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76 Teams Participate in Columbia Union Pathfinder Bible Experience

A Pathfinder gets ready for the Columbia Union PBE to start

Story by V. Michelle Bernard

This past Sabbath, 76 Pathfinder Bible Experience (PBE) teams from around the Columbia Union Conference gathered at Takoma Academy in Takoma Park, Md., for the union’s PBE.

Before the testing portion of the event, Sherilyn O’Ffill, event coordinator, told the participants, “No matter what else happens today, you have already succeeded. You have spent at least two months studying two books [Romans and 1 Corinthians] of the Bible.”

Thirty-four of these teams placed first and will continue to the North American Division event in April 25-26 in Battle Creek, Michigan.

 

Allegheny East Conference

UN BUEN COMIENZO PARA EL 2025

Historia de Tamyra Horst

La iglesia Shalom Hispanic de la Pennsylvania Conference en Reading celebró el primer sábado del nuevo año de la mejor manera posible: con un bautismo.

Mientras estudiábamos sobre el bautismo en el pequeño grupo semanal de la familia Vázquez, una de las integrantes se sintió convencida para bautizarse. Sus dos hermanas siguieron su ejemplo y, en enero, Janel, Johanna y Juliani Sánchez (en la foto con pastor Elias Saud) se unieron oficialmente a la iglesia.

Participate in the 2025 Global Youth Day

Global Youth Day 2025- A Community Transformed

“A Community Transformed” is the theme for this year’s Global Youth Day, March 15. To celebrate this event, the General Conference Youth Ministries Department is inviting youth, ages 4 to 30, to get active in their churches, schools and cities to share the three angels’ messages.

In past years, groups around the world have helped elderly community members with chores, held special prayer sessions, visited residents of nursing homes, distributed food and more.

We can’t wait to see your creative ideas and projects! Tag the Visitor on Instagram: @columbiaunionvisitor.

Sharing Their Hope

Members of the Williamsport Adventist church pass out Great Controversys

Story by Tamyra Horst

Pennsylvania Conference’s Williamsport church has distributed 6,000 copies of The Great Controversy in their community over the last two years.

The evangelistic initiative began when member Amy Fulmer heard General Conference President Ted N.C. Wilson challenge the Seventh-day Adventist Church to distribute the books in 2023 and 2024. “We took him seriously,” she shares. “What a blessing it has been!”

Practical Tips for Organizing a Church Holiday Program

Story by Amanda Blake

Many of the church leaders who spoke to the Visitor for the March/April 2025 issue’s feature article also shared pragmatic advice for congregations hosting meaningful holiday programs that connect people and point them to Jesus.
 

  • Start the legwork now by preaching sermons on outreach. Motivate members early.

  • When pitching the program to your church, ensure everyone understands the rationale behind the event: to connect  with people who are seeking a connection with God.

Not Worth the Risk

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Story by V. Michelle Bernard

While some health experts have advocated a small amount of wine for health benefits, Seventh-day Adventists have long been against alcohol consumption in any amount. 

Blue Mountain Academy Student Shares Testimony at Reading Junior Academy

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Story by Silvia Lutick

Adam Bially, the Blue Mountain Academy (BMA) pastor, has been working closely with students who have expressed interest in sharing the Word of Jesus to their fellow peers and community. Student speakers Nathalia Phu, David Desouza, Loriann Korley and Jordan Slifka were recently invited to act on this interest by speaking at Reading Junior Academy’s (RJA) Week of Prayer.

No Vale La Pena Correr El Riesgo

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Historia de V. Michelle Bernard

Los Adventistas del Séptimo Día han estado durante mucho tiempo en contra del consumo de alcohol en cualquier cantidad, mientras que algunos expertos en salud han abogado por una pequeña cantidad de vino para obtener beneficios para la salud.

Open the Doors: How Holiday Celebrations Bring People to Christ

Story by Amanda Blake

Seventh-day Adventists are celebrating holidays—specifically Easter and Christmas—more than ever before, and several pastors within the Columbia Union Conference say these special days create an ideal time to offer hope and the story of Jesus to the community. So, how are churches taking the focus off of the bunny and jolly old man to share God’s love?