April 30, 2015     
   
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SNEC Clubs Excel at Pathfinder Bible Experience 
 
Pathfinders attend the Pathfinder Bible Experience on the campus of Southwestern Adventist University. [photo: David Dennis]
Five Southern New England Conference (SNEC) Pathfinder teams participated in the fourth annual North American Division finals for the Pathfinder Bible Experience (PBE) on April 18 in Keene, Texas. In total, 128 teams from around NAD representing all nine unions, plus the British Union, participated in this event. Of the 92 teams who achieved first place, three from SNEC were a part of that group: Brockton, Merrimack Valley, and Pleasant Street/Northboro. Thirty-three teams answered enough questions to qualify for second place. Included in that group were SNEC's Rockville-Tolland and Connecticut Valley teams. The book of the Bible studied for this year's PBE was the Gospel of Matthew.

The Atlantic Union Conference administrators and staff commend all the teams who participated in this year's PBE. Special congratulations to the SNEC teams. Great job!

CLICK HERE to see the complete 2015 PBE results.
NNEC Welcomes New Youth Ministries Director    
 
Northern New England Conference's new youth director Mark Tamaleaa and his family.
Mark Tamaleaa is the new youth ministries director for the Northern New England Conference (NNEC). Tamaleaa has been serving young people for almost 18 years in many facets of youth ministry. He was the principal of Parkview Junior Academy in Syracuse, New York, before accepting the call to join NNEC.

Tamaleaa and his wife, Mindy, have four children--a daughter, Jayda, and three sons: Jared, Jalen and Jorden. After graduating from Thurnderbird Adventist Academy, Tamaleaa received his degree in elementary education from Southwestern Adventist University. He has a master's degree in administration from Grand Canyon University.

Source: Scott Christiansen, communication director, Northern New England Conference  

The Atlantic Union Conference administrators and staff pray for God's guidance as Mark Tamaleaa and his family take on the challenges of his new assignment in the Northern New England Conference.  
Church Leaders Call for Peace in West Baltimore      
 
Many people participate in a peaceful demonstration in Baltimore. [Photo: David Franklin]
The administration of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America, issued a statement on April 28, 2015, in response to the growing number of demonstrations following the funeral of Freddie Gray, who died tragically in Baltimore, Maryland.

CLICK HERE to read the entire statement.

Source: NAD News Staff/ANN  
Adventist Church President Expresses Sympathy During Nepal Devastation     
 
Ted N. C. Wilson, Seventh-day Adventist Church President [photo: ANN File]
Seventh-day Adventist Church president Ted N. C. Wilson issued a statement regarding the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Nepal on April 25, 2015.

CLICK HERE to read the entire statement. 

                           Source: ANN Staff  
May 2015 Gleaner Now Available Online       
 
The May issue of the Gleaner is now available online. Read highlights from the Atlantic Union Adventist Youth Ministries Leadership Congress; learn seven things you can do now to help your local Adventist school; celebrate with the Bermuda Institute and their 14 students who were inducted into the National Honor Society; be inspired by the church members from a small New England who refused to give up their dream; and much, much more.  

CLICK HERE to check out the Atlantic Union Gleaner online.
Brooklyn School Students Participate in Annual City-wide Spelling Bee      
Three students from the Brooklyn Seventh-day Adventist School participated in the 51st annual New York Daily News Spelling Bee on March 19.

Sixth-grader Daniel Bellevue (far left); and eighth-graders Stephen Boucicault (middle), and Samuel Corion (far right) represented the school. Corion, who has a passion for spelling, had competed before. His third attempt since 2013, Corion dropped out in the first round that year. In 2014, he progressed to round four. This year, he made it to the seventh round and took home the fourth place prize.

"We are very proud of Samuel Corion and his achievement in this year's spelling bee, and are pleased that each of the boys represented the school very well," said Laura Mayne, principal of the Brooklyn school.

Source: Staff, Brooklyn school 
More Than 6,000 Receive Free Health Care in San Antonio         
 
Adventist healthcare professionals and volunteers provide free health care for San Antonio residents. [Photo: NAD]
More than 1,700 healthcare professionals and volunteers operated a no-cost mega medical and dental clinic April 8-10 in San Antonio, Texas. As many as 6,192 residents were treated at the clinic, including 360 who were given surgical services, at no cost. Organizers estimate the total cost in free health-related services to be about $20,124,000.

The event was organized by Your Best Pathway to Health, a service of Adventist-Laymen's Services & Industries (ASI), in partnership with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Adventist health System, and other entities.

Source: Costin Jordache/Adventist News Network

CLICK HERE to read the entire article.  

CLICK HERE to see videos and photos. 
Register now for Impact San Antonio      
 
Impact San Antonio (iSA),

taking place July 2-11, is a window of opportunity for the global Seventh-day Adventist young adult community (18-35) to bring hope to the city. 

 

Organized in conjunction with the General Conference Session, iSA is an initiative of the General Conference Youth Department, hosted by the North American Division Youth Department. Events, training and meetings for iSA will be at the Marriott Rivercenter in San Antonio.  


CLICK HERE for more information and to register. 
New Spanish Study Bible Available      
 
Pacific Press has announced the release of Biblia de Estudio de Andrews - the Spanish edition of the Andrews Study Bible. As with the English version, Biblia de Estudio de Andrews features study notes, a linked reference system, and a 152-page concordance.

Bibles may be purchased at your local Adventist Book Center (ABC), or you may CLICK HERE for ordering information. 
Atlantic Union Camp Meeting Schedule 
Warmer weather brings warm happy thoughts of the yearly fellowship and worship that takes place at camp meeting. Conferences around the Atlantic Union are eagerly preparing for this annual event that you don't want to miss.

Many dates have changed due to the 2015 GC Session taking place July 2-11 in San Antonio, Texas. Please make note of these changes and plan accordingly.

The Atlantic Union Conference wishes everyone safe and pleasant travels this summer! 

CLICK HERE to view camp meeting information. 
Registration Open for NETS Fall 2015 Semester   
Classes for the next four-month session begin on August 20. Applications are now being accepted for the fall semester. 
Upcoming Events

2015 Compassion Rally NYC, May 1-2. Cosponsored by the GNYC and NEC Youth Ministries departments, this year's rally will include compassion and service projects as well as a march against violence. The march will begin at 3:00 p.m. on May 2 and will start at the Coney Island church located at 2851 W. 17th St., Brooklyn, NY. CLICK HERE for more information.

Celebrate Early Childhood Education May 2. "Growing and Walking in HIS Footsteps" is the theme for the upcoming day of celebration for early childhood education, sponsored by the Atlantic Union Conference Office of Education. The event will be held at the Community Worship Center, 145-94 176th St., Jamaica, NY. For more information, e-mail earlychildhood@atlanticunion.org.

GNYC Men's Prayer Convention, May 1-3. Honor's Haven Resort & Spa, 1195 Arrowhead Rd., Ellenville, NY. For all men's ministries leaders, husbands, fathers, sons, single men, and youth. For more information, call (516) 627-9350 ext. 121.

NNEC Annual Spring Prayer Retreat May 21-24 at Camp Lawroweld in Weld, Maine. Contact Kelly Veilleux at (207) 314-7546 or e-mail at kellyv@inverity.org for more information.  CLICK HERE to download the registration form. 

GNYC Pathfinder and Master Guide Camporee - May 29-31.
GNYC Adventurer and Master Guide Camporee - June 5-7.
Both camporees will be at Camp Berkshire.  No onsite registration. CLICK HERE for more information. 
Atlantic Union Conference Wednesday Morning Prayer 

Join the Atlantic Union Conference Prayer Ministries Department every Wednesday morning from 6:30-7:30 a.m. for early morning prayer. Call (712) 432-0232. Code: 310654#.     
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In This Issue
SNEC Patfinders at PBE
NNEC New Youth Director
Leaders Call for Peace
Wilson's Statement on Nepal
Impact San Antonio
Students Attend Spelling Bee
Free Healthcare for Thousands
Impact San Antonio
New Spanish Study Bible
2015 Camp Meeting Dates
NETS Registration Open
What's Ahead
 
2015
 Mar 25-Jul. 11 - 100 Days of Prayer 

May 
1-3:      GNYC Men's Prayer Convention
2:         Atlantic Union Conference Early
            Childhood Education Celebration
8:         Union Compassion Sabbath
16:       Union-wide Single Adult
            Ministries Day
21-24   NNEC Spring Prayer Retreat
22-25   GNYC Luso Brazilian CM*

June
12-20:  SNEC English CM*
19-27:  New York Conf. CM*
25-27:  Bermuda CM* 

*CM - Camp Meeting 



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