-
SEC Conference Connections – December 2023
From Troubled to Transformed “It is my honor and utmost privilege to baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,” said Alexy Mondak, assistant summer camp director for Pine Springs Ranch (PSR). She was talking to her nephew, Adrian Duarte. Overcome with emotion, she found…
-
Northern Lights – December 2023
The Adventure of Cycling Over 200 riders and 300 family members and support staff turned out for the annual Adventurers Bike Derby in September. Sacramento Adventist Academy’s (SAA) campus was abuzz with young cyclists waiting for the start signal. And ride they did! Barry van Iderstein, NCC children and family ministry director, estimated…
-
Nevada-Utah Views – December 2023
Riverview Academy Fall Festival By Mariann Beddoe The annual Fall Festival at Riverview Christian Academy (RCA) in Reno, Nevada, on October 22 once again exceeded everyone’s expectations. God truly blessed us with a wonderful day! The festival has been an annual event organized by Home and School leader Tracy Pieters for over 15 years, and…
-
Ho`ike December 2023
LEIS Women’s Ministry Group Holds Conference The women’s ministry group Ladies Encircled in Service (LEIS) began hosting an annual women’s ministry conference with the group’s formation in 1992. The gatherings were paused by covid. The restart in 2022 brought the women together again. LEIS’ current leader, Janice Andres, said that the beautiful night sky over that…
-
CENTRAL ACTS – December 2023
310 Women Impacted by Hispanic Women’s Retreat The recent Hispanic Women’s Retreat focused on mental and spiritual health, which is central to Hispanic women’s ministries in the Central California Conference. This event took place Sept. 8-10, but was initially scheduled for March of this year in Yosemite. The event was canceled due to the…
-
Arizona News December 2023
Men’s Ministries Fall Retreat Over 70 men attended this year’s Fall Men’s Retreat at Camp Yavapines, September 22 to 24. Pastor Gary and Maryilynn Venden led out in the praise and worship portions of the program, and Pastor Eddie Turner was the featured speaker for the event. But it was a team effort from many individuals…
-
Southern Connect – October 2023
Andy Villanueva Joins SCC Literature Ministries BY LAUREN LACSON In the summer of 2009, Villanueva experienced his first summer as a Youth Rush student. After four summers, wanting to receive deeper Bible work and evangelism training, he felt impressed to attend SOULS West. After graduation, he joined the Southeastern California Conference as assistant literature ministries…
-
Nevada-Utah Views – October 2023
Youth Rush Spreads Hope and Faith in the Nevada-Utah Conference By Joelis Colmenarez In the scorching summer heat, a group of dedicated young individuals embarked on a spiritual mission across the territory of the Nevada-Utah Conference. Armed with a passion for sharing God’s love and a collection of inspiring literature, the Youth Rush team made a…
-
Ho` ike October 2023
Pulling Together as ‘Ohana By this, everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. John 13:35, NIV Waking up to the news that the town of Lahaina was on fire and had mostly burned was devastating. I was in Phoenix, Arizona, at the North American Division Educators’ Convention…
-
SEC Conference Connections – October 2023
100 Worship Leaders and Renowned Musical Artists Attend Loma Linda Institute of Worship One hundred eager worship leaders gathered at Loma Linda University church (LLUC) for the Worship Leadership Certificate event, organized by the Loma Linda Institute of Worship. The four-day event conference occurred in August to certify, train, and provide resources for church worship leaders…
-
Northern Lights – October 2023
Pitch It and They Will Come Over 2,000 unique visitors recently made the pilgrimage to Pleasant Hill church to experience a life-sized replica of the tabernacle. People of all ages were treated to a re-creation of the Israelites’ wilderness temple, complete with an outer court, altar, tent, temple furniture, and a replica of the…
-
CENTRAL ACTS – October 2023
50 Leaders Attend Pathfinder Leadership Convention The Pathfinder Leadership Convention, which included the inspirational theme Believe, was an important milestone for the Central California Conference. The leadership conferences have been postponed since 2019 due to the pandemic and forest fires that forced the closure of the National Park. This last August 18-20, it took…
-
Arizona News October 2023
Creative Ministry in Sedona By Jeff Rogers For many who travel to Sedona, Arizona, the beautiful red rock formations are reminders of the creative powers of God. Others are on a different spiritual journey seeking metaphysical vortexes and crystal or salt rooms. The culture in Sedona is focused on a love of nature and…
-
Southern Connect – June, 2023
Sharing God’s Love With Quilts BY NINA SORKIN The Women’s Ministry of Vallejo Drive church, under the leader- ship of Alma Wesley, has been active for more than three decades. Though the pandemic curtailed our face-to-face activities, on October 10, 2021, we gathered together for an out- door lunch and to work on and complete…
-
SEC Conference Connections – June 2023
Stellar Seniors & Galactic Grads It’s graduation season! We are so proud of the graduates in our conference. Whether they attended an Adventist school or a public school, our students have shined a light for Jesus through their studies, extracurriculars, friendships, and character. We pray that they will continue to shine as they move into…
-
Northern Lights – June 2023
Storm Cannot Thwart MinistryBy Ariana Rayburn Three churches united in engaging their community with compassion by sponsoring a free health clinic in February. The Fortuna, Eureka, and McKinleyville churches organized the event in partnership with NCC Health Ministries and the Life & Health Network (LHN), which supplied dental equipment and materials. On the first day…
-
Nevada-Utah Views – June 2023
Pathfinders Win Awards at Bible Experience The Nueva Esperanza church and Maranatha church Pathfinder clubs brought home first place awards in the finals for the North American Division Pathfinder Bible Experience held in Tampa, Florida, in April. Left: With D’Angelo López. Special Pathfinder participating in Pathfinder Bible Experience, division level. Great…
-
2023 Hawaii Young Adult Retreat
Pictures from the 2023 Hawaii Young Adult Retreat
-
CENTRAL ACTS – June 2023
Newsletter for Central California Conference Turlock Church gives to their community through God’s Closet “We had no idea what we were getting into. We just wanted to see if there was a way we could give some free clothing to the community,” says Stephanie Monteith about the God’s Closet clothing program Turlock Church offers…
-
Arizona NEWS – June 2023
Maranatha Banquet By Jeff Rogers Each spring Marantha Volunteers sponsors a group of volunteers to help with projects around Camp Yavapines in Prescott, Arizona. At the conclusion of the 10-12 days of work the camp staff and management holds a banquet to thank all the individuals who gave their time and effort to beautify the…
Skip to content