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Nevada-Utah Views – June 2024
A Safe Place for Everyone By Carlos A. Camacho As I fought back the tears welling up in my eyes, I couldn’t help but wonder: “How did I get here?” The weight of uncertainty pressed upon me, causing me to question if my years invested in pastoral ministry were a mistake. Had I misinterpreted God’s call?…
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Ho`ike June 2024
Beginner Sabbath School Teachers Train in New Curriculum Beginner Sabbath School teachers from across Hawai’i and Children’s Ministries conference leaders from California and Arizona met at Camp Waianae on Sabbath, April 13, for the Alive in Jesus training event. Alive in Jesus is a new curriculum created by the General Conference. Our Pacific Union Youth…
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CENTRAL ACTS – June 2024
Student Week of Prayer Led by Students Central Valley Christian Academy, located in Ceres, California, held a student week of prayer March 11-15 that impacted the students by letting them lead. This week of prayer was similar to others in many ways, including skits, music, scripture and speakers talking about how to connect with God.…
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Stellar Seniors and Galactic Graduates
Congratulations to the 2024 graduates! Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have paid off. You have reached the finish line and achieved a significant milestone in your life. This is a moment that you will cherish and never forget. You should be proud of yourself. Your family’s unwavering support and love have been instrumental…
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Arizona NEWS – June, 2024
DARE TO BE A DANIEL BY DAVE NELSON In April, the worship service at the Paradise Valley Seventh-day Adventist Church was taken over by an “eyewitness” account of Daniel’s confrontation with the lions. The focus of the program was to engage the children of the church in the worship service. The service began with children’s…
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Southern Connect – April 2024
Glendale Academy Hosts Library Sessions By Araya Moss Glendale Adventist Academy (GAA) hosted its second Library Sessions event, a student-led benefit concert, which showcased the talents of GAA students and alumni. The Hernan & Orfi Barros Library was transformed with twinkling lights, the mood was set, and there was a low buzz of excitement among…
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SECC Conference Connections April 2024
Teachers Are Kingdom Builders My daughter, Evelyn Park, teaches at one of our academies. Sometimes she talks about what it is like to be a teacher. I know it is not easy. There are challenges and difficulties, but I see my daughter light up when she talks about the children she gets to impact each…
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Northern Lights – April 2024
Updates From Around Our Conference Delta Area Convocation By Ken Miller To create a more collaborative environment and engaged members, the Delta area churches and schools convened for a weekend convocation. The Delta area incorporates the NCC southern region, with Sutter Hill, Angels Camp, and San Andreas in the east; Manteca and…
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Nevada-Utah Views – April 2024
New Beginnings for Three Pastors and Their Churches By Nancy Albin and Neat Randriamialison Three churches in the Northern Nevada area have welcomed new pastors following a prayerful process of discernment and selection. On January 27, Manny LaPorte was officially installed as the new pastor of the Carson City church. Pastor LaPorte has a heart…
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Ho`ike April 2024
Celebrating Adventist Education Shortly after the organizing of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, our founders saw the need to establish a Christian educational system based on the teachings of the Scriptures and the writings of Ellen G. White. Our North American Division Working Policy states that its “primary aim was to provide an opportunity for students to…
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CENTRAL ACTS – April 2024
Connecting with Purpose: Unraveling the Art of Small Group Dynamics In the harmonious corridors of faith and communication, my journey as a seasoned children’s ministry leader, educator, and communicator led to the inception of my book, Connecting with Purpose: Small Group Dynamics for Families in the Church. This work is not just a narrative…
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Arizona NEWS – April, 2024
The Eternal Impact of Christian Education True education means more than the pursual of a certain course of study. It means more than a preparation for the life that now is. It has to do with the whole being, and with the whole period of existence possible to man Ellen G. White, Education, p. 13…
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Southern Connect – February 2024
Ellis Flores Is Ordained BY ARAYA MOSS “I knew that God had called me to ministry when, after much searching and asking,” Pastor Ellis Flores said, “I heard God’s voice through the words of Ecclesiastes 11:1: ‘Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days’ (KJV).” At the age…
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SECC Conference Connections – February 2024
Love Stories from SECC Love is the greatest thing God has given us, and we want to celebrate it this month in Southeastern California Conference (SECC)! Thank you for sharing your stories of the love coursing through you and your spouses, family, and friends. The Love List When I was in college, my cousin,…
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Northern Lights – February 2024
Welding a Solid Community Outreach Orangevale member Rob Purvis is an expert in welding. With several other volunteer welding instructors, he teaches students this high-demand vocation—not just the physical expertise of laying a bead of molten metal connecting two objects but also the math, physics, and accuracy that employers will demand. Reignite Hope, a…
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Nevada-Utah Views – February 2024
The Pahrump Community Dines with a Doc By Keith P. Alexander What would it be like to have the opportunity to sit down over a meal with your small-town doctor and discuss how you could substantially improve your health by just changing what you eat? Folks in Pahrump, Nevada, didn’t have to imagine it because on…
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Ho`ike February 2024
God is With Us December 1, 2023, was a significant date that I will remember for some time to come. It had been 125 days since the fire broke out in Lahaina, and we were entering the church property for the first time. Two days earlier, I was flying over to Maui to meet with…
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CENTRAL ACTS – February 2024
God’s Golden Nuggets in Sonora: A Year of Blessings at Discover Life Church In the heart of its community, Discover Life Church in Sonora embarked on quite a journey over the past year, leaving a trail of God’s golden nuggets that will continue to shimmer with divine grace for years. From a powerful community-wide revival…
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Arizona News February 2024
The Joys of Global Service BY SIDNEY NEEDLES AND SAM RENDEROS “Pack your bags, we’re going to Kenya!” Pastor Phil Vecchiarelli declared to the Yuma Central and Gila Mountain church congregations in February of 2023. Although some were initially worried about the expense of the trip, the vision became a reality through prayer and the…
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Southern Connect – December 2023
SCC Hispanic Region Welcomes Juan Osorio BY LAUREN LACSON Moving from a senior pastor role to the conference office was never part of Juan Osorio’s plans. But one day, when he received a call to join the Southern California Conference office as the Hispanic Region director, he knew he would follow where the Lord…
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