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Nancy Lamoreaux Named Executive Director of Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington

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Story by ACSGW Staff

Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington (ACSGW) has announced the appointment of Nancy Lamoreaux as Executive Director, effective September 1, 2026.

Lamoreaux brings more than two decades of service to ACSGW and 42 years of leadership and technology experience within the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Her service to ACSGW began in 2004 as a member of the board of directors. In July 2023, she became chair of the board, serving until October 2025, when she became co-Executive director with Ken Flemmer.

Pacific Press to Produce Special Sharing Book for NAD’s All Things New Initiative

Story by Sherly Mae Rothgeb

Pacific Press Publishing Association is partnering with the North American Division (NAD) of Seventh-day Adventists in its All Things New, a year-long initiative leading to the September 2027 global movement OneVoice27, backed by the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

As part of this year-long emphasis, Pacific Press will produce a special sharing book featuring nine chapters from Ellen G. White’s The Desire of Ages. The North American Division hopes to distribute five million copies throughout its territory, giving Seventh-day Adventists opportunities to share the story of Jesus with friends, neighbors, coworkers, and community members.

Jeff Kern To Lead Chesapeake Conference Communication

Jeff Kern To Lead Communication, Chesapeake Conference, Communication

Story by Evan Knott

Jeff Kern recently began his duties as Communication director for the Chesapeake Conference. Kern takes over the role previously held by Evan Knott, who accepted a call to Georgia-Cumberland Conference.

A Little Extra Help

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It has been more than year since a federal budget reconciliation bill cut $167 billion from SNAP benefits. The Montgomery Food Council has reported that nearly 500 households in Montgomery County lost their benefits, leaving them with fewer resources to afford groceries, explains Ken Flemmer, co-director of Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington (ACSGW) in Silver Spring, Md.

Penuel Church Celebrates 50 Years

Penuel Church Celebrates 50 Years, Trevor Kinlock, James Thomas, Allegheny East Conference

Story by LaTasha Hewitt

The Penuel church in Brandy Station, Va., recently celebrated 50 years as a congregation. The worship service provided an opportunity for the church to look back with gratitude, reflecting on five decades of ministry.

The service featured a special presentation of the church’s history, bringing Penuel’s journey back into view from the prayers prayed to the sacrifices made and the lives that have been touched along the way.

Wilmington Junior Academy Celebrates 100 Years

Wilmington Junior Academy Celebrates 100 Years, Chesapeake Conference, Andre Hastick, Janesta Walker, Elvis Mogoi

Story by Evan Knott

Wilmington Junior Academy (Del.) recently marked a historic milestone, celebrating 100 years of Seventh-day Adventist education. All festivities were held at the West Wilmington (Del.) church. The celebration began with a Friday night vespers service and dinner, and continued on Sabbath with a special worship service and fellowship luncheon. Students played a central role in the Sabbath program, including the school’s choir.

A Mother’s Story of Hope

Story by Rob Conway

Since 2012, The Story Project video series has told several dozen stories of WGTS listeners—real people who have experienced life’s hardships and, despite their grief and pain, have found a way forward through the music and messages offered by the station.

Christine, a mother of four daughters, shared her story in memory of her daughter Grace, who at just 13, experienced an incident that brought such severe cyberbullying that it led to a devastating loss.