Triadelphia Seventh-day
Adventist Church

JOYLYN CREWS WINS POSTER CONTEST

By Sharon Crews

Joylyn Crews was awarded first place prize for her entry in the sixth to eighth grade category of the safety poster contest sponsored by Adventist Risk Management (ARM), the risk and insurance entity of the Adventist Church.  Sabbath, June 7, George Pelote, ARM Field Services Representative, presented Joylyn with a plaque and a $300 check for her winning entry.  This is the second year Joylyn has won this award.

Every year ARM holds the contest in order to instill safety awareness for the church, youth ministry and associated programs.  The contest is open to all students attending Adventist schools in the North American Division, as well as Adventist home-schoolers.  A panel of safety specialists, artists, educators, and youth ministry personnel reviewed over 3,000 entries this year.

IN MEMORY OF BOB SANFORD

Long-time Triadelphia member, Robert G. "Bob" Sanford passed away on June 8, 2003 at age 65.  Bob served as church treasurer for over 17 years and also many years as a deacon.  

In 1963 Bob came to NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, where he worked on international scientific satellites as a Missions Operations Manager.  The highlight of his career was assisting with CoBE - Cosmic Background Explorer.  "He received many awards, citations, plaques and even NASA's highest medals of honor," says his wife, Darleen.  "He never told anyone."

Bob loved the "magic" of Disney World and the family vacationed there each year starting in 1971.  When he retired, Bob and Darleen spent each winter at Disney World and became Cast Members.

We extend our sympathy to Darleen and their two sons, Robert John (Jay) and Russell George and their families.

BUDGET APPROVED

At a business meeting June 28 the Church approved a $78,900 budget for fiscal year July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004.  Church operating expenses account for $60,900 of the budget; $18,000 will go to the Improvement Fund.

ELIZABETH WILSON MARRIES MR. (W)RIGHT

Sunday, July 6, saw Triadelphia members together with a host of friends and relatives celebrating the marriage of David Wright and Elizabeth Wilson.  Elizabeth, daughter of Ted and Nancy Wilson and granddaughter of Neal and Elinor Wilson, was accompanied by seven ladies in blue--two of them sisters Emilie and Catherine, along with a cousin, David's sister and three friends.  David's brothers, Nolan and Stephen, were best men, while four friends served as groomsmen.

In his homily, David's father, Elder Ed Wright, recounted how David and Elizabeth met and how their relationship developed.  Following comments about both the bride and the groom, Elder Ted Wilson led the young couple in their vows of commitment.

Mrs. Ed Wright and Don Vollmer sang solos during the service.  Other music was provided by Rae Lee Cooper (organist), the Triadelphia Brass, and the Triadelphia string quartet.

Following in her mother's footsteps, Elizabeth had her wedding reception in her parent's home garden.

The newlyweds will reside in Dalton, GA, where David will serve as an associate pastor and Elizabeth will continue her education.

THE LATEST "RAVE"

By Pastor George Rice

In the past, "highs" were achieved by means of drugs, alcohol, and "sniffing."  Now there is something new - "New Age raves."  Beginning with yoga, transcendental meditation, spiritual rites, and lectures on Eastern mysticism, young people are getting their "highs" through chanting, dance marathons, and electronic music that is cranked up by TranceZen Dance deejays.  No drugs or alcohol are allowed.

One rave enthusiast said, "I was a club kid who used to try to get the "high" with ecstasy.  Now, I get it naturally."  One trance facilitator encourages everyone to find his inner "power animals."

This new fad is catching on throughout the country.  Some believe this is a new way of experiencing life and a sense of community that does not endanger life.  Newsweek, July 7, ends its article on "The New Age of Rave" with this comment, "Just saying no to drugs never looked so cool."

Whether it is drugs, alcohol, sniffing, or rave, the result is the same--control of the mind by the enemy of our souls.  If you get a chance, read the article.  It is very interesting in light of what we are told in The Great Controversy will take place at the end of time.