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Mountain View Conference Welcomes Two District Pastors

Story by Liz Bailey

In 1989, Lynnwood and Peggy Spangler left a successful plumbing business to attend what is now Hartland College. After Lynnwood graduated in 1993, they worked for Amazing Facts as a Bible worker and evangelist husband-wife duo. Lynnwood later took a call to pastor in the Pennsylvania Conference, which developed into the role of an evangelist for six years. Next, he was an evangelist for the Texas Conference for 17 years, then moved back to Pennsylvania to pastor for six years.

All You Need to Know About Believe the Promise International Camporee

"Believe the Promise" International 2024 Camporee takes place in in Gillette, Wyoming, August 5-11. What do you need to know about the event?

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Pray in One Accord

Story by Lillian Torres

God has promised that powerful things happen when His people come together to pray: “If two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of My Father which is in Heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in My name, there am I in the midst of them” (Matt. 18:19–20, KJV).

Ellen White reminds us, “The promise is made on condition that the united prayers of the church are offered, and in answer to these prayers there may be expected a power greater than that which comes in answer to private prayer. The power given will be proportionate to the unity of the members and their love for God and for one another” (Manuscript Releases, vol. 9, p. 303).

Bible Comes to Life at New Jersey Conference Adventuree Event

Story by Stephen Lee

This year’s Adventuree event, held at the Tranquility Camp in Andover, brought the Bible to life for more than 500 Adventurers and their 1,200-plus parents, staff and volunteers.

Army Veteran Pivots to Nursing Career

Kettering College Nursing student Michael Collins says he has appreciated the small size of Kettering College and their faith-based campus.

Story by Rebecca Ingle

Michael Collins, a Kettering College Nursing student, admits, “I never expected to be a nurse.” But he is graduating this semester with his dream job waiting for him on a cardiac intensive care unit at Kettering Health, the health system that partners with the college.

WGTS 91.9 Hosts Newsboys Album Release Party

Newsboys take a picture with fans at Redfest

Story by Jerry Woods

WGTS 91.9 invited listeners to meet the Newsboys on Friday, July 12, for two events. The first featured a live broadcast with the Newsboys at WGTS’ weekly ice cream tour event. The Newsboys came on Johnny and Stacey Stone’s afternoon show and then played three of their biggest hits for several hundred listeners at Redland Baptist Church in Derwood, Md.

Mission Trip to El Salvador: Rescuing One Church and One Family

Washington Adventist University student Juan Carlos (right) teaches CPR to kids in El Salvador.

Story by Washington Adventist University Staff

Washington Adventist University (WAU) had not planned any mission trips last school year, but during service day in the fall, conversations with students revealed an interest in planning a trip. A Salvadoran student mentioned that El Salvador was building a Seventh-day Adventist College and suggested they could help with the project. This idea sparked interest, leading to research on the Adventist college.

Kettering Health Puts Focus on Plant-Forward Foods

Story by Doug Walker

Kettering Health in Ohio is updating its patient menus, making it easier to choose a plant-forward meal option during their hospital stay.

Plant-forward diets focus on high-fiber foods like whole grains and oat products, as well as seasonal fruits and vegetables. There is a focus on plant proteins, though the diet still includes meat protein like lean cuts of poultry, eggs, and fish.

ADRA Brings Relief to Communities Devastated by Hurricane Beryl

ADRA helps communities devastated by Hurricane Beryl

Story by Iris Argueta

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) has mobilized operations throughout the Caribbean and Mexico to provide relief to communities impacted by Hurricane Beryl. The Category 5 storm kicked off the hurricane season as it ravaged the Atlantic for a week leaving a trail of destruction in the Atlantic.

Read Up!

Summertime is a great time to relax with a good book. We found several books from LivingWell, Potomac Conference’s Adventist Book Center in Silver Spring, Md., and at adventistbookcenter.com, as well as podcasts that are perfect for deepening your knowledge of Adventist history this summer.