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Turning the Corner

José Martínez, Roca Eterna Mission church

Story by Ricardo Bacchus

Eight-year-old José Martínez didn’t know what to do or who to turn to. His mom abused him verbally and physically, frequently saying, “Why didn’t I get an abortion?” His brother bullied him. His sister ignored him. His stepdad, an alcoholic and drug addict, deserted him. Martínez longed to be wanted; he felt abandoned instead.

One day in his hometown of San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, Martínez saw his brother and cousin smoking weed. Wanting an escape from the reality of life, he tried it and was instantly hooked. Finally, I found something that makes me feel whole, he thought.

Ohio Conference's 2023 Initiative Brings Renewed Outreach Focus

Tyler Roberts, Pastor Fred Shoemaker and Jessica Halye celebrate Roberts' baptism and Halye’s profession of faith at the Wilmington church.

Story by Kasper Haughton Jr.

Ohio Conference churches have embraced the “2023 Initiative” to see 2,023 Ohio baptisms by the year 2023 and are witnessing God move in amazing ways, say leaders. The Wilmington church is one of those experiencing a renewed passion for evangelism.

Visit Spring Valley Academy for an Open House

Story by Vicki Swetnam

Whether you have a brand-new kindergartener or an experienced high schooler, allow us to introduce the Ohio Conference's Spring Valley Academy (SVA) family to you! Visit our beautiful campus, meet our faculty and staff and have your questions answered. We can’t wait to meet you!

WELCOME WEDNESDAYS
March 9: 8:15–11 a.m.
April 13: 8:15–11 a.m.
May 11: 8:15–11 a.m.

OPEN HOUSE
March 9: 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
• No RSVP necessary
• For all students, grades K–11
• Those who attend will receive an admission discount coupon
• Meet the SVA administration, teachers and staff
• See SVA in action!

600-Plus Participate in 31-Day Bible Reading Challenge

Members of the Ohio Conference and Allegheny West Conference (AWC) began 2022 with a renewed focus. Led by presidents Marvin C. Brown, III (AWC) and Bob Cundiff (Ohio), members joined together for the second annual 31-day President’s Bible Reading Challenge.

A monthlong journey through the Bible is a fast-paced overview of the Great Controversy from beginning to end—a different interaction with Scripture than typical daily devotional study. Readers must put away most other books and TV in order to accomplish the pace of covering around 39 chapters per day.

Clifton Church Growing Young, Growing Together

Clifton members Houpu Xu, Lawrencia Robinson and Farrah Mugwisi sort medical supplies for shipment to overseas disaster zones at the Matthew 25 Ministries community center.

Story by Kojo Twumasi

Ohio Conference's Clifton church has been focusing on younger generations this year. The congregation, located in Cincinnati, is a multi-generational and diverse community. The leadership, however, wanted to remain intentional in next generation ministry after joining the Ohio Conference Youth Department’s Growing Young cohort.