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Manassas Adventist Preparatory School Breaks Ground

Story by Debra Anderson

Potomac Conference's Manassas Adventist Preparatory School (MAPS) in Virginia has announced the groundbreaking of a new school facility on campus, set to begin in the winter of 2025. The project aims to enhance student learning by providing modern, interactive spaces that integrate advanced technology and experiential education.

The new facility will feature a state-of-the-art STEAM classroom, designed to foster creativity and hands-on learning. Additionally, outdoor learning spaces will offer students opportunities for naturebased activities and experiential learning beyond traditional classrooms.

Potomac Conference to Relocate Administrative Offices to Silver Spring

Potential new headquarters of the Potomac Conference

Story by Potomac Conference Staff

The Potomac Conference Executive Committee voted to relocate its administrative office from Staunton, Virginia, to Silver Spring, Maryland, following the Administrative Committee’s recommendation. This decision marked the end of decades of debate and previous unsuccessful efforts to move the office.

Helping Others Isn't a Job

Story by ADRA Staff

When Miranda Christina Jobe, a 9-year-old from Potomac Conference’s Piney Forest church in Danville, Va., found the ADRA International booth at Potomac’s camp meeting, she immediately wanted to know what ADRA did to help people and if she could volunteer at the booth.

Kim-Roux James, who was working at the ADRA booth, welcomed her eagerness to assist. “When she came to our table and asked to help, how could I say no to her enthusiasm and jubilant attitude?”

Jobe did whatever she could to help, including arranging the books on the table. Through James’ guidance, Jobe eventually built up enough courage to talk to booth visitors about ADRA and the work they do to help others around the world.

Elders Honored for Being Crucial Part of Ministry

Steve Leddy, Potomac Conference associate Ministerial director for Church Planting, participates in a foot-washing ceremony at the elders’ annual retreat.

Story by Richard Castillo

How Not to Help in Hurricane Helene

Bob Mitchell, Adventist Community Services and Disaster Response coordinator for the Potomac Conference, shared the following to help encourage people how to best help those impacted by Hurricine Helene:

It is appreciated that our members are so giving and supportive of those in need. However, it is requested that all collection efforts be coordinated for best results.

There are frequent national and state Zoom calls and direct communication with local and state government officials that include our Potomac Conference ACS Disaster Re- sponse Coordinator. There are also official news releases by the governments of the states involved, including Virginia.