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Release: Keys to Practical Christian Living

Interview by Anna Bartlett

“A lot of the time we think blessings are only those things that make us feel good, but the key to walkng with God is to understand that the blessing comes in whatever God sends our way that draws us closer to Him,” says Charles Tapp, senior pastor of Potomac Conference’s Sligo church in Takoma Park, Md. He shares similar practical applications in Keys to Practical Living, a CD of short messages from Sligo’s radio ministry, Simple Truths for Life, on WGTS 91.9.

Read our interview with Pastor Tapp below:

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67 Years After Proposal, Sligo Couple Celebrates at Library of Congress

Sylvia and Erwin Mack display their wedding photo at a gathering of friends and family at the Library of Congress. Photo courtesy Library of Congress.

Story by V. Michelle Bernard / Photos courtesy the Macks and the Library of Congress

More than 67 years after their proposal in the stacks of the Library of Congress (LOC), Sylvia and Erwin Mack recently celebrated again in the library with their friends and family.

Jorge Ramirez Takes Call to Arizona

Story by Potomac Conference Communication Staff

Jorge Ramirez, Potomac Conference's vice president for Administration has announced he will be moving to a different position. He has accepted a call to the Arizona Conference as executive secretary.

"For almost 12 years, Jorge and I have worked closely together on some very difficult issues," says President Bill Miller. "In every instance, he has demonstrated the highest level of personal integrity and unwavering commitment and loyalty to Potomac Conference."

Furloughed Workers, Families Receive Free Meals

Story by Tiffany Doss, originally published on pcsda.org

With thousands of families in need during the government shut-down, Mytonia Newman, Restoration Praise Center member and owner of My New Cuisine catering business, decided to do what she could to help those in a practical way and committed to feeding families for one week.

Longtime Columbia Union Members Recognized

Sung Kwon presents an award to Minnie McNeil as her husband, Andrew, looks on.

Story by V. Michelle Bernard / Photos by Dan Weber/NAD Communication

During the Adventist Ministries Convention in Albuquerque, N.M., North American Division (NAD) leaders recognized several longtime Columbia Union Conference leaders with Lifetime Achievement awards.

“Our hope is that when we recognize and show gratitude to individuals who are [providing] exemplary contributions, other leaders are inspired to value excellence in their pursuits for God and His Church,” says Debra Brill, NAD’s vice president for Ministries and event organizer.