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.
Editorial by John Sackett
People often check Yelp before going to a restaurant, read reviews before making a purchase and talk to family or friends before selecting a movie. We are accustomed to having many perspectives in addition to our own impressions – even when making relatively minor choices.
Story by Ricardo Bacchus
Looking for more opportunities to pray?
1. Join the Columbia Union Online Prayer Meeting at noon the first Wednesday of each month, as leaders and members gather to pray for the Pentecost 2025 movement and share requests and praises.
2. Implement the “Prayer Focus” in the 2025 Columbia Union Calendar to help shape your prayers. Use the remaining space to create your own prayer list.
By Ricardo Bacchus
Whether God says yes, no, or wait, He always answers our prayers. Three Columbia Union Conference members share stories on how God responded to their requests:
When God Said ‘Yes’
On a Sunday afternoon in Hagerstown, Md., I drove my daughters to a local park to play basketball. When I returned to the car, I noticed the passenger side window had been broken into and my purse stolen. Out of everything I lost, my phone was the most important to me.
By Tompaul Wheeler and Ricardo Bacchus
The beauty and mystery of prayer has captivated believers for thousands of years. People find meaning, solace and the miraculous in prayer, yet many still struggle with the Divine-human connection.
Is God more likely to respond to certain kinds of prayers? Is there a secret to connecting with God? Are some prayers simply more “powerful” than others?
'People Struggle With Prayer'
