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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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James G. Lee Jr. Retires After 48 Years of Ministry
As with many people who find themselves working in administrative roles in a conference, James G. Lee’s ministry began in the field as a pastor. However, he had no intention of becoming a pastor. “You know what, to be honest with you, it was not something I wanted to do,” Lee recalled. “In fact,…
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Velino A. Salazar Retires
Looking Back on 47 Years of Ministry I didn’t want to be a pastor.” Growing up as a “pastor’s kid,” watching his father in church administration, Velino A. Salazar wasn’t unaware of what the life of a pastor looked like. He didn’t think it was for him; his sights were set on the medical field. Then,…
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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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A Century of Grace: Vallejo Drive Church Celebrates 100 Years of Ministry
One hundred years is a remarkable milestone—whether it marks the health and vitality of a centenarian or the enduring legacy of institutions rooted in tradition and growth. For the Vallejo Drive church, its century-long journey reflects both—a vibrant testament to faith and community and its unique legacy of promoting both spiritual and physical well-being. Organized…
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Festival of SABBATH Builds Public Awareness
In response to the public interest generated by the film SABBATH, the Festival of SABBATH is a unique outreach that builds new relationships and awareness of the message of the Sabbath. SABBATH is a full-length documentary film produced by Martin Doblmeier and Journey Films that is currently airing on PBS. With more than 30 films…
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Evacuation Sites Available for Southern California Fires
January 9, 2025 Please note that this Sunday, January 12, SCC Adventist Community Services will be available at the conference office to collect donations of non-perishable items to help those impacted by the fires: Examples of non-perishable items include masks, blankets, water, soap, toiletries, and non-perishable food items. January 8, 2025 Re: Evacuation Sites…
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Fund Set Up in Response to Fires Throughout Southern California
January 8, 2025 Re: Fund Set Up in Response to Fires Throughout Southern California We are deeply saddened to hear how the current fires throughout Southern California have affected many of our churches, members, schools, and communities. We have not been able to assess the needs we will have in our territory, but we…
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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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