Editorial by Stephen Lee
I am honored to introduce our new vision and mission for the New Jersey Conference (NJC), guiding us to fulfill God’s calling. Our new vision, “A World Without Strangers,” embodies a God-given dream to create a community where everyone feels welcome, valued and loved. In Matthew 24, Jesus’ disciples ask Him about the signs of His coming. Jesus describes signs in the natural, political and religious worlds, but adds, “The end is not yet.”
Story by Liz Bailey
Bob Mitchell, Adventist Community Services and Disaster Response coordinator for the Potomac Conference, shared the following to help encourage people how to best help those impacted by Hurricine Helene:
It is appreciated that our members are so giving and supportive of those in need. However, it is requested that all collection efforts be coordinated for best results.
There are frequent national and state Zoom calls and direct communication with local and state government officials that include our Potomac Conference ACS Disaster Re- sponse Coordinator. There are also official news releases by the governments of the states involved, including Virginia.
WGTS 91.9 joined with Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center in June to bring the community together. The wellness fair and outdoor concert provided an opportunity for attendees to focus on personal health, enjoy free ice cream, meet the WGTS 91.9 team, pray together at the When We Pray tent and receive the blessing of a free Christian music concert.
“White Oak Medical Center is grateful to partner with WGTS 91.9 on this delightful event that draws more than 3,000 people and connects our community around
health and wellness, prayer, fellowship and uplifting music,” said Anthony
Story by Kettering Health Staff
Kettering Health Behavioral Medicine recently expanded its services to better meet the needs of south Dayton residents by creating an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) at Kettering Health Miamisburg. The program allows for more collaborative care between behavioral health, primary care, and emergency services and builds on services offered at the IOP at Kettering Health Behavioral Medical Center in Moraine.
Story by LaTasha Hewitt
Trevor Kinlock was recently selected to serve as the new president of the Allegheny East Conference (AEC). Though new to the role, Kinlock is not new to AEC. He was the senior pastor of the Metropolitan church in Hyattsville, Md., from March 2016 to June 2024. Previous to that, he served at the Emmanuel-Brinklow church in Ashton, Md., and the Calvary church in Newport News, Va. We recently sat down with Kinlock to get to know him better.
AEC: What do you value?
Story by Katelyn Pacylowski (’24)
It is hard to put into words how much Shenandoah Valley Academy (SVA) means to me. I am so thankful for the time I have spent on this campus. Four years ago, the world shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic. While most schools had virtual learning, SVA stayed open. As a freshman, I was able to go to school and interact with friends and teachers. Who would have thought that being able to go to class would be something to be so thankful for?! Students at SVA were able to meet with mentors, have Bible study with pastors and thrive with in-person classes.
Story by Tamyra Horst
When the Pennsylvania Conference purchased a 150-acre farm outside of Smithport, Pa., in the spring of 1954, it was a dream to create a camp facility for children and families. Leaders would buy additional properties and add to the new camp, and in December 1954, it was voted to call this new ministry Laurel Lake Camp.
Organizers held a four-day summer camp in 1955 for 30 boys from the community. The following year, the conference offered two weeks of “summer training camp,” inviting churches to send children to this new summer camp program.
Story by Liz Bailey
Attendees of the Mountain View Conference (MVC) Camp Meeting recently saw three conference presidents at the event and were pleasantly surprised with a visit from Marcellus T. Robinson, the new Columbia Union Conference president.
Good nutrition is important, not only for children physically but so that they can concentrate at school and learn,” says Heather Brown, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist at Kettering Health in Ohio. “Good nutrition gives us lots of energy and keeps us going throughout the day.”
Brown shares the following tips to help families eat healthier and within budget for children who don’t like veggies. Kids will be more likely to eat them.
• Cut up vegetables super small and hide them in dishes for children who don’t like veggies. Kids will be more likely to eat them.