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Columbia Union Recognizes 2018 Notable Persons of Honor

Franklin David, Dave Robinson (Karen Robinson accepted the award on his behalf) and Lillian Torres received Notable Persons of Honor Awards at the Columbia Union Conference Executive Commitee Meeting

Story by Celeste Ryan Blyden

During the fifth Columbia Union Notable Persons of Honor Awards, union leaders recognized various individuals who have exemplified not only strong leadership, but service to God and their fellow men and women.

Columbia Union Hosts ASI Fall Convention

Philip Baptise, Ranella Kaligithi and Teddy Flo participate in a panel of young adult professionals.

Story by Columbia Union ASI Staff

The Columbia Union Adventist-laymen’s Services and Industries (CUASI) recently hosted their fall convention, themed “Launch 2018: Not Mine, But Yours,” at the Doubletree by Hilton in Columbia, Md.

“From the opening session, we cast an exciting vision forward to each session which spoke to God’s workings in the lives of His people. All in attendance were inspired and empowered to give God their best,” says Mark Brown, CUASI president. “We welcomed new members, engaged several young professionals and enjoyed a wonderful worship experience.”

Pennsylvania Conference Officers Re-elected for Five Years

Will Peterson, executive secretary, and his wife, Darlene (left); Gary Gibbs, president, and his wife, Sherilyn (center); and Carlos Charnichart, treasurer, and his wife, Liz (right).

Story by Tamyra Horst

Delegates to the Pennsylvania Conference’s sixth Triennium Constituency Session recently re-elected conference officers and departmental directors. The leadership team will serve for five years, as, moving forward, delegates voted to move to a quinquennium.

North American Division Response to GC Annual Council Vote

Daniel R. Jackson, president of the North American Division, welcomes the members of the NAD Executive Committee to the 2018 NAD Year End Meeting. ©2018 NAD/Dan Weber

On November 6, 2018, the Executive Committee of the North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church voted the following response to a General Conference vote taken at the 2018 GC Annual Council:

At Year-End Meeting, Motion Accepted for North American Division to Discuss Financial Parity with General Conference

Daniel R. Jackson, NAD president, addresses the delegates at the division's year-end meeting on Nov. 5, 2018. Photo by Pieter Damsteegt /NAD

By Kimberly Luste Maran, with reporting by Mylon Medley / Photos by Pieter Damsteegt / NAD

After the afternoon reports from Christian Record Services, Inc., North American Division (NAD) media ministries, and Oakwood University at the NAD Year-End Meeting on Nov. 5, 2018, Daniel R. Jackson, NAD president, opened the floor for a discussion on finances.