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Northern Lights – June 2025
A Gathering of Purpose and Praise: Hispanic Women’s Retreat Inspires Hundreds By Laurie Trujillo More than 400 women gathered at Leoni Meadows for the annual NCC Hispanic Women’s Retreat—a weekend filled with worship, prayer, laughter, healing, and connection. From the first note of music to the final prayer of dedication, the peaceful mountain setting became…
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SECC Conference Connections – June 2025
VBS Training Equips Leaders to Transform Lives This Summer On Feb. 23, nearly 200 leaders from over 70 churches gathered at the Kansas Avenue church in Riverside for the Southeastern California Conference (SECC) Family & Children’s Ministries annual Vacation Bible School (VBS) Training. Led by interim youth director, Isaac Kim, the…
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Nevada-Utah Views – June 2025
Church Revitalization: A Wake-Up Call in Northern Nevada By Neat Randriamialison On Sabbath, March 8, members from across Northern Nevada gathered at the Nevada-Utah Conference office in Reno for a much-needed and deeply impactful Church Revitalization Weekend. Led by Bill McClendon, North Pacific Union Conference vice president for administration and evangelism director, the afternoon…
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CENTRAL ACTS – June 2025
Youth Rush: Young Lives on a Mission This Summer Each summer, dozens of young people across the Central California Conference choose to spend ten weeks doing something bold, challenging, and life-changing. Instead of relaxing through the break, they step into neighborhoods, knock on doors, share literature, offer prayer, and bring hope. This is Youth Rush—a…
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Arizona News – June 2025
Clearview Church Supports Honduras Mission Project BY JOEDY MELASHENKO In February, Clearview church members traveled to Guanaja, Honduras, to participate in a building project at the Instituto Adventista de Guanaja in Bonacca Key. The school had been destroyed in a devastating fire in 2021 that also claimed more than 200 homes and businesses on the…
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Ho`ike June 2025
Women Gather on Big Island for Fellowship and Inspiration The LEIS Christian Women’s Retreat, held in beautiful Waikoloa Kona, was incredibly inspiring—a haven of peace for women of all faiths. From the gorgeous ocean views of Waikoloa beach to the majestic mountains of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, the tropical warmth of the islands set the mood…
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Southern Connect – April 2025
Andy Zhang Is Ordained BY ARAYA MOSS Enze (Andy) Zhang was born in Zhejiang Province, China, to a devout Adventist family. Both his parents and grandparents remained unwavering in their faith, even enduring imprisonment for their beliefs. Their courage and dedication instilled faithfulness and resilience in Zhang. This foundation led to fulfilling experiences in education…
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SECC Conference Connections – April 2025
Laguna Niguel Jr. Academy’s Annual Mt. High Trip: A Tradition of Growth and Adventure For over 25 years, Laguna Niguel Junior Academy (LNJA) has offered students the annual Mountain High trip—an enriching experience that aligns with the school’s mission to foster physical, mental, social, and spiritual growth. As a small school without a traditional…
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Northern Lights – April 2025
Faith and Creativity: Equipping Kids with the Armor of God By Denna Scott In November, Mayfair church hosted a special Paint and Craft Event for children ages 5-13, led by Children’s Ministry and Mental Wellness Ministry. The event’s theme was “The Armor of God,” based on Ephesians 6:10-20. Through a fun and interactive lesson,…
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Nevada-Utah Views – April 2025
Every Member a Messenger: NUC Leadership Trainings Empower Members for Ministry By Neat Randriamialison The Nevada-Utah Conference (NUC) hosted two Ministry and Leadership Training events in February—Feb. 1 in Reno, Nevada, and Feb. 8 in Salt Lake City, Utah—bringing members together to refocus on the Great Commission and engage in practical ministry training. In Reno,…
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Ho`ike April 2025
Interns Connect With Students at Week of Prayer The Hawaii interns, filled with excitement, arrived at Kapaa SDA Elementary for an intern-led Week of Prayer. Our goal was to share God’s love with these wonderful kids and remind them that they’re not just children—they’re a vital part of His amazing…
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CENTRAL ACTS – April 2025
A Bible Study Brings New Members to Hillcrest Church Karen Stewart and her husband tried giving Bible studies at their home, but they weren’t successful. “We have always wanted to have Bible studies at our house. We had couches and chairs in a circle in our living room so it was a good atmosphere. People would say they wanted to study the Bible,…
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Arizona News – April 2025
Adventist education is crucial in helping young people stay connected to Jesus Thunderbird Academy Hosts Music Festival BY JEFF ROGERS Thunderbird Adventist Academy’s (TAA) campus was alive with harmony and praise during the annual Arizona Conference Music Festival, a special event featuring band performers, bell choirs, and vocal choirs from around the conference and Vegas Valley Adventist Academy. The festival, which…
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Southern Connect – February 2025
Oliver Enriquez Is Ordained BY ARAYA MOSS Oliver Enriquez was born and raised in Cancun, Mexico, in a ministerial home. Although his father was not a pastor, he was an Adventist professor for almost 30 years. Growing up in this environment prepared Enriquez for his own journey in ministry. “My father, a man dedicated to…
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SECC Conference Connections February 2025
Restoration Center’s Annual Toy Drive Brings Joy and Support to Old Town Victorville For some, the holidays may bring joy and cheer, but for others facing financial hardships, the holidays can be a reminder of what is missing. Community efforts like the Restoration SDA Group’s (Restoration Center) toy drive are a vital source of hope…
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Northern Lights – February 2025
Service in the Community By Ken Miller All hands were on deck for the annual community service day for the Northern California Conference (NCC) administrative office workers. Conference office staff filled the Lincoln church multipurpose room to prepare more than 80 monthly food boxes for a line of cars stretching nearly four blocks. Volunteers…
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Nevada-Utah Views – February 2025
Bread of Life# By William Neff Proverbs 22:9 teaches us, “He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor” (KJV). The members of the Living Water Fil-Am and Las Vegas Abundant Life churches must then be blessed as they have worked tirelessly with their…
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Ho`ike February 2025
Returning to the Bikeathon I was both born and raised on the island of Kaua’i. Now I am a student at Hawaiian Mission Academy. I recently had the amazing opportunity to join and accompany a few of the students, Jake, John, and our wonderful math/science teacher, Miss Jao, to participate in the bikeathon at Kahili Adventist…
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CENTRAL ACTS – February 2025
Taking God’s Message to the Olympics Jeff Kolkmann remembers watching the 1968 winter Olympics games on television when he was six years old. Set in Gernoble, France, these games led to inspiring performances from athletes like Jean-Claude Killy, who won the gold medal in downhill skiing along with two other gold medals. “Back then,…
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Arizona News – February 2025
The Wore Out God-Pod BY STEVE PESTER Because I have Jesus in my life…I have everything A phone call came into the Window Rock Church with a simple question. “Is there any way my God-Pod can be replaced?” Pastor Dale Wolcott listened to J.R. Sanders of Thoreau, New Mexco on the other end of…
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