Story by Angela Peach
In 2014, teacher Sam Joseph started a LEGO® Robotics Club for middle school students at Spring Valley Academy (SVA). The STEM club, now co-sponsored by teacher Allyssa Sharpe, continues to encourage middle school students to practice the fundamental skills of engineering through the design, programming and testing of a fully functioning robot.
Story by Evan Knott
Chesapeake Conference recently hosted two “Seeds” church planting conferences, bringing together pastors, elders, ministry leaders and church members for inspiration, training and reflection on the importance of planting new Seventh-day Adventist congregations in unentered areas.
Story by LaTasha Hewitt
Story by Lauren Esveld
This year’s career fair at Spencerville Adventist Academy (SAA) embraced the theme, “I Will Go,” echoing the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s strategic focus for the 2020–2025 quinquennium. With a mission to inspire students to utilize their God-given spiritual gifts in witness and service for Christ, the event transcended traditional career guidance by weaving purpose and faith into the fabric of professional aspirations.
Story by Tamyra Horst
“Before coming to Blue Mountain Academy (BMA), I had a Bible and went to church, but I didn’t really like either of those things,” shares Malachi Christiansen. “I would go to church and not even listen. I would just long for the time I wasn’t at church.”
Story by LaTasha Hewitt
The New Life church in Hampton, Va., jumpstarted their Outreach Ministries by reaching out to its sick and shut-in members with a warm meal and fellowship.
Volunteers Lawrence and Gladys Suggs, and Charles and Linda Ridley prepared and delivered the meals. The surprise deliveries were met with smiles, tears of gratitude and a sense of connection that transcended physical distance.
Story by Daniel Cabezas, Hispanic Prayer Coordinator
New Jersey Conference’s First Hispanic Prayer Convention titled, “A Shelter: Always Open,” recently brought together 300 attendees from various Hispanic churches, creating a profound moment of spiritual renewal and unity.
Editorial by Weymouth Spence, WAU president
Editorial by Jerry Lutz
What Jesus did to prepare His disciples for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost is what He wants to do for us. He took a confused, disorganized band of followers, molded them into a unified movement and commissioned them to spread the Good News to the ends of the earth.
How did He do this? The answer is clearly stated in the opening chapter of the Book of Acts. Luke tells us that He first wanted them to fully understand that He was the leader of the movement: “Giving instructions through the Holy Spirit … He presented Himself alive to them by many convincing proofs” (Acts 1:2–3, NSRV).
Story by Adventist HealthCare Staff
Last year, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) unveiled its "Thank You Healthcare Community" Forever stamp, recognizing the courage, resilience and sacrifice of healthcare workers across the country--including Michele Brashear, RN, from Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.