Editorial by Jerry Lutz
We are living in perilous times when deep spiritual darkness covers the earth. The end is near.
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Story by Francis Tuffour
Do You Love Me? is Marius E. Marton’s latest book, published this year. Marton was an evangelist before settling down as a pastor. After holding more than 100 prophecy seminars in three languages in the United States, Hungary and his home country of Romania, Marton felt the call to write a book that would answer many questions about the seventh-day Sabbath. During his many years of ministry, he met many wonderful people who loved the Lord but did not know about the true Sabbath.
Story by Richard Castillo
The 2025 Columbia Union Conference calendar emphasizes prayer, using inspiring Bible verses and quotes from Ellen White.
“We hope the pages of the calendar will serve as a handbook—providing prompts and inspiration that will aid and guide through this collective commission to pray,” says Kelly Butler Coe, calendar and Visitor editor.
Each month, the calendar will include a Columbia Union and Pentecost 2025 “Prayer Focus” in which members are invited to include in their prayer time.
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The 2024–25 school year is in full swing at Spring Valley Academy (SVA), and so is the busy Music Department concert and tour schedule. With another record enrollment year of 564 students, grades K–12, the music groups and classes are bigger than ever.
After being baptized, I wanted to share my faith. When a friend who was moving into the area asked me for advice on where to live, I gave him some practical tips and then told him about my newfound faith. He was very interested to learn more, and I was excited to share, but didn’t know where to start.
Story by Keisha Bone
Churches across the Allegheny West Conference gathered for the inaugural Alive in Jesus Sabbath School training Sept. 6–7. Sponsored by the conference’s Children’s Ministries Department, this event introduced the new curriculum, which will replace the Gracelink curriculum. Participants explored the curriculum’s core pillars: grace, character development, and mission. The Alive in Jesus curriculum aims to cultivate a faith-filled life, emphasizing the Bible as a trustworthy source.
Story by Silvia Lutick
Lavinia Postiglione, a student at Blue Mountain Academy (BMA), is an example of the Holy Spirit at work, say school staff. As a junior, she has made a difference in the lives of her peers and family.
Story by Evan Knott
The Northeast church in Parkville, Md., recently celebrated the baptisms of 21 new members following a two-week evangelistic series led by wellknown Caribbean evangelist Glen Samuels, president of the West Jamaica Conference in the Inter-American Division. Four additional baptisms will take place before the end of the year.