Prayer. Made a Difference Through My Pain MARCH 2018

MARCH 2018 Prayer Made a Difference Through My Pain 6 7 Steps to Answered Prayer 8 Adventist Schools: A Place of Grace 14 Pastors Invested as Master Guides

insidemarch 2018 4 4 Prayer Made a Difference Through My Pain In July 2012, I felt a lump in my right breast, but never went to the doctor until November of that same year, because I was too busy with work. 6 7 Steps to Answered Prayer Prayer is a precious opportunity to approach the throne of God with our concerns, fears, needs, and anything else on our heart. 6 8 8 Adventist Schools: A Place of Grace Grace is not only a teaching, but a teacher. 14 14 Pastors Invested as Master Guides More than 1,000 people registered for the 2018 Northeastern Conference Youth Leadership Convention. 3 President s Perspective 8 Adventist Education 9 Atlantic Union College 10 Bermuda 11 Greater New York 12 New York 14 Northeastern 16 Northern New England 18 Southern New England 21 Bulletin Board 22 Classified Ads Cover: The image used in the cover design is from istock.com/linavita. March 2018, Vol. 117, No. 3. The Atlantic Union Gleaner is published monthly by the Atlantic Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, 400 Main Street, Lancaster, MA 01523. Printed by L. Brown and Sons Printing, Inc., 14 Jefferson Street, Barre, VT 05641. Standard postage paid at Montpelier, VT 05602. Annual subscription price, $10.00. NEW OR RENEWAL SUBSCRIPTIONS: Mail new or renewal subscriptions to Atlantic Union Gleaner, P.O. Box 1189, South Lancaster, MA 01561. Adventist and Seventh-day Adventist are registered trademarks of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. 2 Atlantic Union Gleaner, March 2018 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site

PRESIDENT S PERSPECTIVE The Preeminence of Prayer When God created us, one of His objectives was to have a relationship with us as He had with the angels. The enemy of our soul, Satan, has calculated that if he can keep us from communicating with God, then he can destroy that relationship. The primary way of communicating with God is through prayer. Prayer is a spiritual communication between man and God, a two-way relation in which man should not only talk to God, but also listen to Him through the Holy Spirit. Ellen White puts it this way: Prayer is the opening of the heart to God as to a friend. Not that it is necessary in order to make known to God what we are, but in order to enable us to receive Him. Prayer does not bring God down to us, but brings us up to Him Steps to Christ, p. 93. Simply put: prayer is the breath of the soul in communication with God. Our only hope to escape the allure of the world is a vital successful relationship with Jesus Adult Sabbath School Study Guide, p. 28. As children of God, we are surrounded with temptations of every kind, and the only way we can overcome the adversary is by maintaining a healthy and constant relationship with God through prayer and the study of His Word. The enemy of our soul is rendered incapacitated when we are connected with the Source of all strength, Jesus Christ. We have often stated that Jesus is our perfect Example. However, there are times when we overlook His life of prayer. Early in the morning, late at night, and even throughout the entire night, He was praying. He, although divine, was dependent on His Father, and used much of His quiet time to communicate with Him. This was important to Jesus and He gave it priority. Jesus always sought to do the will of His Father. Even with the weight of the sins of the world on Him, and seemingly about to be separated from His Father, in an act of submission, He earnestly prayed, nevertheless, not my will, but thine, be done (Luke 22:42). He prayed to maintain His connection with His Father. Prayer was given the preeminence in His life, not just for Himself, but also for you and me. He prayed for us! We have been given a clear mission to Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age Matthew 28:19, 20 (NKJV). Whereas the mission is clear, we need a good relationship and constant communication with, and empowerment from, our Leader, in order to be effective in carrying out this mission. Prayer will align our focus and assist us in fulfilling our assignment on this earth. We need to pray to God more: listening, speaking, and listening some more. By asking for, and receiving, a daily infilling of the Holy Spirit, we will be equipped and made ready to boldly take the love of God to a dying world. We all need to follow the example of Jesus Christ, who was constantly in communion with His Father. That is what gave Him His strength to overcome sin and fulfill the will of His Father. We are constantly faced with temptation, and the devil would love us to take our eyes off our mission, but by giving prayer preeminence in our lives, we can live in total dependence on God. G. Earl Knight is president of the Atlantic Union Conference and chairman of the Atlantic Union College Board of Trustees. We all need to follow the example of Jesus Christ, who was constantly in communion with His Father. at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, March 2018 3

COVER FEATURE Prayer Made a Difference Through My Pain Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. James 5:16 BY SANDRA TURNER-REID In July 2012, I felt a lump in my right breast, but never went to the doctor until November of that same year, because I was too busy with work. I was confident I was okay and, even after two mammograms and an ultrasound, I was sure it couldn t be cancer, since there was no known history of cancer in my mother s or father s family. On December 12, 2012, I received the results of the biopsy and I was floored. I cried for about half-an-hour and made up my mind that I would not share the news with anyone. I would just leave it in God s hands to do His will, but now I was sure I was going to die. I remember asking God to give me six months to get my affairs in order, and then I quickly changed it to nine months. God and I had a quick laugh about that through wet eyes. I got up and suddenly found myself calling all my siblings to report my recent news. There went my idea that I would suffer through it silently until death. The following day, I went to church and shared the news with some of my closest brothers and sisters in Christ. They all promised to pray for me. However, along the way, I was told that I must have done something terrible in my life and now God was punishing me. I was even told that previous tests/trials in my life were evidence of how I d been living. This brought me to my knees. I needed to do some self-examination. I started a daily prayer trek of repentance and confession of all my known and unknown horrible sins, after all, I only had nine months right? The pressure was also on from those who demanded I do holistic treatment and change my diet to only raw vegetables. I went to the Lord for Him to show me His wisdom, and He did! On January 22, 2013, two days before my first chemotherapy infusion, my six sisters and one niece went with me to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to learn about the treatment. It was then God told me that He was going to heal me. 4 Atlantic Union Gleaner, March 2018 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site

COVER FEATURE Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer. Romans 12:12 This became one of my biggest tests of faith! I started the traditional treatment of chemotherapy (17 three-hour infusions weekly, had a mastectomy, a total of five surgeries on both breasts, and 33 days of radiation. I was very sick from it all. I am still suffering, today, five years later, from some of these residual side effects but God was true to His Word. My church family and work family were great! They all supported me with their prayers, gifts, cards, and telephone calls, even though they couldn t physically visit with me. I was given the opportunity to speak to our congregation via Skype as I neared the end of chemotherapy. God is so good! I soon realized that as I completed each horrible procedure, God would remind me to praise Him and to pray for the faithful individuals who happened to be praying for me at that time. Because of this, my God also gave me an upbeat and positive attitude throughout my ordeal and made it easy for me to encourage those who called to encourage me! But this did not please the enemy, for he sent others to discourage me. Through this ordeal, I was told I would die because I opted for traditional treatment. I was also told I was misinformed that God would heal me and I was to get my affairs in order because I would not survive. I cried secretly at this harshness. With each attack I prayed even more, and I often reminded God that I would continue to testify of His promise to heal me, even if I had momentary doubts and bouts of depression. At those times, God would always send that sincere prayer warrior who would pray me through the pain. I recall during my first bout with depression, after four days, another individual called me and, after praying for me, I was able to sleep and started to feel upbeat again. After almost three years, I was well enough to go back to church and work. I realized that sharing my situation with the church and having the faithful members engage in prayer for me, helped me through the pain. Today, I am grateful to be able to give God thanks for answered prayer, to share my testimony of the power of prayer and God s goodness, and to express appreciation to all those who prayed continually for me during my physical and emotional distress. There is not doubt that prayer made a difference through all my pain. Sandra Turner-Reid is a member of the Hyde Park church in Hyde Park, Massachusetts. With each attack I prayed even more and I often reminded God that I would continue to testify of His promise to heal me. at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, March 2018 5

COVER FEATURE 7 Steps to Answered Prayer Prayer is a precious opportunity to approach the throne of God with our concerns, fears, needs, and anything else on our heart. Ellen White wrote that Prayer is the key in the hand of faith to unlock heaven s storehouse, where are treasured the boundless resources of Omnipotence Steps to Christ, p. 92. Do you feel that you have not fully tapped into this powerful resource? Here are seven ways to revitalize your personal prayer life and have the assurance that God will hear and answer your prayers. 1 Recognize your need for help from God. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said, Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted Matthew 5:4. When we see our spiritual selves as we really are (Revelation 3:17), then we are in the best position to ask God for what we need. He eagerly waits to respond to this type of prayer, because it prepares the heart to receive the influence of the Holy Spirit, and to draw our will into His will. 2 Leave sin at the door. Sin separates us from God. Isaiah 59:2 says that our sins have hidden His face from [us], so that He will not hear. What do we need to do so that our prayers are heard? Go to God with a broken heart and a contrite spirit (Psalm 34:18). Seek forgiveness and make right all known wrongs, then trust in the blood of Christ to wash them all away. 3 Grasp the hand of faith. Hebrews 11:6 says, Without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. God is faithful, and His Word is sure. Weave God s promises into your prayers; claim them as your own, trusting that anything that is for your benefit, your heavenly Father will provide for you in His time. 4 Forgive others. We cannot come to God asking Him for forgiveness and restoration in our relationship with Him if we are withholding those same things from someone else. We will not receive what we will not give to others in return (Matthew 6:14, 15). 5 Stay connected. Several verses in the Bible emphasize the importance of prayer and even suggest that it should be a continuous activity that happens throughout the day (1 Thessalonians 5:17). Think of prayer as the power cord to your soul. Without it, you are vulnerable and helpless. It is your lifeline to your Creator. We should feel free to talk to Him at any time and in every place. 6 Give thanks. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise Psalm 100:4. Being thankful is part of the prayer prescription (Philippians 4:6). We miss out on the uplifting benefits that come from giving praise to God if we only go to Him asking for things. Incorporate a time into every prayer for thankfulness and for counting your blessings. 7 Keep your mind on God. God has done so much for us, yet our thoughts and conversation often center on people and things that have little consequence to our daily lives. We should keep in our thoughts every blessing we receive from God, and when we realize His great love we should be willing to trust everything to the hand that was nailed to the cross for us Steps to Christ, p. 104. Debra Banks Cuadro is the Atlantic Union Conference assistant communication director. 6 Atlantic Union Gleaner, March 2018 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site

COVER FEATURE Prayer Ideas for Churches If the members of the churches would but put to work the powers of mind that they have, in welldirected efforts, in well-matured plans, they might do a hundredfold more for Christ than they are now doing. If they went forth with earnest prayer, with meekness and lowliness of heart, seeking, personally to impart to others the knowledge of salvation, the message might reach the inhabitants of the earth The Review and Herald, April 11, 1893. Here are a few ideas for your church to implement when praying for your community. Conduct prayer walks through the neighborhoods in your community. Distribute door knob prayer promises to each home. Sponsor a prayer booth at your local or state health fairs. Invite members of the community to come in for a day(s) of prayer for personal or family needs. Include members of the community in the online conference prayer calls, with the option of anonymity. Place a locked prayer request box on the outside of the church. Invite visitors to your church s website to submit their prayer requests. Join a Prayer Line Many churches around the Atlantic Union Conference operate their own prayer line. If there is not one at your church, consider making a suggestion that your church s Prayer Ministries team start one. To keep the prayer time focused and on schedule, it is best to have a simple format already established with your prayer team. It is helpful to set a worshipful tone at the beginning by singing an inspirational chorus, followed by the reading of a short scripture passage or a devotional. Incorporate a few minutes for prayer requests or brief testimonies of answered prayers. Next, the prayer leader assigned for the day should begin the session with a prayer, then allow others to pray asking participants to kindly limit the length of their petitions so everyone can have an opportunity to pray. At the end, the prayer leader may close the session with a final prayer covering all the participants and their requests. Another tip: make sure the prayer line is used just for prayer discussions, questions, or comments should be taken care of offline. Here is a list of conference prayer lines: Northeastern Conference Global Prayer Line Coordinator: Patricia Langley Times: Open 24 hours a day Phone: (641) 715-3660 Access Code: 888974# Website: www.globalprayerministries.com Northern New England Conference Morning Prayer Line Coordinator: Kelly Veilleux Times: 6:00-7:00 a.m. Phone: (605) 468-8026 (Not toll free) Access Code: 310654# Website: www.nnecprayerministries.com Community Hour of Prayer On Thursday mornings for one hour (9:15-10:15 a.m.), members of the community in the Lancaster, Massachusetts, area meet for prayer at the Atlantic Union Conference office. They are currently reading Teach Us to Pray by Tamyra Horst. The objectives and goals for the Community Hour of Prayer include: Uniting in prayer for issues that impact the community, Praying for the future of Atlantic Union College, Visiting and praying with the first responders in the community, (police precinct, fire department, and more), and Inviting members of the community from other denominations to join us for the Community Hour of Prayer. If you are in the Lancaster area and wish to join us on Thursday mornings for the hour of prayer, contact the Atlantic Union Conference Prayer Ministries department at (978) 368-8333 or e-mail prayerministries@atlanticunion.org. Yvonne Knight, Prayer Ministries director, Atlantic Union Conference at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, March 2018 7

[A Journey to Excellence] Adventist Schools: A Place of Grace By Trevor Schlisner I love the fact that God s love for us is transformational. He loves us too much to leave us where we are. Grace is not only a teaching, but a teacher. Consider what Paul writes in Titus 2:11-13, NKJV. For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ. It is good news that God s grace has and will appear to every person! It is even better news that grace serves as a teacher, teaching us that we should live a sanctified life in anticipation of the soon coming of Jesus Christ. I love the fact that God s love for us is transformational. He loves us too much to leave us where we are. Each day there is a new lesson with the objective of recreating us in His image and likeness (2 Corinthians 5:17). I often wonder if we old people forget that we were once youth. They face new sophistries of the enemy that we never had to think about. I m not insinuating lowering standards or turning a blind eye when they make mistakes, I m imploring that we share the same grace that God has freely given and has been accepted by each of us. Something beautiful happens when the same grace we are given is then shared with others, especially with our young people. When they see the fruit of the Spirit demonstrated in our lives, the youth witness the power of the gospel in a real and tangible way. Ellen White puts it this way: When Christ is formed within, the hope of glory, then the truth of God will so act upon the natural temperament that its transforming power will be seen in changed characters. You will not then, by revealing an unsanctified heart and temper, turn the truth of God into a lie before any of your pupils. Nor will you, by manifesting a selfish, un-christlike spirit, give the impression that the grace of Christ is not sufficient for you at all times and in all places. You will show that the authority of God over you is not in name only, but in reality and truth Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students, p. 193. What makes a great school in God s eyes? I believe it is a school whose teachers and administration surrender self, are led by the Holy Spirit, and are conduits of God s grace. This is one of the many reasons my children attend an Adventist school. The work of administrators and teachers can often be a thankless job. I ve seen, firsthand, teachers and administrators spending countless hours laboring with our young people, with the sole purpose of salvation and restoration. Thank you. Thank you for the second and third chances. Thank you for the grace and redemptive approach you take with our children. Let all of our homes, schools, and churches be a place of grace. Trevor Schlisner is the Northern New England Conference superintendent of schools. 8 Atlantic Union Gleaner, March 2018 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site

ATLANTIC UNION COLLEGE Academy Students Meet at AUC for Basketball Tournament Atlantic Union College in South Lancaster, Massachusetts, hosted its second annual basketball tournament between most of the Seventh-day Adventist high schools in the Northeast. The boys and girls teams from Greater Boston Academy, South Lancaster Academy, Pine Tree Academy, and Northeastern Academy, and the boys team from South Brooklyn Academy participated in this year s event. In total, 137 high school students gathered to compete, network, and pray for and with one another. Students, alumni, and members of the community were there to support the players. Cheers and cries of support filled the AUC gymnasium where all the games were held. For the second year in a row, the Northeastern Academy boys basketball team won the boys championship. It was a very close game between them and Pine Tree Academy that went into overtime with Northeastern Academy scoring the winning point one second before the end of the clock. South Lancaster Academy s girls basketball team won the girls championship. As great as the games were, the real interest was having the students meet their peers from different high Basketball teams from academies around the Atlantic Union meet during the annual basketball tournament. schools and those who attend Atlantic Union College. Many new friendships were made and many prayers of blessings were exchanged. AUC is looking forward to bringing the young people together in games and in worship next year. Emmanuel Ortiz, communication manager, Atlantic Union College Girls and boys basketball teams from academies in the Atlantic Union participate in the annual basketball tournament on the campus of Atlantic Union College. ATLANTIC UNION COLLEGE ALUMNI WEEKEND 2018 April 20-22, 2018 Sabbath Speaker: Michelle Hill, 07 For more information, contact Emmanuel Ortiz at (978) 368-2254 or e-mail emmanuel.ortiz@auc.edu. auc.edu/homecoming. at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, March 2018 9

BERMUDA CONFERENCE Church Leaders Encouraged to Go, Weep, Seek, and Reap Church leaders from across the island of Bermuda came together to attend the 2018 Officers Training meeting. Normally a one-day event, this year s meeting began on Sabbath, January 20, at Hamilton church, with guest speaker Patrick Vincent, retired pastor. His first presentation to the group was titled Reaping the Harvest Preparing the Church to Reap, Retain, and Reclaim the Maximum Yield from the Field. Vincent shared information about the evangelism program he used for more than 40 years at churches he pastored. He said that the program served him well and, as a result, he baptized more than 100 people each year of his 40-year ministry without conducting an David Steede II, newly-assigned pastor at the Hamilton church, shares a devotional about the prodigal son. evangelistic series. It is a comprehensive program that includes information about reaching, retaining, and reclaiming church members. The training program continued on Sunday morning Patrick Vincent, retired pastor, speaks to church leaders at the 2018 Bermuda Conference Officers Training. with the devotional speaker David Steede II, the new pastor assigned to the Hamilton church and the Reclamation and Retention coordinator for the Bermuda Conference. His message titled, Pull Up Your Skirt, centered around the story of the prodigal son. Vincent then completed part two of his presentation titled, Retaining How to Keep What You Reap. He encouraged the church to look through the eyes of a new believer and ask specific questions, such as Do I Fit Here?, Does Anyone Want to Know Me?, Am I Needed?, and more. Vincent offered helpful insights on reclaiming lost members who once sat in the pews beside the members. He also offered some helpful tips in a program he calls Operation Comeback, designed to benefit the churches that implement these principles. D. Randolph Wilson, communication director, Bermuda Conference A Day on Campus With the Men The Bermuda Institute (BI) hosted its annual 100 Men on Campus Day on February 8. D. Randolph Wilson, pastor and Bermuda Conference communication director, was the devotional speaker for the eighth grade class. The class was divided by gender; the boys went to an off-campus barber shop located near the school. The girls went to the school library, where they met with Paul Graham, pastor of Restoration Praise Center in Bowie, Maryland. Focusing on the topic, What do men want from you?, Graham encouraged the girls not to allow others to determine what they want for their lives, and to have plans Paul Graham, pastor of Restoration Praise Center, speaks with the female students during the 100 Men on Campus Day at Bermuda Institute. and goals and make it their determination to reach them. The class met together again in the auditorium for a presentation by the Bermuda Police Department firearms division. They brought along the types of weapons they carry daily and shared information on the training necessary to join the police department. Students were given the opportunity to drag a dummy across the auditorium floor, an easier task on BI s polished floor than across the grass/ground outside in full uniform. Students from grades K-12 gathered at the Southampton church, along with their special guests: dads, granddads, uncles, brothers, and others. Wayne Edwards, Bermuda Institute principal, highlighted the need to have men on campus, because some children don t get to see their fathers frequently and they don t often know what their fathers do or can do. This was an opportunity for dads and their children to connect. In another presentation, Graham talked about an experience he had at home while putting down tiles. He was told not to throw away the pieces of tiles not used, because, around the edges, the tiler needs to use broken pieces to fill in the unfinished places. He shared that some of the fathers, are like broken pieces broken, but still necessary. They are like clay in the potter s hand, ready to be fitted for God s service in the lives of their children. Communication department, Bermuda Conference 10 Atlantic Union Gleaner, March 2018 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site

GREATER NEW YORK CONFERENCE Record Numbers Attend GNYC Communication Workshop More than 150 church communication leaders and pastors attended the annual Greater New York Conference (GNYC) Communication Workshop and Pastors Technology Conference on February 4 at the North Bronx church in Bronx, New York. Among the attendees were communication leaders from the Greater New York and Northeastern conferences. Also in attendance were communication leaders from the New Jersey and Pennsylvania conferences. With over 150 in attendance, this was our largest communication workshop, said Rohann Wellington, Greater New York Conference communication director and assistant to the president for strategic planning. Each communication member was equipped and mobilized to make a difference with their communication strategies in their local church, Wellington said. Guest speakers for the general sessions included Daniel Weber, North American Division communication director; Jamie Schneider Domm, North American Division digital strategist; Jason Caston, author and New Media Ministry specialist; and Rohann Wellington. Following each of the general sessions, the attendees were given the opportunity to ask the presenters questions. The morning devotional was presented by Todd Stout, pastor of Advent Hope church in New York City. Seminars covered topics such as Newsletter Writing and Mailchimp Tips, Crisis Management, Digital Audio Guest speakers and seminar presenters for the Greater New York Conference Communication Workshop and Pastors Technology Conference are, from left, Jason Caston, Everett Wiles, Ednor Davison, Cassie Martsching, Rohann Wellington, Jamie Schneider Domm, Daniel Weber, Dawin Rodriguez, and Gary Saunders, with Lisa Gonzalez, Communication department administrative assistant. Mixing, and Retouching in Photoshop and Lightroom. This year s presenters included Cassie Martsching, AdventSource communication director; Ednor A.P. Davison, Atlantic Union Conference communication director; Gary Saunders, Praizevision CEO/ founder; Dawin Rodriguez, international fashion photographer; and Everett Wiles, Andrews University Visual Art, Communication, and Design assistant professor. Wellington took the time to acknowledge Lisa Gonzalez, the GNYC Communication department administrative assistant, for her hard work in helping to put together the event. GNYC administrators Henry Beras, president, and Alanzo Smith, executive secretary, attended the event and shared brief remarks with the attendees. Pastors from around the conference were there in support and to attend technology seminars specifically geared for them. The seminars presented vital information on ways Communication leaders from the Greater New York and Northeastern conferences, as well as neighboring conferences, attend the annual Greater New York Conference communication workshop. our churches can successfully employ new media technologies, such as social media, mobile ministry, e-giving, and others, to enhance worship and community outreach initiatives, Wellington said. The event was cosponsored by the Greater New York Conference, AdventSource, Atlantic Union Adventist Media, and the Atlantic Union Conference. Debra Banks Cuadro, assistant communication director, Atlantic Union Conference Todd Stout, pastor of Advent Hope church in New York City, presents the morning devotional at the Greater New York Conference communication workshop. Luis Sanchez Dawin Rodriguez Dawin Rodriguez at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, March 2018 11

NEW YORK CONFERENCE Education Is Evangelism Students at Union Springs Academy (USA) have been out of the building sharing their faith and reaching out to those in need. While the team of students and staff were on an overseas mission trip, witnessing and ministering to the people in the Dominican Republic, students back at USA were also ministering to the elderly and shut-ins in their own community on a Sabbath afternoon. How vital it is for each student at USA to be taught the importance of showing kindness, friendship, and compassion to all God s people, whether in Union Springs, New York, or overseas on a mission trip. These valuable lessons taught at USA are helping students to make their Christianity real and authentic. Showing the students how to be the hands and feet of Christ to a hurting world is the greatest lesson the staff can ever hope to teach! Janica Caster, development director, Union Springs Academy Union Springs Academy students gain a lifetime of leadership skills as they witness for Christ each night in the Dominican Republic. Young Adults Are Taking Charge Young adults in the New York Conference are taking charge of their ministry and are seeing growth as a result. The leadership among the young adults began to fall into place at the Young Adult Worship Symposium that took place at the New York Conference office in Syracuse, New York, in the summer of 2017 and solidified during and fellowship activities taking place throughout the conference. Their activities have included hosting Sabbath School and worship services at different sites, attending GODencounters sponsored by the Atlantic Union, and participating in other social activities. This group has an open-door policy for any young adults as they continue to serve and fellowship. Jeremy Garlock, communication director, New York Conference It's Coming Soon... and YOU are Invited! The young adults have been true to their goals, with monthly worship services and fellowship activities taking place throughout the conference. the Young Adult Retreat in September 2017. During these events, the young adults set goals to have regular fellowship with each other, grow the group, and begin leading out in worship services across the conference. Since that time, the young adults have been true to their goals, with monthly worship services young adult who would like to join them. If you, or any young adults you know, would like to be a part of this group, or to join them for any of their activities, please contact the New York Conference Youth Ministries Department for details. Please pray for this ministry to continue to grow, and pray for the bonding of the REGISTER TODAY! To plan for your arrival please RSVP by April 6th!. Call: 315-889-7314 Email: development@ unionspringsgsacademy.org ACADEMY Group Games, Soccer, & Volleyball Experience "Dorm Life"(Lodging Provided) All meals provided in the Cafeteria DAYS Attend Classes and Meet Teachers Scholarships, Drawings, Prizes WHO: Any Student in Grades 7-11 WHEN: Monday, April 16th & Tuesday, April 17th Starts 1pm Ends 3pm Union Springs Academy 40 Spring Street, Union Springs, NY 13160 Follow us on 315-889-7314 www.unionspringsacademy.org Facebook! 12 Atlantic Union Gleaner, March 2018 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site

NEW YORK CONFERENCE Senior Class Raises More Than $2,000 In November and December 2017, the senior class at Union Springs Academy performed the play Hi Ho Robin Hood! for their senior class benefit. Students not only acted in this musical, but were also in charge of props, and items were sold at auction to raise money for the senior class. Between ticket sales and the auction, the class raised more than $2000. Often smaller schools are seen as not having enough programs to offer students to keep them busy, to interest them, or to teach them important life skills. The production of Hi Ho Robin Hood! is just one of many examples of how even smaller schools can provide high-quality programing for the students. In addition to raising money, the students learned important lessons in teamwork, community engagement, hard work, and commitment. The program was headed by Esther Baker, Union Springs Academy music director. Union Springs Academy was founded in 1921 and is owned and operated by Students in the senior class at Union Springs Academy perform a play for their senior class benefit. the New York Conference. The academy traces its roots to various homeschools which began in western and central New York in 1901. USA is situated on a hill overlooking Cayuga Lake, the largest of the Finger Lakes. For more than nine decades Union Springs Academy has provided quality Christian education to young people from New York, New England, Canada, and abroad. Jeremy Garlock, communication director, New York Conference OFFICIAL NOTICE New York Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Constituency Session NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the sixth regular quadrennial Constituency Session of the New York Conference of Seventh-day Adventists called to convene at 10:00 a.m., Sunday, April 29, 2018, in the Union Springs Academy gymnasium, on the Union Springs Academy grounds, 40 Spring Street, Union Springs, NY 13160. The purpose of this meeting is: 1. To receive reports and establish future plans for the New York Conference. 2. To elect conference officers, departmental directors, an Executive Committee, a Constitution Bylaws Committee, and a Board of Education Committee. 3. To consider amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws of the New York Conference. 4. To accept new churches or disband churches as may be necessary. 5. To transact such other business as may properly come before the delegates. According to the Constitution and Bylaws of the New York Conference, Article 3, Section 2a, Each church shall be entitled to one delegate for the organization and one additional delegate for each fifteen (15) members or major fraction thereof, each of whom must be a member of the church from which they are delegates. Lunch will be provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting of the Organizing Committee will convene at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 8, 2018, at the New York Conference office, 4930 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, NY 13215, for the purpose of appointing members of the Nominating Committee to serve for that meeting. According to the Constitution and Bylaws of the New York Conference, Article 5, Section 1a, The Organizing Committee shall be constituted as follows: Each church represented at the Constituency Meeting shall choose from among its delegates, or empower its delegation to choose, one (1) member plus one (1) additional member for each five hundred (500) members or a major fraction thereof. Miguel Crespo, President William McNeil, Secretary In addition to raising money, the students learned important lessons in teamwork, community engagement, hard work, and commitment. OFFICIAL NOTICE New York Conference Association Regular Meeting NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Regular Constituency Session of the New York Conference Association, a New York corporation, is called to meet in the Union Springs Academy gymnasium, on the Union Springs Academy grounds, 40 Spring Street, Union Springs, NY 13160 on Sunday, April 29, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., concurrently with the regular session of the New York Conference. The purpose of the meeting is to elect officers and a board of trustees, to receive reports, and to transact such other business as may properly come before the delegates. Delegates of New York Conference Constituency Session will be the delegates for the New York Conference Association. Lunch will be provided. Miguel Crespo, President William McNeil, Secretary at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, March 2018 13

NORTHEASTERN CONFERENCE Northeastern Conference Honors its Rising Stars The Stamford Marriott Hotel and Spa in Stamford, Connecticut, was filled with stars on the evening of Sunday, January 14. In this case, the celestial bodies were in human form as the Northeastern Conference hosted the inaugural Rising Stars Awards program, which honored 26 young adults who have shown exceptional service in their church and community. Host Ernie Wright, a pastor in the Greater New York Conference, welcomed everyone to the program with style and alacrity. The Northeastern Conference administration and the Camp Development Committee sponsored the program, and unanimously decided that it was appropriate to acknowledge the outstanding accomplishments of the youth of the conference. The Rising Stars honored for the evening were from various churches in the conference, including Mid-Hudson French, Pictured on the top row are Tiffany Llewellyn, Daniel Edmond, Errol Henry, Ingrid Pierre, Michael Edwards, Alex Dumas, Jaida Senghor, Sharol Stone, Alexa Jack, Dejean Torrington, Ronald Lewis; and on the front row are Eydi Roblero, Benedith Merisme, Chloé Buxton, Ange Benjamin, Natacha Lorius, Monique Weatherly, Rachael Leroy; the Northeastern Conference administrators, Edson Bovell, treasurer; Daniel Honoré, president; and Oswald Euell, executive secretary; Tamika Tomlinson, Francois Cedoit, Leanna Wells, Nadya Jones, and Antonique Williams. Not pictured is Sean Thomas. Solid Rock, Schilo French, Lebanon, Beer-Scheba, Hebron, Bethanie French, Christian Fellowship, Kingsboro Temple, Ephesus, Hanson Place, Mount of Olives, Flatbush, Berea (Massachusetts), Mahanaim, Village, Mount Zion, Springfield Hispanic, Jamaica, Emmanuel Temple, Shekinah, Beacon Light Tabernacle, Mount Vernon, Goshen Temple, and Trinity Temple churches. In his remarks, Daniel Honoré, Northeastern Conference president, reminded the more than 300 attendees that allowing young adults to take the lead would only help to prepare them for the challenges they may face in the future. Rising Stars awards recipient Tiffany Llewellyn was privileged to give a response on behalf of the honorees. We are the ones we have been waiting for. We are the change that we seek. We have been called by God to accomplish a multiplicity [of things]. This body of young adults has been chosen to impact our world and our church, Llewellyn said. JeNean Lendor, communication director, Northeastern Conference Pastors Invested as Master Guides Newly-invested Master Guides celebrate with Youth Ministries directors Ron Whitehead, Lake Union Conference, front row, left; Gary Blanchard, General Conference, front row, second from left; David McKenzie, Northeastern Conference, front row, third from right; Daniel Honoré, Northeastern Conference president, front row, second from right; and Tulio Terrero, Providence Hispanic church pastor, right. More than 1,000 people registered for the 2018 Northeastern Conference (NEC) Youth Leadership Convention, January 11-14, at the Stamford Marriott and Spa in Stamford, Connecticut. An additional overflow crowd of more than 300 unregistered attendees, plus more than 300 who attended the Sabbath services, made for a massive training and fellowship experience. The theme, Arise: Rescue, Revive, Redeem, was proclaimed by guest speakers, Gary Blanchard, General Conference Youth Ministries director; Ron Whitehead, Lake Union Conference Youth Ministries director; and Andrés Peralta, former Atlantic Union Conference Youth and Young Adult ministries director. The group experienced several firsts at this year s convention, including: Worship sessions were held in both English and Spanish/Portuguese. 14 Atlantic Union Gleaner, March 2018 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site

NORTHEASTERN CONFERENCE The first wave of pastors in the Northeastern Conference was invested as Master Guides. With the goal of having pastors more involved in youth ministries, the NEC Youth Ministries department launched the Ministerial Master Guide cohort in 2016. Twenty-four pastors and four ministerial spouses, along with Daniel Honoré, Northeastern Conference president, and his wife, Fritze, diligently completed all of the requirements of the Master Guide program. An additional 100- plus Master Guides were invested. Twenty-seven senior youth leaders graduated. Medical Cadets were officially recognized and endorsed. The Portuguese Youth Federation was organized and endorsed. What a start for 2018, said David McKenzie, Northeastern Conference Adventist Youth Ministries director. Once more, NEC s youth have been called to arise, to be revived, to be co-laborers with Christ in His salvation rescue mission, and to embrace redemption in Christ Jesus. Youth Ministries department, Northeastern Conference Northeastern Academy Students Are Champions As the 2017-2018 school year commenced, Roy Williams, coach of the Northeastern Academy (NEA) basketball program, announced that tryouts would be held for the varsity and junior varsity teams, and about 35 young men signed up. As the young girls watched, they expressed a desire to have a female team. The coach was surprised and assured them that if enough female students were interested, he would teach them the skills of the game. Through practice and perseverance, the team began to prepare for the Atlantic Union Basketball Tournament, January 17-19, on the campus of Atlantic Union College. The NEA varsity teams were the 2017 champions and were returning to defend their title. For the girls, this was the first game/tournament ever played together. Practice came to an abrupt halt when the school sustained damage to the gym from burst pipes because of freezing temperatures. Unable to practice for almost a month prior to the tournament, the teams entered the Atlantic Union Basketball Tournament anyway. Even when facing challenges with uniform orders, no location to practice, and transportation issues, games lost and games won, the team prevailed. Planning, prayer, and dedication resulted in the senior varsity bringing home the championship trophy and the girl s team bringing home the second-place trophy. Inner-city young boys and girls have limited resources with which to express themselves. Basketball became an arena where camaraderie is encouraged and competitiveness reigns. The basketball program at NEA was revived five years ago when Williams, a parent, saw the need to help young boys in the inner city, and particularly NEA, learn discipline, social skills, and Christian standards through basketball. He was assisted by NEA alumni Ross Williams, 14, and Ryan Williams, 15. The program teaches participants how to use skills to engage one another and put the needs of others above their own. At the beginning of the program, students strength and benchmarks are measured through the use of 12 challenging stations. Remarkable improvements were shown by students who applied the techniques. Students showed The Northeastern Academy Queens, above, are the second-place winners, and the Northeastern Academy Kings, below, are the first-place winners of the annual basketball tournament held on the campus of Atlantic Union College. appreciation for the program by their attendance and by practicing the skills taught on and off the court. The NEA basketball program has continued to grow over the years. Clinics are held on Sundays throughout the school year, with practices held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. From this program, NEA has sprouted three teams; a girl s team, a junior varsity, and a varsity team. Each session enforced the biblical tenets of the Adventist Church, creating a safe environment conducive for learning basketball and life skills. Williams wants young boys and young girls to use the skills acquired to promote healthy competition and the discipline to create a successful platform in sports, academics, and life. Avery Dawson, administrative assistant/registrar, Northeastern Academy at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, March 2018 15

NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND CONFERENCE Advancing a Ministry One Story at a Time Jennifer Hernandez has heard all the laments and complaints that are common to directors of Planned Giving and Trust Services. Finding a way to engage members with information about planned giving is one of them, but in spite of the apparent challenges, she believes it is possible for members to find themselves leaning forward in their seats, and actually getting excited about receiving a communication from the Planned Giving department. In fact, she thinks that s the way it should be. I go to the annual meetings and I network in between, and yes, I hear all about how difficult it is to get people to engage and pay attention to what we do, but I don t buy it, says Hernandez. There are three things we are doing to make trust services a proactive and meaningful ministry in the Northern New England Conference, and they re working. One of the first things we did when we started was publish a series of stories that entertain and educate people about our department. These mystery stories feature a character named Pastor Derecho Williams. What we have found is that sometimes talking about preparation of wills, the details of end-of-life planning, and the mechanisms of specific instruments, such as trusts, can be overwhelming for people, said Hernandez. But, if we put helpful information into the plot of a compelling story, then people suddenly become really engaged with what we do Jennifer Hernandez, Northern New England Conference Trust Services director, looks over copies of the latest Derecho stories that her department uses as teaching tools. and are motivated to move forward with their own plans. Suddenly, people like to hear from us! Hernandez says the production of an annual story is a big task for her department. Our Derecho stories are entirely written within the department and are about 20,000 words. Compare that with the 40-60,000 words for a typical Pacific Press book and you will see that it is a substantial story, meaning that we get to spend several hours with most readers, informing them about who we are and what we do. And sometimes when people read the stories, we hear from them, whether it s to thank us and set up an appointment, or to find out when the next story will be available. We have people calling, even from outside of our conference. This most recent Derecho story, which comes out in late March, is specifically targeted to people who love the outdoors, animals, and simple living. People from New England will certainly identify with the plot. Most of the story takes place in the woods and involves a retired Adventist registered Maine guide and the theft of some valuable logs. When asked how such a story could be a vehicle for detailed end-of-life planning information, Hernandez just laughs. Oh, it is! If you really want to find out, you will just have to read it. We send one to every home in our conference, and people outside the conference can get one by calling me. It s an intriguing story that not only delivers important information about planned giving, but also presents valuable spiritual lessons. Using stories to convey spiritual lessons is an example Christ Himself gave us. But for Hernandez, there is much more to running an effective department than telling good stories. There are two other things we do that make people eager to engage with us. The first is that we make an effort to develop friendships with everyone we serve. We really get to know people and come to cherish our relationship with them. Finally, we really do treat our department as a ministry we see our task as reaching out to people to help them experience the joy of responding to God s call and engaging in His ministry as part of the fulfillment of our responsibilities here on earth. Communication staff, Northern New England Conference There are three things we are doing to make trust services a proactive and meaningful ministry in the Northern New England Conference, and they re working. 16 Atlantic Union Gleaner, March 2018 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site

NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND CONFERENCE A Ringing Endorsement Just four years ago, if you had tried to talk to Frank Hodson II about church bells, it would have been a very short conversation, for he would have just given you a bemused shrug. Now, it s hard to get him to stop talking about bells. That transformation has an interesting story behind it. In 2011, the Woodstock church in Bryant Pond, Maine, began to build a new sanctuary on their property. After it was completed in 2012, the congregation moved to the new church and plans were made to demolish the old building, which dated from the 1870s. The church was originally built to house a Baptist church in the town of Sumner, some distance from Bryant Pond. Demolishing the church was not difficult, but one question kept coming up: What would be done with the church s large cast iron 1873 bell made by Blymer- Norton? It was a very large bell some 44 inches across at the base, and it literally weighed a ton. The bell was removed, complete with its base and wheel, and stored under wraps until Hodson inquired about it a couple years later and offered to restore the bell so it could be mounted or displayed at the new church. Thus it was that Hodson entered the world of antique church bells. I started researching church bells and I was absolutely amazed to find out there is this whole world of enthusiasts and experts who fixate on old bells, said Hodson. Early on, when I was trying to find out more about the Woodstock bell, I got connected to this network of mostly old codgers like myself, and they were a fount of information. I learned how bells were cast from molten metal. I learned that most bells were made by companies that also cast cannons or other armaments. And I learned that bells were not just for announcing church services. There was a time before radio and TV when church bells were much more important to communities for spreading urgent news, or announcing a solemn funeral, or celebrating a momentous event. Back in the day, there was an official keeper of the bell position in most churches that was an elected position, just like deacon and elder. But, during the first and second world wars, with the young men gone, those positions mostly went unfilled Frank Hodson II kneels next to the bell he is restoring. The metal frame around the bell is newly restored. Refinishing and painting the bell are the next tasks. and churches discovered they didn t need a keeper of the bell. Now, however, that decision is coming back to haunt churches as the beams around the bells have weathered and deteriorated with age, and heavy bells all over America are crashing down as their supporting beams fail. For churches that have a bell, regular inspections and maintenance is a good idea, especially since these large church bells are now quite valuable anywhere from $5,000 up to $60,000 for bells in good shape. Now a church bell expert in his own right, Hodson is currently working on his second restoration project. Not long ago I bought a small church bell. It is a 16-inch cast iron bell made by the Frederick Town Bell company, and it is the smallest church bell made by that company, just a step up from their largest school bell. The Frederick Town Bell company was apparently in business for only about a year, so these are rare bells. All I know about the bell is that it came from western Maine and the church it was hanging in was destroyed by a fire. As it happens, that description fits the original Woodstock Adventist church, so there is at least a small chance that this was the bell at that original church where members met and formed a congregation in 1863. I m now restoring this bell and, when it s done, it will be displayed in the Adventist Heritage Center at the conference building. People will be able to touch and ring the bell and the display will teach people how church bells used to be important to entire communities. I admire what has been accomplished so far with the new Heritage Center and wanted to contribute. Call it a ringing endorsement, said Hodson with a wry smile. Scott Christiansen, communication director, Northern New England Conference at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, March 2018 17

SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND CONFERENCE Visiting Chinese Students at SLA Experience Christian Culture Eleven students from China had the opportunity to experience American culture and a Christian environment for two weeks in February while visiting South Lancaster Academy (SLA) in South Lancaster, Massachusetts. We ve had several students over the past few years, who came from a minimal Christian environment, who have converted to Adventism because of their time here at South Lancaster Academy, said Jeffrey Lambert, principal. We have two current students who became Christians after they came to SLA, and I think that s a testament to our ability to witness to students when they re in a Christian environment. International student visitors and student ambassadors from South Lancaster Academy, pose for a photo outside of the New England Aquarium. The students were on a short trip to check out SLA and decide whether they Visiting Chinese students and their teachers pose for a photo with South Lancaster Academy principal Jeff Lambert, right. A dramatic presentation of the greatest story ever told... brought to you by The College Church of Seventh-day Adventists with March 31, 2018 11:15 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. 337 Main Street Lancaster, MA 01561 www.facebook.com/forthegloryofthe.cross www.instagram.com/forthegloryofthe.cross want to return for an entire school year. Each visiting student was paired with an SLA student ambassador in their grade to show them around, introduce them to other students, and make sure they felt comfortable as they integrated. They stayed with local host families and enjoyed a day in Boston touring Harvard, MIT, and the aquarium. They re having a great time here. The students and teachers are very friendly to them, said Dexin Cal (Cindy), the accompanying teacher. The whole religious stuff is very new to us, especially Bible classes. Back in China we ve never had classes like that. Personally, I like the Bible classes very much, because I m seeing this religious belief is impacting you when it comes to work, study, and love life. It s worth digging into. Shauna Neidigh, development director, South Lancaster Academy 18 Atlantic Union Gleaner, March 2018 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site

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New England Adventist Book Center 2018 Spring Bookmobile/Delivery Schedule The Adventist Book Center will be visiting a church or school near you! Locate the stop closest to you and call in your delivery order by the deadline shown! Sunday, Mar. 4 Orders due by Feb. 26 Delivery Only 10:30 11:30 a.m. Laurel Oaks School, Hamden, CT 1:00 2:00 p.m. Omega Church, New Haven, CT 3:30 4:30 p.m. Waterbury Spanish Church, Waterbury, CT 5:30 6:00 p.m. Hope Church, Bloomfield, CT Sunday, Mar. 18 Orders due by Mar. 12 Delivery Only 9:30 10:00 a.m. Bennington Church, Bennington, VT 11:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Rutland Church, Rutland, VT 3:00 3:30 p.m. Morrisville Church, Morrisville, VT 4:30 5:00 p.m. St. Johnsbury Church, St. Johnsbury, VT 6:00 6:30 p.m. South Newbury Church, South Newbury, VT Sunday, Apr. 15 Orders due by Apr. 9 Delivery Only 9:30 10:00 a.m. Fulton Church, Fulton, NY 11:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Watertown Church, Watertown, NY 1:00 1:30 p.m. Natural Bridge Church, Natural Bridge, NY 3:00 3:30 p.m. Canton Church, Canton, NY 5:30 6:00 p.m. High Banks Church, Saranac, NY Sunday, Apr. 22 Orders due by Apr. 16 Delivery Only 10:30 11:00 a.m. Laurel Oaks School, Hamden, CT 1:00 2:00 p.m. Omega Church, New Haven, CT 3:30 4:30 p.m. Waterbury Spanish Church, Waterbury, CT 5:30 6:00 p.m. Hope Church, Bloomfield, CT Sunday, Apr. 1 Orders due by Mar. 26 Delivery Only 1:30 2:00 p.m. Lincoln Church, Lincoln, ME 3:30 4:00 p.m. Oakfield Church, Oakfield, ME 5:30 6:00 p.m. Presque Isle Church, Presque Isle, ME Monday, Apr. 2 Orders due by Mar. 26 Delivery Only 11:00 11:30 a.m. Calais Church, Calais, ME Thursday Sunday, Apr. 5 - Apr. 8 Pine Tree Academy Music Clinic & Open House Freeport, ME 12:00 6:00 p.m. Thursday, Apr. 5 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Friday, Apr. 6 After the Concert Saturday, Apr. 7 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Sunday, Apr. 8 Sunday, Apr. 8 Southern New England ABC Spring Open House 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. 34 Sawyer St., South Lancaster, MA 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. 11 Gerry St., Stoneham, MA Thursday, Apr. 12 Orders due by Apr. 9 Delivery Only 4:30 5:00 p.m. Saratoga Springs Church, Saratoga Springs, NY 6:00 6:30 p.m. Greater Albany Church, Cohoes, NY Thursday, Apr. 26 - Orders due by Apr. 20 Delivery Only 6:00 6:30 p.m. Genessee Park Church, Rochester, NY Friday Sunday, Apr. 27-29 SNEC Spanish Women's Retreat, Waltham, MA Sunday, Apr. 29 - Orders due by Apr. 20 NYC Constituency Session, Union Springs Academy, Union Springs, NY Friday, May 4 Orders due by Apr. 30 Delivery Only 11:00 11:30 a.m. Olean Church, Olean, NY 1:30 2:00 p.m. Curriers Church, Arcade, NY Saturday, May 5 Go to Grow! Orders due by Apr. 30 Full Set up and Delivery After Sunset Buffalo Suburban Church, Lancaster, NY Sunday, May 6 Orders due by Apr. 30 Delivery Only 9:00 9:30 a.m. Erie Church, Erie, PA 11:00 11:30 a.m. Jamestown Church, Jamestown, NY 12:30-1:00 p.m. Brocton Church, Brocton, NY 2:00 2:30 p.m. Perrysburg Church, Perrysburg, NY 4:30 5:00 p.m. Batavia Church, Batavia, NY Sabbath, Apr. 14 Go to Grow! Orders due by Apr. 9 Full Set up and Delivery After Sunset Westvale Church, Syracuse, NY Call 1.800.435.0008 to place your order! 20 Atlantic Union Gleaner, March 2018 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site

BulletinBoard Sunset Table Daylight Saving Time April 2018 6 13 20 27 Bangor, ME 7:10 7:18 7:27 7:36 Portland, ME 7:14 7:23 7:31 7:39 Boston, MA 7:16 7:24 7:32 7:40 South Lancaster, MA 7:19 7:27 7:35 7:43 Pittsfield, MA 7:25 7:33 7:41 7:49 Hartford, CT 7:22 7:30 7:38 7:45 Providence, RI 7:17 7:25 7:33 7:40 New York, NY 7:27 7:34 7:41 7:49 Albany, NY 7:26 7:34 7:42 7:50 Utica, NY 7:34 7:42 7:50 7:58 Syracuse, NY 7:37 7:46 7:54 8:02 Rochester, NY 7:43 7:52 8:00 8:08 Buffalo, NY 7:48 7:56 8:04 8:12 Keene, NH 7:21 7:29 7:37 7:45 Manchester,NH 7:18 7:26 7:34 7:42 Portsmouth, NH 7:15 7:23 7:31 7:39 Brattleboro, VT 7:22 7:30 7:38 7:46 Burlington, VT 7:26 7:35 7:44 7:52 Rutland, VT 7:24 7:33 7:41 7:49 Hamilton, Bda 7:41 7:46 7:51 7:56 Vegan Chef Wanted NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND CONFERENCE Music Clinic 2018 April 5-7 The Olive Branch vegan café is taking applications for an experienced (or formally trained) vegan chef to create exciting food offerings that will increase clientele. Applicants must be ministry-minded and support the health message. The Café is an urban center of influence ministry operated by the Northern New England Conference, and is located in the most post-christian population center in the United States Lewiston/Portland, Maine. Please submit résumé to tcuffori@gmail.com. Program Schedule - All Welcome Clinician/Academy Concert-April 5, 5:15pm Sacred Concert-April 6, 7:30pm Sabbath School Concert-April 7, 9:30am Church Service-April 7, 11:00am Secular Concert-April 7, 7:30pm Hosted by - Pine Tree Academy Freeport, ME Registration for all music groups other than piano ends March 1, 2018 (piano deadline was February 1)! FMI and to register, please visit our website at nnec.org. Click on Ministries & Departments for Education/Events. at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, March 2018 21

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