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Ninth-graders Charleigh Walkowiak and Stephanie Paris study together in the Campus Center.

The highlight of Highland View Academy’s (HVA) spring recruitment season will be Academy Days, held April 12–13, 2026. 

This two-day event invites students in grades 8–11 to stay on campus, participate in interactive activities, meet current students and staff, and get a genuine taste of academy life.

Parents are also encouraged to attend to learn more about HVA’s academic programs, financial aid options and faith-centered mission.

Image by Michael Adams from Pixabay

Editorial by Gary Gibbs

The Pennsylvania Conference recently witnessed God move among His people in remarkable ways. In September, churches across Pennsylvania opened their doors for our grand reunions, welcoming back former members, friends, and neighbors.

To support this outreach, we launched a statewide media campaign in late September—reaching across social media, billboards, radio and television. At the same time, over one million handbills were delivered to homes throughout Pennsylvania—we truly are committed to reaching everyone, everywhere!

The Chesapeake Conference Executive Committee elected Marilyn Scott as executive secretary of the Chesapeake Conference on Jan. 20. Scott fills the vacancy created when Andre Hastick became president on Jan. 1, following Jerry Lutz’s retirement.

Scott has served since 2024 as associate pastor for Children’s and Family Ministries at Bell Branch Church in Gambrills, Md., and as a Children’s Ministries specialist for Chesapeake Conference, providing training and resources for children’s ministries around the conference. Scott has pastored in the Chesapeake Conference for 16 years, serving previously as the Children’s Ministries associate pastor at Spencerville Church (2010–2016) and New Hope Church (2016–2024).

Professionals’ Retreat Inspires and Motivates, Mountain View Conference, Tim Bailey, WISP Resort, Pavel Goia, "Two Little Fish"

Story by Liz Bailey

Recently, the Mountain View Conference (MVC) hosted a first-of-its-kind retreat for professionals.

“The purpose of this retreat,” states Tim Bailey, MVC president, “is to get input from leaders in our conference and to involve them in strategic plans for our future growth.”

New Life Church Celebrates Phase 1 of Renovation Project, Allegheny East Conference, Steven L. Brown, Dana Edmond, New Life church, Geston Pierre

Story by LaTasha Hewitt

The New Life church in Hampton, Va., celebrated the completion of Phase 1 of its renovation project after several weeks of work and unforeseen challenges marking the transformation of its sanctuary into a vibrant, multipurpose LIFE Center, a space designed to serve both the congregation and the wider Hampton community.

Highland View Academy students lead out in song service during Week of Prayer at Frederick Adventist Academy (Md.).

As Highland View Academy (HVA) looks toward 2026, the campus community is energized by a clear vision: to grow, connect and inspire the next generation of Christ-centered leaders. With the new year comes a renewed focus on recruiting and welcoming students who are ready to grow spiritually, academically and personally in a supportive, family-oriented environment.

Nestled in the rolling hills of Hagerstown, Md., HVA continues to offer a distinctive blend of strong academics, vibrant campus life and spiritual formation.

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Story by WGTS Staff

Life can get loud. The pace, the pressure, the expectations — they all pile up even before your feet hit the floor in the morning. But God invites you into something gentler. Something quieter. Something healing.

“Beside Still Waters,” put together by WGTS and featuring our three female on-air hosts, is a peaceful seven-day video devotional series designed to help you in the new year to return to Jesus through seven simple, honest steps: stillness, honesty, hope, compassion, forgiveness, purposefulness, and gratitude.