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Washington Adventist University Remembers Richardson Chatham

Story by Donna Bigler

Washington Adventist University (WAU) faculty, staff, students, alumni, family and friends are heartbroken to learn of Richardson Chatham’s passing. On Sunday, January 22, 2017, Chatham passed away in his sleep. He was 24 years old.

Chatham was an adjunct professor for WAU’s traditional program and a teaching assistant and tutor for the Religion Department. He was a 2013 alumnus of WAU and was pursuing a master’s degree in Religion at WAU's School of Graduate and Professional Studies.

Paul Glenn Retires From LivingWell After 45 Years

Through the years, Paul Glenn has had the opportunity to help organize book signings and meet public figures and authors

Story by Tiffany Doss

Duane McKey voted to replace Dowell Chow as Adventist World Radio president

Story by Shelley Nolan Freesland

The Adventist World Radio (AWR) Board of Directors has elected Duane McKey as the new president of Adventist World Radio, replacing Dowell Chow, who has served as president for the past six years. McKey has been director of Sabbath School and Personal Ministries at the world headquarters of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, as well as assistant to Ted Wilson, the president of the denomination, for Total Member Involvement since 2015. Prior to that, he was vice president of the Southwestern Union Conference in Texas, USA, and president of the Arizona Conference.

Carol Wright, Longtime Columbia Union Undertreasurer, to Retire

Dave Weigley prays a prayer of dedication over Carol and Henry Wright | Photo by Kamal Browne

Story by V. Michelle Bernard / Photos by Kamal Browne

After 39 years of serving the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and 28 in the Columbia Union Conference’s Treasury Department, Carol Wright is retiring February 1.

Shiloh Church Celebrates 103rd Anniversary, Homecoming

Usher Evelyn Myatt is honored for her faithfullness in ministry during Shiloh church's homecoming and anniversary celebration.

Story by Bryant Smith

Allegheny West Conference's Shiloh church in Cincinnati, recently celebrated its 103rd anniversary with a special homecoming week. The theme was: “Empowering Disciples—the Call to Serve.” Every aspect of the event glori ed God for leading the congregation to disciple and be disci- pled in the city of Cincinnati.

How Prayer Sustained My Business

Tony Hicks, Allen Stowers and Roger Thaxton (head elder of the Williamson church), acting upon Tony’s dream, immediately prayed for the Lord to intervene in the affairs of the Stowers Fire & Safety Equipment Company.

Story by Roger Thaxton

Christians are accustomed to hearing how God has answered the prayers of His children. In fact many can recount how God has personally answered their prayers of faith. It seems to be a part of the Christian walk.

Editorial: Living Compassion

Editorial by José H. Cortés

The New Jersey Conference Executive Committee and ministerial body has declared 2017 as a special year of compassion. We have adopted the theme, “Live Compassion.” We are inviting and encouraging every conference entity—every church, school, officer, department leader and church member—to embrace this great movement that Jesus Himself began. “When He saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd” (Matt. 9:36, KJV). Being compassionate is very different than talking about it, and I assure to you that you’ll be the happiest person in church if you live compassion out.

Three Regional Potomac Camp Meetings Scheduled for 2017

camp meeting tent by daniel novta on flickr

Story by Bill Miller

The Bible reminds us that “for where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them” (Matt. 18:20, NIV). No matter the size of the group, when we gather in His name, His presence is there. What a great promise and privilege!

This year we will be opening a new chapter of camp meeting experiences. We look forward to growing together as disciples, enriching our relationship with Jesus and equipping ourselves to be about His mission.

Blue Mountain Academy Signs Agreement With Schools in China

Principal Dave Morgan signs sister school agreement with Fang Wangdong of the Lin’an High School in China.

Story by Blue Mountain Academy Staff

Blue Mountain Academy has successfully continued to build on its efforts to strengthen a global program that allows American students to sit side by side with students from around the world, as they and staff members learn from educators in other countries.

Editorial: Confident Hope

Editorial by Rick Remmers

Hope is an interesting word. We hope for a lot of different things. We hope it won’t rain on the day we’ve planned a picnic. We hope there are no traffic jams on our commute to work. We hope to be able to find our favorite socks. We hope our teacher doesn’t give us a pop quiz.

Then there are the more substantive concerns. We hope there is more money in our account than days in the month. We hope our nation enacts laws promoting justice and equality. We hope our employer’s business does well so our job is secure. We hope organizations we are part of will promote fairness and opportunity.