Columbia Union News

Story by V. Michelle Bernard

At their quarterly meeting today, members of the Columbia Union Conference Executive Committee voted to adopt guiding values for the remainder of the quinquennium. Committee members also received reports of mission from around the territory. 

Pardon Mwansa, vice chancellor of Rusangu University (Zambia) shared a worship thought with tips for successful leadership.  

“Structural system problems must be fixed structurally,” said Mwansa. “Abraham and Lot loved each other, but they needed more land/space for their animals. That problem wasn’t solved like a personal one, but they solved it by adjusting their territories. You, as a leader, are in a position to identify what are governance problems and solve them by governance.” 

Members from the Potomac Conference's Beltsville Broncos attend the North American Division PBE

Story by V. Michelle Bernard

Five Columbia Union Conference teams including Pathfinders and volunteers from Potomac Conference's Beltsville Broncos (pictured) traveled to Eugene, Oregon to participate in the North American Division's Pathfinder Bible Experience (PBE) event last weekend. Six other teams participated virtually.

Seven of those teams placed first. Two placed second, and two placed third. Sherilyn O'Ffill, the Columbia Union Conference PBE coordinator reports that three teams are currently under review and could receive higher placements.

For several months, Pathfinder Bible Experience (PBE) teams have studied 1 Kings and Ruth and the corresponding commentaries to prepare for PBE. After participating in area and conference PBE events, on March 19, 29 teams from around the Columbia Union Conference participated in the virtual event.

Teams that placed first will continue to the North American Division event on April 22-23.

The standings are:

Potomac Conference

Washington Adventist University recently hosted their Virtual Music Fest 2022. In the final concert, school leaders awarded 27 scholarships to participants. Watch the program by visiting facebook.com/WAUMusicDept.

The following students attending Columbia Union schools received awards.

Highland View Academy
Ana Lopes $6,000
Kierra Singleton $6,000
Melissa Merchan $6,000
Jacob Nerona $6,000
SamuelMachado  $6,000

Lake Nelson
Jaedan Navarro $2,000
Joel Marin $8,000