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).
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.
There are many in the United States who are afraid for their futures, and for the lives of family members. As a Christian denomination in the U.S., the Seventh-day Adventist Church supports the rights of all persons, no matter their country of origin the equal rights provided in the U.S. Constitution and fair treatment as immigrants and refugees in this country.
As members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, we believe that “we are all equal in Christ, who by one Spirit has bonded us into one fellowship with Him and with one another; we are to serve and be served without partiality or reservation” (Fundamental Belief No. 14).
Story by New Jersey Conference Staff
Nearly 700 youth and young adult leaders from across the New Jersey Conference (NJC) and beyond recently gathered at Tranquility Camp in Andover to be trained and equipped with the skills needed to be more effective in their respective ministries. This almost doubles the number of attendees from the previous year.
Story by Lahai McKinnie, First Lady, Hillside Church
The Hillside church in Harrisburg, Pa., recently hosted a tent revival titled, “Hope for Today,” which resulted in 74 new members through baptism and profession of faith.
Story by Tamyra Horst
“Our church had weathered over the years,” says Jonathan D’ugo, pastor of the Berwick church. “Paint had chipped and peeled. Wood frames around windows and doors were rotting. Cement eroded, making the church look bad and creating an unsafe structure.”
Story by Sarah Abell
Have you ever wondered how to teach children about the future? “Dare to Be” Vacation Bible School (VBS)—a fun, interactive approach to the dreams of Nebuchadnezzar and Daniel—was recently hosted by the three churches in Mountain View Conference's Buckhannon district: Buckhannon, Parsons and Braxton.
Story by Kettering Health Staff
Projected to fully open by late 2026, Kettering Health Wilmington will double the current facility’s footprint to around 71,000 square feet. The expanded facility is a more than $90 million investment in the health and well-being of Wilmington and the surrounding region. Kettering Health Wilmington will augment the current facility’s primary care services with hospital beds, surgical services, emergency care, specialty care, full-service imaging and infusion for cancer treatment.
