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The Adventist Connection to French Creek Freddie

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.

José Espósito servirá como asistente del presidente para la evangelización

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.

Spring Valley Academy Launches New Year in LEGO Robotics

Spring Valley Academy, LEGO Robotics

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.

'God, You are Good'

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.”

New Chaplain, STEM Teacher Join Highland View Academy

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.

New Leader Appointed For Good Neighbor House

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.

Potomac Conference Partners With City, Launches We CARE

Potomac Conference, We CARE, Compassion Actively Realized Everywhere, Charles Tapp, Andrea Oakes

Story by Tiffany Doss

In an effort to go “beyond the walls”—the conference’s new initiative—administrators recently met with Staunton, Va., city officials. “[Our] office has been in the community over the past 50 years, but many people don’t know who we are or what we do,” explains Charles A. Tapp, president. “We wanted to meet with city officials to ... let them know we are here to build relationships, help our neighbors and reach out to those in need.”

Adventist HealthCare Advances Mental Health For Children

Story by Adventist HealthCare Staff

In 2021, Adventist HealthCare’s The Lourie Center for Children’s Social & Emotional Health was awarded a five-year, $2 million dollar grant to implement Family Attachment-focused Services, Treatment, & Training (FASTT) in Montgomery and Prince George’s County.

The grant was awarded from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the University of Maryland School of Social Work will serve as a third-party evaluation and assessment partner.

Book Release: Tucker Digs In

Interview by Michelle Greene

Randy Fishell, the former and interim editor of Guide magazine, illustrated and wrote Tucker Digs In. In the fictional story, middle-schooler Tucker Barnes can’t wait to use his metal detector and find buried treasure. Tucker and his friends try to avoid bullies and learn how to treasure hunt while digging into the importance of prayer.

In our interview with Fishell, he shared where he found his inspiration for the book.