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Pacific Press to Produce Special Sharing Book for NAD’s All Things New Initiative

Story by Sherly Mae Rothgeb

Pacific Press Publishing Association is honored to partner with the North American Division (NAD) of Seventh-day Adventists in its All Things New, a year-long initiative leading to September 2027 global movement OneVoice27—backed by the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

As part of this year-long emphasis, Pacific Press will produce a special sharing book featuring nine chapters from Ellen G. White’s The Desire of Ages. The North American Division hopes to distribute five million copies throughout its territory, giving Seventh-day Adventists opportunities to share the story of Jesus with friends, neighbors, coworkers, and community members.

A Little Extra Help

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It has been more than year since a federal budget reconciliation bill cut $167 billion from SNAP benefits. The Montgomery Food Council has reported that nearly 500 households in Montgomery County lost their benefits, leaving them with fewer resources to afford groceries, explains Ken Flemmer, co-director of Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington (ACSGW) in Silver Spring, Md.

Penuel Church Celebrates 50 Years

Penuel Church Celebrates 50 Years, Trevor Kinlock, James Thomas, Allegheny East Conference

Story by LaTasha Hewitt

The Penuel church in Brandy Station, Va., recently celebrated 50 years as a congregation. The worship service provided an opportunity for the church to look back with gratitude, reflecting on five decades of ministry.

The service featured a special presentation of the church’s history, bringing Penuel’s journey back into view from the prayers prayed to the sacrifices made and the lives that have been touched along the way.

Wilmington Junior Academy Celebrates 100 Years

Wilmington Junior Academy Celebrates 100 Years, Chesapeake Conference, Andre Hastick, Janesta Walker, Elvis Mogoi

Story by Evan Knott

Wilmington Junior Academy (Del.) recently marked a historic milestone, celebrating 100 years of Seventh-day Adventist education. All festivities were held at the West Wilmington (Del.) church. The celebration began with a Friday night vespers service and dinner, and continued on Sabbath with a special worship service and fellowship luncheon. Students played a central role in the Sabbath program, including the school’s choir.

A Mother’s Story of Hope

Story by Rob Conway

Since 2012, The Story Project video series has told several dozen stories of WGTS listeners—real people who have experienced life’s hardships and, despite their grief and pain, have found a way forward through the music and messages offered by the station.

Christine, a mother of four daughters, shared her story in memory of her daughter Grace, who at just 13, experienced an incident that brought such severe cyberbullying that it led to a devastating loss.

Investing in Our Children

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Editorial by Monica Wringer

In every classroom, God is at work—shaping lives in ways that reach far beyond what we can see. During a recent visit to one of our elementary schools, a first-grade student approached me with a big question: “What is your name, and what do you do?”

I explained that I serve as the superintendent of education and briefly described my role. She paused, smiled and said, “I want to be a superintendent too.”

Teachers Prepare for School Year Ahead at Encounter Training

Elandya Howell from Sharon Temple Adventist School in North Wilmington, Del

Story by V. Michelle Bernard

This week, 25 Columbia Union Conference elementary and four secondary teachers (including Elandya Howell from Sharon Temple Adventist School in North Wilmington, Del., pictured) gathered for an Encounter Bible curriculum training at Chesapeake Conference’s Spencerville Adventist Academy in Spencerville, Md. 

Monica Esperante Joins Columbia Union Treasury Staff

Story by V. Michelle Bernard

Monica Esperante has recently joined the Columbia Union Conference staff as an assistant treasurer, where she will oversee day-to-day accounting functions, prepare financial reports and support the payroll processes, among other tasks.

"Monica is an excellent CPA (Certified Public Accountant) with a deep heart for mission and is committed to the Seventh-day Adventist Church,” says Emmanuel Asiedu, Columbia Union treasurer. “With her skill set and welcoming attitude, the union treasury is well-positioned to continue to be a resource to the field."