Story by Liz Bailey
This summer, the staff at Valley Vista Adventist Center in Huttonsville, W.Va., welcomed children, aged 7–16, to Mountain View Conference’s “treasure in the hills.” The camp’s passionate and dedicated team is committed to creating a safe, fun and spiritually enriching environment for every camper, knowing that these experiences can make a difference in the lives of young people.
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Board games continue to be a popular hobby—especially for people looking to get off their phones.
Many churches across the country are hosting game nights, providing a relaxed opportunity for fellow game enthusiasts to connect. Why not use this trend as a ministry opportunity at your church or in your home? Here are two games created by Seventh-day Adventists you might want to add to the mix.
Story by V. Michelle Bernard
Story by Barbara Delaney and Elayna Barnhill Moffitt, Mission Trip Coordinator Team Members
Story by Evan Knott / Photos by Melvin Donadelle and WGTS 91.9
More than 3,500 people gathered on Aug. 23 for an outdoor summer concert with Christian artist Jordan Feliz on the lawn of the Frederick Church in Maryland. The event, held in partnership with WGTS 91.9, marked the conclusion of the station’s 10th annual Summer Concert Series and was the best-attended concert of the 2025 season.
Editorial by Elaine Lopez
I hear the beeping of machines, distant chatter and a grumpy voice calling for attention. These are the sounds of the Emergency Department where I currently find myself just two weeks before school begins.
For the past two years, these sounds have become familiar, as I’ve navigated challenges in every area of my life—particularly with my health and family. However, I have also experienced miracles that have left me in awe, reinforcing my belief that I serve a very real God.
Story by Everett Wiles
Washington Adventist University (WAU) has been officially recognized as an Opportunity College and University (OCU) in the latest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, a distinction awarded to only 16% of over 3000 colleges and universities nationwide.
Story by Debra Anderson
In 1860, more than 550,000 enslaved Black people lived in Virginia, accounting for one-third of the state’s population. In the rural village of Montebello, historical records confirm that several families owned enslaved individuals. Life expectancy for those in servitude was about 36 years, and infant and child mortality rates were tragically high. Forced to labor six days a week, many also endured legal prohibitions. By the 1830s, it was illegal in Virginia for enslaved persons to read or write.
