Story by LaTasha Hewitt
The Remnant church in Burtonsville, Md., recently celebrated its 15th anniversary. Founded in 2009 by a small group of believers, the church has grown into a thriving congregation of 168 members. The theme, “Celebrating God’s Leading,” reflected its inspiring journey of faith and ministry.
Story by Kwabena Opoku Boakye, Washington Ghanaian Church Member
The Washington Ghanaian church in Columbia, Md., recently hosted a free bicycle giveaway for approximately 100 community children and their families. The initiative aimed to promote physical activity among children, while providing a practical mode of transportation to support their daily needs.
Story by Oakwood University Office of Marketing Communications and Media Production
The Board of Trustees of Oakwood University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Gina Spivey-Brown, Ph.D., RN, MSA, FAAN, FNAP, FADLN, as the 12th president of Oakwood University. The announcement concludes a comprehensive and prayerful search process. Spivey-Brown will officially assume leadership on July 1, 2025, succeeding Dr. Leslie N. Pollard, who has led the institution for the past 15 years.
Join us April 2 at noon for a time of prayer and praise—with a special emphasis on acceptance, peace and healing in our lives and the world. We’ll also hear from Chesapeake Conference leaders on how God is using Pentecost 2025 to bless their territory. Bring your prayer requests so we can pray over them together.
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Story by Tamyra Horst
Help us spread the word about Pentecost 2025 and the Columbia Union Conference's Prayer Emphasis with the following materials!
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Adventist Risk Management, Inc (ARM) has launched training and promotional materials in support of its annual Safety Sabbath initiative, to be held March 29, 2025.
Story by V. Michelle Bernard with reporting by Debra Anderson
Jacqueline Messenger, associate director for secondary education at the Columbia Union Conference, has announced her plans to retire this summer. At their meeting Thursday, the Columbia Union Conference Executive Committee voted to have Steve Laing, vice president for Education at the Potomac Conference, fill the role starting this summer.
Story by V. Michelle Bernard / Photos by Kylie Kajirura, V. Michelle Bernard and Doug Beil
This past Sabbath, 76 Pathfinder Bible Experience (PBE) teams from across the Columbia Union Conference gathered at Takoma Academy in Takoma Park, Md., for Columbia Union’s PBE.
Before the testing portion of the event, Sherilyn O’Ffill, event coordinator, told the participants, “No matter what else happens today, you have already succeeded. You have spent at least two months studying two books, [Romans and 1 Corinthians], of the Bible.”
Historia de Tamyra Horst
La iglesia Shalom Hispanic de la Pennsylvania Conference en Reading celebró el primer sábado del nuevo año de la mejor manera posible: con un bautismo.
Mientras estudiábamos sobre el bautismo en el pequeño grupo semanal de la familia Vázquez, una de las integrantes se sintió convencida para bautizarse. Sus dos hermanas siguieron su ejemplo y, en enero, Janel, Johanna y Juliani Sánchez (en la foto con pastor Elias Saud) se unieron oficialmente a la iglesia.