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The Gospel—Integral to Healing

Editorial by Rick Christman

I've always had an interest in health and wellness. While in college, I served as a student missionary “health educator” for one year in Papua New Guinea. While living in remote jungle villages, I learned the devastating impact of malaria, dysentery, viruses and poor hygiene. I was grateful to provide the villagers with basic health education, as well as diagnose and treat (I’m not sure that was a good idea!) their various illnesses through natural remedies and medication. To my surprise, many of the villagers experienced improved physical health!

Desmond T. Doss Students Spend Three Days on WWII Aircraft Carrier

Desmond T. Doss Christian Academy students spend time on the USS Yorktown WWII aircraft carrier.

Story by Tiffany Doss

Last week the USS Yorktown WWII aircraft carrier became the temporary residence for students from Potomac Conference's Desmond T. Doss Christian Academy in Lynchburg, Va. Seventh through 10th grade students spent three days and two nights on board the historic ship at the Charleston Harbor in South Carolina.

Potomac Conference Pastor Introduces Storytelling

Kara Castillo, Sligo church member, shares her story with the Reset crowd.

Story by Tiffany Doss

After seeing the success of nationwide storytelling competitions and exhibitions such as The Moth, a National Public Radio (NPR) show and podcast, last year Richard Castillo, an associate pastor of the Sligo church in Takoma Park, Md., set out to create a program built around storytelling.

AWC Young Adults Host Community Conference

Story by V. Michelle Bernard

The Allegheny West Conference’s (AWC) Young Adult department recently partnered with Jerome Hurst, AWC Community Service director, the Cleveland Chapter of the NAACP and the People for the United Way African American Ministers Leadership Council to host “Moving from Disparity to Equity,” a justice and community conference.

Blue Mountain Academy Says Goodbye, Hello to Staff Members

Story by BMA Staff

Eighteen Columbia Union PBE Teams Place First at Division Event

A team from Potomac Conference's Beltsville Pathfinder Club reacts to their placement. Photo by Pieter Damsteegt

By V. Michelle Bernard / Photos by Pieter Damsteegt/NAD

Thirty-seven teams from the Columbia Union Conference participated in the North American Division’s (NAD) Pathfinder Bible Experience (PBE) at Camp Hawthorne (Fla.) April 21.

Now Is the Time

Editorial by Mike Hewitt

Adventist WholeHealth Network Moving to Blue Mountain Academy

Story by Tamyra Horst

Adventist WholeHealth Network (AWHN) is not new to Pennsylvania. They have been providing resources and education to individuals, churches and organizations from their office in Reading, Pa., since 2002. Late this spring they will move their office to the Pennsylvania Conference's Blue Mountain Academy (BMA) in Hamburg, Pa., where AWHN will provide various health ministry training events, wellness camps and conferences, while offering attendees affordable overnight lodging and meals.

1,000 Attend New Jersey Conference's Convention, Teen Retreat

Paulo Macena, Youth Ministries director, introduces David McKenzie, Northeastern Conference Youth Ministries director, the main speaker at the Youth Convention and Teen Retreat.

Story by New Jersey Conference Staff

White Oak Medical Center Takes Shape

Opening next summer, Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center will feature all-private rooms, cutting-edge technology and comprehensive outpatient services in a healing environment.

Story by Maura Zehr