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Arizona News – December 2024
ACS Arizona: A Beautiful Picture of Ministry BY JEFF ROGERS …what ministry can be in its most organic form Adventist Community Services in Arizona serves as a beacon of hope and compassion and has long been a vital force in serving local communities by offering resources, support, and a helping hand. One of the…
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Southern Connect – December 2024
All Nations Church Supports Health & Wellness BY ARAYA MOSS This September, All Nations church collaborated with Loma Linda University (LLU) and Adventist Health Glendale (AHG) to host a community health day Sabbath to celebrate health workers and showcase health careers. The morning worship service featured LLU students and a message from Dexter Frederick, M.D., LLU School of Medicine associate dean…
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SECC Conference Connections December 2024
A Year of Gratitude Dear Southeastern California Conference Family, As we near the end of 2024, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the ways God has blessed our conference, local churches, and schools. I want to express our heartfelt gratitude to each of you for your support, dedication, and…
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Northern Lights – December 2024
Northern California Conference Sets Bold Vision with Nine Strategic Goals by 2027 The Northern California Conference has announced nine ambitious goals for 2027 to strengthen its mission and impact. Following prayer and strategic planning, the leaders unveiled these goals as part of a long-term vision to enhance the vitality of their churches, schools, and ministries. More…
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Nevada-Utah Views – December 2024
United in Mission: Nevada-Utah Conference Educators Nominate Colleagues Who Exemplify Our Core Values By Neat Randriamialison In a community centered around shared mission and values, each individual’s contributions are important in creating a culture focused on team spirit, service, and dedication. Recently, the Nevada-Utah Conference invited educators to recognize and nominate their peers who best…
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Ho`ike December 2024
Ministry Memories of Jay Warren I began working for the Arizona Conference on January 1, 2004. This was my first real full-time job, and I was hired as the Literature Ministries director. My primary responsibility was to launch student colporteur programs, both for the academy and summer sessions. Being new to the conference and from out…
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CENTRAL ACTS – December 2024
Give to God and He Will Provide Ted Baze, pastor of the Ceres Church, grew up in a home with parents who gave above and beyond their tithe. His father was a teacher at an Adventist school, which meant supporting the family with this income wasn’t always easy. But his parents prioritized giving tithe…
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Southern Connect – October 2024
Seeing Jesus at the Camporee As the sun was setting on Sabbath afternoon, and all our SCC Pathfinder clubs had safely left Gillette for home, I looked out upon the eight and a half football fields we had occupied and wondered, “What would people remember from our first camporee at Gillette, Wyoming? Would they focus on…
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SECC Conference Connections October 2024
Ignite: College Students Gather for Worship Experience On July 5-6, a group of college students gathered at Mt. Rubidoux church for “Ignite,” an intercollegiate worship experience. Faith Ncube, a full-time student at Oakwood University, was the visionary behind this Spirit-led worship event. The inspiration for Ignite was placed on her heart during her senior…
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Northern Lights – October 2024
Transformative Mission Trip By Ken Miller In a remarkable demonstration of faith and service, over 60 pastors, workers, and family members from the Northern California Conference journeyed to Southern Mindanao in the Philippines from June 20 to July 1. Responding to an invitation from the Southern Asia-Pacific Division, the mission…
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CENTRAL ACTS – October 2024
Security Guard Impacted by Soquel Camp Meeting Pastor Oleg Lotca and the prayer team had the chance to invite camp meeting attendees across Soquel’s campground to pray three times during the day using a shofar. One day during the week, one of the security guards who helped attend the front gate of the camp…
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Arizona News – October 2024
International Pathfinder Camporee BY JEFF ROGERS They had a blast in the midst of difficulties. The International Pathfinder Camporee is one of the largest gatherings of Seventh-day Adventist youth in the world. This event attracts Pathfinders— youth aged 10 to 15 and their families—from different cultures, languages, and backgrounds, all united in their love…
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Nevada-Utah Views – October 2024
Navajo Camp Meeting By Carlos A. Camacho On the weekend of Sept. 6-8, I had the privilege of visiting Monument Valley, Utah, for the Navajo Nation Camp Meeting, an event I will not soon forget. The camp meeting was led by Nancy Crosby, the Native American Ministries Coordinator from the Pacific Union, and her husband,…
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Ho`ike October 2024
Finding Ways to Mingle Are you familiar with this inspired counsel? “Christ’s method alone will give true success in reaching the people. The Saviour mingled with men as one who desired their good. He showed His sympathy for them, ministered to their needs, and won their confidence. Then He bade them, ‘Follow Me’” (Ellen G.…
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SECC Conference Connections August 2024
Pastors Learn the Art of Leadership In March, a group of 65 pastors gathered on Crosswalk’s main campus in Redlands. The event, planned by the Ministerial Department of Southeastern California Conference (SECC) and entitled “The Art of Leadership,” was designed as an optional learning community for pastors. Instead of inviting guest speakers to come…
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Northern Lights – August 2024
Orangevale Junior High’s Impactful Week of Prayer By Lian Funada In a remarkable display of faith and leadership, Orangevale Adventist School junior high students recently took on specific roles in their spiritual journey. They led a week of prayer that left a lasting impact on their school community. From managing AV equipment to delivering inspiring…
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Nevada-Utah Views – August 2024
News from NUC’s Education Department Celebrating Milestones: NUC Graduates 15 Eighth-Graders This year, Nevada Utah Conference (NUC) celebrates 15 bright young individuals who graduated from eighth grade, preparing to embark on their high school journeys. The ceremonies across the Conference not only celebrated academic achievements but also underscored the growth and potential of each graduate.…
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Ho`ike August 2024
Celebrating Our Graduates Hawaiian Mission Academy Shynastee AhinaTaliah BrownellElliott BucherAiden CastilloTjsabbath EmelioElena Freitas Manuel GarciaEternity GurrolaAustin IsalaMichelle LeeTravis PerezKrizyra Nixie Ramirez Schylan SafotuJoash SameAriyana SimeonaRodnyl Hanny TuscanoQiao Lin WuEllie Yook Adventist Malama Elementary School Noah AdamsPernell Aipoalani, Jr.Ava FlowersNevix Kapule-Souza Hawaiian Mission Academy Maui Natalie LuwalhatiKelis…
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Northern Lights – June 2024
Ed Fargusson Retires After 42 Years By Ken Miller Ed Fargusson, assistant to the president in Northern California Conference (NCC), announced his retirement on April 28 after 42 years in ministry, 40 of those with NCC. He joined NCC in 1981 and pastored at Hayward, Alturas, Alameda, Tracy, and Roseville churches. He served for…
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Southern Connect – June 2024
Delaware Celebrates Four Baptisms BY JACARE M. HUNTER It is always a beautiful moment whenever anyone decides that they want to walk with Christ—but maybe even more so when done earlier in life. Naturally, our goal as Christians should be to spread the gospel and help those around us draw near to Christ. Angela Settle…
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