Story by Ricardo Bacchus
On a black top, roughly 100 feet by 100 feet, 32 Columbia Union Conference drill and drum corps teams lined up on the International Pathfinder camporee campgrounds in Gillette, Wy. A packed audience, comprised of friends, family members, fellow club and church members, waited in anticipation, not wanting to miss a beat or step.
But the onlooking crowd would have to wait a few minutes longer.
Story by Visitor Staff
Morning activities at the ‘Believe the Promise’ International Pathfinder Camporee in Gillette, Wy., were canceled Wednesday to allow clubs to clean up following last night’s thunderstorm that canceled the evening meeting.
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Want to watch a livestream of "Believe the Promise" International Camporee in Gillette, Wyoming? Nightly meetings will be shown, starting August 6, at around 6 MDT (9:45 EDT). WATCH HERE. (Note: The August 10 programs have been canceled).
"Believe the Promise" International 2024 Camporee takes place in in Gillette, Wyoming, August 5-11. What do you need to know about the event?
Can I Attend if I Haven't Purchased a Ticket?
All people entering the campgrounds must have a ticket. Find more information about the purchasing process here.
Editorial by Jerry Lutz
Story by Adventist HealthCare
Adventist HealthCare has been named one of Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies in America for 2024 – one of only 10 hospitals and healthcare systems in the U.S. to receive this prestigious recognition!
The honor was announced this spring after an analysis by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The rankings are based in part on independent surveys and social listening research that examines the trust levels that companies have with their employees, customers and communities.
Story by Catherine Morris
Passersby in the ICU at Kettering Health’s Soin Medical Center may notice artwork hanging on the wall. A painting of a colorful tree that is—at a closer look—made of something unique: medication bottlecaps.
A small plaque at the bottom notes that the art is called “The Healing Hands of ICU.” What many may not realize is the art was created by someone in that same unit: Molly Brodess, charge nurse leader.
A Journey to ICU
A hospital stay at a young age motivated Molly to find a career where she could help others heal. She started as a nursing assistant in 2012, then worked her way to becoming a nurse.
Story by Monica Biaggi
Students from Shenandoah Valley Academy’s (SVA) Worship Ministry class are learning more about how to worship God, resulting in a deeper relationship with Him.
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.
