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Kettering College Welcomes Ukrainian Students

Story by Courtney Dove

Nearly 25 students have traveled from Ukraine last week to begin their studies at Kettering College. Their lives and education have been disrupted by war in their country. When the Euro-Asia Division of Seventh-day Adventists reached out to universities nationwide asking for assistance, Kettering College President, Nate Brandstater was moved to help.

He asked colleagues at Kettering College and Kettering Health if he would have their support in bringing students to the college. He knew it was a big ask, and he admitted he didn’t have all the answers on how to make it happen, but everyone he discussed it with agreed they wanted to pursue the opportunity.

WGTS Hosts Rappel Down Building in Support of Haitian Children

Story by Tom Ozio

WGTS 91.9 hosts Jerry, Blanca, and Becky rappelled down 14 stories in Tysons Corner for the “Over the Edge” fundraiser on August 26. WGTS raised awareness for the foundation Helping Haitian Angels. They are a nonprofit organization designed to provide shelter, food, clean water, and medical care for orphaned Haitian children. Over $225,000 was raised during this event. The “Over the Edge” fundraiser continues through September 30.

Summer Camps Return for 2022

Chesapeake Conference, Mt. Aetna Retreat Center, Mt. Aetna Summer Camp

Story by Evan Knott

Chesapeake Conference summer camps returned to full strength in 2022. Overnight summer camp at the Mt. Aetna Retreat Center in Hagerstown, Md., was held for the first time since 2019, and day camps were held at church locations throughout the conference.

In-Person Camp Meeting Returns After Two Years

Allegheny East Conference, Camp Meeting, Luther R. Palmer Pavilion,

Story by LaTasha Hewitt

Allegheny East Conference (AEC) ended its camp meeting session this year with a one-day, in-person Sabbath on the campgrounds of Pine Forge, Pa., marking the first face-to-face camp meeting since the pandemic began. The week began virtually for six days, culminating with the special in-person Sabbath, where more than 2,000 attendees gathered for various worship services and fellowship.

Potomac Conference Celebrates ‘Impact 2022’

Camp Meeting Reimagined.”

Story by Debra Anderson

For the first time in three years, Potomac Conference constituents met for in-person celebrations of camp meetings. Renamed “Impact: Camp Meeting Reimagined,” the gatherings were a welcomed experience for those longing to come together in a decades-long tradition of spiritual renewal and fellowship.

The first assembly took place mid-June at Shenandoah Valley Academy in New Market, Va. More than 3,500 of Potomac’s Hispanic community members joined with family and friends to experience three days of worship, spirit-filled sermons, uplifting music, inspirational seminars, special programming for children and youth, good food and lots of fun-packed activities.

ADRA Launches Emergency Operations to Help Flood Victims in Pakistan

Flash floods have washed away highways, flooded houses, and destroyed crops in Pakistan. Photo by ADRA/Pakistan.

Story by Iris Argueta

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is stepping up emergency efforts to assist the more than 33 million people impacted by the monsoon rains in Pakistan. The unprecedented heavy seasonal rainfall and consequent floods have killed more than 1,000 residents, including children, and displaced millions of people in the Sindh, Baluchistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa regions.

Distribution de plus de 115 000 Bibles et Vers Jésus dans l'Union de Columbia

Histoire par V. Michelle Bernard

Cet été, quelque 15 600 bibles et plus de 100 000 « Vers Jésus » sont arrivés au siège de l’Union de Fédérations de Columbia à Columbia, dans le Maryland, prêts à être distribués aux églises et aux membres de l›union.

Il s’agit de la deuxième distribution à grande échelle au cours des deux dernières années où les dirigeants de l’union ont envoyé les livres aux représentants des huit fédérations de l’union.

Les bibles ont été données aux églises à un prix très réduit et les « Vers Jésus » ont été financés - tout cela grâce à un donateur.

Más de 115,000 Biblias y El Camino a Cristo se Distribuirán en la Unión de Columbia

Historia de V. Michelle Bernard

Este verano, unas 15,600 Biblias y más de 100,000 libros El Camino a Cristo llegaron a la sede de la Unión de Columbia en Columbia, Maryland, listas para ser distribuidas a las iglesias y miembros de toda la unión.

Es la segunda distribución a gran escala en los últimos dos años donde los líderes de la unión enviaron los libros a los representantes de los territorios de las ocho conferencias.

Las Biblias se entregaron a las conferencias a un precio muy reducido y los libros El Camino a Cristo fueron financiados, todo gracias a un donante.

WGTS 91.9 Hosts TobyMac Album Release Party

TobyMac takes a selfie with two young WGTS listeners.

Story by Lindsey Gispert

WGTS 91.9 and TobyMac recently celebrated the release of his latest album, Life After Death, by having a party with local listeners and donors. Guests enjoyed TobyMac's commentary on his favorite new songs, which describe his recent journey through grief. The night concluded with a cornhole tournament where Toby, a tough competitor, battled the winner.

WGTS Hosts First Eastern Shore Concert

Story by Josseline Q. Ayala   

WGTS 91.9 celebrated its one-year anniversary on the Eastern Shore with a summer beach concert as part of the “91 Days of Summer.” About one year ago WGTS purchased and launched 88.3 FM. Over 600 listeners enjoyed the afternoon with a concert from the Christian music artist Blessing Offor. Afternoon show hosts Johnny and Stacey Stone broadcasted live from the beach and the WGTS staff served ice cream to everyone as part of the ongoing ice cream tour. 

"We were very excited about our first event at Ocean City. We had a good turnout and look forward to more events on the Eastern Shore," said WGTS Strategic Initiative Director Mike Agee.