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Story by Adventist HealthCare Staff

Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center’s Post-Anesthesia Care Unit team showcased an initiative to improve quality through enhanced documentation for neuromuscular and neurovascular assessments of joint replacement patients at the International Conference of PeriAnesthesia Nurses in Dublin, Ireland.

WGTS listeners brought 8,100 pounds of food to the truck at four locations in the region to help provide food for families affected by the government shutdown and the decrease in food benefits.

Thanks to generous gifts from listeners who caught the vision, WGTS 91.9 has welcomed a new member to their team, a ministry box truck that will allow WGTS to reach more people with the love of Jesus.

Starting in the last quarter of 2025, WGTS staff used this vehicle to bring hope to the region through Hands and Heart projects and Sticker Stops, Christian concerts, along with special events at schools and churches.

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Editorial by Charles A. Tapp

Many years ago, while a college student, a good friend gave me a book that would change my life forever. The book is titled “Living God’s Love” by the author Douglas Cooper. For me, the most profound aspect of this book was Cooper's definition of love.

His definition resonated with me so strongly that I memorized it and have used it countless times since. On page 126, here’s how Douglas Cooper defines love. He says, “Loving is using one’s God-given power of choice, to do or say, that which is in the best good or interest of another, regardless of feelings.” 

BMA Boys’ Dean Scott Haakenson (left) enjoys spending time with dorm residents like Marcello Leal.

Think of one of your most favorite places in the world. A place where God’s purpose for your life merges with a sense of belonging and enjoyment. A place that just feels like home. For Scott Haakenson, Blue Mountain Academy (BMA) is that special place. As the new boys’ dean, this marks his fourth time living or serving on the campus in Hamburg, Pa.

Kojo Twumasi baptizes a member at the Toledo church.

Story by Francis Tuffour

With a passion for sharing the gospel and strengthening local church outreach, Kojo Twumasi has been appointed to serve as Ohio Conference’s new director for the Evangelism Department. In this role, he will lead initiatives that inspire, equip and support congregations in fulfilling their evangelistic mission across the conference territory.

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Editorial by Charles A. Tapp

As the Potomac Conference begins its new quinquennium, there is much for which we must be grateful. And as you can imagine, there are far too many blessings to list. But there is one thing we, as a conference, are thankful for and would be remiss not to mention—over the past five years, God has been incredibly faithful to His people. And His faithfulness has little to do with our faithfulness to Him. Rather, God’s faithfulness in the lives of His people has more to do with His goodness than it does with anything else.

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Story by Dover First Church and Visitor Staff

Following Winter Storm Fern, which brought more snow to the area than residents had seen in the last 10 years, Pastor Javier Scharon and members of Chesapeake Conference’s Dover First church mobilized to serve their surrounding community. Together, they shoveled snow and ice to clear walkways to ensure neighbors could safely navigate to their homes and streets. 

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Story by Tamyra Horst

“Our family is reading it together before the school buses come.”

“It’s helped my husband and me to have worship together.”

“I gave a copy to my barber, who I’ve been talking to about God and faith for years.”

“I’ve never spent time with God on a daily basis—now I am!”

Academy Honored as ‘Large Group of the Year’, Pine Forge Academy, Jarrett Roseborough, STAND, Kingdom Image Awards, KIA,

Story by Addriene Rhodes

Pine Forge Academy (PFA) has once again distinguished itself on the national stage, recently earning the prestigious “Large Group of the Year” honor at the Kingdom Image Awards (KIA). This remarkable achievement celebrates not only the academy’s longstanding musical and cultural legacy but also the dedication, discipline and artistry of its talented students.