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Fall Evangelism Efforts Kick Off Across Union

Mountain View Conference President Tim Bailey (pictured with Jessica Manatan, Executive Committee member, at the Executive Committee meeting.

With a majority of churches throughout the Columbia Union Conference holding in-person services, many are hosting fall evangelism efforts.

“One of the most important things we do at the union is to help advance evangelism,” said Dave Weigley, union president, at the recent Columbia Union Executive Committee meeting.

At the meeting, presidents from the union’s eight conferences shared how members in their territories are working to share the love of God in tangible ways.

Allegheny West Conference

Perdido y Encontrado

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Editorial de Sarah Capeles Frodelly

En febrero, mi familia y yo experimentamos una de las peores tormentas de nieve de los últimos años. Con más de un metro de nieve, no estaba segura si mi tractor era lo suficientemente potente como para limpiar el largo camino de entrada a la casa. Entonces, en lugar de quedarme en casa bebiendo mi té de hierbas, me aventuré al frío para ver si podía hacer que funcionara.

Lost and Found

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Editorial by Sarah Capeles Frodelly

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In February, my family and I experienced one of the worse snowstorms in recent years. With over three feet of snow, I wasn’t sure if my tractor was powerful enough to clean the long driveway. So, instead of staying indoors sipping on my herbal tea, I ventured out into the cold to see if I could get it to work.

New Union Committee Receives Positive Financial Update and Ministry Reports

Story by V. Michelle Bernard

Members of the Columbia Union Conference Executive Committee gathered today for their first quarterly meeting of the 2021-26 quinquennium. Some of the committee members gathered at the union headquarters in Columbia, Md., while a majority participated via Zoom.

The executive leadership team shared updates on mission taking place across the territory, highlighting members’ resiliency in the midst of a pandemic and after the deaths of several renowned church leaders.

Dave Weigley, president of the Columbia Union, reported that a majority of the union’s 860 churches are holding in-person or hybrid worship services, with the exception of Allegheny East Conference, where about half of the churches are meeting only virtually.

Kettering Health, Kettering Medical Center Name New President

Story by Kettering Health Staff

Kettering Health is making key leadership transitions to strengthen its senior executive team, positioning the organization for long-term success.

Wally Sacket has been named president of Kettering Health. In his role as president, Wally will directly oversee the organization’s medical centers and service lines, mission and culture as well as clinical and nursing operations.

Pastor’s Email Leads to Ministry in Salisbury

Chesapeake Conference, Beacon of Light church

Story by Evan Knott

Cesar Gonzalez, pastor of the Beacon of Light church in Salisbury, Md., wanted to learn how his church could more meaningfully minister to the community, so he decided to take a simple step: He sent an email.

Spencerville Adventist Academy Welcomes New Staff Members

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Story by Heidi Wetmore

The community of Chesapeake Conference's Spencerville Adventist Academy (SAA) welcomes three new faces to the 2021–22 school year:

Carmen Alejandra Esposito is SAA’s new school counselor. Esposito, an experienced teacher, vice principal and counselor, has worked in both North and South America. She has a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling Psychology. “My ultimate career goal is to inspire every student in such a way that I will see each one in heaven,” says Esposito.