Story by Francis Tuffour
The Columbus Ghanaian church recently hosted two officers from the city’s police department. The event, which focused on educating members about cybercrimes and how to avoid them, was a significant part of the church’s audio-visual and communication day activities. This event not only celebrated the church’s Media Ministries but also honored their dedicated volunteers.
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Story by V. Michelle Bernard (and more stories below)
With another potential strong storm forecasted to come through Gillette, Wy., tomorrow, International Camporee leaders had to make the hard logistical decision to cancel the Sabbath morning and Saturday evening programs previously scheduled to conclude the event. “Every effort is being made to keep Pathfinders safe during the next few days,” say event leaders.
Story by Ricardo Bacchus / Reporting by V. Michelle Bernard
Baptism, a special occasion in which candidates are celebrated for publicly giving their lives to God, can be intimidating for some; being the center of attention isn’t everyone’s forte.
Now picture getting baptized in front of 60,000-plus Pathfinders, staff and family members.
Story by Spencerville Church Staff / Photo by Erwin Nanasi
Spencerville Church will hold Sabbath worship services on Saturday, August 10, at 11:30 a.m. in the auditorium of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, located at 12501 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
Statement from the International Pathfinder Camporee Leadership team:
Because the safety of all those gathered at the International Pathfinder Camporee is of utmost importance, the camporee leadership, in collaboration with North American Division union, division and international leadership, has reluctantly decided to finish the evening main stage nighttime program one day early, on Friday, August 9.
Severe thunderstorms, strong winds and hail are predicted for Sabbath late afternoon and evening. Every effort is being made to keep Pathfinders safe during the next few days.
Story by Ricardo Bacchus
On a black top, roughly 100 feet by 100 feet, 32 Columbia Union Conference drill and drum corps teams lined up on the International Pathfinder camporee campgrounds in Gillette, Wy. A packed audience, comprised of friends, family members, fellow club and church members, waited in anticipation, not wanting to miss a beat or step.
But the onlooking crowd would have to wait a few minutes longer.
Story by Visitor Staff
Morning activities at the ‘Believe the Promise’ International Pathfinder Camporee in Gillette, Wy., were canceled Wednesday to allow clubs to clean up following last night’s thunderstorm that canceled the evening meeting.
