Story and photos by LaTasha Hewitt
This past weekend, the Columbia Union Conference’s annual Spiritual Academy Leadership Training (SALT) welcomed more than 220 student leaders and sponsors from 12 of the union's academies, one of SALT's largest groups in its 20-plus year history. Students in grades 9–12 gathered on the campgrounds of Allegheny East Conference in Boyertown, Pa., for a weekend of training and inspiration.
Editorial by Jim Greene
According to Webster’s Dictionary, “hope” has several connotations based on the way you approach the usage of the word. We can “hope” that something will happen—“I hope I can win a new car in the drawing.” Or, we can state with assurance that our “hope” is based on trust and reliance that something will happen—“Jesus is coming again!” The hymn, “We Have This Hope,” is a strong affirmation of our faith and hope in the coming of the Lord, based on the promises found in God’s Word. Every time I sing this song, my spirits are lifted, and I am inspired to share the good news that Jesus is coming again!
Story by V. Michelle Bernard
Do you have a talent you’d like to share at Chosen, the 2019 International Pathfinder Camporee in Oshkosh, Wis., August 12–17, 2019?
Event organizers are now looking for musicians to appear onstage, submit theme song entries, teach honor classes, lead activities and more! Visit camporee.org/about/main-stage for details and deadlines.
Story by Kim Luste Maran/NAD Communication
For members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America, giving tithes and offerings on digital platforms recently got much easier with the launch of the Adventist Giving mobile apps for both Apple (iOS) and Android devices.
Gordon Harty, NAD web application developer, explained that members can search “Adventist Giving” in the respective application stores to find the apps. “The mobile apps allow for all the same donation services that are provided on the website,” he says.
Read more here.
Story by Valerie Morikone
A Children’s Health Expo is an avenue to gain access to children in the community. While sometimes it may be difficult to speak about Jesus, church members can portray Christ living in and through them to children and staff in public schools.
Story by LaTasha Hewitt
The U.S. Army recently recognized Sendry O. Pittman, Sr., a deacon at the Mt. Calvary church in Williamsburg, Va., for his dedication to volunteering. In recognition of his 30-plus years of serving his community, the Red Cross Volunteer Program was renamed the Sendry Pittman Volunteer Program. The ceremony took place at the U.S. Army Transportation Museum on the grounds of Fort Eustis, Va.
Story by V. Michelle Bernard
Laura Hoffman, mother of Annicka (’21), a musician, home educator and principal of Boulevard Adventist Academy in Charleston, W.Va., shares her perspective on how Potomac Conference's Shenandoah Valley Academy (SVA) is positively impacting students:
Story by Mario Thorp
New Jersey Conference's Harrison Spanish church recently carried out the “Life for Lives” project at the Harrison Community Center.
Story by Bryant Smith
Harmony is a gospel quartet, known for their a cappella harmonious sound. Their goal is to captivate audiences by singing the message of Jesus Christ. “Saving souls one note at a time,” is Harmony’s motto, made up of singers (pictured clockwise) Haven James, Tirzah Hawley, Chris Upchurch and Samara Orr.