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A Light on the Hill: The Potomac Conference Expands

Photo by Tony Ventouris

Story by Debra Anderson

Last Saturday afternoon, the Potomac Conference unveiled its new northern office building in Camp Springs, Md., a campus that sits on a hill. This ribbon-cutting event marked a significant milestone for the organization, especially for its DMV-based employees who have long awaited a local administrative hub. The opening ceremony, imbued with a sense of community and spiritual fervor, introduced a sprawling three-building campus designed to cater not only to administrative needs but also to foster extensive community and media outreach.

Chesapeake Conference Camp Meeting to Feature Mark Finley, Youth Programming

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Story by Evan Knott

Mark Finley will be the featured speaker for Chesapeake Conference’s 2024 Camp Meeting, which will take place June 11–15 at Highland View Academy in Hagerstown, Md. Attendees can look forward to daily sessions with Finley, with a focus on experiencing hope and freedom through faith.

Toledo Junior Academy Opens New Gym

Dave Pate, project manager; Shaun Lazarus, school principal; Rick Bianco, conference education superintendent; Katie Swackhamer, school board chairperson; Kojo Twumasi, Toledo First church pastor; and Bob Cundiff, conference president, take part in the ribbon-cutting ceremony

Story by Francis Tuffour

Toledo Junior Academy (TJA) recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open its new gymnasium and building expansion.

'The Time Is Now'

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Editorial by Marvin C. Brown, III

Are you ready to experience a powerful, life-changing spiritual awakening? Join us June 12–15 at the Allegheny West Conference Camp Meeting as we delve into our theme, “The Time Is Now,” focusing on the long-awaited, much-anticipated second coming of Christ. This extraordinary event will feature the dynamic preaching of Emil Peeler, Ricardo Graham, Vivian Martin and Furman “Pace” Fordham. Prepare to be inspired, challenged and transformed as the power of God’s Spirit will be unleashed upon His people.

We are no longer in the time of the end; we have arrived at the end of time. A time when men call “good evil and evil good” is not the time for us to get ready—we must be ready.

Alumnus Credits Takoma Academy for Successful Career

Story by Shaun Robinson

Potomac Conference's Takoma Academy (TA) is proud of its many successful graduates who have gone on to pursue careers in myriad industries and disciplines. Zelick Stewartson (’14) is one graduate who embodies the spirit of the TA Tiger. Stewartson—a four-year alumnus—enrolled at the University of Maryland in pursuit of a degree in Engineering. Although he did very well academically in high school, he admits that college challenged him on a much higher level; unpacking the expository readings and problem-solving assessments required an abundance of commitment from an undergraduate.

Fostering Christ’s Character Through National Honor Society

Story by Rob Gettys

Thirteen upperclassmen sat on Highland View Academy’s (HVA) chapel stage late last year and faced their principal, Rob Gettys, who asked them to remind the audience of the four characteristics they were being recognized for that day. With the National Honor Society (NHS) crest highlighted over their heads, they collectively responded with, “service, leadership, and character,” before stalling on the last essential characteristic of an NHS member. The new inductees nervously glanced at each other before senior Desmond Nana remembered the very first standard that made them eligible to apply, and laughingly responded, “academics!”

Empowering Hope: Teen Shares Inspirational Journey

Students line up to receive Bryn Elliott’s autobiography, Dying to Live. Photo by Richmond Adventist Academy

Story by Debra Anderson

In pursuit of promoting mental health awareness within Potomac Conference’s 16 schools, the Office of Education has made it a priority to address subject matters not often publicly addressed. As part of this mental health initiative, guest lecturer Bryn Elliott recently shared her compelling testimony at each of the conference’s three senior academies: Richmond, Shenandoah Valley, and Takoma.