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Academy students attend WAU's 2025 MusicFest.

Story by Simonique Dietz

Washington Adventist University (WAU) welcomed 176 academy students to its annual Music Fest, Feb. 12–15. Students from Atholton Adventist Academy, Pine Forge Academy, Shenandoah Valley Academy, Spencerville Adventist Academy, Takoma Academy, several academies from outside the union and several homeschool programs gathered for a musical experience that featured band, choir and orchestra performances. 

Story by Lisa Krueger

That smile on the little boy’s face when he received the sticker, that tear in the woman’s eye as our team prayed with her – these stories happening thousands of times, over and over. That’s what community engagement is all about –making connections.

Of course, you can find the WGTS team on the radio at 91.9 and 88.3 every day of the year. And on-air ministry is where you can hear the music and conversation provided by our hosts, live and in the studios with you from 5 a.m. to midnight.

But our staff and our volunteers can also be found on-location throughout the region. You’ll find us at churches, at schools, at hospitals, at concerts, at convention centers, on the golf course, and many more spots throughout the region.

Tranquility School Celebrates 50 Years, New Jersey Conference, Elaine Lopez, Elisa Maragoto

Story by Stephen Lee

The Tranquility Adventist School (TAS) in Andover recently celebrated 50 years of God’s grace and mercy on Seventh-day Adventist education. TAS began in a humble barn on the grounds of the former Garden State Academy. The school moved to its current location in 1974.

Potential new headquarters of the Potomac Conference

Story by Potomac Conference Staff

The Potomac Conference Executive Committee voted to relocate its administrative office from Staunton, Virginia, to Silver Spring, Maryland, following the Administrative Committee’s recommendation. This decision marked the end of decades of debate and previous unsuccessful efforts to move the office.

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Story by Liz Bailey

Three new families have recently joined the Mountain View Conference (MVC) team.

Jessica Lindao, a member of the Parkersburg (W.Va.) church, has recently accepted a call to serve as the administrative assistant in the MVC office. An answer to prayer, she comes equipped with many talents and skills that will help the office run smoothly. She is married to Juan Rugel, and they have one son, Alex Rugel (pictured above).

Julie and Ken Norton

Story by Eddie Schwisow

Ken Norton, president of the Montana Conference, has accepted the Voice of Prophecy’s invitation to serve as the Discover Bible School director. He will begin his service at the ministry on March 2.

Norton will replace Bill Payne, who recently became the director for Sabbath School and Personal Ministries at the North American Division.

Story by V. Michelle Bernard

Part of the long to-do list every administrator and Human Resource (HR) and Communication professional has is handling crisis situations. This week’s Columbia Union Secretariat/HR and Communication training themed, “Putting the Pieces Together,” provided resources for this inevitable part of the job.