*X6T,*o>pJBB+wH2?W\NxL{qy8t%H{Pwhy4OOuDdor.J-XKn~`$$!fh",B fz3x`gbrX.4P nid{zIpz'`b`M2p!_o\UJtAst-ypR c4C/q${(cj(uyo5jxV\c[*8]&MFE3xFln escH*lPK(5mUz|YpT5~j|ji{We.=OR(P{ NXwm@(_ Y3h 495 views, 5 likes, 7 loves, 36 comments, 16 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from South Central Conference of Seventh-day Adventists: South Central Conference 2022 Camp Meeting Adult Worship Services 11. 0000012858 00000 n 0000085698 00000 n (yR)S&c}c}/!-)!q,VhaS14ys1)O.rogv@d_pYb~v} >N xref 0000063335 00000 n You can be part of something great for God. 0000002387 00000 n 0000045775 00000 n Learn More ABOUT US We are one of eight conferences located in the Southern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Help is here, speak with lawyers that represent church sexual abuse victims. In at-large elections, voters across the city can vote for as many candidates as there are council seats up for grabs. Two municipal ordinances unconstitutionally restrict the exchange of beliefs and religious principles, the legal filing argues. 0000001496 00000 n Anaheim and Mission Viejo have also been forced to change their election systems. 0000001809 00000 n xb```f``YxAX,=l The South Central Conference of SDA, with headquarters in Nashville, TN. Our President,. 0000004263 00000 n Church. " g' r) J-FO[45CQ:,",_,, osg LBJai@8 `hTJ00A%"&e0,Vb *m@g0c 'C$0m8sV7yxw0aqnqTc~ `ng :A43'.NrM9(ySg.:V(F*jmK==PP/_}mUJxlFk$9W6}Z8(|A5tnbM] Registered Agent: Helen Sfikas Rogers, Attorney At Law. 0000003221 00000 n The people with the money and the resources in this city or in any city control what happens during elections.. But the two former candidates argue the switch to district elections would cause the problems the states voting rights act was created to avoid. Phone: (615) 226-6500 Email: info@scc-sda.org Address: 715 Youngs Lane Nashville, Tennessee 37207. 0000007837 00000 n 0000008485 00000 n However, under the new system they would be precluded from voting for 80 % of the city council. The South Central Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church filed a lawsuit in Federal court last week against the town of Alabaster, a suburb of Birmingham. 82 0 obj<>stream 0000001423 00000 n UPDATE PART ONE OF THREE W M 1 2 0 6 DATE OF PUBLICATION: MARCH 2004. It depends on donors like you. xref @gXoX1G9D$(pE;EV`TU{"_,[uRb%P4pNC O,s\ARe[0)u @B @PAHA $ ``]::{:4 P~F%\9k {Vj8x4l:5a BmgNw52>l B Lo >($->y lll 0000059887 00000 n The conference has suspended the program in which college students travel in teams to various communities and knock on doors to distribute free literature about the Adventist faith and solicit donations to support the program, according to court documents. 0000001810 00000 n 0000070431 00000 n None of the maps presented to the council created a majority Latino or Asian voting district. $% D2Z,AKo^oPg} 2a(:bE'J+qNOTB]]T* U o8ytVY{"P19M^B7Tv^ vW0+5fQve.`^~VaUX-x_L%^F$ Kim and Rios argue district elections would lessen voters voices. 0000009025 00000 n The local newspaper reported that during the hearing, the town government agreed to allow the students to conduct their program in Alabaster and the Adventists Church agreed to wait on a final ruling from the Federal judge which will likely come in March 2013. 0000055045 00000 n 0000006250 00000 n OMEntityID: 19015 OrgMastID: ANPPC1. 2 Waymarks The conclusion of the original litigation was a 2 to1 split decision by a three-judge panel, with two judges deciding in favor of the denomination and one judge in favor of cancelling the trademark on the name Seventh-day Adventist. The dissenting judge wrote an opinion regarding the problems with treating a religious name as a property right. 0000004602 00000 n Htn0aB-SUMS/]) os$cBnJ(&qaV_ZC-5ul-`zmf:eAa(-{DsZ5`4(Ya|LVq L/}HJ endstream endobj 75 0 obj<> endobj 76 0 obj<> endobj 77 0 obj<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/ExtGState<>>> endobj 78 0 obj<> endobj 79 0 obj<> endobj 80 0 obj<> endobj 81 0 obj[/ICCBased 93 0 R] endobj 82 0 obj<> endobj 83 0 obj<> endobj 84 0 obj<> endobj 85 0 obj<> endobj 86 0 obj<> endobj 87 0 obj<>stream 0000003640 00000 n (GC) AS ALLEGED IN THE LAWSUIT: All information which follows is alleged in the lawsuit or in the SCC Report to the Church: Woodruff was appointed as successor trustee in the bankruptcy . Council members, however, held off on introducing an ordinance transitioning away from at-large elections to district elections. 0000001116 00000 n Htn0lJ5ii.xl4'mBv9!1!BY~lGa@*=no8HeHd7}]S["'P_{(J'1MWy[5vg0H]so o%~1/j;}?q0 ik9>~7= 0 I2 heyBH5Y%IZBBH9lLA[ak6c&TA{YQV Join us on our journey through the Bible and Spirit of Prophecy. 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I dont agree with districting. 0000063912 00000 n With God at Mid-DayPlease comment on your prayer request at the South-Central Luzon Conference of Seventh-day Adventists or message to (0999) 995-31-32; (091. He also argues that representation on Breas city council has historically not been diverse and noted the city has never had an Asian American on its council. 0000005366 00000 n 57 0 obj <> endobj 0000035262 00000 n The group has similar teachings to those of the denomination on the Sabbath, the imminent Second Coming of Christ, the investigative judgment and other doctrines. Thus, forever diluting the significance of their vote.. The City of Breas at-large system dilutes the ability of Latinos and Asians (both protected classes) to elect candidates of their choice or otherwise influence the outcome of the Citys elections, Shenkman wrote. Judge Karon Bowdre set a hearing for the morning July 18 at the Hugo L. 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Phone: (615)226-6500; Email: info@scc-sda.org; Address: 715 Youngs Lane Nashville, TN 37207 In the 2019 letter, Shenkman argued voting within the City of Brea is racially polarized, resulting in minority vote dilution, and therefore, the Citys at-large elections violate the California Voting Rights Act of 2001.. e44*]#~[nD N'|qB@$! Start Here Welcome Upcoming & [] :A43'.NrM9(ySg.:V(F*jmK==PP/_}mUJxlFk$9W6}Z8(|A5tnbM] McGill and Chartier will likely refuse to comply with any such court order and go to jail to protest what they consider to be a matter of conscience. 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Berean Church of Free Seventh-day Adventists, Inc dba International Association of Free Seventh-day Adventists. 0000004328 00000 n endstream endobj 79 0 obj<> endobj 80 0 obj<> endobj 81 0 obj<>stream Ministry, International Journal for Pastors, has been published monthly by the Seventh-day Adventist church since 1928. %%EOF <]>> 0000003337 00000 n 0000009962 00000 n Our president's response to the recent incidents involving Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd. For example, if three seats are up for election, voters can vote for three candidates the top three vote-getters are then elected to those seats. 0000002713 00000 n trailer 0000001632 00000 n 0000004960 00000 n 0000010545 00000 n 0000012123 00000 n 0000029461 00000 n City councilman Glenn Parker said he believes district elections are disadvantageous, but the cost of fighting back against a lawsuit would be a significant financial expense. 0000070987 00000 n 0000054291 00000 n If a minority community has even 40% of the vote, in an at-large system, they could very well end up with zero representation and thats a problem, Shenkman said in an interview last week. Shenkman argues that switching to district elections is about every community having a voice in their city government. Inglewood CA 90308-8039. Send us asecure tip. 0000000016 00000 n The surroundings gave evidence of the good work being carried on,a room well filled with earnest and smiling faces, and a neat little house of worship, located in a nice residential district of the city. FfPu\b/&kpZa[j[>s1? The South Central Conference is made up of about 150 congregations with a total of nearly 30,000 members in Alabama, Mississippi, Kentucky, Tennessee and part of Florida. 0000004746 00000 n Learn More: . Last Wednesdays special council meeting was held one day after Attorney Steve Baric filed a legal complaint against the city on behalf of Richard Rios and Michael Kim, two Brea residents and former city council candidates, who are looking to stop the switch with a lawsuit of their own. 0000007569 00000 n Join as former. 0000006617 00000 n xb```f``YxAX,=l Join communication director and tech expert Anthony Chornes as he walks through social media, its functions, and why it is important to your church or business. 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Territory: Regional constituency of Alabama, that portion of Florida lying west of the Apalachicola River, Kentucky . This type of incident highlights the extent to which public attitudes have turned against some traditional outreach methods that the Adventist denomination uses, one pastor told Adventist Today. endstream endobj 76 0 obj<> endobj 77 0 obj<> endobj 78 0 obj<>stream 0000002713 00000 n %PDF-1.4 % Blessings to you! Aunty, should we circumcise our baby boy? 0000007630 00000 n 0000004070 00000 n '8Nm Dzt]1mzHIoCB1I9Na^i4mlp,w97240MQFP,K(*}} 0 !` In an at-large election system, a communitys vote oftentimes doesnt matter one bit. 0000005441 00000 n Join ourFacebook discussion. Tucker-Norcross Free Seventh-day Adventist Church. Breath of Life Seventh-day Adventist Church. The firm that represented McGill at the Supreme Court level pro bono is on record stating that it would normally cost about $1 million to file such a claim, according to Chartier in the online edition of Spectrum, the journal of the largest organization of Adventist academics, July 20, 2012. 0000000016 00000 n But that doesnt mean Im not going to go kicking and screaming at each step of the process, he said. All Rights Reserved. South Central Conference. 97 0 obj<>stream Jeff Brumlow, the towns attorney, told the local newspaper, If you look at the citation, his employer is listed as Family Health Education Service. The conference asked the court to issue a temporary restraining order that would prevent the town from enforcing the ordinances. Join pastors Michael Polite and Kim Mann as they take a dive into various topics that our youth today may encounter. Courthouse in downtown Birmingham and by afternoon the Shelby County Reporter stated that Brumlow had decided to allow the students to go door-to-door without interference. 57 0 obj <> endobj The South Central Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church filed a lawsuit in Federal court last week against the town of Alabaster, a suburb of Birmingham. Address: 715 Youngs LaneNashville, Tennessee 37207, 2020 SOUTH CENTRAL CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST. %PDF-1.4 % 45 0 obj <> endobj startxref 0000009002 00000 n <]>> The name Creation Seventh Day & Adventist was based upon what they believe to be a divine revelation received by both Danny Smith and McGill. 74 28 SOUTH CENTRAL CONFERENCE OF SDA AND THE GENERAL CONFERENCE OF SDA According to the Legacy lawsuit that was filed by Woodruff on be-half of the Bradburns, Kenneth Hill (allegedly acting on behalf of Joseph McCoy, the SCC, and GC) had a part in doing the following: 1. 0000004060 00000 n 0000003983 00000 n 0 It will change your life! 97 0 obj<>stream ]G.'vj!"QPZ4HZ^(4bDDkGET3= /To (ejx,'^$LYx xi /Yn8 ZBn]=%<6`. @gXoX1G9D$(pE;EV`TU{"_,[uRb%P4pNC O,s\ARe[0)u @B @PAHA $ ``]::{:4 P~F%\9k {Vj8x4l:5a BmgNw52>l B Lo >($->y lll 0000005699 00000 n But after allegations that the city is violating the states voting rights act by disenfranchising Asian and Latino voters, officials have no choice but to join other cities in the county. 101 0 obj<>stream H|TMs0Ww0d:=qkza1`)D\$o@sD4m_M3"+!,fIX$;hZziuhHVbV Wd/+j8|]&xezWRp$,C+g1s,%2g,EZh`=od9]y41=*]'NC+TG53L>mX&g*(Gh2!baRD{I{lYT8u^'I='$iXtw37IzQ%yUEk@tIwaG:Cxt_wqgUOx9:)x :/C9)e;Z{=v2Z]C(. 0000040426 00000 n Other maps no longer being considered would have created a district with a 40% Hispanic voter population. South Central Headquarters, located in Nashville, TN. Berean Seventh-day Adventist Church (Jackson) ( website ) Jackson, MS, United States of America. 0000040960 00000 n Some young Sabbath School members of Berean Church of Free Seventh-day Adventists in 1931. 0000000016 00000 n endstream endobj 79 0 obj<> endobj 80 0 obj<> endobj 81 0 obj<>stream SOUTH CENTRAL CONFERENCE. The General Conference of SDA. The company was organized January 30, this year, and the house of worship dedicated March 17. About Voice of OC: Mission | Editorial Policies| Contact Us | Funding| Privacy Policy. OUR SCHOOLS Defen-dants. xref Under threat of a lawsuit, Brea City Council members are being forced to look at switching to district voting a change to their election system city officials dont want to make and residents are fighting against. Clearly the town government fears that the court may strike down the ordinances, one attorney told Adventist Today. Adventist Today has ask the denominations General Conference (GC) why this lawsuit is necessary, who authorized it and its potential cost. Church. Shenkman has routinely represented people and groups who sue cities throughout the state over the last decade under the California Voting Rights Act. 0000003908 00000 n " g' r) J-FO[45CQ:,",_,, 74 0 obj <> endobj It says that it differs from modern Adventists on the Trinity, separation of church and state, and victory over all known sins. ! We dont have to say were never going to district, but it behooves us to not break the champagne glass that cant be put back together and take a timeout while this Santa Monica and Irvine situation are resolved, he said. 0000005979 00000 n 0000008161 00000 n Brea officials are looking at switching their election systems to avoid a costly lawsuit after being threatened by Kevin Shenkman, an attorney representing Southwest Voter Registration Education Project, in 2019 to make the change voluntarily or go to court and likely lose. Battle Breaks Out in Brea Over District Voting, City Contemplates Election Changes, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Community, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. The new District election method being purposed by the CITY will lead to vote dilution of protected class members and will lead to racially polarized voting, reads the complaint provided by Rios and Kims attorney. stNV{")C1Xnqs[>:Ae"-D!W_ yuAYTS=fASl0KF5C!nS,oV\[sT>u@vmReWMs^TS9,".m`.4#02d bHM8qr/E/j 0000078519 00000 n 0000004712 00000 n endstream endobj 46 0 obj<> endobj 47 0 obj<> endobj 48 0 obj<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/ExtGState<>>> endobj 49 0 obj<> endobj 50 0 obj<> endobj 51 0 obj<> endobj 52 0 obj<> endobj 53 0 obj[/ICCBased 72 0 R] endobj 54 0 obj<> endobj 55 0 obj<> endobj 56 0 obj<> endobj 57 0 obj<> endobj 58 0 obj<> endobj 59 0 obj<> endobj 60 0 obj<>stream Over the past seven years, cities in Orange County and across California have switched to district elections after facing similar legal threats. 0000000856 00000 n Share your thoughts in a community opinion piece. 0000010680 00000 n *X6T,*o>pJBB+wH2?W\NxL{qy8t%H{Pwhy4OOuDdor.J-XKn~`$$!fh",B fz3x`gbrX.4P nid{zIpz'`b`M2p!_o\UJtAst-ypR c4C/q${(cj(uyo5jxV\c[*8]&MFE3xFln escH*lPK(5mUz|YpT5~j|ji{We.=OR(P{ NXwm@(_ Y3h Address: 715 Youngs LaneNashville, Tennessee 37207, 2020 SOUTH CENTRAL CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST. The Free Seventh-day Adventist movement came into existence at a time that can be described as a very dark and sad chapter in Seventh-day Adventist history. They believe that the name Seventh-day Adventist was given by God to describe the Adventist faith and that those who accept the Adventist beliefs must use the name in identifying themselves and their organizations, according to a Wikipedia article on the group. 0000003726 00000 n I am sure you will . 0000005015 00000 n The Ministerial Association of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists exists to serve Jesus Christ and His global church by ministering to pastors, pastors' families, local church . 0000009283 00000 n 0000002200 00000 n 7 Adventist Potluck Dishes Ranked According to Awesomeness. Under threat of a lawsuit, Brea City Council members are being forced to look at switching to district voting - a change to their election system city officials don't want to make and . <]>> 0000009795 00000 n $010I~g;iU#>vepn@- ,!b>?LPJy Contact him at helattar@voiceofoc.org or on Twitter @ElattarHosam. 7 Adventist Potluck Dishes Ranked According to Awesomeness. Rw "-H35{20M=$@ q` The small congregation is located in rural Tennessee in the southern United States, although it claims adherents elsewhere and missionary projects in Uganda. It was the writers privilege to visit the Berean S.D.A. If they were strictly out there spreading the gospel, we wouldnt be here (with this lawsuit) today, Brumlow said. 611 views, 17 likes, 18 loves, 154 comments, 24 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from South Central Conference of Seventh-day Adventists: SCC Camp Meeting 2021 Monday Morning Service. endstream endobj 82 0 obj<>stream 2"Zx The South Central Conference of SDA, with headquarters in Nashville, TN. Elder Sheafe began his work here in December, 1913. We are glad for the many evidences of Gods care for his work in this growing city. HWr}Wt0$,bL8z4t3lWwsn/EC&"K;w9s_Kyy\,aMY\FyWdfqdiR"_0]578d&|w-}:;if''IilQ0q:e1-j6M%(]z*'w$1RAb%+eT}Tsiz/*'lflZ*7D2%PYj[$UjD3cCA5E^vs~e[ 6hlM>gq1zZX8+r4YtS|rO47]M2H#p#4=NvJ=hG?Y91A!q+|W(;%s\,dTR_PJo5Zwvq*yy57 jM\kOV{4 The Seventh-day Adventist Church v. McGill is the latest legal action to eliminate the name Creation Seventh Day & Adventist Church from any document, file, blog, bulletin board, video, post, tweet, webpage, social media page, social media account, social media post. The legal action seeks to prohibit the use of the name in domain name registries, domain name hosts, web servers, blog publishing services, search engines, social networks, social media companies and other service providers.. 32. Church. 0000009283 00000 n Benjamin Jones, Jr. president Tel: 615.226.6500 - EXT 127 Envelope Vandeon Griffin executive secretary Tel: 615.226.6500 - EXT 130 Envelope Sonja Crayton Chief financial officer Tel: 615.226.6500 - EXT 115 Envelope 0000007020 00000 n Be alerted when news breaks with our free text messages. 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HtSo0~Gk{ M3edJM It also comes as two residents, and former council candidates, are suing the city in an attempt to block the switch to district elections a first for a city in Orange County. 0000002011 00000 n 0000001416 00000 n "The City of Alabaster has enacted an absolute ban on door-to-door sales, and has restricted all other forms of solicitation and expression unless those wishing to engage in such religious, charitable or other such protected discourse first register with the City, not just once, but twice; pay the required license fees, disclose their personal identity and a variety of personal information, and provide numerous burdensome and irrelevant details regarding their past and future speech, reported WBRC about the Adventist suit. 0000070987 00000 n Ive always been vocally opposed to this. Join the dynamic worldwide prayer movement! One ordinance bans door-to-door soliciting and another imposes significant restrictions by requiring individuals soliciting in a public place to first get a permit from the town government. Then connect with us so we can find you a new Adventist home. The litigation was initiated because local police stopped students involved in a summer literature evangelism program on June 27 and charged them with selling books door-to-door without a city permit, according to the Shelby County Reporter. If you are not receiving The Journal from your local conference, please contact them to request a subscription! 0000002387 00000 n We didnt want to penalize these college kids who are conducting their scholarship work while we sort everything out with the church, Brumlow said. 0000013510 00000 n I am all in favor of protecting religious rights, but one has to ask if this is the best way to proclaim the gospel right now. 0000006885 00000 n %PDF-1.4 % Markmen said cost isnt the only thing that the city would risk battling it out in court, but the city could also lose its ability to draw up the districts. Gallegos said district voting could have negative impacts on the citys economy. 0000049085 00000 n You are obviously connected to your community and value good journalism. Sidney Cole was a food chemist who was influential in development and research for Seventh-day Adventist food companies in Australia and South and Central America and became director of the International Health Food Association for the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. trailer The small congregation is located in rural Tennessee in the southern United States, although it claims adherents elsewhere and missionary projects in Uganda. South Central Conference By South Central Conference of Seventh Day Adventists ( Free ) We welcome you to the our new South Central Conference Mobile AppUsers will be able to view the latest news articles and events happening around the South Central region.Features include:- Latest Headline Stories and News . The city does not and will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any group or individual on any basis, the statement continues, clearly concerned about the implications of the fact that the student group is largely African American and the suburb is 80 percent white. 0000006104 00000 n 0 The Phillip M. Kirkpatrick law firm in Nashville, Tennessee, has been retained by the GC to litigate this current case. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, the South Central Conference, is headquarters for the ministry of Seventh-day Adventists in the states of Kentucky, Tennesse. 0 0000005979 00000 n 0000009065 00000 n South Central Conference of Seventh-Day Adventist Religious Institutions Nashville, Tennessee 112 followers South Central Conference, is headquarters for the ministry of Seventh-day Adventists in . startxref stNV{")C1Xnqs[>:Ae"-D!W_ yuAYTS=fASl0KF5C!nS,oV\[sT>u@vmReWMs^TS9,".m`.4#02d bHM8qr/E/j FfPu\b/&kpZa[j[>s1? He stated that the town has consistently enforced these ordinances on all door-to-door salespeople. HlSn0}+1]6`EzY)T}PXahM&ma4\pz34Ef"@+S"UE',LL^6${(B a1e0yuFy 0000005714 00000 n 715 Youngs Ln. The Elders Digest magazine is printed quarterly and has relevant articles with leadership strategies, didactic tools, health tips for elders, Adventist Church statements, news around the world, sermon outlines, worldwide initiatives of our Church, questions and answers, and other biblically-sound topics for leaders. We dont like this process, he said. 0000011721 00000 n Jim Markman, the city attorney, said hed love to fight Shenkman in court because of how the two communities are dispersed throughout the city. Ashanti South Ghana Conference is an administrative unit of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Ghana and is part of Northern Ghana Union Mission, which in turn is part of West-Central Africa Division. Under the current system they could vote for all five members of the City Council. 0000000016 00000 n Click on a world division in the map below to visit that divisions ministerial department website. Seventh-day Adventists believe in inspiring those around us to experience a life of wholeness and hope for an eternal future with God. 0000001630 00000 n Ashanti South Ghana Conference was formerly part of South Central Ghana Conference and was organized in 2015. endstream endobj 58 0 obj<> endobj 59 0 obj<> endobj 60 0 obj<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/ExtGState<>>> endobj 61 0 obj<> endobj 62 0 obj<> endobj 63 0 obj<> endobj 64 0 obj<> endobj 65 0 obj<> endobj 66 0 obj<> endobj 67 0 obj[/ICCBased 87 0 R] endobj 68 0 obj<> endobj 69 0 obj<> endobj 70 0 obj<> endobj 71 0 obj<> endobj 72 0 obj<> endobj 73 0 obj<> endobj 74 0 obj<> endobj 75 0 obj<>stream Revisit the virtual Camp Meeting, an experience like no other. $010I~g;iU#>vepn@- ,!b>?LPJy '\*sF/E,>./Iy*$QJV 2G Join our Latino worship service every Sabbath at 9:30 a.m., do not miss out on your blessing! The Legacy Lawsuit against the South Central Conference In some respects, this is a more complete col-lection than the previous one. 0000004712 00000 n 0000003699 00000 n Join our Latino worship service every Sabbath at 9:30 a.m., do not miss out on your blessing! H@~>2 Cn-erVQLCV$yc6bK6(!|fDyY] 4 =pkdH?gw0ptCl3` zf>nuS4th]x!G\y0L|sde)+!488&>8y;JR\MQ,:W&%G,8dqj/MMF_.u'e}p8up2c(tRSXr0*S`F8-X*AJ5= 57 41 But its not free to produce. The General Conference of SDA. 0000002792 00000 n Organized 1946. Hosam Elattar is a Voice of OC Reporting Fellow. We truly could be talking about millions of dollars and even if its only five for us, thats a significant amount of money that could be used to benefit our community so do we really want to go down that road. %%EOF (SCC) Kenneth A. Hill, an Ohio resident, president . 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