Editorial by Terry Forde
One of my favorite passage of scripture is found in Psalm 46:10, “Be still, and know that I am God.”
The term “Be still!” is sometimes spoken with frustrated urgency to a child being too active or noisy. But recently I learned that when the verse was first written, the phrase meant “to let go or release.”
Washington, D.C. has always been a center for studying and practicing law and public policy. The Honors College at Washington Adventist University uses its location near the Nation’s Capital to offer unique and innovative options for students.
MoU between WAU and University of Baltimore Law School offers dual-enrollment law school options.
During the Fall 2021 semester, WAU signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Baltimore School of Law to develop a dual-enrollment law program.
Story by Eduardo Monteiro
The year 2021 has ended, and we are still fighting COVID-19. None of us would have expected it would’ve taken so long to say goodbye to the pandemic.
Our world is not only facing hardships due to COVID-19. In the United States alone, we see wildfires and hurricanes leaving behind many deaths and homeless families.
Being part of the end-time church, we watch these events unfold and realize things are not getting better. As time passes, we see more and more changes in nature, society and the governing power of the world. “Where should we go to be safe?” some ask. “Is this the time to go out of the great cities?”
Did you know there is an Adventist connection to a famous groundhog? One of the first French Creek Freddies, West Virginia’s popular weather prognosticating groundhog, was found and raised by members of a Mountain View Conference church.
Jean Shaver shares the following:
On May 7, 1987, my husband, Harry, found a newborn groundhog in the middle of a road. Harry put her inside his shirt pocket and brought her home. I gave her some warm milk in a small pet bottle which she accepted immediately.
Harry named her Happy because it was my birthday (and hers). Happy would sleep around my neck every night. After about 12 days her eyes opened, and I was the first person she saw, so she thought she was human and I her mother.
Historia de V. Michelle Bernard
En enero, el pastor y evangelista de toda la vida José Daniel Espósito Forciniti comenzó a servir como asistente del presidente para evangelismo en la Unión de Columbia.
Espósito dice: “Mi sueño y mi oración son que todas las iglesias, y los miembros de todas las edades, hagan del evangelismo su estilo de vida, lo que les brindará felicidad mientras impactan y transforman las comunidades que los rodean”.
En el puesto recientemente rediseñado, Espósito trabajará para brindar supervisión y capacitación, y creará un comité de evangelización para implementar los próximos planes e iniciativas.
Story by Sam Joseph, LEGO Robotics Coach
Spring Valley Academy’s (SVA) LEGO® Robotics instructors have launched a new and exciting year filled with discovery, innovation and fun. The robotics team is comprised of fifth- and sixth-grade students who strive for innovative and unique robotic design elements, in addition to precise mathematical equations that they are trying to utilize.
Story by Kevin Krueger, general manager of WGTS
There are days when the only words of prayer that fit are, “God, you are good.”
Recently our board chair Pastor Charles Tapp spoke and Hope Darst led worship for our annual Night of Hope evangelistic event. It was a God-moment I’ll not forget in Washington, D.C. It was evident that an evening like this was sorely needed after almost two years of tragedy and struggle. Pastor Tapp’s words and challenge were well received and provided courage to continue for all in attendance. And when at least 20 people came forward to give their heart to the Lord, well, the only words that fit were, “God, you are good.”
Story by Andrew S. Lay
Elijah Ramjattan, new campus chaplain and recruiter, recently joined the faculty at Highland View Academy (HVA). He and his wife, Jo-Anna, a registered nurse, both received degrees from Weimar University (Calif.) and look forward to changing lives in youth ministry at the academy.
Story by Frank Perez
The board of the Good Neighbor House (GNH) in Dayton, Ohio, recently announced the appointment of Michelle Collier as executive director.
Collier has been with the agency for the past five years. She was hired as the chief operating officer, but added more responsibilities as the 28-year old operation acquired more programs to help serve the Miami Valley and beyond.
Good Neighbor House serves all areas of their community through their pantry services, dental clinic, multi-programed medical clinic which includes medical care, counseling services and a dispensary. Three times, in the history of this faith-based organization, there has been a push to add more room to help answer the need of our community members. Twice, this was done by relocating.
Story by North American Division Communication Staff