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Story by V. Michelle Bernard

While some health experts have advocated a small amount of wine for health benefits, Seventh-day Adventists have long been against alcohol consumption in any amount. 

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Story by Silvia Lutick

Adam Bially, the Blue Mountain Academy (BMA) pastor, has been working closely with students who have expressed interest in sharing the Word of Jesus to their fellow peers and community. Student speakers Nathalia Phu, David Desouza, Loriann Korley and Jordan Slifka were recently invited to act on this interest by speaking at Reading Junior Academy’s (RJA) Week of Prayer.

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Historia de V. Michelle Bernard

Los Adventistas del Séptimo Día han estado durante mucho tiempo en contra del consumo de alcohol en cualquier cantidad, mientras que algunos expertos en salud han abogado por una pequeña cantidad de vino para obtener beneficios para la salud.

Story by Amanda Blake

Seventh-day Adventists are celebrating holidays—specifically Easter and Christmas—more than ever before, and several pastors within the Columbia Union Conference say these special days create an ideal time to offer hope and the story of Jesus to the community. So, how are churches taking the focus off of the bunny and jolly old man to share God’s love?

NAD President Urges Members to ‘Reach Baltimore’, Chesapeake Conference, G. Alexander Bryant, Marcellus T. Robinson, John Bradshaw, Robert Costa, Escrito Esta

Story by Evan Knott

Church members from the Baltimore area recently gathered at the Baltimore White Marsh church to learn more about Reach Baltimore 2025, a collaborative evangelism project between Chesapeake Conference, Allegheny East Conference (AEC) and It Is Written, with additional support from the Columbia Union Conference and the North American Division (NAD).

Academy students attend WAU's 2025 MusicFest.

Story by Simonique Dietz

Washington Adventist University (WAU) welcomed 176 academy students to its annual Music Fest, Feb. 12–15. Students from Atholton Adventist Academy, Pine Forge Academy, Shenandoah Valley Academy, Spencerville Adventist Academy, Takoma Academy, several academies from outside the union and several homeschool programs gathered for a musical experience that featured band, choir and orchestra performances. 

Story by Lisa Krueger

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Tranquility School Celebrates 50 Years, New Jersey Conference, Elaine Lopez, Elisa Maragoto

Story by Stephen Lee

The Tranquility Adventist School (TAS) in Andover recently celebrated 50 years of God’s grace and mercy on Seventh-day Adventist education. TAS began in a humble barn on the grounds of the former Garden State Academy. The school moved to its current location in 1974.