Story by Lauren Esveld
This year’s spiritual retreat for Spencerville Adventist Academy took place at the restful Mount Aetna Camp and Retreat Center in Hagerstown, Md. Having a spiritual retreat at the beginning of the school year served as a refreshing pause that fostered unity among the students and led to reflection and spiritual growth.
The weekend centered on the powerful theme found in John 13:35: “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another” (NIV).
Story by Evan Knott
The “Revelation Today: Hope for Humanity” evangelistic series concluded on Nov. 1 at Goucher College in Baltimore with a special evening baptism service celebrating 14 new members joining the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The baptisms are part of the year-long Reach Baltimore 2025 evangelistic initiative, with additional baptisms taking place in local churches and more scheduled before year’s end.
After a short concert and homily, attendees made their way to the Goucher College pool, where 14 people were baptized by Chesapeake and Allegheny East conference pastors. The pool area was crowded with church members from the Baltimore area who sang as candidates made their way to the pool.
Historia de V. Michelle Bernard/Traducción por Domitila Rosette
Este otoño, voluntarios de toda la Columbia Union y de otras partes, atendieron una clínica médica, oftalmológica y dental gratuita en la iglesia Miracle City de la Allegheny East Conference en Baltimore.
Los servicios ofrecidos incluyeron limpiezas dentales, extracciones y empastes; exámenes de la vista y anteojos gratuitos; exámenes médi- cos básicos; y orientación y recursos sobre salud mental y estilo de vida.
La comunidad también fue invitada a un día de bienestar en la iglesia.
Historia de V. Michelle Bernard/Traducción por Domitila Rosette
Las iglesias y escuelas de la Columbia Union Conference han organizado 800 reuniones evangelísticas en lo que va del 2025, incluyendo Revelación Hoy: Esperanza para la Humanidad.
Las reuniones de Esperanza para la Humanidad, celebradas en Towson, Maryland, y organizadas por las conferencias de Chesapeake y Allegheny East, con el apoyo de la Columbia Union Conference, North American Division e It is Written, marcaron la culminación de meses de planificación, estudios bíblicos y oración por los residentes del área de Baltimore.
Story by Evan Knott
The Atholton church in Columbia, Md., recently hosted two major outreach events that created significant opportunities for community engagement and evangelism.
With more than 170 children in attendance, Atholton held a high-tech “True North” Vacation Bible School (VBS), featuring a vibrant, immersive experience, complete with a professionally designed set, high-quality lighting, a colorful stage and a massive LED wall in the sanctuary. Each day, children were greeted by animated characters on lobby screens that brought the “True North” theme to life.