing houses. For all of this and more, I praise the Lord for the way He leads His Church and for the blessed hope of His soon return. Dowell Chow is treasurer of the Columbia Union Conference. Monte Sahlin, vice president, and Celeste Ryan, editor, contributed to this report. (Left) Figure 2 – This graph depicts the average net percentages of tithe retained by various Adventist Church organizations after appropriations to local conferences in 2002.

2003 TITHE DISTRIBUTION The above pie graph depicts how the portion of the tithe designated for the Columbia Union Conference was used in 2003: Ministries – Operating funds for Creative Ministries, Communication, Trust Services, and Religious Liberty services. ■ Special Subsidies Appropriations and subsidies to conferences, ministry programs, and evangelism. ■ IT Service – Computer-related services provided by Information Technology staff. ■ Adm. Staff - Administrative staff. ■ Gen. Adm. - General Administration expense. ■ Retirement - North American Division retirement plans (defined benefits and defined contributions) for all Church employees. ■ Off. Op. - Office operations, building maintenance, cleaning, etc. ■ Auditing - Cost for annual audit of all union and conference institutions. ■ Visitor – Partial funding for publishing the Visitor magazine. ■ NAD/GC - Tithe passed on to the NAD and GC as required by policy. ■ Homeland Evang. Proj. – Ministry and evangelism initiatives in the 10 major cities (Philadelphia, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, etc.) within the Columbia Union territory. ■ Reg. Rev. - Regional Capital Reversion is the equivalent of a 20 percent return of the tithe received from regional conferences, as per NAD policy. ■ Missions Abroad - A five-year initiative to provide assistance to projects abroad (See page 11). ■ K-12 Educ. - Appropriations and subsidies to conferences for K-12 education. ■ Hispanic Cap. Rev. Hispanic Capital Reversion is the equivalent of a one percent return of the tithe received from Hispanic churches to conferences, as per NAD policy. ■ College – Appropriations, subsidies, and strategic investment for Columbia Union College.

History & Heritage Joan Francis and Doug Morgan

ost Christians still assume that the beginning of Christianity in Africa was during the 19th century when missionaries from Europe and America poured onto the continent. But in reality, Africa has had a unique historical role in the sustaining of Christian faith, theology, and belief. The missionaries in their eagerness to Christianize the inhabitants overlooked the fact that Christian concepts and ideas were embedded in the culture of many areas in Africa. In regard to its role in the formation and spread of Christianity, Africa is largely the forgotten continent. This unfortunate oversight is difficult to understand when Christian tradition acknowledges the apostle Mark as the first who preached the gospel in Alexandria, North Africa. Early church scholars, like Tertullian from Carthage (now Tunisia), Athanasius who served as Bishop of Alexandria around 297 A.D., and St. Augustine, native of current day Algeria, are referred to as citizens of Rome, but they were products of Africa as well. As Dale Irvin and Scott Sunquist point out in History of the World Christian Movement, “Alexandria was the preeminent intellectual city in the Mediterranean world in the first century of the Christian era.”1

Sabbath Roots The re-evaluation of the role of Africa in Christian history began in academic circles over two decades ago and has recently taken off. Charles Bradford, D.D.

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(pictured below), retired president of the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists, has devoted much of his time to researching, writing, and speaking on the history of Christianity in Africa, in particular, the Sabbath dimension. In his book, Sabbath Roots, The African Connection, he explains how the Sabbath, often overlooked in today’s western culture, has always had a thread of observance in a significant number of African countries. To assist in the research and documentation of the history of Christianity in Africa, Bradford—along with historians and theologians—formed the Sabbath in Africa (SIA) project in 1991. In addition to publishing Sabbath Roots, the SIA project has been responsible for sharing its findings at the 2002 Evangelism Council at Oakwood College and the 2003 Allegheny East Conference Camp Meeting in a presentation called “2000 Years of Christianity in Africa.” Bradford and Harold Lee, D. Min., president of Columbia Union Conference, have also engineered the publication of the late Bekele Heye’s master’s thesis, The Sabbath in Ethiopia: An Exploration of Christian Roots.2 At Allegheny East camp meeting, scholars involved in SIA shared fascinating information through a panel discussion format: Keith A. Burton, Ph.D., project director and professor of Religion at Oakwood College, introduced the discussion with a pictorial overview of Africans in the Bible. Ganoune Diop, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Languages and Biblical studies at Southern Adventist University, analyzed and refuted the mythical curses of Noah’s son, Ham. Emory Tolbert, Ph.D., chair of the History Department at Howard University, gave a graphic account of Ethiopia’s fight against the establishment of Sunday instead of Sabbath as the day to worship. Bertram L. Melbourne, Ph.D., associate dean for academic affairs and associate professor of Biblical Language and Literature at Howard University School of Divinity, reported that “some African religions that Europeans labeled as pagan actually reflected elements of Christian thought that, if exploited, could have provided common ground upon which to build.” Doug Morgan, Ph.D., chair and professor of History and Political Studies, and Joan Francis, D.A., professor of History and Political Studies at Columbia Union College, gave ideas on how the curriculum in academia and church history must be changed to reflect the newfound information. Bradford pointed out where the Bible mentions Africa’s unique role in history: “Princes shall come out

DIGGING FOR TRUTH PHOTOGRAPHY BY: JOSEPH VAN OS/GETTY IMAGES

Theologians Re-examine Christianity and Sabbathkeeping in Africa

of Egypt; Ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hands unto God” (Ps. 68:31). According to Bradford, Andrew Walls’ prediction that “the most striking feature of Christianity at the end of the second millennium is that it is predominantly a non-western religion,” is true for the Adventist Church. Recent statistics highlight the explosion of Adventist Christianity’s growth in Africa between 1945 and 2000. “Membership in subSahara Africa grew from 53,101 in 1945 to 3,611,255 in 2000,” Bradford noted. In addition, there are now three divisions of the Adventist Church on the African continent. Close to a third of all Adventist members

live in Africa where, in 2001, an average of 600 members per day joined the Church.

Evidence Unearthed With such evidence of growth, Ellen White’s comment, “The history of the churches of Ethiopia and Abyssinia is especially significant,” (GC, p. 577), becomes clearer. This calls for a greater appreciation and study of the spread of the early church into Africa and the contribution of Africa to Christian theology and practices. Some interesting discoveries have already been made: The establishment of monastic orders withM AY 2 0 0 4

Sabbathkeeping Around the World Armenia—In the second century, Armenia became the first nation to establish Christianity as the state religion. Services are now held on both Sabbath and Sunday. Bohemia—As late as 1500, some Bohemian Christians kept the seventh-day Sabbath and were called Sabbatarians. China—The Sabbathkeeping Nestorians took Christianity to China in the 10th century. A stone inscription discovered in 1625 bears the inscription ta vao shen wan ji, which some interpret to mean, “the great first of the Sabbath day.” Britain—On the tombstone of Peter Chamberlen, a royal physician and member of the Puritan 17th century Sabbath movement, are the words, “As for his religion, was a Christian keeping ye commandments of God and faith of Jesus, being baptized about the year 1648, and keeping ye seventh-day for the Sabbath above 32 years.” Ethiopia/Egypt The Sabbath was an important part of Egyptian and Ethiopian Christianity. The Egyptian Coptic Church and many Ethiopian Orthodox parishes still promote Sabbathkeeping.

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France— France was the home of some Sabbathkeeping Waldenses and Albigenses. The 13th century papal inquisition in 1244 resulted in the death of over 1 million Albigenses.

Russia—The seventh-day Sabbath was recognized in parts of Russia as late as the 20th century. One such group is the Russian Subotniki (Sabbathkeepers), a sect associated with the Molokani.

India—The St. Thomas Christians kept the Sabbath until the Portuguese inquisition at Goa in the 16th century.

Scotland—St. Columba established a mission school in Scotland in 536, the monks in his order observed the Sabbath and sent missionaries to Scotland, Wales, England, and other parts of Europe for more than 600 years.

Ireland—Writing about the Scottish church at the time of Queen Margaret (1286), James C. Moffat observes: “It seems to have been customary in the Celtic churches of early times to keep Saturday, the Jewish Sabbath, as a day of rest from labor, and Sunday, commemorative of the Lord’s resurrection, as one of rejoicing … they obeyed the fourth commandment literally upon the seventh day of the week” (The Church in Scotland, p. 140). Italy—Italy is the most noted home of the Waldenses. St. Ambrose, bishop of Milan (4th century), kept the Sabbath but, when in Rome, worshipped on Sunday with the Roman bishops. This gave rise to the proverb, “When you are in Rome, do as Rome does.” Traces of Sabbathkeepers were found in the times of Gregory I, Gregory VII, and in the 12th century in Lombardy. Japan—Kobo Daishi, the most honored of Japanese saints, was deeply impressed with Nestorian Christianity and incorporated some of its tenets into his esoteric Buddhism, forming the new Shingon sect.

Switzerland—St. Gallus established a mission college at St. Gallen, Switzerland. Many Celtic Sabbatarian schools were established throughout the country. Syria—Sabbatarian groups existed in Antioch and many other parts of Syria. The Jacobite monasteries preserved seventhday observances as late as the 18th century. Wales—The Welsh Sabbatarian church survived Roman Catholic efforts until 1115. Welsh Baptists were known as “nonconformists” because of their independence. Some were Sabbathkeepers who became known as Seventh-day Baptists. —Keith A. Burton

The Zulu prophet, Isaiah Shembe, was a modern African advocate of Christian Sabbathkeeping.

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The Sabbath in Ethiopia: An Exploration of Christian Roots Author: Bekele Heye Publisher: Center for Creative Ministry at (800) 272-4664 or www.creativministry.org/ resources/Ethiopia Price: $9.95 Bekele Heye documents the commitment of Ethiopian Christians to Sabbathkeeping from the time of the apostles to the 20th century. “The Sabbath in Ethiopia” highlights the intense resistance of Ethiopians during the 15th and 16th centuries when outsiders attempted, through a variety of strategies, to change their day of worship to the first day of the week. Thousands of Ethiopians gave their lives to defend the seventh-day Sabbath. Charles Bradford, retired president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America, who discovered the manuscript, says the Bible puts the world on notice about Ethiopia’s unique role in world history. “If Ethiopia is key to understanding the Sabbath in Africa, then Heye’s book is key to understanding Ethiopia.”—Norma Sahlin

in Christianity can be traced to the work of Egyptian Christian Pachomius, born around 290 A.D., in upper southern Egypt.3 Scholars, including Heye, have confirmed that the Sabbath was kept in Ethiopia until leaders of the Islamic faith and Roman church challenged it. For 145 years, between 1520 and 1665, Ethiopia was under constant pressure from the Portuguese government and the pope to renege on Sabbathkeeping and accept Catholicism. The Ethiopian Christians’ success in finally expelling the Jesuits and others sent to convert them insured that nation’s independence for many years to come. This information needs to be included with the teachings of the other Europeans, like the Waldenses, who were faithful in keeping the Sabbath.4 It’s also true that one African religion called its Supreme Being “molimo o diatla di maroba, rammolobi,” which literally means “God with the scars in the hands, the Father of salvation.”5 Most remarkable of modern African advocates of Christian Sabbathkeeping was the Zulu prophet, Isaiah Shembe, circa. 1870-1935. He founded the Church of the Nazarites. Shembe proclaimed the restoration of the true Sabbath, as he considered it essential to the freedom and welfare of the Zulu people.6 Moreover, contemporary indigenous evangelists have succeeded in “propelling Christianity in Africa from between 8 to 10 percent of the population in 1900 to nearly 50 percent today.”7 There is so much to the richness of Africa’s Christian past that still needs to be unearthed. Much like global Christianity, the impact of the explosive growth of Adventism in Africa more than justifies the need for all of us—in and out of churches and classrooms—to become informed about her true contribution to our Christian and Sabbath heritage. The Church, and its members, will be stronger for it. Joan A. Francis is professor of History and Political Studies at Columbia Union College. Doug Morgan is chair of the history and political studies department at Columbia Union College and has written Adventism and the American Republic. Members of the Sabbath in Africa Committee are planning to host more educational symposiums on this topic in the future. Irvin, Dale T. and Sunquist, Scott W., History of the World Christian Movement, Vol. 1, Earliest Christianity to 1453 (New York: Orbis Books, 2001), p. 86. 2 Bekele Heye was a convert from Ethiopian Orthodoxy and became an Adventist church administrator. 3 Hilliard, Constance B., ed., Intellectual Traditions of Pre-Colonial Africa (McGraw-Hill, 1997), p. 133. 4 Heye, Bekele, The Sabbath in Ethiopia: An Exploration of Christian Roots; Bradford, Charles, Sabbath Roots; Tolbert, Emery, Presentation of “The Sabbath in Ethiopia,” Allegheny East Conference Camp Meeting, 2003. 5 Melbourne, Bertram L., presentation of “The Richness of Africa’s Christian Past,” Allegheny East Conference Camp Meeting, 2003. 6 Bradford, C., Sabbath Roots, p. 206-209. 7 Armstrong, Chris & Collin Hansen “Did you Know? The Stunning Twentieth-Century ‘Baptism’ of Africa,” Christian History, Issue 79, Summer 2003, Vol. XXII, No. 3., p. 2. 1

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Church Profile Brian Jones

EAST PEA RIDGE

Embracing

Front-Porch Evangelism

ituated in the southwestern edge of Mountain View Conference, the East Pea Ridge Seventh-day Adventist Church stands as a tower of gospel power and grace. Its light extends from Huntington, W.Va., into neighboring Ohio, and Kentucky, and is reflected in its membership—which is drawn from the three states. Under the spiritual leadership of Pastor Rich Cavaness, members expect to baptize more people this year than in the previous four years combined as they conduct an evangelistic series April 6-May 30. This series, under the direction of Cavaness, is an outgrowth of ongoing personal study and the implementation of the Natural Church Development, which emphasizes leadership empowerment, gift-oriented ministry, vibrant spirituality, functional structures, inspiring worship services, Bible preaching, supportive/loving relationships, and well-organized small groups dedicated to spiritual growth and service. For this reason, congregants actively demonstrate their faith through the following ministries of love: healthful living seminars, prison ministry, round-the-clock intercessory prayer, and systematic personal visitation. Members are actually more energized for evangelism than in recent months. In addition to mailing invitations for the upcoming “Revelation of Hope” prophecy series and follow-up on more than 300 spiritual interests cultivated over the past several years, they are building and renewing relationships with friends, neighbors, and family members. They understand that the majority of people who join the church do so because of friendship evangelism, coupled with the preaching of the gospel in its fullness. East Pea Ridge members are not waiting for their pastor to deliver a powerful one-man show, but capitalizing on their responsibility to sow and reap by conducting personal Bible studies prior to the series.

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A CHILD SHALL LEAD THEM Even the youngest Sabbath School scholars are learning to reach out to their neighbors. Peggy Criddle, who teaches cradle roll and primary, says, “I put the same amount of preparation into teaching, whether I have one student or 25.” Linda Walker, who teaches the juniors, has a special love for her students. She and husband Tony, a church elder, recently lost their 14-year-old daughter Tamara, to an incurable illness. Shortly before her death, Tamara addressed the large California congregation where her family resided and appealed to young and old alike to embrace eternal life and come to know Jesus Christ as a personal Savior. “When Tamara died,” Linda says, “Satan tried to tempt me into believing that God had forsaken us by not miraculously healing her. But I drew strength and inspiration from Psalm 118. Jesus endured feeling forsaken on Calvary so that we might receive eternal adoption as His children. While we are sad that Tamara is no longer with us, we have no bitterness. Meanwhile, I have my children in this Sabbath School class—which I thought I’d never be able to teach. The students and I have bonded as a family.” Jessica Gregg, a photography and art major at Marshall University, has been sharing her faith with non-Christian fellow students and motivated some to visit the church. Jessica considers East Pea Ridge a church home away from home. Her talent for playing the piano and spiritual gifts are gratefully utilized by the church. This forward-looking spirit has energized the youth and young adults for evangelism, and their participation is encouraged.

ALL ARE WELCOMED The church bulletin contains the following words of welcome: “If you are visiting for the first

time, we extend open arms of friendship, love, and acceptance! If you are a regular member, we appreciate your faithfulness! May God surround you with His love and help you experience His Sabbath rest. If you are being crushed by the burdens of this world, we want to encourage you to give those burdens to God in exchange for His comfort. If you are looking for a church home, Pastor Rich and this church family want to welcome you into our family.” This statement is manifested in a richly interactive Sabbath School, dynamic church services with unhurried time for prayer, praise, and testimonies, and a friendly post-service afterglow. Members are reluctant to leave and eager to befriend visitors, who are prevailed upon to stay for the weekly fellowship dinners. This fellowship time is regarded as a ministry and often results in quarterly baptismal services. “We have a good mission statement: ‘… to serve as ambassadors for Jesus Christ proclaiming the prophetic three angels’ messages of Revelation 14.’ Now we need to put hands and feet on it,” says Cavaness. Members are being taught to be effective soul-winners through “Front-Porch Evangelism,” a method of turning everyday moments with people into life-transforming encounters with God. They cherish a keen awareness that “Jacob’s ladder” extends from the gates of heaven to the depths of human loneliness, poverty, and pain, and that angels of God are ascending and descending to draw the eyes of the world to Him. Brian Jones is a pastor and the communication director for the Mountain View Conference.

Top: East Pea Ridge Pastor Rich Cavaness is the speaker for the church’s “Revelation of Hope” prophecy series. Middle: East Pea Ridge Seventh-day Adventist Church in Huntington, W.Va. Bottom: Greeter Linda Kloman welcomes Henry Looney, head deacon.

… members are not waiting for their pastor to deliver a powerful one-man show, but capitalizing on their responsibility to sow and reap …

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Welcome to Allegheny East Conference

Camp Meeting

Dear Friends,

2004

As 2004 moves swiftly into eternity, my heart gets happier because camp meeting 2004 is just around the corner. Within weeks you will come to the “mountain top” to get fired up for Jesus and receive a profound blessing. Each year we try to provide you with a unique experience—one that will stay with you and have you talking about it for the entire year. You may still remember the year our theme was “Jesus, Our High Priest”—when we talked about the sanctuary services, or perhaps memories of camp meeting 2003 are still driving thoughts of worship and praise in your heart. Let me give you a quick preview of the wonderful time that we will have this year. Our theme will be, “the Joy of Worship and Praise!” The prophet Isaiah says, “That it shall come to pass that from one new moon to another, and from one Sabbath to another, shall all flesh come to worship before me, saith the Lord” (Is. 66:23). The Psalmist David also encourages us: “Praise Ye the Lord. Oh give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good, for His mercy endureth forever” (Ps. 106:1). We are planning camp meeting 2004 to bring Glory to God—with the hope that you will stop by just long enough to raise your hearts and hands in praise to Him. In the Luther R. Palmer Pavilion, Barry Black, Chaplain of the United States Senate, will be our keynote speaker June 26. Shelton Kilby, III, executive secretary of the Southwest Region Conference, and an accomplished composer and pianist, will preach July 3. Worship and praise will permeate all services throughout camp meeting. Pastors Maceo Bailey and Rob Davis, also from the Southwest Region Conference, will lift the name of Jesus in the youth pavilion throughout the week, and music has been chosen to help take your worship experience to new heights. We are working hard to have our camp meeting facilities ready for your arrival. It is with a sincere heart that I invite all of you to join us. I look forward to seeing each of you. Under God’s inspiration, let’s give our all in participating in “The Joy of Worship and Praise!” Sincerely In His Service,

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Worship and Praise

Sabbath, June 26

Sabbath, July 3

Barry Black

Shelton Kilby III

Chaplain United States Senate

Executive Secretary Southwest Region Conference of Seventh-day Adventists

Exercise Emphasis What a great follow-up to the “Diabetes Wellness” series at Camp Meeting 2003! Exercise is for everybody and no body should go without it! Join us for fun and instruction.

Allegheny East Conference PO Box 266, Pine Forge, PA 19548 ■ Phone: (610) 326-4610 www.myalleghenyeast.com ■ President, Charles L. Cheatham Communication Director, Robert Booker

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Raise the Blaze he youth and children’s ministry department of the Allegheny East Conference present: “Raise the Blaze.” We believe that now is the time for God to use His army of youth to inspire others to give their lives to Him, and this can only occur when our hearts are on fire for Jesus.

Friday night will feature the “New Blood Preach Out”—an event designed to give youth experience with preaching the Word. During the first weekend of camp meeting, we will have a Pathfinder fair. That first Sabbath will also feature a special presentation from our North Jersey Adventurers in the senior youth tent. We will conclude the weekend with a parade on Sunday that will feature both Pathfinders and Adventurers. Tuesday is “Love Day,”—a day where young and old have an opportunity to share God’s love with everyone around them. We will also have a singles meet and greet program. On both Tuesday and Wednesday, our children’s division will travel to Philadelphia to see its museums. The Juniors and Teens will have a skating party on Wednesday as well. This year we will take our youth to a local senior care facility to share God’s love. Finally, we will end the week with the biggest Christian party on the East Coast! We have an old-fashioned church social planned with softball games, volleyball, table tennis, ponies, go–kart racing, a dunking booth, and lots of tasty refreshments. Sabbath highlights will include a children’s division presentation for the adults in the main pavilion, youth and young adult choir performances, and Bible bowl finals. We pray our daily worships, seminars, and activities inspire, encourage, and bring our youth closer to Christ so that their hearts may be ablaze for Him! Claude Harris II Youth and Children’s Ministries Director

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Camp Meeting 2004

“Sharing the Vision, Sharing the Hope”

Oakthorpe Road, Thornville, Ohio 43076

June 18-19 June 23-27

Jerome Hurst June 19 Youth Tent

Rupert Bushner Jr. June 24 & 26 Youth Tent Charles D. Brooks June 18-19

V. J. Mendinghall June 26

Members of the Allegheny West Family, Please consider this a special invitation for you to attend camp meeting this year. We have prayerfully and carefully planned this year’s event with you in mind and we want this convocation to be a blessed, inspiring experience. Our theme “Sharing The Vision, Sharing The Hope” fueled and guided us in our preparations this year. Our world is in turmoil. Things are happening so quickly with each day introducing new and horrific events that are, without a doubt, signs that our Lord is coming soon. In harmony with this theme, our main focus is on sharing. The workshops, sermons, morning and evening devotionals, and even the music, have been chosen with this in mind. We are praying that camp meeting will challenge us to get on with the assignment of spreading the word of a soon-coming Savior. All heaven awaits our active willingness. This year’s convocation will also have three additional highlights—dedication of our children’s ministries facility, groundbreaking for our youth pavilion, and the collection of our largest offering ever, to make these things happen. Our goal is $50,000. If each attendee will bring $15-25, as a sacrificial conference advance offering, you will be blessed! We hope to see you there! In the meantime, let’s begin “Sharing The Vision, Sharing The Hope.” Blessings, Carl R. Rogers Camp Meeting Planning Committee Chairman M AY 2 0 0 4

Speakers Sharing The Vision, Sharing The Hope Charles D. Brooks Charles D. Brooks was born in Greensboro, N.C. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Oakwood College in Huntsville, Ala., and a doctorate from Andrews University. Brooks was ordained a Seventh-day Adventist minister in 1956. He has served as pastor/evangelist for the Allegheny East Conference, and field and ministerial secretary for the Columbia Union Conference. Brooks also served as general field secretary for the General Conference, in Silver Spring, Md., from 1971-1996. He then went on to be speaker/director of the Breath of Life television ministry, from 1974-1996. Brooks has also represented the General Conference on college and academy campuses around the world. He is married to the former Walterene L. Wagner. The couple has two adult children—Diedra Yvonne and Charles.

Jerome M. Hurst Jerome M. Hurst is a fifthgeneration Seventh-day Adventist from Cincinnati, Ohio. He is a graduate of Oakwood College, where he majored in elementary education and minored in theology. Hurst began his denominational service in Jacksonville, Fla., working at Ephesus Junior Academy. After three years, he accepted a call to Golden Gate Academy in Oakland, Calif., where he spent one year. In 1990, Hurst joined the faculty of Shiloh Preparatory School, as principal, in his hometown of Cincinnati. From there he moved to Cleveland, Ohio, to join the staff of Ramah Junior Academy. In 1993, Hurst was asked to pastor the Canton/New Hope churches. He has also pastored the Present Truth

church in Cleveland, the Park Street church in Oberlin, and currently pastors the Hilltop church in Columbus. He was ordained in 1997. In addition to his pastoral duties, Pastor Hurst serves as education superintendent for the Allegheny West Conference. Hurst is joined in ministry by his wife of 18 years, Carolyn, of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. Caroline Hurst served as head teacher of the Oberlin School and women’s ministry director for the Allegheny West Conference. She presently serves as women’s ministry leader and as an elder at their church and is a dynamic speaker in her own right. They have two beautiful daughters who both attend Pine Forge Academy— Carolyn Je’Vern and Chardé JeRie. Lee J. Gugliotto Award-winning author Lee J. Gugliotto will be presenting “Mining The Word Workshop.” The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association awarded Gugliotto a Gold Medallion—the equivalent of an “Oscar”—for Christian writers, for his Handbook for Bible Study (Review & Herald Publishing Association, 1995), which was also named the international, interdenominational Bible study book of the year in 1996. Since then, he has authored the Interactive Bible Study Manual, Ring Around The Rabbi, and a growing series of interactive, empowering tools for small group and personal study. Gugliotto was raised Catholic in Brooklyn, N.Y. He converted to Adventism and then entered the ministry in 1983. Regarded by many as an insightful, practical expositor of the Word, Gugliotto has taught biblical languages and Principles of Biblical Interpretation at several seminaries and currently serves as professor of Biblical Interpretation for Griggs University. Gugliotto and his wife, Jolynn, enjoy enabling lay people for ministry, and believe that Christ-like service begins with a solid foundation of God’s Word. They frequently present nondenominational interactive Bible study workshops to empower people of all faiths and ages, to investigate Scripture for themselves.

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Allegheny West Camp Meeting 2004 Robert Moore Robert Moore was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and grew up in the Glenville Seventh-day Adventist Church. He went to Andrews University where he received his Master of Divinity in 1986. Moore is currently attending Ashland Theological Seminary where he is a doctoral candidate. He is married to the former Dezrie Ann Panton of Bronx, N.Y., and the couple has two sons—Robert Alexander and Ryan Anthony. Moore has been pastoring in the Allegheny West Conference for the past 16 years, where his passions have been realized in the areas of building programs, young people, and evangelism. He has led the Allegheny West Conference in soul winning over the last five years—baptizing over 300 people. His gifts have allowed him to travel around the conference conducting evangelistic meetings in such places as Columbus, Madisonville, Cincinnati, Danville, and Springfield, Ohio; and Charlottesville, Va.

Timothy Lewis Timothy Lewis is an evangelist, world traveler, and devoted husband and father. Born in Glen Allen, Va., he is the youngest of six children. After completing his college studies in theology, Lewis has spent the last 15 years studying prophecy and the book of Revelation. He has distinguished himself by preaching, teaching, and conducting Revelation seminars and evangelistic meetings all over the world including: India, Africa, Canada, Bermuda, St. Croix, New Zealand, and across the United States. His dynamic personality and authority on Bible prophecy subjects endear him to all. Lewis has conducted workshops in church growth for hundreds of pastors. His spirit-filled preaching and dynamic personality, coupled with his zeal and enthusiasm for the Lord, have made him a powerful mouthpiece for God. Twenty-five new churches have been established and over 10,000 people have been baptized as a direct result of his ministry.

Rupert Bushner Jr. Rupert Bushner Jr. was born in Akron, Ohio. He received a bachelor’s degree in theology from Oakwood College in 1983, a Master of Divinity from Andrews University in 1985, and a Doctorate of Ministry from United Theological Seminary in 1996. Bushner has pastored in West Virginia and Ohio and served as youth director for Allegheny West Conference from 1998-2001. He is currently serving as pastor of the Salem and Ebenezer districts in Florida. Bushner is married to the former JoAnn King of Omaha, Neb., and the couple has three sons— Rupert III, Ronald Herbert, and Reginald Dionne. In addition, Bushner has traveled extensively throughout the Caribbean islands, U.S. Virgin Islands, Africa, New Zealand, England, and the United States.

Vanard James Mendinghall Jr. A native of Charlotte, N.C., Vanard James Mendinghall Jr. joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church as a teenager. He is a graduate of Andrews University with a master’s degree in religion. Mendinghall served the Allegheny West Conference as youth federation president, church school teacher/principal, pastor, youth director, superintendent of schools, communication director, Pathfinder director, health and temperance leader, executive secretary, and stewardship director. Currently, Mendinghall serves as president of the South Atlantic Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. He is married to the former Ruth Howard, and they have two daughters—Kimberly Cail and April Nixon. The Mendinghall’s also have a grandchild—Nina.

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PARENT’S SIGNUP ACTIVITIES

Grand Opening NOAH’s ARK Responding to God’s Love Part 1

Sabbath pick up time 2 p.m.

Coloring contest, pick up your supplies early.

Bible, swim wear, one white T-shirt for painting.

WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP MEETING

Movie Night

7-8:30 p.m. (Veggie Tales) Responding to God’s Love Part 4-6

Puppet Ministry

(Veggie Tales)

Craft making

Giant Windmills

9-9:20 a.m. Dedication of Noah’s Ark Sabbath School Responding to God’s Love Part 2-3 Talent Search Puppet Ministry Mission Spotlight

BREAKFAST

Sabbath June 19

2 p.m.-4 p.m. Health Watch Nature

Sunday June 20

7:30-9 p.m. YOUTH NIGHT Rupert Bushner Adult Pavilion

Friday June 25

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MAKE MY OWN

T-SHIRT ART CRAFTS

CHILDREN’S KITCHEN

BIBLE

GREAT

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BREAKFAST

7-7:20 p.m. Youth Groundbreaking

SLIDE

WATER

OLYMPICS

KITCHEN

Pick up time

FIREWORKS & MOVIE NIGHT

BUG SAFARI (BUG SEARCH)

Crafts

Children’s Kitchen

CHILDREN’S

SUPPER

Splash Party

Thursday June 24

Responding to God’s Love Part 10 Camp Pastor

LUNCH

Mission Spotlight

Responding to God’s Love Part 7-9 Camp Pastor

Pancake Breakfast Children’s Kitchen

Wednesday June 23

CRAFTS AND THINGS AWARDS PROGRAM BALLOON PARTY LAUNCHER

Puppet Ministry Mission Spotlight

Responding to God’s Love Part 13-14 Camp Pastor

Sabbath June 26

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TRIP

SAFE

HAVE

SALE

BOOK

ABC

1 p.m.

9 a.m.

Sunday June 27

PROGRAMS ARE FROM 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 3-5:30 p.m., 7-8:30 p.m. PARENTS, PLEASE BRING YOUR CHILDREN TO THE PROGRAMS ON TIME AND PICK THEM UP ON TIME.

8:45 p.m.

6-8:30 p.m.

5-6 p.m.

2-5 p.m.

Noon-1:30 p.m.

9:30 a.m.-Noon

9-9:30 a.m.

8-9 a.m.

Friday June 18

Transforming Children Into Spiritual Champions! LOCATION: MOUNT ARARAT - NOAH’S ARK

MAY 2004

2004 Camp Meeting Highlights ur camp meeting theme for this year has a three-pronged focus. First, it suggests evangelism—the need to look up and see the fields ready for harvest (John 4:35) and to motivate and equip our members to reach more people for Christ. The opportunities are all around us. Second, it calls us to focus on spiritual nurture and the goal of maturity—growing up in Christ in every way (Eph. 4:15). And third, it summons us to a holistic approach to life and ministry—growing in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and man (Luke 2:52). The speakers and seminar presenters who have been invited will help us as members of the Chesapeake Conference to grow—in both quantity and quality. I look forward to having you join with us next month. Pray that the Neville Harcombe “Lord of the Harvest” will bless us individually and corporately. President

Speakers Tuesday-Thursday evening/HVA church: Gary Gibbs, formerly with Amazing Facts, is now the associate director for the Hope Channel and Adventist Television Network.

Sabbath Afternoon/HVA church: Richard Stenbakken, director of Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries for the General Conference, will present a dramatic narrative on the experience of Jonah.

Friday evening/HVA church: Charles Sandefur is president of the Adventist Development and Relief Agency International, an organization of more than 4,000 dedicated staff in more than 120 countries.

Early Devotional/HVA church: Merrill Caviness, pastor of our church in West Wilmington, Del., has given pastoral leadership in districts in Chesapeake and Southeastern California.

8:15 a.m. & 11 a.m. Worship/HVA gymnasium and Saturday Evening/HVA church: James Gilley is a general vice president of the North American Division, overseeing the areas of ministerial, evangelism, stewardship, radio-television ministries, and special assignments.

Mid-day Meeting/HVA church: J. Alfred Johnson II, serves as director of adult ministries (Sabbath School, personal, and prison ministries) for the North American Division.

Sabbath School/HVA gymnasium: Kermit Netteberg, Ph.D, is the assistant to the president of the North American Division for communication. He is also an integral part of the crisis management team at the world headquarters office. M AY 2 0 0 4

Seminars You have the option to attend two seminars each day. The seminar content in the morning is being repeated in the afternoon. Additionally, the office of education is holding an open forum Wednesday-Friday, 4-5:15 p.m., on issues in Christian education. The details on this page are subject to change but you will be notified accordingly. The Spade Still Confirms the Book Presented by Franke Zollman, D. Min., pastor in Williamsport, Md. 9:15-10:45 a.m. 2:15-3:45 p.m. This seminar will examine how archeology has helped us understand the Bible better. Discoveries that have confirmed the Biblical text will be examined. Other recent, and somewhat controversial objects will be discussed. One session will feature a report of the 2002 dig at Tall al-‘Umayri in Jordan, which Dr. Zollman participated in as a square supervisor. There will also be a display of biblical artifacts to illustrate the lectures. Come dig into the Bible and archeology! Prophetic Foundations for God’s Last-Day People Presented by Robert Banks, senior pastor of the Patterson Avenue church in Richmond, Va. 9:15-10:45 a.m. 2:15-3:45 p.m. This study is not limited to the books of Daniel and Revelation. The theme of God’s redemptive work in the last days will be traced through the books of Isaiah, Micah, Ezekiel, and other prophets. Discover how an understanding of the Old Testament prophets reveals Jesus and prepares God’s people for the crisis ahead. Natural Church Development Presented by Tim Roosenberg, pastor of the Blythedale/Wilna district and an area coordinator for the 30

VISITOR

Natural Church Development (NCD) process in Chesapeake. 9:15-10:45 a.m. 2:15-3:45 p.m. The NCD process focuses on eight key quality characteristics that are present in every healthy and growing church. Pastor Roosenberg will share his experience using the NCD process to revitalize churches. Learn how to remove the obstacles that keep your church from becoming all that God intends it to be. Jesus Our Great High Priest—The Book of Hebrews Presented by George Rice, Ph.D., pastor of the Triadelphia church in Clarksville, Md. 9:15-10:45 a.m. 2:15-3:45 p.m. Hebrews presents a view of Jesus that cannot be found in any other biblical book. The superiority of Jesus and His priesthood lays the foundation for understanding the role of the earthly and heavenly sanctuaries, the covenants, His sacrifice, and the place of the Sabbath within God’s plan of redemption. 12 Ingredients of a Successful Marriage Presented by Claudio and Pam Consuegra. Claudio is the pastor of the Dover First church and coordinates family life ministries for the conference. His wife, Pamela, is the principal of Eastern Shore Junior Academy in Suddlersville, Md. 9:15-10:45 a.m. & 2:15-3:45 p.m. Every good meal needs the right ingredients and some effort. It is the same with the family. Pastor and Mrs. Consuegra will present a seminar in which they share 12 ingredients that contribute to the success—and happiness—of a family. Bring your Bible and a desire to learn how to have the type of family God designed when He created it. Healthy Choices for Life Presented by Cheryl ThomasPeters, RD, LDN from Mohnton, Pa.

9:15-10:45 a.m. 2:15-3:45 p.m. A proven lifestyle plan to promote health, prevent disease, and help you achieve your health and fitness goals will be shared in this seminar. Learn about nature’s prescription plan to treat diseases and conditions with little or no medication. Learn to live well, eat right, and feel great! How to Understand the Bible Presented by David Newman, senior pastor of the New Hope church in Burtonsville, Md. 9:15-10:45 a.m. 2:15-3:45 p.m. According to the apostle Paul, all widows under 60 should remarry, and we should never eat with people who are greedy or drunkards or swindlers. Why don’t we teach those and many other specific commands in the Bible today? Come and learn the difference between a principle and a proof text approach to understanding the Bible. Critical Issues in Adventist Education Presented by Carole Smith, Ed.D, and Vaughn Jennings of Chesapeake Conference’s Office of Education. 4-5:15 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday only. Learn how our schools stack up against public education in regard to testing. Hear about the progress being made on our K-12 master plan. Come and dialogue with our superintendent and her associate about the issues that are currently impacting our educational system and those that will in the coming years.

Schedules Parents: To make camp meeting more enjoyable, please respect the ages for each division and the meeting times. A supervisor will be present 15 minutes before programs begin and 15 minutes after they end. Before and after the programs, you are responsible for the supervision of your children around the campus. For the safety of your child, please know where he/she is at all times. BEGINNERS (birth-3 years old) Administration Building Wednesday-Friday 9:15-10:45 a.m. 2:15-3:45 p.m.

Morning Program Afternoon Program

Sabbath 9:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Sabbath School

PRIMARY (7-9 years old) Basement of HVA church

2:15-3:45 p.m. 7:15-8:45 p.m.

Tuesday

9:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

7:15-8:45 p.m.

Morning Program Afternoon Program Evening Program

Sabbath 9:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 2:30-4:30 p.m. 7:15-8:45 p.m.

Sabbath

Evening Program

Wednesday-Friday 9:15-10:45 a.m. 2:15-3:45 p.m. 7:15-8:45 p.m.

Afternoon Program Evening Program

Sabbath School and Church Afternoon Program Evening Program

2:30-4:30 p.m. 7:15-8:45 p.m.

YOUNG ADULTS (married/single) Mt. Aetna Nature Center-Upper Level Friday 7:15-8:45 p.m.

Evening Program

Sabbath 9:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

JUNIORS* (10-12 years old) Boys Dorm Chapel

Sabbath School and Church Afternoon Program Evening Program

2:30-4:30 p.m. 7:15-8:45 p.m.

Sabbath School and Church Afternoon Program Evening program

Tuesday 7:15-8:45 p.m.

Evening Program

Wednesday-Friday 9:15-10:45 a.m. 2:15-3:45 p.m. 7:15-8:45 p.m.

Morning Program Afternoon Program Evening Program

Sabbath 9:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 2:30-4:30 p.m. 7:15-8:45 p.m.

Sabbath School and Church Afternoon Program Evening Program

EARLITEENS* (13-14 years old) Mt. Aetna Nature Center-Lower Level Tuesday KINDERGARTEN (4-6 years old) Music Hall-Under the Cafeteria Tuesday 7:15-8:45 p.m.

Evening Program

Wednesday-Friday 9:15-10:45 a.m. 2:15-3:45 p.m. 7:15-8:45 p.m.

2:30-4:30 p.m. 7:15-8:45 p.m.

Evening Program

Wednesday-Friday 9:15-10:45 a.m. 2:15-3:45 p.m. 7:15-8:45 p.m.

Morning Program Afternoon Program Evening Program

Sabbath Morning Program Afternoon Program Evening Program

Sabbath 9:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

7:15-8:45 p.m.

Sabbath School and Church Afternoon Program Evening Program

* Please note that the daily schedule for Juniors and Youth may change according to the planned activities and their transportation needs.

9:15-12:30 p.m. 2:30-4:30 p.m. 7:15-8:45 p.m.

Sabbath School and Church Afternoon Program Evening Program

YOUTH* (academy/high school ages) Mt. Aetna Camp Lodge-Lower Level Tuesday 7:15-8:45 p.m.

ADULTS HVA Church/Gymnasium Tuesday 7:15-8:45 p.m. Evening Meeting/Church

Wednesday-Friday 6:30-7:30 a.m. Devotional/Church 9:15-10:45 a.m. Seminars 2:15-3:45 p.m. Seminars 4-5:15 p.m. Seminar (Wed. & Thurs.)

Friday 7:15-8:45 p.m Evening Meeting/Church

Sabbath 6:30-7:30 a.m. 8:15-9:15 a.m. 9:30-10:45 a.m. 11-12:30 p.m. 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Devotional/Church Early Church/Gym Sabbath School/Gym Church service/Gym Afternoon program/ Church 7:15-8:45 p.m. Evening program/Church

PASTORS Wednesday-Friday 8:15-8:45 a.m.

Administration Building

Evening Program

Wednesday-Friday 9:15-10:45 a.m.

Morning Program M AY 2 0 0 4

Camp Meeting Information CAFETERIA HOURS & PRICES Flat rate meals are served in the cafeteria daily except Sabbath breakfast. Meal tickets for Sabbath lunch and supper must be purchased in advance in the cafeteria. Breakfast - $4.50 7:45-8:30 a.m. Lunch - $5.25 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Supper - $5.25 5:30-6:15 p.m.

SNACK BAR Located in the administration building. Open each evening after the meetings (except Friday). FIRST AID A nurse is on call 24-hours a day. For emergencies, contact the locating tent. The nurse carries a walkietalkie at all times. LOCATING TENT Messages Lost and found Incoming/outgoing mail Registration TELEPHONE Pay telephones are available in both the lobby of the administration building and at the locating tent. Cell phone signal reception is not the best and signal strength varies around the campus.

MT. AETNA CAMP Adventure I (7-10 years)* Junior I (10-12 years)* Junior II (10-12 years)* Tween (12-14 years) Teen (13-16 years) Teen Outpost Camps (13-17 years) *CIT Camps (15-17 years)

SWIMMING POOL HOURS Tuesday-Friday

SABBATH PICNIC LOCATIONS for church groups can be reserved by contacting Barbara-Lee Boyd, the camp meeting reservationist, at the conference office, (410) 995-1910 or (301) 596-5600, ext. 30. ACADEMY BOOK AND FOOD CENTER HOURS Wednesday-Friday Tues.-Thurs. & Sat.

2004 Summer Camp Dates June 27 - July 4 July 4 - July 11 July 11 - July 18 July 18 - July 25 July 25 - August 1 August 1 - August 8

For more information, contact: Chesapeake Conference Youth Dept. 6600 Martin Road Columbia, MD 21044 (410) 995-1910 or (301) 596-5600 or the Web site www.mtaetnacamp.com

VISITOR

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

All swimmers must wear modest swimsuits. Ladies/girls must wear a one-piece modest suit or wear a tee-shirt over the suit. All swimmers must obey the lifeguard at all times. Children under 6 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. There is a $1 charge per person, per entry to cover the cost of insurance and maintenance. HORSEBACK RIDING is available on a limited basis. A sign-up sheet will be on the bulletin board in the locating tent. Charges will be listed on the sign-up sheet.

Hours: 8 a.m.-10 p.m.

PASTORAL CARE Pastoral care staff are available

throughout camp meeting to pray with you about your joys and concerns. If you wish to schedule an appointment with a pastor, please leave a message at locating, and a pastoral care staff member will contact you.

9 a.m.-7 p.m. 9 a.m.-10 p.m.

Numerous specials will be offered throughout the week. The book and food sale will be held in the gym at 4 p.m. on Friday. The Book and Food Center will be closed during the sale and is located in the academy Administration Building.

CAMPGROUND RULES Campers are requested to cooperate with the 10:30 p.m. quiet time. No pets, firearms, illegal drugs, tobacco, or alcohol are allowed. Unauthorized use of bicycles, minibikes, motorcycles, or golf carts is not allowed. Special permission can only be granted by the campground superintendent. Automobiles can be parked only in designated areas as outlined by the locating tent personnel. No young person is allowed to stay in a cabin, dorm room, tent, or trailer unless there is an adult present. MT. AETNA NATURE CENTER will be open for tours during the week and on Sabbath afternoon. The Nature Center is home to an outstanding collection of full-size mounts of African wildlife ranging from a white rhino and cape buffalo to a variety of antelope and a leopard. The center also contains an impressive collection of birds, shells, and other specimens. THE ANNUAL APPRECIATION DINNER for Chesapeake’s senior citizens will be held June 17 at 4:30 p.m. in the lodge at Mt. Aetna Camp. Invitations are being sent to all Chesapeake members aged 65 and above. For more information, contact the president’s secretary, Millie Maplesden, at (301) 596-5600 or (410) 995-1910, ext. 20. “WHERE THERE’S A WILL, THERE’S A WAY!” Representatives of Chesapeake Conference Trust Services are available to talk with you about preparing a will or estate planning. Charles Griffin or his associate, Lynette Brown, will be available in the development office of the administration building to answer your questions or assist you in any way they can.

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Welcome to Mountain View’s Camp Meeting 2004! hank God for camp meeting! In these turbulent, troublesome times, we need the refreshing of the Holy Spirit more than ever before. No doubt you are convicted that in these last days, we must: Fess up—that we are sinners in need of the Savior Focus up—on Jesus for forgiveness, strength, and hope. We must be: Fed up—with the sinful ways of the world Fueled up—with prayer and personal Bible study Filled up—with the baptism of the Holy Spirit Fired up—to be the Lord’s witnesses and hasten His coming Our camp meeting theme this year should be the theme of our lives as well. It’s all about finishing the Lord’s work so we can soon go home. In Matt. 28:19, 20, the Lord Jesus gives each of us a divine call to be His disciples and be used of Him to disciple others for the kingdom. In Matt. 24:14, He gives us the hope that when “… this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; then shall the end come.” Is there any doubt that we are now living in the time when this is to be fulfilled? Our camp meeting theme this year is “Your World to Win.” Yes, the remote places of the earth must hear about the love and truth as it is in Jesus. However, our theme reminds us Kingsley Whitsett that we are each called to win the world around us—our neighbors, relatives, business President associates, and friends. You will hear thrilling stories by your fellow believers on how God is miraculously opening the way in the communities around us to make a difference in the lives of others. At camp meeting this year, you will be inspired by the presentations of the men and women of God listed here. You won’t want to miss a single meeting! We pray that you will not only be inspired but challenged to accept God’s call to be serious about sharing His love and truth with those around you. It’s time that we forsake sin and live for the Savior. And it’s time for us to be revived and refreshed by the Spirit of God to finish His work in Mountain View! That’s Larry Boggess what our camp meeting this year is all about!

Executive Secretary

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Speakers Charles Dart is a retired pastor, teacher, academy principal, superintendent of education, and conference president. He earned a master’s degree in theology with a minor in counseling and guidance. Come enjoy his early morning meeting, “God’s Grace in Galatians.”

Robert Patterson, attorney for the Columbia Union Conference, will be presenting “My Life—A Blessing,” Come and hear how your life can bless others, even after you are gone.

Daniel Morikone, health ministries director for the Mountain View Conference will be presenting several ways you can impact your community with user-friendly, prepackaged programs. They are as easy as inviting your neighbors to your home to view a CD, to more complex activities involving PowerPoint presentations.

Ron Goss, former police chief in suburban Maryland, now leads Project Restore, Inc., a literature publishing and distribution ministry that has sponsored the printing of over 28 million missionary magazines in English and Spanish. Goss is also the lay pastor of the Amicus Seventh-day Adventist Church in Ruckersville, Va. His messages will challenge you see the “signs of the times” and to prepare for the return of Jesus. He will be presenting two seminars on Wednesday. Don’t miss out!

Diane Gregg Need help planning your Vacation Bible School? Diane Gregg will help you do it. Attend her seminar Sunday morning at 9 a.m.

Gary Gibbs is a popular speaker and trainer who began witnessing as a new convert and layman. For the past 10 years, Gibbs served as senior vice president of Amazing Facts and is the founder of the Amazing Facts College of Evangelism. He recently began his new role as the associate director for the Hope Channel and Adventist Television Network. He is host of the national Bible Talk radio program and author of Winsome Witnessing—Dynamic Ways to Share Your Faith!, Winsome Studies in Prophecy—Dynamic Bible Studies You Can Give!, The Beast—Who Will Worship It?, The Abomination of Desolation, Coming One World Church, and Return to Sodom. Come and enjoy his empowering witnessing series!

VISITOR

Roscoe J. Howard, III is the secretary of the North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Before being elected to this position in October 2002, he served for five years as the vice president of administration of the Seventhday Adventist Church in MidAmerica. Prior to serving the Mid-America Union, he was the special assistant to the president and regional affairs director of the North Pacific Union Conference. His ministry began in the Washington Conference in 1978, where he pastored several churches over a period of 10 years, and later became the first black youth director of the conference. Howard loves young people and has a passion for preaching and seeing individuals come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.

For the Kids!!! Beginners Ages: Newborns-age 4 Where: Cabin 6 Each morning from 9-10:15 a.m., Peggy Criddle and her assistants, Janet Bailey and Sherri Sapp, will bring “Little Boy Samuel” to life for your beginners. They will focus on how Samuel, at a young age, learned to hear God’s voice and obey it. Remember, no babe is too young to benefit from the sights and sounds of praising Jesus!

bring your Bibles! The morning meeting begins at 9 a.m., swim time at 10:30 a.m., activities in the afternoon start at 2:30 p.m. and the evening meeting starts at 7:15 p.m.

Kindergarten Ages: 4-6 Where: Nature Center (front) Don’t miss out as Don and Diana Clemons explore “The Courage of the Prophets.” Your children will see how standing up for Jesus isn’t always easy, but the reward is well worth it. There will be singing, nature nuggets, and lots of great crafts! There will be two session: 9-10:30 a.m. and 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Youth Ages: 14-18 Where: Youth Barn We are happy to report that Jonathan Julies will be the leader of the youth program this year, and there are great things planned for you. Be sure to get there on time to get a good spot in the barn. Camp meeting is the best time to make new friends and hang out with old ones! Your morning meeting starts at 9:30 a.m., swim time at 1 p.m., the afternoon activity is at 2:30 p.m., and the evening meeting starts at 7:15 p.m. We will see you at the barn!

Parents and Caregivers

Primary Ages: 7-10 Where: Nature Center (back) Each day starting at 9 a.m., Jo Byrkit will give you a taste of the “Fruits of the Spirit.” Bring your Bible to every meeting and receive a special gift, and learn to put together your very own memory verse train. There will be nature nuggets and singing! Crafts start at 1:15 p.m., swim time is at 2:30 p.m., and the evening meeting starts at 7:15. p.m. Don’t miss out!

We’re looking forward to this week with your children and have lots of good things planned for them to know Jesus better! Help us out; because when meeting times are over, they’re tired and so are we. We want your kids to be safe and you can help us tremendously by picking them up on time and letting us know where you will be in case we need to find you. Thanks in advance for your cooperation!

Juniors/Earliteens Ages: 11-13 Where: Pine Pavilion Are you ready to have a great week? Stewart and Kathy Pepper are going to have lots of challenging activities that you’ll love!! Don’t miss a meeting and remember to

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Gary Gibbs

7-9 p.m.

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79 p.m.

Gary Gibbs

79 p.m.

Gary Gibbs “W inso m eW itnessin g”

453: 5 p.m.

DanielM orikon e W“ells prin g”

2:30-3:30 p.m.

Kingsle y W hitsett “It’s AboutTim e”

10:45 a.m.N oon

RobertPatters on My “ Life… aBlessin g”

9-10:30 a.m.

“YourW orld Wto in”Rall y Rich Cavaness& Larr y Boggess

453: 5 p.m.

Joyous M ountaineer M usic

2:30-3:30 p.m.

Roscoe H oward “O neThreadfHoope”

79 p.m.

Roscoe H oward

79 p.m.

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453: 5 p.m.

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2:30-3:30 p.m.

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2-3:30 p.m.

Roscoe H oward H arold Lee H“el pless ,ButN otH opeless” “God’s Challen geforM tn.Vie w”

10:45 a.m.N oon

10 a.m.— Lay Advisory

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Diane Gregg-VBS W rkshp.

9-10:30 a.m.

Sunday, June 27

CarolRichardson

9:15 a.m.SabbathSchool

Lunch Noon-1:30 p.m.

Rich Cavaness

10:45 a.m.N oon

Gary Gibbs “W inso m eW itnessin g”

9-10:30 a.m.

Supper 56:30 p.m.

Ron Goss “Availa bilit y o f God’s Power”

3:45-5 p.m.

DanielM orikon e “Chip Away!”

2:30-3:30 p.m.

RandalWisbey

10:45 a.m.N oon

Ron Goss “TheLifeYou Save M ay beYourOwn”

9-10:30 a.m.

Breakfast :7 30-8: 30 a.m.

6:30-7:30 a.m. Charles Dart— “God’s Grace in Galatians”

Tuesday, June 22Wed nesday, June 23 Thursday, June 24 Friday, June 25 Sabbath, June 26

M ountainView Conference Cam p M eeting2004

“YourWorld toWin”

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Dear Brothers and Sisters, Rummaging around old files, I came across long-forgotten pictures. I rejoiced as I looked through these pictures and realized they were of the first camp meetings in the history of our church. I was moved as I read the amazing experiences of our pioneers—the founders of the Seventh-day Adventist denomination. It was inspiring to read how they met together—camping in the midst of God’s nature—to get deep into the truth of His word. Our camp meeting this year will be very special. It will be an abbreviated version, from Thursday through Sabbath, based on a new vision that will focus our attention on a very specific experience. We pray it will also guide us, step-by-step, to find our purpose in the context of our mission as a church. We have prayerfully planned a very good annual spiritual convocation. We need your prayers so that it can accomplish many good things: Inspiring, fulfilling, reviving, motivating—within a loving atmosphere of mutual acceptance and interest—where you can be yourself and grow in God’s grace. We welcome you along with your loved ones to come and meet with God in the Garden of Prayer. Come and praise the Lord through music and songs. Enjoy the powerful messages from the Word of God, delivered by special, chosen speakers. You will also receive special training that will enable you to be ready to “go ye into all the world…” and preach José H. Cortés, the gospel to every person in all New Jersey. Executive Secretary

Above: Camp Meeting at Eagle Lake, Minn., June 2429, 1875. Uriah Smith is on the platform in this view of an early Minnesota camp meeting.

Left: Camp Meeting at Eagle Lake, Minn., June 24-29, 1875. This view shows meal time at the camp. In the background are some of the 31 tents that were pitched.

Left: Camp Meeting at Hornellsville, N.Y., September 1880. Two camp meetings were held in New York in 1880, the second and larger one being in the western part of the state at Hornellsville, September 9-14. In this view, Ellen White is seated in the center, with her daughter-in-law, Mary White, at her right. James White is standing behind his wife, with his right arm resting on her shoulder. M AY 2 0 0 4

TIME

THURSDAY

7–8 a.m. 8–9 a.m.

FRIDAY

SABBATH

Morning Worship Bob Hoyt

Morning Worship John Schachinger

BREAKFAST

9-10:30 a.m.

Health Seminar Laffit Cortés

9:15-10 a.m. Seminar 10-10:45 a.m. Vision and Mission José H. Cortés

10:45-11:45 a.m.

Family Life Seminar

12:15-1:30 p.m. 1:30–3 p.m.

Worship Service Roscoe J. Howard, III

LUNCH Registration

Christian Fellowship Christian Fellowship

3-4 p.m.

Prayer Ministry

4-5:30 p.m.

FREE TIME

5:30-6:30 p.m.

7-7:30 p.m. 8-9 p.m.

VISITOR

DINNER

Family Hour Mike Gill

Roscoe J. Howard, III

Seminar 4:30-5:30 p.m. Consecration LeRoy Finck

7 p.m. Music Festival

Amados hermanos, En estos días mientras estamos haciendo la preparación para el próximo Campestre de la Asociación de New Jersey, me he gozado mirando las fotos de los primeros Campestres en la Historia de nuestra Iglesia, las conseguí urgando en los archivos de la Asociación General. He estado leyendo con cierta emoción las maravillosas vivencias que experimentaban nuestros Pioneros, los fundadores de la Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día, cuando se reunían en medio de la naturaleza y bajo sus carpas, para profundizar en las verdades de la Palabra de Dios. Espero compartir parte de estos estudios, las fotos y otras muchas cosas con ustedes en Tranquility durante nuestras reuniones de Junio 17-19 del 2004 (English) y 24-26 (Español). Nuestro Campestre de este año va a ser muy especial, aunque será una versión abreviada, solamente de Jueves a Sábado. La nueva Visión nos llevará a encontrar un propósito muy definido en el contexto de nuestra Misión como Iglesia. Oremos para que esta Santa Convocación anual sea como la estamos planeando: Inspiradora, realizadora, reavivante, motivadora dentro de una atmósfera amable, de aceptación mutua y de interés. Donde tu puedas ser tu mismo y crecer en la Gracia de Dios. Allí te esperaremos junto con tus seres amados, para tener un encuentro con Dios en el Jardín de Oración en la hora temprana, o para tener tiempo de meditación caminando junto al lago. Ven para disfrutar de poderosos mensajes de la Palabra de Dios a través de nuestros predicadores designados, recibir entrenamiento y alabar el Santo Nombre por medio de la música y los cantos. Saldremos de allí listos para por todo New Jersey a Predicar el José H. Cortés, Evangelio a toda criatura. Secrataria Ejecutiva

Arriba: El primer campestre adventista se llevo a cabo en Moss, Norway, Europa del 8 al 14 de junio en el año 1887. Se dio a cabo entre los pinos de Bellevue Grove en la isla Jel de Moss, Norway. Elena White esta sentada a la derecha de la tienda de campaña con su hijo, W.C. White. Atrás de ella se encuentra J.H. Waggoner en el centro, O.A. Olsen y su esposa están sentados a la izquierda y Jennie Ings se encentra mas al costado de la derecha. M AY 2 0 0 4

HORA

JUEVES

VIERNES

SÁBADO

7–8 a.m.

Devocional Ramón Croussett

Devocional Walter Umaña

8–9 a.m.

DESAYUNO

9-10:30 a.m.

Seminario Sobre Salud Walter Umaña

9:15-10 a.m. Grupos Pequeños Joel Soto 10-10:45 a.m. Visión y Misión José H. Cortés

10:35-Noon

Vida amiliar Jorge y Amalia Agüero

Noon-1:30 p.m. 1:30–2:30 p.m.

ALMUERZO Inscripción

2:45-4:15 p.m.

1:30-2:45 p.m. Sociabilidad Cristiana

1:30-2:30 p.m. Sociabilidad Cristiana

Ministerio de ración

2:30-3:30 O p.m. Seminario

4:15-5:30 p.m.

3:30-4:30 p.m. Seminario

5:30-6:30 p.m.

CENA

4:30-5:30 p.m. Consagración LeRoy Finck

7-7:30 p.m.

La Hora de la Familia

7:30-8 p.m.

Alabanzas

Armando Miranda

8-9 p.m.

VISITOR

Servicio F de Adoración Pr. Armando Miranda

La Hora de la Familia

5:30-6:30 p.m. CENA 7 p.m. Festival Musical

MAY 2004

Grace

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Step out of the traffic! Take a long look at Me, your High God, above politics, above everythingâ&#x20AC;? (Ps. 46:10, The Message Bible).

Six events

Join the revolution that is focusing on what it means to know God

One place

with a power that changes, who we are, and how we relate to His world. Join us for nine days of Christ-centered,

June 11-19

biblically-rooted, Holy Spirit-empowered experiences that will help you tap into the divine potential that was placed in you by your Creator. Join in serious and discerning interaction on the larger questions of faith, culture, and mission.

Jamie

Thietten

Recording Artist

Ron

Gladden Director Adventist Church Planting Center

Celina and Clarissa

Worley Pastors Portland, Oregon

Karl

Haffner Pastor Walla Walla University

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Grace

The

This powerful, high-energy event is designed to provide an environment in which you can praise, worship, learn, and fellowship. With a combination of contemporary and praise music, drama, biblical preaching, and powerful worship opportunities, these hours will be filled with transforming moments...when your heart will open to God.

the gathering June 12: Avalon June 13: The Easters June 16: Allison Durham Speer

to be

Get Serious!

Live Faith Out Loud

Faith Fest

June 11-12

These three events, with their rather different styles of music, are specifically directed at bringing together hundreds of Christians from the surrounding community for a time of inspiration and praise. Offered as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;giftâ&#x20AC;? to the Knox County community, these events are also opportunities to introduce and invite people to fellowship with us at camp meeting and other services and ministries of the Adventist Church.

The Easters

In Concert June 13

VISITOR

In Concert June 12

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Six days of life-changing, passion-renewing, foundation-building inspiration, teaching and worship—all in community with believers from across Ohio and beyond! Whether you take it all in (all six days are packed with “don’t-want-to-miss” experiences) or take in a few select events (choosing may be harder than you realize), this is a “can’t miss” experience for 2004. The children and youth in your family will also be absolutely thrilled at all the faith-building spiritual, social, and recreational opportunities available to them— led by our dedicated and skilled staff.

Camp Meeting June 14-19

Hispanic Camp Meeting June 19, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. A festival of worship, fellowship, learning, and sharing. Experience the joy of hearing about the rapid expansion of Hispanic congregations in Ohio.

Frank

Gonzales

Henry Charles

Sandefur Speaker/Director LaVoz de la Esperanza

President and Executive Director ADRA

Allison Durham

Wright

Speer In Concert June 16

Pastor, Community Praise Center Alexandria, Virginia M AY 2 0 0 4

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Sunday, June 13

Special Features Children’s Ministry Leadership Training

10 a.m.-1 p.m.

The 7 Habits of In-effective Churches 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Presented by Ron Gladden, Author Every church stops growing when the price gets too high. In fact, nine out of 10 American churches have ceased their cycle of growth. If your church is one of the nine, this seminar will demystify the reasons and clarify exactly what your church needs to do about it. No matter what you discover about your church, Ron will challenge you—and hopefully persuade you—to pay the price.

A Taste of Summer Camp June 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Let your children, ages 7-17, enjoy a taste of summer camp. Activity-packed, including pony rides, swimming, games, and adventure ($5 per participant).

Steve

Ivan

Darmody

Blazen

John

Brunt

Mission Ohio is published in the Visitor by the Ohio Conference ■ P. O. Box 1230, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050 Phone: (740) 397-4665 ■ President, Raj Attiken Editor, Bette Toscano ■ www.ohioadventist.org

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VISITOR

In Concert June 19

Recording Artist

Pastor Azure Hills Church California

M AY 2 0 0 4

Dear Fellow Believer, Welcome to the summer spiritual retreat time that we call camp meeting. It is no accident that you are here this year, for God can use this time to bless and grow you and provide you reflection and rest from some of the stresses and strains of the everyday culture. It is a time to renew friendships, to build new ones, and to grow closer to God in prayer and study of God’s Word. Our theme this year is “Transformed by Christ,” and we have the privilege each day of having our lives shaped and fashioned by the eternal God of creation more and more into His likeness. Throughout the week there will be a number of opportunities for personal growth with some wonderful seminars. I hope you will take advantage of many of these. There will also be time for group and personal prayer. Many have found great power and peace that come from stopping through the day and praying with one another. Each evening there will be a wonderful presentation in the main auditorium, and I invite you to participate in this spiritual growing experience. If you live nearby and are commuting in, I encourRay Hartwell age you to invite a friend or family member to join us as we grow together, being “transformed President by Jesus Christ” this year at camp meeting.

Special Events Sabbath, June 12, Gym, 3-4 p.m.

Women’s Ministries–Chapel, 3:30–5 p.m.

From Fish to Fish Hooks: Our Journey of Compassion Charles Sandefur is the president of ADRA International. This ADRA presentation is designed to fill you with awe and wonder about our church’s humanitarian ministry to the world’s poor and to deepen your own commitment to serving “the least of these” in Christ’s name.

What If I Don’t Tell Her? Ginger Church is director of periodical sales, women’s outreach, plus Adventist Book Center and International sales for periodicals at the Review & Herald Publishing Association. A battle rages. Who better than you to take Jesus to those who are discouraged, alone, unaware even of their need? Discover anew the joy that comes when you make sharing Jesus a priority in your life. MTS Evangelism Learning Phase Credit.

Sunday, June 13, Chapel, 1-3 p.m. Elijah Evangelism: Uniting the Hearts of Children and Parents Ken, an ordained minister, and Robin Morrison are partnered with the Center for Youth Evangelism, North American Division. They have authored numerous evangelistic and outreach materials and conducted seminars throughout North America. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about Coordinated Evangelism. This concept brings children and parents together and builds solid families in the church. MTS Youth Ministry Learning Phase Credit.

Men’s Ministries–Boys’ Dorm Worship Room, 3:30–5 p.m. Renewing of the Male Mind Hal Gates, J.D., is a pastor and the health director of the Washington Conference. This seminar deals with present issues confronting men and how our attitudes affect the way we respond.

Communication–Choir Room, 1-3 p.m.

Steve Darmody Concert, Gym, 3:30–5 p.m.

Setting Others on Fire Ginger Church is director of periodical sales, women’s outreach, plus Adventist Book Center and International sales for periodicals at the Review & Herald Publishing Association. Meet with other communication directors, share ideas, and learn new skills that will help you communicate what’s happening in people’s lives, in various places, and about upcoming events. Shape your position into a real mission.

Invite a friend to this concert with recording artist Steve Darmody. Darmody has been ministering through music full-time while managing the growth of Morning Song Music, as its founder and president. Songs from his five recordings are heard on Christian radio throughout the United States His music ranges from traditional hymns to the best in adult inspirational and contemporary music. He has since been heard on the Voice of Prophecy radio broadcast and Family Reunion Videos, the It Is Written telecast and satellite evangelism broadcasts, and on the Breath of Life evangelistic video series. Tickets will be available at the locating office.

Kids’ Water Olympics–Gymnasium, 1-3 p.m. This features fun, water-related activities for kids ranging in age from 4-14. Parents are invited and encouraged to join in the fun!

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Speakers & Music David Asscherick After reading The Great Controversy eight years ago, David Asscherick put aside his passion for skateboarding and pursuit of a degree in medicine to follow Christ and share Him with others. Currently the senior pastor of the Troy Seventh-day Adventist Church in Michigan, Asscherick is the director of ARISE (A Resource Institute for Soul winning and Evangelism). He will speak for the divine worship service and evening worships during the first weekend, as well as each night for evening worship. John Baldwin After spending five years in Singapore with missionary parents, John T. Baldwin lived in the Pacific Northwest attending Walla Walla College. Following seminary training at Andrews University, Baldwin entered the gospel ministry, eventually teaching religion at Union College. Currently, he is a professor of theology at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University. His morning devotional series, “Come, Sweet Comforter from Jesus,” will cause us to explore the great blessings which the Holy Spirit is longing to give to our lives.

Roy Gane Professor of Hebrew Bible and Ancient Near Eastern Languages and director of the doctoral and master’s of theology programs at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University, Roy Gane has authored five books, two Sabbath School quarterlies, and numerous articles. Having specialized in biblical sanctuary services, Gane will apply insights from them to modern spiritual life and to the Seventh-day Adventist understanding of how Christ saves His people. His presentations will be during the morning assembly and he will deliver a morning seminar as well. Lonnie Melashenko As the director/ speaker for the Voice of Prophecy, Lonnie Melashenko has shared the Word of God with people around the world. An evangelist at heart, Melashenko is not only a dynamic speaker, prolific writer, and musician—but also a leader with a vision for seeing the gospel shared through Bible schools around the world. His inspiring messages will be delivered the second weekend of camp meeting.

Campestre Hispano de Pennsylvania Nuestro campestre este año se iniciará a las 9 a.m. con un animado servicio de canto y concluirá a las 6 p.m. con una poderosa predicación. Llegue a tiempo y goce con nosotros de este hermoso día. Pastor Dowell Chow El Pastor Chow es el tesorero de la Unión de Columbia quien nos presentará dos interesantes seminarios. Pastor Juan R. Jorge El Pastor Jorge es capellán de uno de nuestros hospitales en la Florida y él tendrá el sermón de las 11:00 y el tema de conclusión.

VISITOR

Jerry Arnold Jerry Arnold accepted Jesus as his Savior while in the Coast Guard and determined that he would share Christ with anyone who would listen. Currently planting a church with an evangelistic emphasis in Collegedale, Tenn., Arnold will expound on this year’s camp meeting theme, “Transformed by Christ,” during our early morning worship and will also present a seminar on Spirit-led discipleship during the week. MTS Spiritual Formation Learning Phase Credit. Peter Roennfeldt Peter Roennfeldt is the Ministerial Association secretary and Global Mission coordinator for the Trans-European Division. He is an experienced evangelist, church planter, and pastor with a passion for fostering, equipping, and supporting a church planting movement designed to reach lost people for God’s kingdom. Roennfeldt will share that passion for church planting during Sabbath School, an afternoon program, and Sunday morning program on the first weekend.

Child Care at Camp Meeting Children enjoy their own meetings and activities during camp meeting, but for those children too young to participate in these events, a Child Care Co-op is offered. Available Monday - Friday, 11 a.m.-noon; 25 p.m.; 7-9 p.m.; Sunday, 3-5 p.m., and Sabbath evening. The cost for the co-op is $40 for the week. Those parents who volunteer for two co-op sessions will receive a full refund. Prayer and Praise Chapel, 1-1:50 p.m. Join the camp meeting family for a meaningful time of praise, intercessory prayer, and sharing. Pastoral Guidance The pastoral care team will be willing to meet with anyone who desires prayer or guidance. Stop by the locating office.

Seminars Vital Issues in Seventh-day Adventist Teaching on the Sanctuary (Classroom 4, 9:30-10:45 a.m.) Roy Gane is professor of Hebrew Bible and Ancient Near Eastern Languages and director of the doctoral and master’s of theology programs at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University. This seminar will present answers to questions such as the apparent conflict between Seventh-day Adventist sanctuary teaching and gospel assurance, the reason for, and relevance of, atonement (involving judgement) after forgiveness, and how to arrive at 1844 more simply. Regeneration: Renewing the Mind (Girls’ Dorm Worship Room, 9:30-10:45 a.m.) Hal Gates, J.D., is the health director of the Washington Conference and founder/director of Regeneration. This seminar reveals what we can do to heal the family dysfunctions in our church and community. We will train people to facilitate a Christ-centered, 12-step group that will reach out and bring hurting people into successful sobriety, recovery, and/or freedom from their obsessive/compulsive behaviors. MTS Small Group Learning Phase Credit. A Friend Like Jesus (Chapel, 9:30-10:45 a.m.) Carolyn Sutton is co-host of Time Out, a weekly program for Better Life Television, Grants Pass, Ore. In this seminar participants will learn how to maintain personal balance, avoid two common pitfalls while supporting someone in crisis, help a hurting person get to the core of a problem and deal with it biblically, find encouragement for burned-out servants, and discover how to be a friend like Jesus—all in one’s own unique style. MTS Evangelism Learning Phase Credit. Biblical Principles of Managing Money (Choir Room, 9:30-10:45 a.m.) Art Randall is a licensed CPA who works as a Certified Financial Counselor with Crown Financial and has over 20 years experience in financial counseling. Learn what God expects you to know about how to manage His money! Participants in this seminar will learn what the Bible has to say about debt, surety, accumulation of wealth, surpluses, and financial planning. Participants will get hands-on experience developing a budget and will get practical tools on how to reduce debt. Private financial counseling sessions will be available by appointment. Barriers to Belief: Ellen White in the 21st Century (Classroom 4, 2-3:15 p.m.) Roger Coon, retired after 45 years of denominational service, is an adjunct professor of Prophetic Guidance at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University.

This seminar will help us become aware of five major contemporary criticisms of Ellen White’s prophetic ministry to the Seventhday Adventist Church, which have caused some to lose confidence in her prophetic gift and leadership within Adventism. Participants will become armed with coercive, concrete evidence of an objective, factual nature with which to meet and answer such criticisms. Fishin’ in the Rain: Spirit-led Discipleship (Chapel, 2-3:15 p.m.) Jerry Arnold is currently planting a church with an evangelistic emphasis in Collegedale, Tenn. This seminar is not about a program. It is a life-changing experience to help you relate to people in a way to lead them to Christ. If you have an interest in seeing your children, spouse, work associates, neighbors, friends, and family members in heaven, this seminar is for you. MTS Evangelism Learning Phase Credit. Not Just For Kids (Choir Room, 2-3:15 p.m.) Ken, an ordained minister, and Robin Morrison are partnered with the Center for Youth Evangelism, North American Division. In this seminar you will learn how to use Hope to the World to share the full Adventist message with children and youth through activities, music, games, stories, and much more. This informative, interactive seminar will help you bring coordinated evangelism to life in your church and community and reach entire families for Jesus. MTS Youth Ministry Learning Phase Credit. Regeneration: Becoming a New Creation in Christ (Girls’ Dorm Worship Room, 2-3:15 p.m.) Hal Gates, J.D. As a second part of the morning Regeneration Seminar, participants will continue to learn what we can do to heal family dysfunctions in our church and community. Sessions 1 and 2 are very closely related in that the information is a continuum—sessions 1 and 2 together qualify a person to receive 13 of the 20 hours required for North American Division Health Ministries Certification in Regeneration Leadership. Although a person will benefit from taking only one session, sessions 1 and 2 together make up a complete segment. MTS Small Group Learning Phase Credit. Not for Adults Only (Choir Room, 3:30-4:45 p.m.) Ken and Robin Morrison Health and wellness programs are usually aimed at adults: CHIP, stress relief, Binding the Wounds, Stop Smoking, cooking classes, etc. Discover how to reach families—even those not open to traditional evangelistic methods. Learn how to present programs for children and youth that will coordinate with, and enhance, your total church ministry. MTS Evangelism Learning Phase Credit.

Why are Women So Weird and Men So Strange? (Chapel, 3:30-4:45 p.m.) Pastor Ken and Helen Bryant have served in family ministries and evangelism for over 20 years. During this seminar people will gain a better understanding of why opposite personalities are attracted in relationships and why men and women look at life so differently. They will learn to improve communication and conflict resolution skills. We will discover 45 personality traits and seven major health-risk factors that contribute to stress. We will see how our spiritual gifts affect our work, worship, and family life. (A computerized, professional personality inventory will be available upon request for a fee.) Doomed and Desperate for Deliverance (Girls’ Dorm Worship Room, 3:30-4:45 p.m. Monday-Thursday) David Asscherick, is currently the senior pastor of the Troy Seventhday Adventist Church in Troy, Mich., and the director of ARISE (A Resource Institute for Soulwinning and Evangelism). The sinfulness of man involves more than behavior; it is saturative in its scope. A correct understanding of salvation and the Savior necessitates a sound understanding of sin and its far-reaching effects. This seminar will seek to cover a broad biblical understanding of sin, salvation, and the humanity and divinity of the Savior. Fitness for Life (Home Economics Room, 3:30-4:45 p.m.) Gerard McLane, Dr.PH, CHES, CNS is president and CEO of Adventist WholeHealth Network in Reading, Pa., and Lilly Tryon, RN, BSN, serves as community outreach coordinator. Looking for the best way to get fit and healthy—and stay that way? Fitness for Life is a health enhancement program, combining exercise and education with behavior change to help you improve overall health, raise your level of fitness, and reduce risk of injury and illness. Seminar includes educational presentations based on current scientific research and practical “lab” sessions for experiencing the components of a successful fitness program.

Fitness for Life Health Screening Experience something you can adapt for your church or community while identifying areas for improving your own health! To participate, stop by the Home Economics room to sign up for your choice of times available.

M AY 2 0 0 4

Evening W orship 7-8:30p.m.

Supper

W eekday Sem inars 3:30-4:45 p.m.

W eekday Sem inars 2-3:15 p.m.

Early Afternoon 1-1:50p.m.

Lunch

M orning Assem bly 11 a.m.-Noon

W eekday Sem inars 9:30-10:45 a.m.

G roup M eetings 8:20-9:20 a.m.

Breakfast

M orning W orship 6:30-7:15 a.m.

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SABB ATH June 12

SUN DA Y June 13

WE D NE SDA Y June 16

TH U R SDA Y June 17

Jerry Arnold— Transforme d by Chris t— C hapel(M -F)

TUE SDA Y June 15

June 11-19,2004

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K en and Robin M orrison— N ot Just orKi Fds— C hoirRoom 3:30-5p.m. 4-5p.m. Ha lG ates— Regeneration: Becoming Naew Creation in —Christ Girls’D orm W orshipRoom -Gym Peter Roennfeldt Concert Steve Da rm ody K en and Robin M orrison— N ot Fordults A Only — C hoirRoom ChurchPlanting W omen’s Ministries in Antioch: A K en and H elen Bryant — W hy Are W omen So W ier d & MenSo Strange ?— C hapel G ingerC hurch-C hapel Biblical Case Study David Asscherick— Doomed an d Desperate for verance Deli (M -Thurs.)— Girls’D orm W orshipRoom

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LU N C H

M orning W orship John Baldwin Sabbath School 8:30-9: 20 a.m. Come Sweet Comforter from Jesus Welcome 9:15-10:40 a.m. C hapel C hapel Peter Roennfeldt Peter Roennfeldt to Mission Challenge: The Vitality of the SDA in Teaching onSanctuary the — C lassr oom 4 The Incarnation Early Church: Roy G ane— Vital Issues Pennsylvania Ha l G ate s— Regeneration: wing Rene the d— Min Gir l s’ D or m W ors hip Room Response Lessons in Church C arolyn Sutton— A Frien d Like Jesus — C hapel Health Camp Art a Rndall — Biblical Principles of Managing — C Money hoirRoom Sabbath W orship 10:50a.m. Meeting -12:15p.m. R oy G ane ABC Book Sale David Asscherick 9:30-11:30 a.m. Shadow an d Shekinah: Transforme d by Christ inSanctuary His 2004 Gymnasium C hapel

FR IDA Y June 11

PennsylvaniaC amp M eeting

“Lift Him Up ”

7:30 p.m. Evening W orship Lonnie M elashenko

Fello wship Supper 5:30p.m.

3-5p.m. Ha roldLee O rdination Service

2:30 p.m. C omm issi oning Service

Sabbath W orship 10:50 a.m.-1 2:15p.m. Lonnie M elashenko

Sabbath School 9:15-10:40 a.m. Missi onsAbroad and AtH ome R ay Ha rtw ell

SABB ATH June 19

MAY 2004

Kenneth Mittleider 1975-1980

Ron Wisbey 1980-1985

Ralph Martin 1985-1994

Herb Broeckel 1994-2002

Potomac Camp Meeting

Willis Quigley 1972-1973

Dave Weigley 2002-present

Going Home re you ready to go home to Jesus? Jesus has prepared His kingdom for you and He has said: “In my Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you” (John 14:2). He is coming soon! Camp meeting is a time of spiritual renewal for everyone—children, teens, young adults, parents, grandparents. We want to be ready to meet Jesus along with our family and friends when He comes in the clouds of glory. Won’t you join us this year? Come and create a closer walk with Him.

Spotlight on Adult Seminars and Presenters Responding to Conflict Biblically (Wed./Thurs. a.m./p.m. and Fri. a.m.) Charles Brown is a certified Christian conciliator and director of Adventist Reconciliation Services which provides assistance with conflict resolution to churches and individuals. He is also an ordained Seventh-day Adventist minister.

Home Remedies Made Simple (Fri. a.m.) Joyce Combes, a registered nurse, has a B.S. degree in nursing and a master’s degree in Public Health. Jean Hametz, a registered nurse, also has several years experience in wellness education and natural remedies.

StepFast Life Style (Thurs. p.m.) Rose Ann and Henry Campbell are very successful StepFast facilitators from the Patterson Ave. church in Richmond, Va.

The March to Rome! (Thurs./Fri. a.m.) Ron Goss, once a police chief, leads Project Restore, Inc.—a literature publishing and distribution ministry—and is also the lay pastor of the Amicus church in Ruckersville, Va.

M AY 2 0 0 4

June 22-26, 2004

Featuring Potomac Presidents

June 22-26, 2004

Potomac Camp Meeting

Major Paul Weigley, U.S.M., Retired

Commander Paul Anderson, U.S.N. Wedgwood Trio

Chaplain (Major) Garry Losey, U.S.A.R.

Spotlight on Adult Seminars and Presenters Defending Our Prophetic Message/Dan. 2 & 7 Defending Our Prophetic Message/Dan. 8 & 9 Defending the Second Coming(Wed./Thurs. a.m./p.m., Fri. a.m.) Kim Kjaer and his wife, Judy, are planting churches along Washington, D.C.’s I-270 corridor. Kim is also president of Clear Voice, Inc., and hosts Clear Voice, a weekly call-in radio program, Sundays at 9 a.m. on WMET (1150/1160 AM) to educate the public on the intersection of Bible prophecy and world events. Elaine: The Purpose-Driven Woman (Wed. a.m.) Willie and Elaine: Becoming Intimate Allies (Wed. p.m.)

Elaine Oliver, director of financial aid at Columbia Union College, also serves as a marriage and family consultant for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America. Willie Oliver, an ordained minister, is director of family ministries for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America. He holds graduate degrees in pastoral counseling and family sociology, is a certified family life educator, and a published author. Reaching the Unreachable (Wed. a.m./p.m.) The Three Angels’ Greatest Challenges (Thurs. a.m./p.m.) Plowing, Sowing and Reaping (Fri. a.m.) Ron Rogers, an ordained Seventh-day Adventist minister and full-time evangelist for the Potomac Conference, is assisted by his wife, Cheryl. Ron previously pastored the Galax, Stuart, and Martinsville (Va.) district of churches for several years. Birding Basics (Wed./Thurs. p.m.) Werner Wiedemann is an avid birder as well as a husband, father, lay pastor, and dentist.

VISITOR

The Gospel According to a Loaf of Bread (Thurs. a.m.—Children welcome!)

Jane Kurtz, a wife and mother of two teenagers, is a registered dietitian with a passion for wellness and helping others achieve it. For the past 18 years she has done nutritional counseling. Tobacco Cessation Model for Changing and Reclaiming Lives (Wed. a.m.) Linda Royer, RN, MPH, MSN, is a certified nurse educator. Active in tobacco education and intervention for 12 years, she has developed a self-help program for tobacco users and a self-study course for health professionals. Will the Real Ellen G. White Please Stand Up? Joseph Bates, Captain of the Blessed Hope The Triumph and Tragedy of Nathan Fuller Sarah Lindsey: God’s Preacher on the Southern Tier Louis R. Conradi: He Opened Doors for Angels (Wed. a.m./p.m., Thurs. a.m./p.m., Fri. a.m.)

Brian Strayer has been professor of history at Andrews University since 1983 where he teaches classes in European and Adventist history. He has authored five books and over 70 articles and presentations. Discovering Jesus in the Old Testament (Wed./Thurs. p.m. )

Pastor Bob Banks is ministerial coordinator for the Potomac Conference Virginia Capital area and pastor of the Patterson Avenue church in Richmond, Va. Teaching Children About Grace (Wed./Thurs./Fri. a.m.) Barbara Manspeaker is Potomac Conference children’s ministries director, a consultant, and writer on children’s ministries topics.

Damein Johnson

Peter Bath

Raymond Pichette

Bill Liversidge

Going Home June 22-26, 2004 JUNE 22 Tuesday

JUNE 23 Wednesday

Welcome

Bill Liversidge

9-10:45 a.m.

Bill Liversidge

to Potomac

MORNING SEMINARS

Meeting 2004

Sabbath School (See seminar page for seminar list and locations)

9 a.m. - All Divisions 9:30 a.m. - New Market church 9:30 a.m. - SVA gym Ron and Randy Wisbey

MID-DAY WORSHIP DURING WEEK

Worship Service

(Academy Gym)

Harold Lee

10:45 a.m.

Herbert Broeckel

Kenneth Mittleider

Ralph Martin

(SVA gym)

(President 1994-2002)

(President 1975-1980)

(President 1985-1994)

(Satellite Feed to SVA chapel)

Damein Johnson (New Market church)

LUNCH

Noon-1:30 p.m. 2-2:30 p.m.

PRAYER SERVICE (Price Hall Chapel) AFTERNOON SEMINARS (See seminar page for locations)

5-6 p.m. 7-9 p.m.

Bill Liversidge Prayer Breakfast

(Sabbath School and worship will be held in both the New Market church and in the SVA gym)

3-4:45 p.m.

JUNE 26 Sabbath

Women’s Ministries

BREAKFAST

Camp 11a.m.-12 Noon

JUNE 25 Friday

EARLY MORNING SERIES (Academy Gym)

7-8 a.m.

7:30-8:30 a.m.

JUNE 24 Thursday

BOOK SALE 2 p.m. (SVA gym)

3-5 p.m.

Music and Speakers Wedgwood Trio, Testimonies Presidents’ Interview**

SUPPER EVENING WORSHIP (Two Locations) Damein Johnson (New Market church)

Ray Pichette (SVA gym)

Honoring Our Military* (SVA gym) (All active, reserve, and retired military personnel are invited.)

Damein Johnson Damein Johnson

Damein Johnson

(New Market church)

Peter Bath

Dave and Paul Weigley

(SVA gym)

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June 22-26, 2004

Potomac Camp Meeting

Harold Lee

June 22-26, 2004

Potomac Camp Meeting

Youth, Young Adult, and Children’s Schedule Division

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Camp Cozy Care

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9:30 A . M .-12:30 P. M . 3-4:45 P. M . 7-9 P. M .

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9 A . M .-N OON 3-4:45 P. M . 7-9 P. M .

7:30-9 P.M.

9-11:30 A . M . 1-3 P. M . 7-8:45 P. M .

9-11 A . M . 1-2 P. M . ( POOL )

9-10:30 A . M .

Beginners I (Birth - 2 yrs) Leaders: Anita Richards, Asst. Alisha Boggess

Beginners II (2 - 4 yrs) Leaders: Carice Rickard, Krista Wolters

Kindergarten (4 - 5 yrs) Leaders: Tamara Barker, Robin Tull

Primary I (6 - 7 yrs) Co-Leaders: Laura Meadows, Jessica Johns

Primary II (8 - 9 yrs) Leaders: Nanette Phillips Wendy Wood

Juniors (10 - 12 yrs) Leader: Denny Grady

Earliteens (13 - 14 yrs) Leaders: Grant Wolters Somer George Speakers: Christy Barko Somer George

Youth (High School Age) Leader: Daniel Darrikhuma Speaker: Sam Kaligithi

Church Fellowship Hall Girls’ Dorm Chapel

(Please bring $10 for Thurs. event)

Boys’ Dorm Chapel (Tues.-Thurs.)

(Please bring $15 to supplement youth outing expenses)

Church

College - mid 30’s

Church

9-11 A . M . 1-2 P. M . ( POOL ) 2:30-4:30 P. M . 7:30-9:30 P. M . 7:30-9:30 P. M .

9-11 A . M . 2-5:30 P. M . 7:30-9:30 P. M .

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Co-Leaders: Patrick Williams, Garrett Caldwell, and Rebecca Brillhart Speaker: Damein Johnson

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note to parents Registration for children ages birth-9 years is To make camp meeting more enjoyable, please 1 required for safety and insurance. Pre-registration 3 respect the ages for each division and the meetTuesday night in the gym. ing times. Children’s divisions will open 15 minutes prior to Before and after programs, you are responsible 2 each meeting and remain open 15 minutes after 4 for the supervision of your children around the each meeting. pond and ballfield areas. For the safety of your child, please know where he/she is at all times.

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MAY 2004

Visionary Pioneer Passes Away arold S. Campbell Sr., right, died at the age of 90 on January 23 at his home in Bethlehem, Pa. Campbell was a prominent businessman and visionary responsible for developing segments of the city of Bethlehem and outlying communities. He was president and owner of Westgate Mall, as well as founder of Westgate Water Company and Westgate Professional Center. He was a prominent lay preacher and member of the Adventist congregation in Bethlehem. Campbell was a member of the Pennsylvania Conference Executive Committee during the early days of Blue Mountain Academy’s (BMA) conception. The school came into being when the East Pennsylvania Conference Constituency voted on May 11, 1952, to launch a boarding academy project. Campbell was part of the committee that searched for a location for the school and decided on a 667-acre parcel of land nestled at the foot of the scenic Blue Mountain range in Hamburg. Campbell was there for the groundbreaking ceremony on April 14, 1954, and throughout the succeeding 18 months of construction. BMA opened its doors to students in September 1955. Campbell is survived by two daughters and a son: JoAnn Campbell Berke, BMA Class of 1964; Jean Brandsberg; and Harold Campbell, Jr. Campbell’s third daughter, Kathleen Strobel, preceded him in death. According to JoAnn, “The name H.S. Campbell really didn’t have much meaning to us; he was just ‘Dad.’ He loved to come home to sit-down family dinners where he taught us to form personal opinions and to think for ourselves. When I think of Dad, I remember family baseball games, ice skating and bonfires, hours on the lake with friends, and memories too numerous to recount. Dad nurtured our family with love, loyalty, courage, and caring that became our foundation. Our family is extremely proud of him.” JoAnn also shared, “It’s so amazing; Dad’s passions and interests have become mine.” A testimony to this comment is JoAnn’s commitment to BMA as an active member of the development committee. This committee is dedicated to continuing the dream that began with the vision of Wielding the shovels are, left to right: W.B. Harold S. Campbell and other members of the Pennsylvania Conference Ochs, Charlene Snyder, D.A. Ochs, E. A. Robertson, David Martin, and Harold Campbell. Executive Committee in 1952.

BMA Hosts Second Annual Music Festival n March 5 and 6, more than two-thirds of Pennsylvania Conference’s elementary schools—along with home and public school students—came on campus for the second annual elementary music festival. There were more than 220 students and sponsors in attendance. The choir performed during Sabbath services and again Saturday night, and the band presented a Saturday evening concert. “The parents and teachers were very pleased with the weekend, and we already have ideas for next year’s program,” stated Barb Johns, coordinator of the weekend events.

More than 170 elementary students sang praises as they gathered for our second annual music festival.

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Students Reach Out Through Missions uring spring break, a large number of students participated in missions trips. Several students went to Lake Titicaca in Peru to do dental and medical work and conduct a Vacation Bible School (VBS) in cooperation with The Quiet Hour ministry. Robert and Jeff McAuliffe, dentists from Allentown, donated their time for this project. The VBS team followed The Quiet Hour evangelistic group and held meetings for a minimum of 200 children. Each day they also visited two orphanages, helped build a church, and gave special music during meetings held by Pastor José Rojas. Their theme was “Caravan of Power.” The Quiet Hour ministry hopes to culminate the volunteer efforts with thousands of baptisms in Puno. Another group of students went to Holbrook Indian Mission School—a Seventh-day Adventist boarding school for grades 3 to 12—in Arizona. The current enrollment at Holbrook includes more than 80 children from all over the United States. While there, our group painted two houses and garages, did some landscaping, and worked in the girls’ dorm. “This experience confirms in my mind just how powerful God is; it was incredible. I loved watching how the kids worked together and mingled with the students. God is so good!” said Anita Murray, the BMA staff member who coordinated the trip. The third group returned to the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador to finish building the church complex that our group began in 2003. Last year they dug the foundation in rock and moved huge boulders to prepare the site for building. The people begged them to return to finish the project, and God worked things out to enable them to come back. Ray Hartwell, Pennsylvania Conference president, summed it up well when he said, “Mission trips are a wonderful way for our young people to grow spiritually and in service for others where the need is greatest.”

BMA students worked on a renovation project during their mission trip to Holbrook Indian School.

Coming

EVENTS

May 1

7 p.m. Bel Canto Vespers 8 p.m. Band Concert

7 p.m. Aerial Aires Home Show

2-3

Academy Days

Service Explosion

7-8

Purity Conference

Spring Picnic

Potpourri

11 a.m. Instrument Recital 3 p.m. Keyboard Recital

8 p.m. Consecration

11 a.m. Baccalaureate

10 a.m. Commencement

August 20-21 New Student Orientation 22

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Rittenhouse and Musical Groups Premiere Long-Awaited Piece f glory and salvation have sounds, this was it. Virginia-Gene Rittenhouse’s, Ph.D., The Vision of the Apocalypse, performed by the New England Symphonic Ensemble and the Columbia Collegiate Chorale of Columbia Union College (CUC), under the direction of James Bingham, Ph.D., lifted its New York City audience and wrapped listeners in enthralling music and empowering messages during its world premiere, March 2, at Carnegie Hall. The Vision of the Apocalypse portrays musically, the horrific final moments of condemned humanity, and the triumphant rescue of the redeemed at Christ’s second coming. “To my knowledge, this is the first time the three angels’ messages of Revelation 14:6-12 have been set to music,” said Rittenhouse, who began writing the score in 1966. “This represents the work of a lifetime,” said CUC President Randal Wisbey. “Dr. Rittenhouse wrote every aspect of this piece, for voice and instrument. The score is about three inches thick.” Anticipation permeated the hall as Rittenhouse took her seat to narrate, and The Vision began. The foreboding clarinet and horns created the darkness before time, and then Rittenhouse spoke quoting from the Bible: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (John 1:1). Music and words, both sung and spoken, were woven together like a tapestry of a history—but the message of praising God and Virginia-Gene Rittenhouse’s long-awaited piece, The finding salvation through Him came through clearly. Vision, being performed at Carnegie Hall. Toward the end, an explosion of horns melted the auditorium under heavenly sounds. Victory over death, salvation, and glory, were loud enough to feel. Instruments and voices echoed throughout, shaking the floor and penetrating the hearts of listeners and players. Rittenhouse had placed Pro Arts International Choir, from Atlantic Union College, on a balcony behind the audience, and the effect was perfect—like voices from heaven. The experience concluded with an enthusiastic and heartfelt standing ovation. “I hoped and prayed, somewhat as Handel said, that people would not be entertained; but changed. After all these years, it was what I had heard; what I aimed for. I’m grateful for how God blessed,” Rittenhouse said.

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A Legacy of Learning and Higher Education 1961—George Babcock graduated with a bachelor’s degree in history. Babcock is now president of Atlantic Union College. 1966—Joseph Gurubatham graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Gurubatham is now president of Home Study International. 1969—Richard Osborn graduated with a bachelor’s degree in History. Osborn is now president of Pacific Union College. Note: All three of these successful graduates also met their wives at CUC!

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College Gains High Profile at State Capitol ollege and university presidents, students, legislators, and state officials gathered to celebrate Maryland Independent Higher Education Day, as declared by Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. CUC had an active role during the day’s events. The event brought together members of the Maryland Independent College and University Association (MICUA), students, and political leaders. CUC is a founding member of MICUA, CUC President which acts as a liaison to state and federal governments. Randal Wisbey “This is the one day during the legislative session dedicated to independent higher education. It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet with our legislative officials and thought leaders in Maryland,” said Randal Wisbey, president. Wisbey, a member of the MICUA Board of Trustees, shared the successes and benefits of CUC’s offerings with the elected leaders. The event gave attendees the opportunity to speak about current political issues and budget cuts affecting their schools. Maryland’s funding for independent colleges was recently cut by more than 30 percent—directly affecting student scholarship funds at CUC. “We came to thank state officials for past support, to encourage them to continue the support, and to stop budget cuts. Our testimony really hits home,” said Richard Woodfork, a sophomore political science major.

—Kelly Allen

Students Mentor Sligo Youth CALENDAR n a winter night in the District of Columbia, a small caravan crept through the dimly lit streets. A man on a park bench, wrapped in a sleeping bag watched as the van’s doors opened and out jumped a group of youth who handed him a hot drink and a lunch bag containing snacks and a pair of socks. These young people were members of the Sligo church’s youth department, led by Pastor Terry Johnsson, and aided by students from CUC. “We have such a willing body of students from the college,” said Johnsson. “They are dedicated to serving others and encouraging our youth in their relationships with Christ.” Currently there are four CUC students serving as mentors:

Kris Boyd, junior, has helped for three years and is deeply involved in choir and multimedia ministries.

Left to right: Pastor Terry Johnsson, Natalie Cochran, Phil Riley, Wayne Binkley, and Kris Boyd.

Natalie Cochran, senior, is in her first year with the youth group, and has helped the youth directors with Sabbath School programs.

Wayne Binkley, sophomore, is in his second year as a Sligo youth director. His sister, Jessica (Binkley) Robbins, a CUC graduate, prompted his interest in the group. “She would tell me of all the great experiences she had. I knew it was something I wanted to do,” said Binkley.

May 1 Baccalaureate 2 Commencement 3-10 Summer registration 3-August 27 Fall registration 10 First Summer Session begins 11 MBA Course registration 20 Adult Evening Program, BS Business Administration registration

28-June 12 Zambia mission trip 31 Holiday—Memorial Day (no classes, offices closed)

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Phil Riley, senior, was a member of the Sligo youth group when the program of youth directors began. “There were some great leaders when I was a member of the youth group,” said Riley. “I realized how important it was to have someone to look up to that you could trust. I want to do this as a career.” —Wayne Binkley 56

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My Request want to pray for sleep, my grades, my parents, my roommate, and the math test!” This is typical of the prayer requests I hear every morning from the mouths of Highland View Academy (HVA) students who are beginning their day with me in the classroom. I listen to bits of information about their classes, brothers, sisters, parents, friends, likes, dislikes, excitements, and disappointments. Eventually, I have to stop the bombardment of requests so we can pray and begin class. But with all the day’s future activities, classes, duties, meetings, conversations, and decisions swirling around in my mind, the text I had just read to the class reverberates in my head. “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him” (Col. 3:17, NIV). So as I pause to pray, I have a question. “What about my request?” This question stirs inside me because I want so much from God, and I want to do so much for God. I want to thank Him for my life, and to tell Him how much I love my wife, my family, my friends, and my students. I want to know what God wants from me today and the wisdom to carry out His will. I want so much to feel His presence and reflect His love. So that is what I pray. That is what I trust God to do for me today. That is my request. Stephen Herr

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Belize Trip Makes Profound Impact on HVA Family he words “our church” are very personal to the 49 people who went on the Chesapeake conference-sponsored mission trip to Belize, Central America. We went to work on “our” church literally— for among the other projects we helped with, we built a church with our own hands. We worshiped in the Hillview Seventh-day Adventist Church for the first time on March 27. We sat on the newly refinished benches, looked out of freshly framed windows, and we inaugurated the baptismal tank— six times over! On mission trips, you imagine that your work is geared toward those who live there everyday.

Volunteers pose in front of the church they built during their recent mission trip.

But on this trip, the lives that changed the most profoundly were those of our students and staff. Our young people built a church, visited 14 schools in five days promoting abstinence, did five live radio broadcasts on teen issues, preached in seven churches, hosted a three hour youth rally (also broadcast live), and even had time for some sight seeing. But the most incredible and unexpected joy was found in building relationships with each other by sharing our individual testimonies and love of Jesus. There were no boundaries—no school rivalry, no age gaps, no color lines—all that disappeared as we grew together in Christ. The fruits of our labor are obvious: a church stands finished where once there was nothing, new friendships have grown and are being strengthened with e-mails and phone calls, and we are all so physically tired we can hardly stand up. Our hearts have been filled to overflowing and our lives changed by this experience. We will stay close to God each day because we all intend to return and worship with the new congregation of the Hillview Seventh-day Adventist Church—it is, after all, our church. Candy Devore Director of Marketing

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Where Do I Put God? ’ve been too busy to take a big breath and smell the fresh air around me. You know the drill—spend more than just 15 minutes with friends, take long walks, and sleep! I have tons of homework and it’s difficult to do everything. So, if I have no time for even these things in my life, where does God fit in? I am not talking about saying the blessing before we eat. Where is God in my life these days? Do I have time for God? Some people take the early morning devotion approach. But waking up early in the morning is a big challenge. Then there are those who stop in the middle of their day to talk with God. My question to them is, “What does the middle of the day actually look like?” Some take the night approach; they squeeze in a little one-on-one time with God before bed. Then there are Natalie Monkou, Class of 2005. those who really don’t care if they spend time with God during the week because they think Saturday morning worship is enough. How do we get closer to God? I can only tell you what I’ve done. To get some sense of normalcy back into my life, I attend a Bible study. I have to allow God to enter my heart—to be involved every day of my life. One of the greatest things about Him is that He is patient, waiting for you to give Him permission to come in. Nothing is too small for God to notice or care about. So how about you? This is the biggest decision you have to make. Why not choose God? He’s waiting for you.

Natalie Monkou Class of 2005

For My Seniors erforming “The Sound of Music,” birthday parties, camping, My Antonia, To Kill a Mockingbird, Romeo and Juliet, The Odyssey, field trips to Fort Frederick on the Skipjack, and attending Shakespeare plays— these are all memories of times spent with you, the Class of 2004. Over the last four years I have watched you come and go and grow—physically, mentally, and spiritually—into a class that is a family. You have learned so much in the last four years: how to write essays, how to speak new languages, how to balance ledger sheets, the meanings of symbols in Daniel and Revelation, how to play new instruments, how to graph quadratic equations, how to play basketball, how to listen and

encourage, and how to lead. You have contributed your talents to this school in so many ways too: leadership in the dorms, beautiful singing voices, enormous class and school spirit, creativity in fund raising, and in your desire for others to know God better. You have brought joy to my day—every day—and I will miss everything about you. I will miss your smiles. I will miss your inside jokes. I will miss your craziness. I will miss the long hours we've spent in my sunny blue classroom discussing the meaning of life and why things happen. Seniors, I hope that you will cherish your remaining time here and never forget the times we've spent together on this campus. I hope that you will never lose your love of laughter or learning. I pray that your futures hold bright moments and that even in disappointment you will turn to God for strength and hope. Above all, I hope that you continue your walk with The Class of 2004 enjoyed Senior Survival.

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The Class of 2004 poses for their official class portrait.

your Creator until He takes us home to live together for eternity—in a place where there will be no bells and clocks and stress—but where we will continue to live in love and harmony like we've tried to live here on earth. Jennifer Payne English Teacher

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MAY 2004

Take A Closer Look: You’ll Like What You See

ecently I have had the opportunity to view Shenandoah Valley Academy (SVA) through a different portal. This is what I saw: ■ A thriving Christian community where adults have devoted their lives to provide a safe, caring environment. ■ A thinking community where talented, creative leaders are setting benchmarks for excellence. ■ A conservative community where values such as safe living, purity, modesty, and honor are practiced. ■ A worship community where God’s love is celebrated in each individual life.

Having seen all this, I believe there are many who think of SVA differently because they have never looked carefully enough. Then there are others who have discovered the power this school community holds to transform lives. Take another look at SVA this spring. I know you will be inspired.

Mark A. Wile Principal

Students Minister on Navajo Reservation hirty-four students from SVA under the direction of Chaplain Tim Harley, along with 10 adults, left March 9 bound for the Chinle Adventist School located in the heart of the Navajo reservation in Arizona. The group of 44 toured the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley on their way to Chinle, which means, “water out of the rocks” in the Navajo language. SVA campus ministries worked together with the Holbrook Indian School (HIS) two years ago on a previous domestic mission trip, and together, SVA and HIS, helped enlarge the Chinle Adventist outreach by expanding the church, renovating the elementary school, and landscaping the grounds. Specialists from the Shenandoah Valley committed to the improvements included: Morris Deshazor, professional building contractor; Emile Chirvasuta, professional electrician; and Paul Antone, professional landscaper. Three female assistant deans and two of the specialists’ wives Forty-four SVA students and their sponsors volunteered to spent 10 days on a mission trip to Arizona. cook for the

group and conducted a Vacation Bible School program. Each student who dedicated their spring break to manual labor was invaluable, and their leadership was a The Adventist Church on the Navajo defining part of Indian Reservation was expanded by the mission. the mission trip volunteers. Each person on the mission trip raised $850 for his or her flight, room and board, and building and VBS supplies. Many Potomac Conference congregations financially helped SVA students after they presented their mission project. The group returned on March 19 after 10 days at the Chinle school working on improvement projects, holding Vacation Bible School programs, and a fournight street ministry in town. The apostle Paul reminds us that “by this kind of hard work we must help the vulnerable, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus who said: ‘it is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35).

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Crosby Twins Value SVA ighteen years ago, fraternal twins, Steven and Lauren, came into the world to Mark and Michelle (Buch) Crosby. Michelle Crosby is an SVA alumna. The Crosby twins were born and raised in Georgia, but moved to Luray, Va., when they were 12. When Steven and Lauren enrolled as freshmen at SVA they were the only twins in the entire student body. Their vocal talent was exercised in concert choir, and during their junior year, both auditioned for, and joined, SVA’s touring honor choir—The Shenandoans. Through SVA’s unique opportunities for academic advancement, the twins participated in three weeks of summer research in Marine Biology with Professor Stan Beasley. Both twins have advanced academically and traveled to Virginia Beach and as far away as the Everglades in South Florida. Lauren took a life-guarding class offered by SVA, and subsequently was hired during camp meeting to work at the swimming pool on campus. Her skills were put into practice this past summer when she rescued a boy from drowning. While competitive academically, their strengths and interests are different. Steven

Steven and Lauren at age 2.

enjoys biology, art, and whitewater rafting, while Lauren enjoys math, water-skiing, and softball. Both twins have maintained high grade-point Steven and Lauren at age 18. averages and are members of the National Honor Society, Who’s Who of American High School Students, and the SVA Dean’s List. The Crosby twins believe that SVA has helped them prepare for college because “teachers train how to study, and also take time to tutor and give extra help in and after class.” They will attend Southern Adventist University in the fall with Steven looking into graphic/computer arts and Lauren preparing for a career in medicine with a specialty in radiology. When asked what stands out during their four years at SVA, Steven replied he “always felt spiritually motivated after going on Chaplain Tim Harley’s Washington, D.C., trips to feed the homeless.” Lauren said, “I always enjoyed the weeks of prayer, especially the agape feast last year.”

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Deans List Students Honored at Banquet ebruary 29 marked the date of another banquet at SVA. The feast was a celebration for 99 students who earned a 3.5 or higher grade point average. These students were invited with their parents or guardians to attend the Deans List Banquet. Two hundred and sixty people attended this event to rejoice with 19 freshmen, 20 sophomores, 21 juniors, and 39 seniors. Each received a certificate with their name and their first semester GPA, and of course, much applause.

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22-26 Senior Class Trip

28-30 Graduation Weekend

June 7-17 Oceanography and Marine Biology Trip

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OFRECE UNA PANORÁMICA DEL ACONTECER DEL PUEBLO HISPANO QUE VIVE EN EL TERRITORIO DE LA UNION DE COLUMBIA

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l 18 de junio del 2004 se llevara a cabo el tercer campestre hispano de Ohio. El Pastor Frank Gonzalez, anfitrión de “La Voz de La Esperanza”, será el orador principal del servicio del sábado por la mañana y nos brindará un reporte de la obra del ministerio mundial de radio. El campestre tendrá lugar en la Iglesia Hispana de Mount Vernon Hill, localizada en la colina que esta arriba de la Academia de Mount Vernon, en Ohio. La escuela sabática comenzará a las 10 AM con programas para adultos y niños. Una cena para promover la camaradería Cristiana se llevara a cabo en el gimnasio de Mount Vernon Elementary. Pastores y coordinadores de jóvenes seran honrados en la tarde durante la hora de evangelismo. Además habrá bautismos y los pastores y coordinadores de jóvenes darán sus reportes de cada iglesia. El programa concluirá a las 6 PM con un picnic en el centro del recinto de Mount Vernon Academy. Por favor haga planes cuanto antes para asistir. Para más información puede llamar al teléfono de la Conferencia 740-397-4665 y preguntar por el Pastor Hubert Cisneros, Secretario de la Conferencia de Nueva Jersey. El Pastor Cisneros dice, “ Esperamos más personas que nunca de toda la conferencia. No se lo pierda!”

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ste año nuestro campestre hispano comenzará a las 9:00 de la mañana con un animado servicio de canto y concluirá a las 6:00 de la tarde con una poderosa predicación. Llegue a tiempo y goce con nosotros de este hermoso día. Pastor Dowell Chow El Pastor Chow es el tesorero de la Unión de Columbia quien nos presentará dos interesantes seminarios. Pastor Juan R. Jorge El Pastor Jorge es capellán de uno de nuestros hospitales en la Florida y él tendrá el sermón de las 11a.m. y el tema de conclusión.

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ituated on the Sycamore Hospital campus, the Miamisburg Seventh-day Adventist Church and Miamisburg Christian Living Center Day Care have reached a milestone—burning the mortgage—as a result of joint efforts between the congregation and Kettering Adventist HealthCare. Less than seven years after opening the 10,000square-foot church on the Sycamore Hospital campus, in the Miamisburg suburb of Dayton, Ohio, members celebrated the church dedication and mortgage burning in February. At the dedication ceremony, building and fund-raising leaders reminisced about how members of the Kettering Seventh-day Adventist Church founded this church in 1979 as an outreach close to Sycamore Hospital. The group rented the St. James United Methodist Church and became a charter congregation in 1980. They continued to grow and took an active role in the Miamisburg Helping Hands Food Bank and became a constituent church of Spring Valley Academy and the Good Neighbor House Dayton inner-city ministry. Children make up a large part of the church family and are given active roles in service. In 1987 Miamisburg launched a building fund for a new edifice. Kettering Medical Center (KMC) administration encouraged the congregation to locate their church building on the Sycamore Hospital campus to better minister to hospital employees, the Sycamore Glen Retirement Community, and, eventually, the Sycamore Glen Health Center residents. KMC offered a long-term land lease so the church could be situated in a location that offered high visibility from Route 725—a busy thoroughfare. Kettering Medical Center also inspired the congregation to develop plans for a day care to minister to the children of hospital employees. Support came in the form of financial assistance and donated computer equipment.

Ohio Conference President Raj Attiken (front, right) assists with the mortgage burning of the Miamisburg church. noted the increasing role of Seventh-day Adventists in the community and the great future opportunities. Ohio Conference President Raj Attiken challenged members to focus on easing the burdens of Miamisburg residents. Since the church opened, membership has increased by 50 percent. Miamisburg’s Christian Learning Center, under the leadership of Director Bev Martin—and an able staff of 11—provides Christian day care to more than 60 children. The curriculum includes Bible-based learning, gymnastics, computer classes, and field trips. Parent appreciation events are well attended and the children’s Christmas program is an annual highlight that packs the church. Frank Perez, Kettering Adventist HealthCare president and chief executive officer, said this important event for the Miamisburg church represents a milestone for service and an increased spiritual presence in the community.

A New Home and Ministry Miamisburg was blessed to open its doors in 1997. During the program, Miamisburg Mayor Dick Church

Lynda Seidel is senior secretary for volunteer services at Charles F. Kettering Memorial Hospital. M AY 2 0 0 4

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A Look at Corporate Ethics James Londis

ntegrity matters, even on Wall Street. Five years ago, that comment would have been derided as naïve, the utterance of someone who knew nothing about business in large corporations. Outsiders were ignorant and insiders winked at each other, chuckling over their ability to “fool” the investing public about the real value of their companies. Expenses were buried in an accounting maze that altered balance sheets, thus inflating the stock prices. Executives and boards of directors engaged in activities that were flagrant conflicts of interest, all to the detriment of the public and employees. I personally know people who had 25 years of pension savings wiped out by the collapse of WorldCom. Congress, and the public, reacted angrily and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act was passed. It dramatically “tightened up” the requirements for ethical behavior regulating publicly traded companies. While the Act does not yet apply to not-for-profit, tax-exempt institutions such as hospitals and health care systems, everyone expects it will—perhaps with even greater strictness.

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What types of unethical practices does the Sarbanes-Oxley Act seek to correct?

Corporations regularly retained accounting/ auditing firms like Ernst & Young or PricewaterhouseCoopers as “consultants.” Suppose that a firm paid 10 million dollars annually for a consulting contract and seven million for an accounting/auditing contract. If the firm, in doing its audit, got too aggressive with management about the poor quality of their books or suspicions about the accounting function, they risked losing their consulting contract with that company. So, the temptation to “please” management, by going easy on the audit, was overwhelming. This created one of the major “conflicts of interest” identified by investigators. No one firm should be auditing financial records and consulting for the same corporation. These two corporate services must be kept separate.

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The audit committees of the corporation (usually at the board level) were not truly independent from management. They often met with management personnel present (thus discouraging open dialogue) and felt unable to challenge the audit results by ordering a third audit.

Corporate management had too much influence over boards of directors, or directors—in their eagerness to please management—abandoned their fiduciary responsibility to question and challenge what they were hearing. Boards were too “cozy” with management. They were not independent enough to truly govern the affairs of the corporation and remain faithful to their responsibilities. Directors were also involved in major conflicts of interest that were either undisclosed, or, if disclosed, not well managed.

To Trust or Not to Trust What does all this mean for church-operated hospital systems? Anyone who has worked for the Adventist Church knows that while it seeks to operate in a careful, business-like manner, much of what is accomplished depends on trust. Author Frances Fukuyama has made the same point about capitalism and industry: the system depends on trust. Without trust, it collapses. This means that no matter how many laws and regulations are passed, the “ethics” of the people are the keys that make it work. Still, policies and procedures can always be improved. First, this means that Kettering Adventist HealthCare is now ensuring that its auditing firm is not also a consultant. While this may have been permitted in the past due to a basic trust in the ethics of all concerned, it will no longer be permitted. This provides sensible and ethical protection for the institution. Second, the auditing committee of the Board of Directors will meet both with and without management, as it sees fit. It will also have the authority to order an “audit of the audit” if necessary. Third, it means the hospital boards within our network will be given new conflicts of interest standards. This may prevent some individuals, who serve on governing boards, from serving in the future. Directors will be more actively encouraged to raise questions and challenge management when there are concerns. We do this because, even though the Sarbanes-Oxley Act does not apply to tax-exempt institutions, it is the right and prudent thing to do.

I personally know people who had 25 years of pension savings wiped out by the collapse of WorldCom.—James Londis While Christian organizations will always operate on a high level of trust, it would be foolish to ignore the lessons learned by secular institutions and boards who trusted too much. Employees, the public, and church constituency are watching how Seventh-day Adventist institutions conduct business. They have the right to be assured that conduct is unimpeachable, befitting the Church’s mission and calling. They expect nothing less from those who act as stewards of these healing institutions. At Kettering Adventist HealthCare, everyone strives, above all else, to be “wise and faithful servants,” who will hear the Master’s blessing, “well done, good and faithful servant,” when life’s final audit has been completed. James Londis, Ph.D., is director of ethics and corporate integrity of Kettering Adventist HealthCare. M AY 2 0 0 4

HEALING MINISTRY—NEWS Kettering College Receives $4 Million Gift Oscar Boonshoft, noted Dayton philanthropist, recently donated $4 million to Kettering College of Medical Arts. The gift is to be used for a five-story, 41,000-square-foot building, to be named Boonshoft Center for Medical Sciences. “Education has long been a passion of mine,” says Boonshoft. “It is particularly essential today to provide medical education because it benefits the entire community.” Frank Perez, chief executive officer of Kettering Adventist HealthCare and board chair of Kettering College, said, “Oscar Boonshoft is a true visionary with deep feelings about supporting local institutions. This gift will enable Kettering College to educate more students as allied medical professionals. Many graduates will be employed in our, or area, hospitals.” The College has now raised $9.4 million toward the total $17.1 million project cost. —Kevin Lavoie

Perez Recognized for Advancing Diversity Kettering Adventist HealthCare’s Frank Perez was highlighted recently for his significant contributions to advancing the careers of ethnic and racially diverse individuals in healthcare management. Named by the Institute for Diversity in Health Management in a recent edition of the American Hospital Association’s (AHA) News, Perez told Bridges (the Institute’s published report) that it was the encouragement of willing mentors that drew him into the healthcare field. “Because of their sense of responsibility, I always look for opportunities to mentor,” says Perez. “Those I mentor—whether Hispanic, African66

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American, white, male, or female—bring fresh perspectives and new ideas that a monolithic workforce wouldn’t.” A Cuban refugee at age 18, Perez worked his way through school and went on to receive a B.S. in Business Administration from Columbia Union College and a master’s in health care administration from George Washington University. “When I entered this profession, I was told, ‘You have an accent. You’ll never make it as a CEO.’ But to me, prejudice is an incentive, a stimulant to succeed.” Perez also said that as the country grows more diverse, it is vital that leadership reflect different populations.—Pam McGinnis

Tynan Kicks Off Kettering’s 40th Anniversary Celebration Irish tenor Ronan Tynan, a fabulous venue, and a grand reason to celebrate were the perfect combination to kick off Kettering Medical Center’s (KMC) 40th anniversary festivities! The Schuster Center for the Performing Arts was recently filled with employees, board members, volunteers, physicians, and old friends of KMC. Everyone came to hear Tynan, a medical doctor and internationally acclaimed Irish tenor. Fred Manchur, KMC president, was emcee for the evening and had the pleasure of introducing Tynan, who charmed the audience of over 1,000 with familiar Irish tunes, anecdotes about his youth, and his gentle humor. Tynan, a sports medicine physician, lost both his legs, from the knee down, after an accident. His life is an example of overcoming obstacles and his clear, strong tenor voice, a gift from God. Tynan’s finale was “God Bless America,” which he per-

formed at Yankee Stadium during the citywide memorial following the September 11 tragedies. From the fabulous flower arrangements to the fantastic 40th anniversary video, the entire evening was one of memories and music.

Masih Joins Spiritual Care Department Basharat Masih, an ordained Adventist minister, is the newest chaplain in the Spiritual Care Department. Masih is the current president of the Seventh-day Adventist Health Care Chaplains Association and a certified Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) supervisor. As the manager for the newly created CPE program at Grandview and Southview hospitals, Chaplain Masih’s primary responsibility is to develop and oversee all aspects of pastoral education. He will also provide spiritual care to the hospital communities. Masih brings a rich breadth and depth of experience in ministry and CPE and is a welcome addition to the team. —Gordon Victorson

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EMPLOYMENT WALLA WALLA COLLEGE seeks applicants for Dean of the School of Engineering, beginning July 2004. Position open until filled. Earned doctorate required. Job description at www.wwc.edu/services. Contact Dr. Ginger Ketting-Weller, Vice President for Academic Administration, Walla Walla College, 204 S. College Ave., College Place, WA 99324. Phone: (509) 527-2431. E-mail: kettgi@wwwc.edu. SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY seeks Disability Services Coordinator for the Center for Learning Success. Qualified candidate will have master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a human services related field. Experience in higher education setting helpful. Position will include teaching Academic Power Tools and some administrative duties. Please send resume to Jim Wampler, Director of Counseiling and Testing, P. O. Box 370, Collegedale, TN 37315; or e-mail jwampler@southern.edu.

HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS NEEDED Shawnee Mission Medical Center (SMMC), a Seventh-day Adventist community service, has a variety of openings for healthcare professionals interested in immediate placement. SMMC is a 383bed, acute care facility located in beautiful Johnson County, Kansas.This family-friendly community offers a safe and relaxed atmosphere, high quality schools, and easy access to museums, cultural arts, and professional sports teams. Please contact the job line: (800) 845-6212 or click on Employment: www.shawneemission.org for a listing of open positions. For more information, contact: Brad Hoffman, Administrative Director of Human Resources, (913) 676-2020 Resumes may be faxed to: (913) 676-2019

COLUMBIA UNION COLLEGE seeks counselor at Center for Learning Resources, MSW, clinical or counseling psychology; threeplus years of clinical experience; certified/eligible for Maryland certification within first work year. Sumit CV and letter to Human Resources, Columbia Union College, 7600 Flower Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912. E-mail: hr@cuc.edu. Fax: (301) 891-4020. MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST NEEDED in Greenbelt, Md. Part-time position (Monday-Thursday) in busy Adventist podiatrist office. Experience preferred. To apply, call (301) 317-6800 or fax resume to (301) 317-4183. COLUMBIA UNION COLLEGE seeks a full-time assistant/associate professor of mathematics to teach a wide variety of undergraduate courses, advise students, and serve in some committees. Ph.D. required. Submit CV and letter to Vice President of Academic Administration, Columbia Union College, 7600 Flower Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912. E-mail: ryoung@cuc.edu. Fax: (301) 891-4116. ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER Portland, Ore., has an employment opportunity for an executive/ administrative assistant. Looking for enthusiastic, organized teamoriented person with excellent communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; five-years experience in healthcare preferred. Relocation assistance. Contact recruiter: (877) 261-6993 or e-mail: amcjobs@ah.org. TOTALLY VEGETARIAN CAFE seeks mission-minded individual/ couple/taskforce worker to operate lunchtime outreach project in upscale suburb of Philadelphia. Good opportunity for someone who likes to work with people and enjoys a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include food preparation/purchasing and mingling with patrons leading to spiritual interest. Contact Dr. Cheryl Haag, (215) 672-2111.

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OBITUARIES GODENICK, JOHN, born January 23, 1920, in Crabtree, Pa.; died February 23, 2004, in Plainfield, N.J. He attended the Lake Nelson church in Piscataway, N.J. for many years. He was very active with the local Pathfinder club, and also helped with other Pathfinder clubs throughout New Jersey. He was always ready to help others, and volunteered for work at the church and school. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Irene (Kirpits) Godenick; his son Thomas of Green Brook, N.J.; his son John Godenick of Owings Mills, Md.; and his son Mark Godenick of Duncan, S.C. Also surviving are eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. PILLGREEN, ENA MONA OLIVE MANUEL, born Nov. 14, 1923, in St John’s, Newfoundland; died Jan. 21, 2004, in Orlando, Fla. She moved with her family to the United States as a child, and in 1950 relocated to the Washington, D.C., area, where she married in 1952. She is a graduate of Takoma Academy and attended Washington Missionary College. She worked for the General Conference as an administrative assistant and retired in the late 1980s. She enjoyed playing the piano and singing in church groups, and was a member of the Silver Spring (Md.) church. After retirement, the couple moved to Viriginia and were members of the New Market church. Her husband of 41 years, Garland “Pete” Pillgreen, died in 1991. Survivors include two sons, Thomas Pillgreen of Orlando, Fla., and Timothy Pillgreen of Takoma Park; a grandson; and a sister.

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