Editorial by Mike Hewitt
Recently our pastors asked if I would consider setting up a prayer group where they could pray together, share each other’s burdens and connect with Christ as a ministry team. This is a fantastic idea! Prayer is the lifeblood of our walk with Jesus, and the depth of our pastors’ relationship with Christ is vital to their own spiritual well-being. It is also vital for successful ministry in their churches and the forward movement of our conference mission.
Story by Angel Tabe
Kenneth Flemmer, executive director of Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington (ACSGW), has been honored with the Caring Heart Award in recognition of his extraordinary services to the community. Members and leadership from Potomac Conference’s Sligo church in Takoma Park, Md., recognized him during the annual 2018 Festival of Praise.
Story by Kimi-Roux James / Photo courtesy Capitol Hill church
For one weeklong trip, members of the Capitol Hill church in Washington, D.C., in collaboration with ADRA Connections, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency’s volunteer program, implemented a charity campaign, “Haiti, We Hear You,” to bring goodwill to earthquake survivors in Haiti.
Story by Heidi Shoemaker
"Thank you for such an awesome and powerful speaker! Each session touched my heart and spoke to a need in my life!” says Dannielys Torrez Fernandez, a millennial who attended the retreat with her mother. “[Tamyra Horst] ministered to us with love and the Word. Incredible!” shares another guest.
Story by Lauren Brooks
Story by Valerie Morikone
Mountain View Conference's Toll Gate church in Pennsboro, W.Va., recently hosted its inaugural Biker Sabbath, after connecting with Pastor Bill and Audrey Hunt, leaders of the Three Angels’ Messengers (3AM) Motorcycle Association, during campmeeting.
Story by Bruce Dillon
"Welcome to our new store!” exclaimed Kermit Netteburg, general manager of LivingWell in Silver Spring, Md., as web designer Meera Gomer clicked a button on her keyboard, completing the final link to open the doors to LivingWell’s new e-commerce site. The day marked the culmination of a yearlong effort to make LivingWell’s most popular products available online. Management recognizes the growth of online sales, as online shopping throughout the world has more than doubled since 2014—and is expected to grow an additional $2 billion over the next three years.
Editorial by Rick Remmers
Jesus’ birth is the most important birth of all the billions that have taken place through earth’s history. His life, death and resurrection are at the center of the plan of salvation and our hope for eternity.
Jesus’ birth gives significance to every other birth on this planet. Every child that is born has infinite value because of His advent. As the people of God, we recognize this importance and choose to value every young person as well.
Vicki Bernard, a member of Pennsylvania Conference's Hillcrest church in Wellsboro shared this family favorite, an easy chocolate cake recipe.
Ingredients
Sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa and salt. Combine the vanilla, vinegar, canola oil and water. Stir liquid into flour mixture until combined.
Bake in ungreased bundt pan for 1 hour, or an ungreased 9 x 13 inch pan for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
When cooled, frost or serve with whipped cream or sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Jackie Gonzalez-Feezer, a member of Chesapeake Conference’s Ellicott City (Md.) church, shared the recipe for the peppermint bark brownies featured on the cover.
Peppermint Bark Brownies
Makes 12-15 brownies
Ingredients