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By Our Love: Utah Area Camp Meeting Highlights Unity and Inspires Mission
(También español) “I enjoyed worshiping and hearing the many languages represented by God's people at the Utah Area Camp Meeting. It was great to hear ministry reports from the various churches and be inspired to be more involved,”
Continue readingNevada-Utah Conference Workers Meeting 2024: Building Unity and Strength
(También español) From August 18-21, 2024, the Nevada-Utah Conference (NUC) hosted its first in-person workers meeting since 2019. Dubbed T.E.A.M. (Together Educators and Ministers), the event focused on fostering unity among NUC employees and their families.
Continue readingEmbracing Faith Through Youth Rush: A Summer of Service and Spiritual Growth
(También español) This summer, the Youth Rush program offered an incredible opportunity for young people to engage in hands-on missionary work and sharing the love of Christ with their communities.
Continue readingNevada-Utah Views - October 2024
Stories of Navajo Camp Meeting and the International Pathfinder Camporee 2024
Continue readingNavigating Emotional Boundaries and Relationships at the Couples Retreat in Las Vegas
(También español) From May 31 to June 1, 2024, couples from across Nevada-Utah Conference (NUC) gathered in Las Vegas for a transformative retreat focused on strengthening relationships through understanding boundaries, emotional health, and conflict resolution.
Continue readingFrom Pits to Peaks: A Message of Hope and Healing at Boulder City Church Youth Weekend
(También español) Boulder City church recently held its inaugural Youth and Young Adults Weekend, a significant event dedicated to addressing the vital topics of mental health and spirituality.
Continue readingCelebrating a Century of Faith
(También español) One hundred years ago, in June 1924, President Coolidge signed the Indian Citizenship Act, which declared all Native Americans to be American citizens.
Continue readingNevada-Utah Views - August 2024
NUC Graduates; Scholarship Recipient; Student Baptisms; Educator Retirements
Continue readingNexus: Bridging Discipleship and Technology Across the Nevada-Utah Conference
(También español) A nexus point is where different elements converge to create new possibilities and drive significant change.
Continue readingSparks Church Reopening
(También español) The Sparks church experienced a major flood in January 2023, which necessitated the relocation of the church.
Continue readingNevada-Utah Views - June 2024
A Safe Place for Everyone; Teen Bible Study Group; and NUC's Wednesday Prayer Warriors
Continue readingDan Hilasaca Ordained in Moving Ceremony
(También español) No, no, no! I’m not gonna cry.” Those were the words of Dan Hilasaca, pastor of the Cedar City church and the Red Cliffs church district, at his ordination to the gospel ministry, just before he started thanking those who were a part of his ministerial journey.
Continue readingA Year in the Life of a Beekeeper
(También español) Hello, my name is Abby Northrop. I’m 13 years old and I’m here to tell you about Mrs. Brimmer’s Bee Buddies.
Continue readingForget Me Never
(También español) Mia-Alani Matsubara can be defined as an aspiring world changer with one goal: to contribute to the eventual cure of Alzheimer's disease.
Continue readingYoung People Show Up for Global Youth Day
(También español) On March 16, 2024, over 600 freshly prepared burritos were distributed on the streets of downtown Reno in celebration of Global Youth Day 2024.
Continue readingNevada-Utah Views - April 2024
New beginnings for Three Pastors and 2024 Conference level PBE
Continue readingSpiritual Impact of Adventist Education
(También español) Dani Wyman and her parents, Krista and Mark, found themselves disappointed with the public school near their home in Reno, Nevada, and were providentially led to Riverview Christian Academy.
Continue readingNew Communication Director Appointed
(También español) In December 2023, the Nevada-Utah Conference Executive Committee appointed Neat Randriamialison as the communications and public relations director for the conference.
Continue readingPacific Union "All God's People," March 8, 2024 S8 E05
Our production team is at Salt Lake Central Seventh-day Adventist Church today, one of the churches in the Nevada-Utah Conference that is experiencing growth through their ministry to their community.
Continue readingDinosaur Encounter Thrills in Las Vegas
(También español) Families gathered at the Paradise church in Las Vegas on February 2, 2024, for an exciting Dinosaur Encounter event with Rich Aguilera.
Continue readingHispanic Churches Baptize New Members
(También español) What was just another Saturday for Claudia turned into a profound spiritual journey on January 27, 2024.
Continue readingSang Ho Choi Ordained in Las Vegas, Nevada
(También español) Sang Ho Choi was ordained to the gospel ministry on Dec. 2, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Choi and his wife and ministry partner, Pyoungsook, and their three children—Jina, Sooa, and Nakhee—currently serve the Las Vegas Korean church.
Continue readingNevada-Utah Views - February 2024
Dining with Doc; Snatched from the enemy X4; Truckee Church facelift.
Continue readingRyan W. Johnson Ordained to the Gospel Ministry
(También español) Ryan Johnson was ordained to the gospel ministry on Sept. 2, 2023, during the annual Nevada-Utah Conference (NUC) African American Convocation in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Continue readingAdventist Youth Association Las Vegas Prayer Conference
(También español) Keynote speaker Sandra Seifert posed an interesting question to the audience of the Prayer Conference that was led by the Adventist Youth Association of Las Vegas from October 27 to 28, 2023.
Continue readingNevada-Utah Views - December 2023
Riverview Academy Fall Festival and NUC membership reaches 11,000.
Continue readingMoab Manna
(También español) It’s that time of year again! The members of Moab church have faithfully worked to prepare their annual produce give-away through their farm ministry, Moab Manna Farm.
Continue readingBoulder City Hosts Health Fair
(También español) The Boulder City church recently hosted a health and resource fair. This event was created for the community of Boulder City and its surrounding areas and was completely free to all participants.
Continue readingSecond Annual Combined Women’s Retreat
(También español) Nevada-Utah Conference (NUC) Women’s Ministries, in an effort to enhance unity and become better stewards of resources, has combined the general women’s retreat with the Hispanic women’s retreat, resulting in one glorious blessing for the women of their vast conference.
Continue readingNevada-Utah Views - October 2023
Youth Rush in NUC and New Teachers for 23/24 school year
Continue readingSparks Youth Share God’s Love and Raise Funds for Travel
(También español) The youth ministries team at Sparks church, under the leadership of Belle Pedro, voted to attend the West Coast Influencers in Arizona. With 25 youth wanting to attend, it was time to raise money to cover the cost.
Continue readingSomething Better
(También español). From August 7 to 10, educators, administrators, and leaders from Seventh-day Adventist schools across North America came together in Phoenix, Arizona, for the highly anticipated North American Division (NAD) Teachers' Convention.
Continue readingChrist Changed My Life
(También español) Weak, easily triggered, hurt, and often broken, Julissa Vazquez was extremely sensitive to the world.
Continue readingWest Maui Fires: A Message from PUC President Elder Bradford C. Newton
Elder Bradford Newton, president of the Pacific Union Conference, shares a special video message on the Maui Fire on August 8, 2023, and the far reaching impact on the church and members in Hawaii.
Continue readingPathfinder and Adventurer Camporee 2023
(También español) From June 22 to June 25, the Nevada-Utah Conference witnessed an extraordinary event that brought together young Pathfinders and Adventurers from across the region.
Continue readingSmall Decision, Big Impact
(También español) Emigdio Gamez wanted to start a Pathfinder Club. He had loved being a Pathfinder in Nicaragua when he was growing up, and he wanted the same experience for his kids.
Continue readingMaui Wild Fires: Developing News
Image of Lahaina BEFORE the fire and a message from Pastor Erik VanDenburgh, President, Hawaii Conference
Continue readingPacific Union Selects New Vice President for Youth Ministries, and More, in Spirit-Led Exe
(También español) The Pacific Union Conference Executive Committee gathered for its quarterly meeting on May 18.
Continue readingBack to Leoni
(También español) The students of Riverview Christian Academy were so very excited this year!
Continue readingWhy Go to Summer Camp?
(También español) While this could still be the sentiment of many who attend youth camp today, this statement was written way back in 1936! Some things just don’t change, and enthusiasm for the summer camp program continues to inspire both campers and staff in 2023.
Continue readingHeidi Jorgenson Becomes Superintendent of Education
(También español) The Nevada-Utah Conference is pleased to announce the appointment of Heidi Jorgenson as the new superintendent of education.
Continue readingCelebrating Graduates! NUC & NCC
Celebrating graduations and praying for blessings on their next steps!
Continue readingNevada-Utah Conference Holds STEAM Fair
(También español) The first Annual Nevada-Utah Conference Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) Fair was held at Summit Christian Academy (SCA) in Salt Lake City, Utah, from April 21 to April 23, 2023.
Continue readingTHE BULLETIN - June 16, 2023
Stories from Nevada-Utah; Northern, Southeastern, and Southern California Conferences.
Continue readingNevada-Utah Views - June 2023
Pathfinders Win Awards at Bible Experience and two pathfinders become first in the NUC to complete over 100 miles at NUC bike-a-thon.
Continue readingNUC Welcomes Dr. Michael Jenkins Jr.
(También español) We are delighted to share that Michael Jenkins Jr., has accepted the call to the Nevada-Utah Conference to serve as the pastor for the Abundant Life church in Las Vegas, Nevada, effective May 1, 2023.
Continue readingTHE BULLETIN - June 2, 2023
News from Arizona, Central California, Nevada-Utah and Northern California Conferences.
Continue readingNew Changes for the Reno Center of Influence
(También español) The Reno Center of Influence has been providing support and assistance to the community of Reno for eight years, and as the needs of Reno are changing, so are the services they offer.
Continue readingThe First Pahrump Church Women’s Ministries Celebration Ignites Inspiration and Fellowship
(También español) On February 3, 2023, after months of prayerful planning and coordination, the Pahrump church hosted its first weekend Women’s Day celebration. The weekend theme was titled “Take Heart Daughter: Jesus Has Something for You.”
Continue readingTHE BULLETIN - May 5, 2023
News from the Conferences of Arizona, Central CA, Nevada-Utah, Northern CA, Southeastern CA and Southern CA
Continue readingPE Program Takes Kids to the Snow
(También español) Every winter, students at Riverview Christian Academy (RCA) have the opportunity to participate in a snow skiing/snowboarding PE program at Tahoe-Donner Ski Resort.
Continue readingMissionaries to North America
(También español) A Messianic Jewish Adventist family was called by God to leave Israel and travel to North America as missionaries to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Continue readingTHE BULLETIN - April 14, 2023
News from Arizona, Central California, Hawaii, Nevada-Utah, Northern California, and Southern California Conferences.
Continue readingNevada-Utah Views - April 2023
Sparks keeps on serving, the blessing of disaster and the power of the Word.
Continue readingVisits, Compassion, and Music!
Fallon Adventist Christian School visits a retirement center, Rio Lindo Academy students practice compassion and La Sierra University’s music director's compositions.
Continue readingNevada-Utah Conference Training Young Leaders
(También español) I learned that there are people out here who care…and it’s refreshing to see.” This quote from one of the attendees of the annual Youth Ministry Leadership Training encapsulated the effort of the Nevada-Utah Conference’s Youth Department, spearheaded by Pastor Rudy Alvir.
Continue readingTHE BULLETIN - March 10, 2023
Opening doors for collegiate young adults is part of the ongoing vision for the Tempe church. Located adjacent to the Arizona State University campus and right across the street from the performing arts center, the church has often been a location for Adventist students to worship. When Pastor Mike Soto became the pastor of the church in 2022, he brought with him a vision of continuing the outreach to the entire student body of the campus.
Continue readingFallon Adventist Christian School Gets Crafty with Residents at Retirement Center
(También español) The students at Fallon Adventist Christian School had the opportunity and blessing to visit a senior retirement center and work on a craft with the residents there. It was a delight for all involved and was “really fun,” according to the students!
Continue readingFight Comes to Bishop Adventist Christian School
Bishop Adventist Christian School students worked hard selling holiday wreaths and See’s Candy for their winter fundraiser. It was a grand success. With...
Continue readingTHE BULLETIN - February 17, 2023
Within just a few weeks of becoming an officially recognized group, Stronghold International Mission Group in Pearce, Ariz., conducted its first evangelistic meeting, “Our Great Hope Today.”
Continue readingBird Houses and New Pastors
Riverview Christian Academy students had a great Christmas making bird houses. Pacific Union College is welcoming a new pastor to lead their church!
Continue readingThe Fruit of the Harvest
(También español) The Moab church loves their community and continues to demonstrate it in different ways. Their agricultural ministry, Moab Manna, has now inspired a beautiful new outreach called the Harvest Basket.
Continue readingTHE BULLETIN - February 10, 2023
Arizona Conference Christmas on the Streets The call went out in the middle of November for volunteers. “We are in need of food donations, servers, and...
Continue readingWriting, Leading, and Storms
Today's stories are from Vegas Valley Adventist Academy in Nevada and Lodi Academy in California. Students in Vegas Valley are polishing their journalism skills and learning to lead. Lodi Academy and Elementary School were rocked in recent storms, with falling trees coming too close for comfort!
Continue readingA Christmas for the Birds
The students in second and third grades at Riverview Christian Academy in Reno, Nevada, got into the holiday spirit in the week leading up to Christmas break...
Continue readingMy Father’s World
A series of paintings called “My Father’s World” was highlighted at a recent art exhibit. The exhibit took place at the Millcreek County Library,...
Continue readingWest Jordan Adventurer Club Grows Like Wildfire
In 2016, the West Jordan church had only four children. Nevertheless, the Sabbath School Kindergarten teacher, Julie Washburn, decided to start an Adventurer Club. She felt as if God was impressing her to do so, even though there was such a small population of children in the church. She believed that if she built it, they would come.
Continue readingTHE BULLETIN - January 13, 2023
According to the sign that greets people coming into town, Sonora is considered the Queen of the Southern Mines in Gold Rush Country. Starting in 1848, panning and mining gold brought people to this foothill area, about one hour from Yosemite.
Continue readingTHE BULLETIN - January 6, 2023
2022 was designated as a Year of Evangelism. Over half of all Arizona churches participated in the evangelism effort. “Praise God that our church leaders and members are uniting their efforts to reach their communities with the gospel of Jesus,”
Continue readingPacific Union Camporee: Hundreds of Pathfinders Give Their Hearts to Jesus
Approximately 3,700 Pathfinders descended on Lake Skinner near Temecula, Calif., for the Pacific Union Conference Pathfinder Camporee the first weekend of...
Continue readingConnie Hall Named Nevada Teacher of the Year
When Connie Hall was named 2023 Nevada Teacher of the Year, it came as no surprise to those that know her. She has been an exceptional example of true education throughout her teaching career. The Nevada Teacher of the Year celebrates excellence and encourages the workforce by recognizing exceptional teachers.
Continue readingTHE BULLETIN - December 9, 2022
Pacific Union Conference's former president, Ricardo Graham, was honored, with a Lifetime Achievement Award . . . and other stories.
Continue readingA Yummy Thanksgiving and Fun in the Snow
Susanville students enjoyed a yummy Thanksgiving meal!
Continue readingThanksgiving Activities
Summit Christian Academy in Millcreek, Utah, is enjoying some Thanksgiving activities.
Continue readingNevada-Utah Conference 35th Constituency Meeting Report
The Nevada-Utah Conference held its 35th Constituency Session on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The meeting began with worship, singing, and prayer seeking God’s guidance in all matters.
Continue readingTHE BULLETIN - November 4, 2022
The Cottonwood and Sedona churches joined with the Grupo Hispano de Sedona for the first-ever district campout at Clear Creek, Arizona.
Continue readingNUC Young Adult Retreat
During the summer young adult retreat held July 21 to July 23, the Nevada-Utah Conference (NUC) Youth Department set out to create an experience where young people had the opportunity to connect with Christ more fully. Only the young adults were brave enough to weather the 104-degree heat in Moab, Utah!
Continue readingPathfinders
I have had the privilege of serving as coordinator for Pathfinder, Adventurer, and Youth Ministries for the Pacific Union since 2012. For the last 16 years,...
Continue readingTHE BULLETIN - October 14, 2022
Arizona Conference Ministry Tears Down the Walls Five years ago, the Phoenix Camelback church started a free Alcoholics Anonymous meeting for the...
Continue readingTHE BULLETIN - October 7, 2022
Arizona Conference Medical Aid to Ukraine War seems distant to this generation—an event that occurs on foreign soil. Once, not too long ago,...
Continue readingMoab Church Fills Urgent Need
With their sirens screaming, the fire trucks raced to respond to a devastating emergency at a mobile home park. Fire! Several structures were fully engulfed, and ultimately six trailer homes burned. In recent years, this has become a familiar refrain in the West, and with this loss Moab, Utah, just wrote its own stanza.
Continue readingTHE BULLETIN - September 30, 2022
Arizona Conference Mission Trip to the Philippines This past July, Pastor Villamor Meriales and VicLouis Arreola III, vice president of Asian-Pacific...
Continue readingOh, How I Love Jesus
Karen Schneider, NUC treasurer, portraying Mary Magdalene, relates the story of the crucifixion to the children at the Sparks VBS as her mother, Ardith...
Continue readingCourage Should Be the Norm
Typically, Pathfinder investitures are similar in every church. The club members march down the aisle in their neat uniforms, carrying the flags. There are...
Continue readingRudy Alvir Becomes NUC Youth Director
We have been blessed to have Pastor Rodolfo Alvir Abraham join the staff of the Nevada-Utah Conference (NUC) as the new youth/young adult director. Preferring to go by Pastor Rudy, he began his ministry here on May 1 by participating in the NUC Town Hall weekend in Reno.
Continue readingWe Care!
The Nevada-Utah Conference (NUC) has a tag line: “We Care.” It describes how the conference administrative team makes decisions using a Christ-like model...
Continue readingOur Daily Bread
A phone call from a local bakery distributor would change the face of ministry for the Living Water Fellowship in Las Vegas.
Continue readingEvangelistic Exchange in Bucaramanga, Colombia
Pastor Ricardo Vargas, Camino a Cristo church, Las Vegas, with two of the 94 baptismal candidates. This past May, 94 precious souls gave their lives to Jesus...
Continue readingPastor Chanda Nunes Starts as Nevada-Utah Conference Executive Secretary
In a historic vote on February 24, 2022, the Executive Committee of the Nevada-Utah Conference (NUC) elected Pastor Chanda Nunes as executive secretary. Pastor Nunes is the first woman elected to this position in the NUC and the first Black female elected as executive secretary in a local conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Continue readingSocks for the Homeless
The Riverview Christian Academy students in grades K-4 decided to help bring good things to the less fortunate.
Continue readingWhere Two or Three are Gathered
“Here I Am” was the theme of the Youth and Young Adult Retreat hosted by the Sparks and Riverview churches. In addition to the young people from the Salt Lake City area, Las Vegas area, and Reno area, the Holy Spirit showed up in a big way.
Continue readingNevada-Utah Conference Holds Women’s Retreat
In a continuing effort to bring more unity in fellowship for the members of the Nevada-Utah Conference, NUC Women’s Ministry Coordinator Melody Darrow and...
Continue readingMissionary Fire Truck Witnesses to Community
Christmas in March? This may seem like an odd time to be publishing a story on a past Christmas event. However, the members of the Castle Valley and Moab churches don't think so. To them, the story is not about a past event but a future one.
Continue readingThe Joy of Acceptance
During one of the difficult times our church was going through, one of the members confessed, "This class is the reason I'm still here." My husband and I...
Continue readingMario Alvarado Ordained to the Gospel Ministry
Pastors Mario and Natali Alvarado listen to Jose Muniz. Mario Alvarado’s long-awaited ordination ceremony planned for October 2021 had to be postponed due...
Continue readingAdventist Women Pioneers
Georgia Anna Burrus was born July 19, 1866. Despite family opposition, she joined the Adventist church at age 16 and enrolled as a working student at Healdsburg College in California. She then taught in the Bible Training School in Oakland.
Continue readingTop Tier Leadership
I have been involved in church work all my adult life. I was a taskforce worker. As an intern in Southern California, I ran a VBS and day camp for an entire summer without having conducted either one before. I worked briefly as an associate pastor and as a pastor. I’ve worked in communication and public relations at all levels of the church.
Continue readingMinistry Spotlight - Women's Ministries
The Lord has a work for women as well as for men. They may take their places in His work at this crisis, and He will work through them.... They can do in families a work that men cannot do, a work that reaches the inner life.
Continue readingNurture for Spiritual Champions
"Papa, tell me a Freddy story.” So continues the breakfast tradition when our little granddaughter Macy comes to visit. Still in her pajamas and barely...
Continue readingCarlos Camacho Chosen to be President for the Nevada-Utah Conference
Delegates to the Pacific Union Conference Constituency Session, held in Tucson, Arizona, in August 2021, voted to elect Dr. Leon B. Brown, Sr., to serve the union as vice president.
Continue readingRemembering Frank F. Dupper, Co-founder and President of Adventist Health
Healthcare lost a larger-than-life figure when Frank F. Dupper passed away December 31, 2020 – 22 years to the day after he retired as president of Adventist Health – culminating a storied, three-decade career with the West Coast health system.
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