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Moments That Matter

Editorial by Terry Forde

It is our practice at Adventist HealthCare to begin our meetings with an inspirational thought or prayer. These moments are generally short, but never just routine. Something important happens when we intentionally quiet our hearts, focus our attention or acknowledge God’s abundant care and grace.

Although these moments may not take long, they are moments that matter as we seek to live out our Mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. They are reminders that every moment has the potential to be impactful and make a difference.

Two Pine Forge Academy Juniors Attend Model United Nations Conference

Jonathan Scriven, associate director of the Honors College at Washington Adventist University, is flanked by juniors Lawrence Wells and Azrielle Privette prior to flying to The Hague International Model United Nations conference.

Story by Tracey Jackson

Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center Awarded Spring 2023 ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog Group

Story by Allisson Sambataro

Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding the standard of patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. This national distinction celebrates White Oak Medical Center’s achievements in prioritizing patient safety by protecting patients from preventable harm and errors.

Columbia Union ASI Hosts Spring Meeting, Elects Officers

The newly elected Columbia Union ASI leadership team is comprised of members (left to right) Norbert Restrepo Jr., Pierre Monice, Fran Gourdet, Daniel A. Reed, Mark Brown, Lawrence Rykard, Jr., and Celeste Ryan Blyden.

Story by V. Michelle Bernard

Highland View Academy Students Debate Global Issues in The Hague

Highland View Academy seniors Alex Cruz, Julie Herter, Brandon Herd, Davian Neverson and Brendan Koilpillai attend The Hague International Model United Nations conference.

Story by April Lutz

Pennsylvania Conferences Plans Exciting Offerings for Youth, Young Adults

Editorial by Todd Casey

Exciting things are happening in the Youth and Young Adult Ministries at the Pennsylvania Conference!

We kicked the year off by welcoming Johnathan Ryan to our team as the new associate youth and young adult ministries director. He will oversee and develop the youth and young adult programming across the state. He will also work with local churches who have Public Campus Ministries—ministering to young people who attend public colleges. As part of his role with young adult ministry, he will work with the National Service Organization, a Seventh-day Adventist ministry that helps young adults who serve in the military.

Allegheny East Conference To Host Conscience and Justice Convention

Story by LaTasha Hewitt

The Allegheny East Conference (AEC) will be hosting this year’s Conscience and Justice Council (CJC) convention, themed “When the Church Comes to Town: Promoting Liberty, Pursing Justice,” Sept. 28–Oct. 1, at the North American Division headquarters in Columbia, Md.

CJC is an annual gathering comprised of Public Affairs and Religious Liberty regional conference directors, college professors and other supporters. The purpose of the conference is to highlight ways church members can get involved in social justice issues.

WGTS 91.9 Celebrates National Day of Prayer at Adventist Healthcare’s White Oak Medical Center

WGTS CEO Kevin Krueger prays with listeners at the prayer stop in front of Adventist HealthCare’s White Oak Medical Center in Silver Spring, Md.

Story by Jerry Woods

Executive Committee Votes Strategic Motto for 2024–2026

Story by V. Michelle Bernard

Members of the Columbia Union Conference Executive Committee met today to hear reports from ministries and entities across the union. In his report, Dave Weigley (pictured with Jose Esposito), Columbia Union president, emphasized the purpose of the church: to serve our community and carry the gospel to the world.

He noted the plans for two upcoming evangelistic initiatives—one in Cincinnati, supported by the Allegheny West and Ohio conferences, and one in Baltimore, supported by the Allegheny East and Chesapeake conferences.

DISASTER RELIEF AND FAMINE OFFERING SABBATH IS MAY 13th

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is the humanitarian arm of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, that responds almost weekly to deliver life-saving aid to millions of people whose lives have been shattered by natural disasters and other emergencies.

On May 13th, church communities worldwide are encouraged to participate in the Disaster and Famine Relief Offering Sabbath, which will help ADRA continue to feed the hungry, provide clean drinking water, shelter, and medical assistance, as well as respond to the urgent needs of devastated communities in crisis.