Story by Washington Adventist University Staff
Washington Adventist University (WAU) is mourning the recent passing of a former president and alumnus, George Hillry Akers, Ph.D. Akers was president of his class when he graduated from the university in Takoma Park, Md., (then known as Columbia Union College) in 1947. He later returned to serve as president of his alma mater from 1970-1974, a school he credited for being instrumental in his Christian development, and for greatly molding his life.
Story by Jerry Woods
WGTS 91.9 listeners gave an early Valentine’s present to more than 950 children. The listeners stepped up to sponsor children through Compassion International during WGTS’ Days of Compassion Event. The two-and-a-half day event spotlighted the stories of children growing up in poor areas of the world and provided listeners the opportunity to meet the needs of those children.
Story by Tom Grant
The Daily Record has selected Terry Forde, president & CEO of Adventist HealthCare, to receive the 2017 Influential Marylander award.
Fifty-one Influential Marylanders were selected by the editors of The Daily Record for their significant contributions to their respective fields and for their leadership in Maryland in the following areas: health care, civic leadership, communications, education, finance, freestyle, general business, law, philanthropy, real estate and technology. The Daily Record launched Influential Marylanders in 2007 to recognize those who are leaving a mark on the community throughout the state.
Blog by Rob Vandeman
The psalmist’s appeal to God for forgiveness of his sins is one of the most memorable in the entire Psalter, due in part, to the historical title that situates its composition by David after Nathan the prophet confronted him about his sin with Bathsheba (2 Sam. 12). While the words of this prayer fit the occasion well, we should note that nowhere is this particular historical event mentioned specifically, indicating that the poem was not written to memorialize that moment, but to serve as a model prayer for others coming later who find themselves in similar, though not identical, circumstances.
Special Commentary by James Standish
I sat down in the barber chair in a shop off New Hampshire Avenue in Silver Spring, Md. The woman cutting my hair introduced herself as “June,” and started in on the usual barbershop patter about length and style. In short order, we discovered a strange coincidence. June and I had been at exactly the same place, at the same time, at the same age. But at that time, our lives couldn’t have been more different.
Story by Tamyra Horst, Pennsylvania Conference Women's Ministries director
Story by Kettering Adventist HealthCare Staff
We're surrounded by hearts in February. Along with the paper and chocolate versions, there are the human ones: the beating hearts of more than 300 million Americans.
Unfortunately, we're also surrounded by heart disease. In the U.S., it's the leading cause of death for both men and women. “Heart disease can be prevented and controlled,” says Harvey Hahn, MD, a Kettering Physician Network cardiologist. “February is Heart Month, and it serves as a reminder that we need to give our hearts some TLC.”
Even in a short month's time, you can do a lot to take better care of your heart.
Story by V. Michelle Bernard
Story by Heidi Shoemaker
In his book Mentoring by Design, Edward Marton, Ohio Conference Youth
Ministries director, poses
the question, “How could a congregation release and empower young people for ministry and disciples for service?” A young adult himself, Marton’s book looks at the model of mentoring from personal, biblical and Seventh-day Adventist histor- ical perspectives. His passion for mentoring is clear, and the
book explores the foundation of these models, adapted and applied within the Ohio Conference by Marton, both as a senior pastor and youth director.