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Lift Your Eyes!

Pastor Andre Ascalon baptizes Mason and Matthew George.

Editorial by Jorge Aguero

When the disciples asked Jesus, “What will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?” (Matt. 24:3, NKJV), Jesus answered them by listing several signs that would occur before his second coming—including pestilence, such as COVID-19, and wars similar to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Jesus specifically mentions one sign that will mark the end of time: “And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come” (Matt. 24:14, NKJV).

Former Allegheny East Conference President Meade C. Van Putten Passes Away

Meade C. Van Putten, Allegheny East Conference

Story by LaTasha Hewitt

At the age of 95, Meade C. Van Putten, former president of Allegheny East Conference (AEC), passed away February 27, 2022. Van Putten was a pastor in the Lake Region Conference from 1951–1962 and was ordained in 1956. He served as the secretary/treasurer of the Lake Region Conference from 1962–1971.

Communication Tips from Allegheny East and Pennsylvania Conference Events

Looking for ways to spruce up your church or school communication plan?

Watch a replay of Pennsylvania Conference's Digital Discipleship & Evangelism training
and Allegheny East Conference’s Connection and Ministry Communication Conference for expert advice and seminars— including best practices for carrying out effective hybrid, online and in-person communication ministry.

Allegheny East Conference Resources

Read the May June 2022 Visitor

Jose Martinez was photographed by Kaitlin Walsh

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NO SABÍA CÓMO REGRESAR A CASA

Alberto Ramírez creció en contacto con adventistas del séptimo día, pero se sentía lejos de Dios. Gracias a un compañero de trabajo y amigo, recientemente volvió la Iglesia y se siente en casa.

Reaching All Generations

Young adults from the Columbus Ghanaian Adventist church worship AND spend time together. Photo courtesy of the church.

During the recent Columbia Union Conference Executive Committee meeting, Rubén A. Ramos reported that second-and-third generations of immigrant families are seeking more services in English so they can worship in English rather than their parents’ native languages.

Ohio Conference’s Columbus Ghanaian church recognized this need and recently created a service in English.

What Happending During the 2022 General Conference Session

Delegates to the General Conference Session, taking place in St. Louis, June 6-11, have gathered to make important business decisions impacting the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Dave Weigley, Columbia Union Conference president, asks members to pray with him for God's guidance in the upcoming meetings.

Reporting from Rocky Knoll

Students from Chesapeake Conference’s Rocky Knoll Adventist School in Martinsburg, W.Va., recently produced and wrote the first episode of Chanel 52 RKS News—a video broadcast. Way to go, students!

Creating a Culturally Responsive Classroom

Teachers are responsible to make meaningful connections with every one of their students, not just the ones that they automatically connect with. A positive and healthy teacher-student relationship is key for optimum student outcomes,” says Alison Jobson, associate director of early childhood education for the Columbia Union Conference.

Learn more about the importance of cultural competence in the classroom from Jobson’s presentations below.

Comment Soutenir le travail d'ADRA en Ukraine

Le personnel de l'Agence de Développement et de Secours Adventiste (ADRA) et les membres en Pologne, Ukraine, Bulgarie et Roumanie se sont mobilisés pour aider les personnes fuyant le conflit en Ukraine.

Visitez adra.org pour soutenir les efforts continus de l'église en matière de secours international.