Story by V. Michelle Bernard
Who We Are, How We Serve
The Columbia Union Conference coordinates the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s work in the Mid-Atlantic United States, where 150,000 members worship in 860 congregations. We provide administrative support to eight conferences; two healthcare networks; 81 early childhood, elementary and secondary schools; a liberal arts university; a health sciences college; a 49 community services centers; 8 camps; 5 book and health food stores and a radio station.
We Believe
God is love, power, and splendor—and God is a mystery. His ways are far beyond us, but He still reaches out to us. God is infinite yet intimate, three yet one,
all-knowing yet all-forgiving.
Story by Lori Zerne
For several years, David Niño, the Chesapeake Conference Highland View Academy’s (HVA) music director, has pondered how to share with the rest of the world what he and his students do in the classroom.
Traditionally, the music curriculum emphasizes music standards that focus on students’ artistic, cognitive, creative and spiritual aspects. While the goal is always to provide a sound educational program, HVA also generates valuable opportunities for students to make an impact on the lives of others.
Story by Jerry Woods
WGTS 91.9 just wrapped up its free “Summer Concert Series” with the biggest show of the bunch featuring Danny Gokey. Close to 6,000 crowded onto the Tysons Corner Center outdoor plaza for the free show.
“First time to a concert for the summer tour and had an amazing time. [sic] Made Memories! Thank you WGTS!” said WGTS 91.9 listener Wendy Angel.
Story by Andre Hastick
Earlier this year, a team of 15 Chesapeake Conference pastors embarked on a mission trip to Roatan, Honduras, to share the Adventist message of hope. Daily meetings were held at 16 sites throughout the island, where each pastor delivered sermons from the Revelation Today series, sharing the hope and promise of Christ’s return. Pastors visited and prayed with members and visitors, held nightly meetings sharing biblical doctrines, while calling all in attendance to give their hearts to Jesus.
Hope Channel is live streaming the baptismal events and evening and Sabbath programs at the 2019 International Pathfinder Camporee in Osh Osh Wisc., August 13 – August 17.