Visitor COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE � • � JUNE 15,1984 Three triennial tableaus Pages 3, 4, and 5 GUEST EDITORIAL BITS AND PIECES KAREN FLOWERS Assistant Director Home and Family Service In our family we have what's affectionately known as "The Box." Every time we're all together for a holiday, my brother Joe is always the one to haul it out of the closet. For years now we've threatened to get it organized, even assigned various responsibilities to dif- ferent family members, but no one ever follows through; reluctant, perhaps, to end a tradition. In the box are mostly pictures—from antique tin- types of relatives nearly forgotten, to Olan Mill's formal sittings, through the progressive toothless grins of four siblings. There's mom and her sister standing pidgeon- toed clutching their dolls, grandpa on dad's side holding my two aunts in a rattan rocker, my little brother decked out in his underpants accented by his favorite purse and beaded hat, me in my eighth-grade graduation regalia, and my folks on their wedding day. As always we go through it piece by piece, retelling this illustrated story of our lives for the benefit of our partners and the grandchildren. Intimate living had its ups and downs for us like for every other family, but for now the good memories press to the front. Last time, I happened to catch a quiet smile pass be- tween mom and dad as we chattered over yet another unearthed treasure. That's when I began to under- stand. This box was and is their best gift to us. These bits and pieces of heritage, when sifted together over time, speak mostly of laughter, warmth, acceptance, and understanding. The love of a man and a woman for each other has been passed along. Because of them and the testimony of their marriage together, we too know how to love. Good marriages give the gift of intimacy to their children. It may be the greatest gift of all. Karen and her husband, Ron, work together in family life education at the General Conference. COVER: (Clockwise from upper left) Potomac parliamentarian, Attorney Robert Coy, outlines "Robert's Rules of Order." Columbia Union President, W. 0. Coe, speaks to the Allegheny East session. Ohio delegates study the Triennial Report. Alvin Kibble, new conference executive secretary, addresses the Allegheny East Nominating Committee. PHOTOS: Cover and pages 3, 4, and 5 by Meredith Hutchison-Herzel. COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE 5427 Twin Knolls Road Columbia, Maryland 21045 PHONE: Baltimore � (301) 997-3414 Washington � (301) 596-0800 President � W. 0. Coe Secretary � L R Palmer Jr. Treasurer � D J. Russell Assistant � A E Randall Loss Control � R Stretter ASI � S Thomas Communication �E N. Wendth Data Processing � Milton Connor Education � R T McDonald Associates .. F. Hoffer, A. Westney Health-Temperance �B Pascoe Inner City � S Thomas Ministerial � J. L. Martell Church Growth Institute Director ...W � Liversidge Personal Ministries �S. Thomas Publishing-HHES �J. T. Mason Associates � H A Fish, R. LaGrone, S. D. Pangborn Religious Liberty � E N. Wendth Sabbath School � S Thomas Stewardship � B Pascoe Trust Services � H L Sauder Youth � R Stretter COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE ASSOCIATION President � W. 0. Coe Vice-President � D J. Russell Secretary � H Sauder Treasurer � A E Randall LOCAL CONFERENCES ALLEGHENY EAST: M. C. Van Putten, President; A. M. Kibble, Secretary; B. Mann, Treasurer; P.O. Box 266, Pine Forge, PA 19548. Telephone: (215) 326-4610. ALLEGHENY WEST: Henry Wright, President; W. J. Lewis Secretary; J. J. Mack, Treasurer; 1339 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43205. Telephone: (614) 252-5271. CHESAPEAKE: G. Woodruff, Presi- dent; G. Dodge, Secretary-Treasurer; 6600 Martin Road, Columbia, MD 21044. Telephone: (301) 995-1910; direct Washington, D.C., area line, 596-5600. MOUNTAIN VIEW: J. W. Coulter, President; E. T. Remmers, Secretary- Treasurer; 1400 Liberty St., Parkersburg, WV 26101. Telephone: (304) 422-4581. NEW JERSEY: R. Boggess, President; J. Rasmussen, Secretary-Treasurer; 2160 Brunswick Ave., Trenton, N) 08648. Telephone: (609) 392-7131. OHIO: J. W. Fowler, President; J. D. Newman, Secretary; R. G. Lucht, Treasurer; P.O. Box 831, Mount Ver- non, OH 43050. Telephone: (614) 397-4665. PENNSYLVANIA: F. Thomas, Presi- dent; R. J. Jensen, Secretary-Treasurer; 720 Museum Road, Reading, PA 19611. Telephone: (215) 374-8331. ABC, 1287 Penn Ave., Reading, PA 19610. Telephone: (215) 375-4264. POTOMAC: R. M. Wisbey, President; H. Broeckel, Secretary; M. Griffin, Treasurer; P.O. Box 1208, Staunton, VA 24401. Telephone: (703) 886-0771. ABC, 8400 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park, MD 20912. Telephone: (301) 439-0700. The VISITOR is a twice monthly report on the work and progress of the Seventh- day Adventist Church in the Columbia Union. Ernest N. Wendth, Editor; Charlotte Pedersen-Coe, Assistant Editor; Gert Busch, Layout Editor; Meredith Hutchison-Herzel, Production, and Dianne Liversidge, Circulation. One-year subscription price—$6.00. June 15, 1984 �Vol. 89, No. 12 2 � VISITOR, June 15, 1984 ALLEGHENY EAST Constituency Report Robert L Booker, Communication Director (Left to right) Delegates listen to reports in sec- tions designated by their church banners; a discussion between friends, W. W. Fordham and Carlos Street; President Meade C. Van Putten. The Allegheny East Conference delegates to the Seventh Triennial Session, held May 6 at the Philadelphia Center, overwhelm- ingly and enthusiastically voted to re-elect Meade C. Van Putten to his second term as president of the Allegheny East Conference. The more than 900 delegates of the Columbia Union's largest conference were informed, as well as entertained, by the unique video presentation "The Allegheny East Conference Trien- nial Report for 1981- 1983." The video presen- tation took the place of depart- mental reports and featured Van Putten interviewing depart- mental directors. Another unique feature in the video was interviews of pastors and lay per- sons who were responsible for building new churches or starting new congrega- tions. The interviews were conducted by Charles Cheatham, pastor of the Ebenezer church in Philadelphia, and Carol Cantu. An outstanding feature of the video was the professional job done by Alvin Kibble as anchor- man of the magazine-type production. The video was interrupted on several occasions so that the reports from the Nominating Committee could be read. In the second report to the delegation, the Nominating Committee read the name of Alvin Kibble as the new executive secretary. Earlier in the day, Van Putten had presented Paul Cantrell, the former Secretary, with a plaque of recognition for 40 years of ser- vice. Cantrell retired from active service after his duties were com- pleted on Sunday. Luther R. Palmer, executive secretary of the Columbia Union, was chairman of the session. Palmer is a former president of the Allegheny East Conference. Bennie W. Mann Sr. was re- elected to serve as treasurer for the triennium. In his report to the delegates, Mann indicated Allegheny East Conference has made tremendous financial growth during the last triennium. According to Don Russell, Co- lumbia Union Conference treasurer, Allegheny East Con- ference has shown the greatest financial growth in the union with a phenomenal 36 percent in- crease in tithe receipts despite the national recession. Two notable changes were made in the conference depart- mental staff. Carol Cantu was elected as director of education. She formerly served as associate director. Robert Booker was elected to serve as director of the Sabbath school department. Booker formerly served as the director of education. Continued, Page 10 3 Constituency Report Ernest N. Wendth, Editor The re-election of the ad- ministration and staff of the Ohio Conference; consideration of the separation of the work of the treasurer and secretary; and an overwhelming approval of the "management system" used on a trial basis by the conference for the past triennium, were ap- proved by delegates attending the 32nd constituency session of the Ohio conference held March 25 at Mount Vernon. After a devotion by Elder Ken- neth Mittleider, vice president of the General Conference, the representatives of the triennium were presented. A program, prepared by Charles Mills, son of R. C. Mills, former Ohio Con- ference secretary- treasurer, highlight- ed im- prove- ments brought about by the man- agement system. Following a report by the Manage- ment Review Committee chaired by Ed Motschiedler, pastor of the Kettering church, an overwhelming majority voted for the com- mittee's recommendation that the "Ohio Conference Manage- (Left to right) Norman and Pat White provided beautiful music; President John W. Fowler; a delegate speaks from the floor. ment Plan be taken off its trial basis and be approved as the management system for the Ohio Conference." According to conference presi- dent John Fowler, the new administrative approach is "viewed as a positive step by most people." The Management Committee's report indicated that 97 percent of Ohio's pastors were positively supportive of the new system. A survey of lay persons also re- vealed that, even though many did not fully understand the management system, 84 percent of them did not want to revert back to the old structure. The nominating committee's first report, recommending John Fowler's re-election as president, was voted without discussion. The committee's recommenda- tion that Skip Bell be elected to serve as Executive Secretary of the conference was also voted. However, since then, he has decided to stay with his former position as assistant to the presi- dent for nurture. J. David Newman, assistant to the presi- dent for church administration, has been asked to serve as con- ference secretary. Russell Lucht will continue to serve as con- ference treasurer. Continued, Page 8 4 � VISITOR, June 15, 1984 Ron M. Wisbey, President Constituency Report -44 ~rQiph � bury. piffn Nikr � C. /AR ( prt,11 SO/ Are �Utd ;n04 *try 54, � tlE (Above left) Pastors-Tom Smith (facing) and Steve Willsey converse; (lower left) Peter Hare as Nominating Committee secretary; (center) Presi- dent Ron M. Wisbey; (above) delegates vote. On Sunday, April 8, 479 delegates from the conference churches and institutions met at Shenandoah Valley Academy in New Market, Virginia, to transact business of the session and select conference leadership for the en- suing triennium. The conference session began at 10:00 a.m. with the president's devotional, a multi-image sound presentation entitled "A Change for the Times." The report graphically demonstrated God's leading during the past triennium and dealt with a large number of "People of Potomac" who are in- volved for the Lord. Statistics presented to the delegates showed this progress: Twelve percent growth through baptism and profession of faith, with a net gain in membership of four percent for the triennium. Tithe totaling $26.4 million, compared to $22.4 million in the previous three-year period, for a 17.85 percent gain. Many other statistics could be cited, but the primary concept to remember is that all indica- tions point to the leading of God in all areas of ministry in Potomac. During the day the delegates listened to reports, had oppor- tunities to dialogue with resource personnel in group situations, and participated in discussions on several major proposals. Major reports were given from studies requested by the third triennial session in 1981, name- ly: a complete survey of the Conference Corporation by an independent lay-oriented com- mission; and, a report on the ratio of office to field employees within the conference. The Constitution and Bylaws Committee presented a com- pletely rewritten constitution, based on the model pro- posed by the North American Divi- sion. This committee had work- ed carefully for three years, and their work was voted with only minor revisions. Another major report from a blue ribbon commission was an extensive study on the con- ference's youth camp properties, their future usage, needs for camping, and a conference retreat center. The delegates referred this back to the commis- sion with expanded duties re- questing that a formal and com- plete proposal be brought to a special constituency to be called not later than the spring of 1985. While the delegates were in- volved in dialogue with departmental directors in small groups Continued, Page 10 POTOMAC VISITOR, June 15, 1984 � 5 Chesapeake Robert Skeggs, Correspondent Gary and Carol Dodge with children, Heather and Brendan Gary Dodge becomes secretary-treasurer for the conference Gary Dodge has been ap- pointed secretary-treasurer for the Chesapeake Conference. He and his family reside in Co- lumbia and are acquainted with the work and the members of this conference. He comes to Chesapeake with a wealth of experience, having served as assistant business manager of San Gabriel and Fresno academies in California and business manager at Mount Vernon and Highland View academies. He has served in industry, as well as, comptroller for Mid- American Nursing Homes. A native of Ohio, Dodge graduated from Atlantic Union Two health fairs attract the media and the community In March a health fair was conducted at the new Town Center Mall in Charleston. The assistance provided by several members of the Charleston church provided blessings of ministry to church members and the added blessing of positive recognition from College in 1968 and has taken continuing-education classes at the Graduate School of Business Administration at St. Francis College and the Ameri- can Management Association. Dodge and his wife, Carol Lawson, have two children; a son Brendan, age eight and daughter Heather, age five. The Dodges are active mem- bers of the Atholton church, strong supporters of the church school, and enjoy such activities as camping, hiking, skiing and a variety of sports. Dodge has been the assistant treasurer of the Chesapeake Conference for the last two years. He replaces Lyle Lit- zenberger who assumed the position of vice president for finances at Columbia Union College on April 16. Mark Walker, Correspondent many non-Adventists. Free Five-Day Plans and cooking schools were offered, and nearly 100 people responded. A blood pressure booth was operated during much of the fair with 680 tests administered. A computer program gave about 200 people the oppor- tunity to take a self-health pro- file which analyzed their stress factors, eating and smoking Rosemary Ancion (right) gave informa- tion to mall shoppers on a class in meatless cooking. habits, and life expectancy. A print-out of their summary with the church's name and address on it was given to them. Many of the people who visited the health fair booths picked up literature explaining the world-wide work of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The demand for the literature kept local pastor Tom Whitsett busy gathering it from any available source within the conference. Members discovered the pleasurable experience of working for people of their community. Many realized that they had much more to offer their community than they had thought before. The health fair provided them with an opportunity to show they are caring people and are in- terested in being of service in any way they can. The mall fair led to a subse- quent health fair conducted at the local Adventist church. The second fair, dubbed the Mountain State Health Fair, received even more positive responses and a variety of recognition factors from media sources in the Charleston area. Dick Rogers operated the weight sta- tion at the Mountain State Health Fair. Coverage included reports on the 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. WCHS TV news, and a front page story, including pictures, the following morning in the Charleston Gazette news- paper. The story and pictures in the Gazette were a monu- mental accomplishment. The Gazette has had a record of be- ing unwilling to print church- related news in their paper. The fair was sponsored by several supporting organiza- tions including the West Virginia Nurses Association, Inc., WCHS TV, and the Na- tional Screening Council for Volunteer Organizations, Inc. Approximately 15 members (doctors, nurses, other medical and non-medical personnel) from the church offered their services for this one-day occasion. Nearly 300 people took ad- vantage of the services offered in the church's multi-purpose room which included free eye, hearing, blood pressure, anemia, chiropractic, pedi- atric, and computerized life- Dr. Ladeslawa Castor administered blood pressure tests to participants. style exams. Those who wanted a more in-depth study of their blood could have their blood drawn and analyzed for a small fee to cover local lab costs. Nearly half of the people who attended the fair took advantage of this extended service. Beyond the benefit of im- proved media exposure for the church in the Charleston area, the volunteers found the expe- riences of service in their com- munity to be very meaningful. GAIL JONES Communication Secretary Mountain View 6 � VISITOR, June 15, 1984 Our Certain Heritage Chesapeake Conference Camp Meeting (In harmony with Maryland's 350th Anniversary) June 22-30, 1984 Featuring . . . Weekly Series: Early Mornings "Christ our Message and our Heritage" Bill Lehman Ministerial Department Mid Mornings "Ellen G. White and the Challenge of the 80s" Roger Coon, White Estate Evenings "The Everlasting Gospel" Leslie G. Hardinge, Professor Emeritus Seminars: Nutrition Seminar Irma Vyhmeister Publishing Seminar Dave Haugsted Compleat Marriage Seminar Harry and Nancy Van Pelt Communication Seminar Ernest N. Wendth God in Nature Floyd Murdoch Revelation Seminar Training Harry Robinson Weekends: Friday evening opening meeting—"Family Night" Jim Harris, G.C. Youth Department First Sabbath Worship Roland Hegsted, Liberty Editor Second Sabbath Worship Maurice Battle, G.C. Associate Secretary Second Sabbath Afternoon—Witnessing Experiences Irene McCrary, Layperson, Needles, Arizona Harry and Nancy Van Pelt Roger Coon � Leslie G. Hardinge Red and gold vests were worn by newly formed Meadow View School Bell Choir. Ohio Gerry Fisher, Correspondent Cooking classes spark interest in SDA beliefs Cooking classes were held at the Huntington church, April 17-May 1, by Florence Silver. She was assisted by Joanne Riley. About 20 non-members joined with members in discovering the "secrets" of better nutrition and longer life- expectancy of Seventh-day Adventists. Keen interest was displayed throughout the classes, and a questionnaire at the end revealed many favorable com- ments. Five of the guests indi- cated interest in Bible studies or knowing more about the church. A woman who re- quested personal Bible studies said, "I want to start coming to your church." She stated that the SDA stand on health made Tenth anniversary is celebrated in Hackettstown The Hackettstown church celebrated its tenth anniver- sary on Friday and Saturday, April 27 and 28. The speaker for the worship service was LeRoy Albers, first pastor of the church. An anniversary luncheon was served, followed by an after- noon program where several charter members discussed church history. The celebration ended with a vespers and con- secration service. The Hackettstown church was organized in 1973, after a small company of Adventists had begun renting the Trinity Methodist church and wor- shiping there every Saturday. Construction was soon begun on a new church on Route 517 North in Indepen- dence Township; and in January of 1978, the congrega- tion began to hold services in the beautiful, natural wood and stone, A-frame structure. The unusual architecture is designed to resemble praying hands and attracts the atten- Florence Silver demonstrated how to make nutritious food. so much sense she wants to know all the beliefs. Pastor Herbert Silver and his wife, Florence, are happily following up the interest arous- ed by "the right arm of the message." LANETTE PIEKAREK Communication Secretary tion of motorists passing by. The church, which offers a wide range of public programs for community education, has grown to a congregation of ap- proximately 250 members. School bell choir makes Easter debut The Meadow View School Bell Choir has recently begun ringing its way through sacred concerts at the Trenton, Bur- lington, and Mount Holly churches. A special program for the Easter season was designed around the bell choir, and in- cluded other students from Meadow View, as well. The Passion Week was portrayed through narration and choral recitations, as well as, singing and bell ringing under the supervision of music instructor and bell choir director Win- some Gane. Mrs. Gane also provided each bell choir member with a red and gold vest, which matched the covers on tables holding the bells. It was an im- pressive sight as the bell choir made its entrance while ring- ing an original chime tune by Gane. In counterpoint to the originality of their entrance, the old and respected Tallis' Canon was performed. This is the newest part of a recently implemented music program at Meadow View, begun under the leadership of Tirsa Gonzalez, school prin- cipal. The program was started in late January, and with con- siderable effort, had a respec- table repertoire ready by Constituency, from page 4 During the past three years the conference grew by 1,336, or approximately five percent. This is an increase of 400 per- cent over the 342 net gain for 1977-1980. During the trien- nium just completed overall apostasy has decreased. Solid financial progress has been made during the past triennium. During 1983, with the assistance of the Ohio Con- ference Association, almost $1,000,000 of debt has been li- quidated. During 1983 the tithe fund reserve balance in- creased from $72,560 to $474,540, an improvement of almost $402,000. The specific purposes sub fund balance changed from a deficit of $302,634 on January 1, 1983, to a positive balance of Easter. Although some bell choir members had previous musical training, several had none and could not even read music. The progress this group has made is exciting, and the future potential is practically unlimited. The bell choir performed at the statewide Praise Festival in Ocean Grove, New Jersey, on May 19th, and other future concerts and programs are now in the planning stages. LUCY NELSON Communication Secretary $141,920 in December, 1983, a total improvement of $444,554. This means that both the tithe fund and the specific purposes fund have a combined improvement of $846,554. The General Con- ference auditors have in- dicated their pleasure in seeing the upward trend in the finan- cial position of the Ohio Conference. After an interesting and healthy debate on items presented by the Constitution and By-laws Committee, numerous changes relating to conference activities were voted. While original proposals included a full K-12 educational system for the conference because of some expressed concerns, references to that were deleted from the recom- mendations presented. Fowler now suggests that for New Jersey Robert Boggess, Correspondent 8 � VISITOR, June 15, 1984 SEVEN PERSONS WERE BAPTIZED and one joined by profession of faith on Sabbath, April 28, making it a memorable day for the Cleveland Yugoslavian church. The young people who made their commitment to serve God made it particularly joyful. GEORGE BIKICHKY, Communication Secretary Pennsylvania Sheldon Seltzer, Correspondent the next three years priority at- tention be given to the youth and education programs. He has pledged himself to such an emphasis and believes that with God's blessing and the support of each and every church member the picture for the next triennial session can be quite different. The conference president has also recommended funds for two additional salaries at Mount Vernon Academy. This is needed to develop a strong and aggressive program to rebuild the image and enroll- ment of the school. Pathfinder fair has 406 club members competing "Pathfinders, Attention!" The call brought all twenty clubs to order behind their floats lined up in a square in the Blue Mountain Academy gym- nasium. Boys and girls with their leaders, dressed in club uniforms, stood at attention, waiting for marching orders. This was the day the clubs had been working for. Now Sun- day, April 29, the day of the Pathfinder Fair, was here. This marked the culmination of a year of fun, hard work, discipline, and drill. Additional personnel in the area of music are needed to develop a strong band pro- gram. Another person is need- ed to coordinate major renova- tion and maintenance projects and develop a stronger in- dustrial program. This will result in a better work/study program for students. Elder Fowler urges his membership to aggressively pursue the advancement of every phase of God's work in Ohio. "We want," he says "a strong continuing effort to bring others to know Christ and to join His church." Judges, with worksheets and pencils in hand, had already completed their inspection of each float, grading on original- ity, authenticity and ap- propriateness. The theme for this year's float was "Penn- sylvania Heritage." The Path- finders had put time and effort into their floats which depicted activities such as mining, industry, agriculture, and education. "This is a replica of my great- grandfather's blacksmith shop," explained a Pathfinder from Blossburg, his chest swell- ing with pride. Opening up the roof of the shop he explained, "This is what some of his tools looked like, and here are some of the nails he used in shoeing the horses. H.M.S. Richards even visited in my great- grandfather's shop. He was in- terested in the trade because his grandfather was also a blacksmith." "Forward March!" came orders to march to the playing field outside where the remain- ing activities would be held. Craig Brauer, youth director; Nancy Gunther and Ernie Blacheck, Pathfinder coor- dinators; and the conference president, Fred Thomas, took the salute from the podium as the clubs marched by. "This beautiful, sunny day has been ordered just for you, Pathfinders," commented Thomas in his short welcome to the clubs. Four hundred and six youth with their leaders made an inspiring sight. Activities on the playing field were judged according to tim- ing, precision, and skill. These included marching to a specific set of commands for a period of 2.25 minutes, getting a kite off the ground in five minutes and keeping it flying for five minutes, running an obstacle race; and then the finale, finding the color-coded peanuts mixed in with 100 lbs. of peanuts dropped from an aircraft. Marc Oswald was rewarded with a free trip to summer camp for locating the multi-colored peanut, the only one for the whole group. The special event of the day, radio-controlled planes, was presented by a local airplane club. Floats receiving first-place awards were clubs from Car- lisle, Hamburg, Lehigh Valley, Tunkhannock, and York. Eleven clubs received second- place awards. Best Club of the Year awards went to Hillcrest, Mifflintown, and York. Twenty- seven Pathfinders received Pathfinder of the Year awards for meeting specific requirements. Ten students invested at Lake Erie school Recently, ten students of the Lake Erie elementary school took part in the Adventist Junior Youth investiture program. Students participated in various activities telling stories of Abraham Lincoln, Ellen G. White, and ants; demonstrating First Aid bandaging; reciting Bible verses, and describing birds and wild animals. Others gave book reviews and told of experiences in launching model rockets. Conference Youth Leader, Craig Brauer, spoke briefly drawing lessons from various types of ants as he talked about perseverance and hard work. Brauer also presented slides of Junior Camp and encouraged those of camp age to be at Laurel Lake Camp for this sum- mer season. Those invested were: Sam Bensink and Andrea Firewick, Sunbeams; David Bensink, Jeff Krause, Brent Robinson and Damian Smith, Helping Hands; Erik Love and John Smith, Com- panions; and Michelle Krause and Marcus Love, Explorers. News Notes • The Spair Family from Trenton, New Jersey, provided a special musical program at the Easton church Visitors' Day, March 24, 1984. A full church of members and guests participated in a covered-dish lunch following services. • "The Pocono Record very seldom prints the pastor's ser- mon title or the subject of our Sabbath school lessons," says Charles Loney, Stroudsburg church communication secre- tary. While making up items for insertion he was impressed to include the titles of the se- cond quarter Sabbath school lessons. On Sabbath, April 7, a woman came to Sabbath school because she was in- terested in what was being studied for the quarter. She has continued to attend services and, according to Loney, ap- preciates the fellowship of members. SIGNS Wins Souls VISITOR, June 15, 1984 � 9 ABC BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE Potomac Conference June 24 � 12:00 Noon 2:00 P.M. 5:00 P.M.- 8:00 P.M. June 25 � 11:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M. 5:00 P.M.- 6:30 P.M. 7:30 P.M.- 9:00 P.M. June 26 � 9:00 A.M.- 7:00 P.M. Buena Vista Roanoke—back of school Galax Richlands-Clinch Valley Bank lot Tazewell Wytheville AT THE MINISTERIAL MEETING on April 23, pastors met in discussion groups such as the one led by Pastor Bob Clarke of the Hampton Roads church. They researched the Revelation Seminars for successful methods to approach non-Adventists. In another group they discussed ways of making worship services more meaningful. Allegheny East / � II Ilk Robert Booker, Correspondent Potomac Constituency, from page 5 or in general session, the Nominating Committee mem- bers were busily engaged in their work of reviewing the current conference staff and making recommendations for the new triennium. Part of their work was to give specific recommendations and advice on changes in style and leader- ship of various staff personnel. The advice was carefully lis- tened to and has been commu- nicated to individual staff members by conference ad- ministration. The Nominating Committee report was accepted by the delegates, and the following officers were voted for the new triennium: Ron M. Wisbey, president; Herbert Broeckel, vice-president for admin- istration (secretary); Marvin Griffin, vice-president for finance (treasurer); and Jere Wallack, vice-president for planning. All other staff members were invited to con- tinue serving, as well. Substantial strategic plann- ing during the past triennium set the stage for a surge in church growth that is becom- ing reality: 1. Emphasizing the office as a resource center, ready to assist churches in their efforts. 2. Greater emphasis on crusades and seminars con- ducted by local pastors. 3. Thorough training and planning before the con- ference evangelist comes to town. 4. Equipping the members in their areas of spiritual gifts and affirming them in ministry. A change for the times demands that we continue to reach out in new ways to com- municate the gospel and assist local churches to being evangelistic centers. To this end the conference staff is committed to regional training in all areas of outreach ministry, and providing all pastors and concerned lay per- sons with training to be responsive in communities where our churches are located. Conference leadership is also committed to Christian education and will work close- ly with the conference K-12 Board of Education to see that all schools, both elementary and secondary, are adequately staffed, and that the Christian lifestyle is modeled by all educational employees. It is also the avowed goal of the conference, through the en- dowment program and other work opportunities, to make Christian education available to every young person in Potomac. As you contemplate the ear- ly church, it's plans rarely followed a single pattern. One feels that their plans were secondary, the divine blessing primary! In the complicated, com- puterized world where we live, planning is imperative, and we are committed to solid Spirit-filled planning. But I sub- mit that it must be secondary to the divine blessing. A healthy church and con- ference today is a body of believers who walk with God in good times, cling to Him in bad, and have their ears con- stantly tuned to the still small voice that, piece by piece, Constituency, from page 3 Delegates returned all other departmental directors to their positions as D. L. Davis, Adventist youth, Pathfinders, and N.S.O.; C. L. Cheatham, audio-visual ministries and inner-city; M. W. Ogburn, auditor; Paul Bridgeford, com- munication associate and printing; Gwendolyn Foster, health and temperance; R. W. Newman, industrial relations, religious liberty, and trust funds; James Winston, M.D., medical; Alfred Jones, com- munity services and family life; Noah Beasley, publishing; Harold L. Lee, stewardship; and Lawrance E. Martin, assis- tant treasurer. Robert L. Woodfork, Gen- eral Field Secretary of the General Conference was devo- tional speaker for the session. Van Putten's challenge to the delegates was to keep marching to bigger and better accomplishments for God until the work given to Allegheny East Conference is finished. reveals the masterful plan that can change the world. On Sunday, April 8, the Potomac Conference consti- tuency took steps that, under the divine blessing, will indeed be "a change for the times." Annapolis church sponsors Senior Citizens' Day The senior citizens of the Annapolis, Maryland, church sponsored their own Senior Citizens' Day on April 28. As these elders stood before the membership, all were made aware of the achievements and faithfulness of the long-time workers for God. Laurania Griffin, 86 years young, was the coordinator. She is one of the oldest active members in the congregation. Guest speaker for the day was Helen Sugland of the Dupont Park church in Washington, D.C. Sugland displayed items made by the Dupont Park senior citizen group. Griffin also appeared on the program, singing "Tramping." An interesting development during the Senior Citizens' Day was the commitment of eight children responding to an In- vitation to Discipleship, desir- ing prayer and baptism. SAMOA GREEN Communication Secretary Rudy Dolinsky, Correspondent 10 � VISITOR, June 15, 1984 Guest Speakers ALL � EGH � ENY EAST Camp eeting Pare Forge, PA -fitioe'Scyle iS First Row: W. 0. COE, President, Columbia Union Conference, C. E. BRADFORD, Vice President for North America, General Conference E. C. WARD, Pastor, Oakwood College Church, C. D. MEYERS, Associate Ministerial/Stewardship, General Conference C. L. BROOKS, Associate Sabbath School Director, General Conference Second Row: HARRY & NANCY VAN PELT, Family Specialists, C. E. DUDLEY, President, South Central Conference E. J. ROYSTER, Counselor, Shady Grove Adventist Hospital, E. T. MIMMS, Pastor, Bethel SDA Church, Brooklyn, NewYork, DEWITT S. WILLIAMS, Associate Heatlh/Temperance, General Conference. VISITOR, lune 15, 1984 � 11 Elder Freeman Davis, former pastor, was greeted by head deaconess, Juanita Stuart. Needy in Petersburg assisted by caring Community Services Shiloh Dorcas Society in Petersburg serves its commu- nity in a vital way. Petersburg and surrounding areas are suf- fering severe economic hard- ships due to factory and business layoffs and shut- downs. The needs of many families have been met by the Community Services' par- ticipation in the Community Food Bank of Richmond. The Community Services unit is in three segments: nurs- ing station, food and clothing distribution, and literature outreach. Leader Florence Jones is assisted by James Mat- thews and Josephine Ford. During a period of one year they served 368 needy families with 2,378 pieces of clothing, 34 pieces of furniture, 11 pieces of bedding material, 240 food baskets, and 400 pieces of literature. One worker, Charles Pender, donated an entire van load of clothing. A group of Adventist men led by Pastor Stephen Boyce recently renovated the building for better service. FRANCES J. HILL Communication Secretary Head deacon, Oscar Grant, and his wife, Annie, are a team in carrying out their church responsibilities. Melinda Williams (left) distributes clothing to needy Petersburg families. Allegheny West Walter Wright, Correspondent Church laborers praised during Sabbath service The elders, deacons, and deaconesses of Shiloh church in Cincinnati take their com- mission from I Timothy 3 very seriously. These energetic and committed servants of the church were honored on a special day. H. M. Wright, the con- ference president, was speaker for the worship service. Special guest Freeman Davis, pastor at Dayton View, returned to his home church for this day of celebration. Davis added his testimony to the effectiveness of the elders, deacons, and deaconesses at Shiloh. 12 Dr. J. C. Palmer, pastor at Shiloh, expressed praise for the staff of elders and deacons that perform so admirably each week. This group is involved in visitation of the sick and shut- ins, driving the church van to transport senior citizens, operating Shiloh Community Services Center, providing covered dishes to bereaved families, providing services to the hearing-impaired, as well as, performing the normal in- church services like commu- nion, baptism, and caring for the church plant. Three deaconesses are among the large hearing-impaired group in the church. LAURENCE STUART Communication Secretary Shiloh elders, deacons, and deaconesses were honored during Sabbath services. Conference president, H. M. Wright (back row, center), was guest speaker. Elder Wright shook hands with deaconesses following the service. VISITOR, June 15, 1984 ,vyst34 6 I 0 00 A Plan f,00/4oke � O /04 40 an adventure � 41 t , /1"414 W A11 camp this summer Of10\ Allegheny East — Manatawny Summer Camp July 15-28 � Ages 9-15 Chesapeake and New Jersey Mount Aetna Cubs Teen Junior I Junior II Family Camp July 8-15 July 15.22 July 22.29 July 29-Aug. 5 Aug. 5-12 Ages 8-10 Ages 13-15 Ages 11-13 Ages 10-12 Ages 1-100 Mountain View — Valley Vista Youth Junior Cub July 8-15 �Ages 13-16 July 15.22 � Ages 10-13 July 22-29 � Ages 8-11 Ohio — Camp Mohaven Teen Cub Junior I Junior II Friendship Family Camp Open House Blind Camp Diabetes Camp Ages 13-16 Ages 8-9 Ages 10-12 Ages 10-12 Ages 8-15 All ages Everyone July 1-8 July 8-15 July 15-22 July 22-29 July 29-Aug. 3 Aug. 3-5 Aug. 4 Aug. 5-12 Aug. 12-26 Pennsylvania — Laurel Lake Junior Blind/Deaf Junior Junior/Teen Teen Back Pack June 24-July 1 July 1-8 July 8-15 July 15-22 July 22-29 July 29-Aug. 3 Ages 8-12 Ages 8-19 Ages 10-12 Ages 10-16 Ages 13-16 Ages 10-16 Potomac — Blue Ridge Blind Camp Adventurer Junior I Junior 11 Teen I Teen II Junior III June 24-July 1 July 1-8 July 8-15 July 15-22 July 22-29 July 29-Aug. 5 Aug 5-Sept 12 Ages 8-9 Ages 10-12 Ages 10-12 Ages 13-16 Ages 13-16 Ages 10-12 VISITOR, June 15, 1984 13 Thomas honored with fellowship Ouida Thomas, a Columbia Union College senior nursing student, has been offered a one-year fellowship at Ohio State University to pursue her Master of Science in Nursing. The Upper Marlboro, Mary- land, resident accepted the fellowship offer from OSU and will pursue her interest in critical care nursing. Over 200 students applied to OSU for a one-year minority fellowship, and Thomas was one of 50 students accepted into the master's programs. "I'm excited about the fellowship," says Thomas, "But more than that, I feel tremen- dously honored that I was selected. I think this says a lot about the quality of education and instruction we have here at CUC." "The scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence, clarity of future plans, a written bio- graphical statement, and an in- terview with the directors of the program," says James Hammond, chairman of the social science department. "Ouida impressed the folk at Ohio State University, and we are proud of her success." Hammond, who has a special interest in the minority scholarship program, is already looking for students to take to OSU this fall to apply for next year's scholarship. HELEN G. WHITEHEAD Asst. Director College Relations ALLEGHENY EAST Allegheny East holds fitness camp The Allegheny East Conference announces its 1984 Fitness for Life Con- ditioning Camp, July 15 to July 29 at Pine Forge Academy. Learn how to acheive total health. For further infor- mation write to: Allegheny East Con- ference, P.O. Box 266, Pine Forge, PA 19548; Phone (215) 326-4610. CHESAPEAKE Retreat to be held at Hagerstown A "Preparation for the Final Crisis" retreat will be held Friday, July 6 through Sunday July 8 at Highland View Academy, Hagerstown, Maryland, Floyd Miller host and coordinator. Guest speakers will include Elder John Earnhart, pastor/evangelist, Carolina Conference; Elder Norman Dunn, retired missionary and General Con- ference worker; and Dr. Robert A. Wilson, office of personnel ministries, Review. Weekend includes: Lodging for two nights (bring own bedding and linens), spiritual/social fellowship, vegetarian meals, and morning hikes. For more details and registration fee in- formation write Retreat, 14 Berrymans Lane, Reisterstown, MD 21136; phone (301) 633-3666. OUT OF UNION New England Memorial Hospital sponsors alumni homecoming Alumni are invited to the New England Memorial Hospital Alumni Homecom- ing Weekend, September 28 to 30, featuring Alice Smith (class of '44) as speaker. A vespers service will be held Friday at 7:30 p.m., church service at 9:30 a.m., Sabbath school (class of '59) at 11:00 a.m., and a potluck following. Sabbath afternoon the "History of NEMH" will be presented by Dr. Arthur Tauro. Alice Smith will give a profes- sional seminar ($5.00) Sunday, 9:00 to 12:00 noon, followed by a banquet ($8.00 per person) at 1:30 p.m. Make reservations with Alumni Secretary, New England Memorial Hospital, 5 Woodland Rd., Stoneham, MA 02180; (617) 665-1740, Ext. 350. LEGAL NOTICES Chesapeake Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Special Session Notice is hereby given that the Special Session of the Chesapeake Con- ference of Seventh-day Adventists will convene at 9:30 a.m., Sunday, June 24, 1984, in the large campmeeting tent, Highland View Academy, Mount Aet- na, Maryland. This meeting is called for the consideration of the proposed Con- stitution and Bylaws for the Chesapeake Conference, accepting new churches into the constituency, and receiving a report on the youth camp. GEORGE WOODRUFF, President GARY DODGE, Secretary College News � ANNOUNCEMENTS Requests for placing announcements and/or advertisements in the Visitor should be in your local conference office five (5) weeks before the date of issue. THE PILGRIMAGE OF A LIFETIME-WITH GEORGE & NELLIE VANDEMAN Oberammergau Oberammergau's � world-renowned pageant, which dramatically depicts the last hours of Christ on earth (below), is normally produced only once in a decade. But a special 1984 performance has been planned to honor the 350th anniversary of the Passion Play. The Holy Land Pastor Vandeman makes Biblical events come alive for tour members at various sites in the Holy Land. He describes Paul's bold witness before Felix and Festus while a tour group rests at the amphitheatre of Caesarea Maritima (below). This fall you could join George and Nellie Van- deman as they follow the Master's footsteps through the winding streets of Jerusalem and Bethlehem, climb the Red Stairs to the Sun at Petra, and then experience the unforgettable pageantry of Oberammergau's Passion Play. All this and much more is planned during It Is Written's Oberammergau/Holy Land Tour, Sep- tember 2- 1 6. Write for a brochure and application form to: It Is Written Box 0 Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 Please note that these occasional tours are not a cost but rather a benefit to the work of It Is Written. 14 � VISITOR, Tune 15, 1984 Chesapeake Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists Special Session Notice is hereby given that the Special Session of the Chesapeake Con- ference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the Special Session of the Chesapeake Conference of Seventh- day Adventists, Sunday, June 24, 1984, at the large campmeeting tent, High- land View Academy, Mount Aetna, Maryland, at 11:00 a.m. The purpose of this meeting is to consider the proposed changes in the Chesapeake Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventist Constitution and Bylaws. Delegates to this meeting shall be the delegates of the Chesapeake Conference Special Session. GEORGE WOODRUFF, President GENE CHERRY, Secretary Highland View Academy Incorporated Special Session Notice is hereby given that the Special Session of Highland View Academy Incorporated will be held in connection with the Special Session of the Chesapeake Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Sunday, June 24, 1984, at the large campmeeting tent, Highland View Academy, Mount Aetna, Maryland, at 11:30 a.m. The purpose of this meeting is to consider the borrowing of additional funds to construct a cafeteria. Delegates to this meeting shall be the delegates of the Chesapeake Conference Special Session. GEORGE WOODRUFF, President HARVEY BYRAM, Secretary OBITUARIES BRAZIER, Helen M., born February 16, 1895, Berwyn, PA; died April 13, 1984, West Chester, PA. She was a charter member of the West Chester church. Survivors: brothers, Charles E. Boyer, W. Frederick Boyer, John E. Boyer, and J. Eugene Boyer; daughters, Dorothy R. Perdue, and Constance L. Karr. GOMEZ, Josefa G., born July 30, 1899, Guaymallen, Mendoza, Argentina; died April 14, 1984, Takoma Park, Mary- land. She was married to Pastor Delfin G. Gomez helping tirelessly as they served throughout Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay, Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia. In 1974 Josefa and her husband came to the United States to live with their daughter, Blanca Rosa, in Takoma Park. HERRING, Fletcher, born September 18, 1900, Macon, GA; died February 22, 1984, Upper Darby, PA. He was a member of the First Philadelphia church. Survivors: wife, Hilda Simpson; daughter, Patricia DiMemmo; son, F. Lee Jr; brothers, Horace and Prentice; seven grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. LOVELESS, Mary Kathlin Trovinger, born February 11, 1898, New Salem, OH; died November 2, 1983, Colum- bus, OH. She served with her husband, William C. Loveless, in the ministry in Canada, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, and California. She taught at Oshawa Missionary College and worked on the staff of the Voice of Pro- phecy Bible Correspondence School, as well as being active in many choirs and musical groups. Survivors: son, William; daughter, Joan Harding; seven granddaughters; and four great- grandchildren. MCNEILY, Raymond, died December 21, 1983, Mount Vernon, OH. He was a member of the Mount Vernon Hill church. PINNICK, Sinclair, died December 5, 1983, Florida. He was a member of the Mount Vernon Hill church. STRAIT, Robert, died December 24, 1983, Mount Vernon, OH. He was a member of the Mount Vernon Hill church. ADVERTISEMENTS ADVERTISING RATES Minimum charge, $8.50 per insertion for 50 words or less for ads originating within the Columbia Union, and $12.00 per insertion for all others. Additional words, 20 cents each. All ads appearing for the first time should be placed through the local conference and bear a statement of conference approval. Pay- ment must accompany ads. Make checks or money orders payable to Columbia Union Visitor, 5427 Twin Knolls Road, Columbia, MD 21045. Telephoned advertisements are not accepted. There is a $1.00 service charge per insertion for blind adver- tisements where the replies are sent to the Visitor office. A copy of the adver- tising policy is available upon request. ELECTRICAL ENGINEER to teach in a growing electronics engineering technology program. Master's degree in electrical engineering preferred, engineering experience required. Send resume or call Dr. Harold Lang, chair- man, Engineering Techonology Depart- ment, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI 49104; (616) 471-3420. (615) FOODS—VEGETARIAN ENTREES, breads, brownies, cookies, mixes, milk. Three-year shelf life. Quick preparation time. Good for Pathfinder club activities. Free information: LMC, Box 444, Mait- land, FL 32751; (305) 644-1971. (615) MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE: Salesperson—female or male—to sell and promote the new Health/Fitness Center to corporations and community. Send resume to Personnel Office, Huguley Memorial Hospital, P.O. Box 6337, Fort Worth, Texas 76115. (615) RETIREMENT LIVING: Six-year-old, two master bedrooms, brick home. Din- ing room, living room, country kitchen. Utility, two and one-half baths, central heat and air, large fireplace. Double garage, redwood deck, plus guest cot- tage. On 45 acres, 100 miles east of Memphis. Low cost-of-living area. Taxes $208 per year. (901) 687-3878. (615) FOR SALE: Beautifully wooded five acres, five miles from Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, four miles from SDA church. Forty-five minutes from Review and Herald in Hagerstown, Maryland. Contact Bruce Ullom, Rt. 3, Box 279A, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411; (304) 258-4135. (715) IF YOU LIKE WORKING WITH PEO- PLE, traveling and witnessing for the Lord, we have openings in Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, New Jersey, and Delaware with Christian Record Braille Foundation. Full denominational benefits. Send resume and phone number to Bert Woods, Route 2, Box 540B, Randolph, NY 14772; (716) 358-6515. Those interested in working in New Jersey and Delaware send resume and phone number to Eldon Blaney, P.O. Box 233, South Lan- caster, MA 01561; (617) 368-8572. (711 OWN A NEW USA MERCEDES-BENZ and thrill at 350th year Oberammergau performance. Both at real savings for SDA group, July and September. Call Thelma or Henry at Auto Martin im- mediately (503) 474-1881, Box 1881, Grants Pass, OR 97526. (715) INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER OR MANU- FACTURING ENGINEER to teach in- dustrial engineering type courses to students in industrial management, operations management, and industrial technology programs. Master's degree in engineering and engineering ex- perience preferred. Send resume or call Dr. Harold Lang, Chairman, Engineer- ing Technology Department, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI 49104; (616) 471-3420. (615) INNOVATIVE OUTREACH IDEA! Teach a home cooking school. Kit makes it easy and fun. Includes video- taped physicians' lectures, ten par- ticipants' manuals, and more! Pays for itself. Send SASE to Homestyle, Box A03, Weimar, CA 95736. (71) OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE in Seventh-day Adventist institutions for skilled food service personnel in produc- tion and management positions. If you are qualified and interested in discover- ing current openings and future oppor- tunities, call Food and Nutrition Management Services, Adventist Health System/EMA, (800) 255-0251. (6151 NEW FORDS—CARS & TRUCKS. Escorts to heavy-duty trucks. Buy at fleet prices (1 or 100). Buy your car or truck at the best price available and support church work around the globe. Call Floyd Miller, (301) 285-0200. (3151 GENERAL CONFERENCE AREA RELO- CATION—Moving in, out, or within the Washington/Baltimore Metropolitan area? Call Jim Rimmer with Century 21 H. T. Brown for your Real Estate needs. Free local maps and home guides upon request. (301) 725-8888; home (301) 498-1521. (615) CHOIR ROBES FOR SALE: Fifty used choir robes, black, with two sets of stoles, white and gold. Price negotiable. Contact Beltsville Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4200 Ammendale Road, Belts- ville, MD 20705; (301) 937-8118. (615) DENTAL LAB TECHNICIAN urgently needed for mission appointment in an active four-dentist practice in Southeast Africa. Person must be a capable ceramist, as well as, able to supervise a fully-equipped full-service lab with two employees. Very desirable location and climate. In urban area with church school. Contact G. Garner, Adventist Health Centre, Box 51, Blantyre, Malawi, Africa. (615) FOR SALE in beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Virginia. Country homes, lots, acreage and farmettes. Near SDA church, academy, and church school. Also recreational properties near Na- tional Forest, and commercial proper- ties. Contact realtors Gerald and Doris Swanson, New Market Realty, Inc., P.O. Box 866, New Market, VA 22844; (703) 740-3133. (715) SUNSET CALENDAR Daylight Savings Time Jun. 15 Jun. 22 Jun. 29 Baltimore � 8.34 8:36 8:37 Cincinnati � 9.06 9:08 9:08 Cleveland � 9:02 9:04 9:04 Columbus � 9:02 9:04 9:04 Jersey City � 8:29 8:31 8:31 Norfolk � 8:26 8:27 8:28 Parkersburg � 8.54 8:56 8:57 Philadelphia � 8:31 8:33 8:33 Pittsburgh � 8.52 8:54 8:54 Reading � 8:35 8:37 8:38 Richmond � 8.32 8:34 8:34 Roanoke � 8:42 8:44 8:44 Scranton � 8:38 8:40 8:40 Toledo � 911 9:13 9:13 Trenton � 8-30 8:32 8:33 Washington, D.C. .8:35 8:37 8:37 Hour of Prayer PRAYER PROMISE "I will exalt Thee; I will praise Thy name; for Thou hast done wonderful things"(Isaiah 25:1). REQUESTS FOR PRAYER Ohio • Please pray for my father who is ill and for my sister who has a smoking problem. • I'm requesting prayer for my son who needs a job and that my husband will turn to the Lord. Maryland •I need prayers for my friends who are having problems with their mar- riage, also for my singing and prayer bands. • Pray for my children and a friend who are having problems, and that the Lord will give me spiritual and physical strength. Pennsylvania •Please pray that God will fight my battles for me and give me peace of mind. Washington, D.C. • I am asking for your prayers for a friend who suffers from bad headaches. Unknown • Please pray that Bill will give his heart to the Lord. • Help me pray that the Lord will give me a mate soon. Send us your prayer promises. Address all requests for prayer to: Hour of Prayer, 5427 Twin Knolls Road, Columbia, MD 21045. VISITOR, 'lune 15, 1984 � 15 A TASTE OF THE 0 The Far East is as near as your freezer... when you serve new meal-size Egg Rolls from Worthington Foods. These hearty 3-ounce egg rolls are a tasty combination of bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, celery and meatless chicken... all wrapped in a crispy, golden brown shell. Just heat and serve for a deliciously different meal. Treat your family to this exciting new taste soon.