During the recent Columbia Union Conference Executive Committee meeting, Rubén A. Ramos reported that second-and-third generations of immigrant families are seeking more services in English so they can worship in English rather than their parents’ native languages.
Ohio Conference’s Columbus Ghanaian church recognized this need and recently created a service in English.
Story by Ricardo Bacchus
Eight-year-old José Martínez didn’t know what to do or who to turn to. His mom abused him verbally and physically, frequently saying, “Why didn’t I get an abortion?” His brother bullied him. His sister ignored him. His stepdad, an alcoholic and drug addict, deserted him. Martínez longed to be wanted; he felt abandoned instead.
One day in his hometown of San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, Martínez saw his brother and cousin smoking weed. Wanting an escape from the reality of life, he tried it and was instantly hooked. Finally, I found something that makes me feel whole, he thought.
Story by Kasper Haughton Jr.
Ohio Conference churches have embraced the “2023 Initiative” to see 2,023 Ohio baptisms by the year 2023 and are witnessing God move in amazing ways, say leaders. The Wilmington church is one of those experiencing a renewed passion for evangelism.
Story by Vicki Swetnam
Whether you have a brand-new kindergartener or an experienced high schooler, allow us to introduce the Ohio Conference's Spring Valley Academy (SVA) family to you! Visit our beautiful campus, meet our faculty and staff and have your questions answered. We can’t wait to meet you!
WELCOME WEDNESDAYS
March 9: 8:15–11 a.m.
April 13: 8:15–11 a.m.
May 11: 8:15–11 a.m.
OPEN HOUSE
March 9: 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
• No RSVP necessary
• For all students, grades K–11
• Those who attend will receive an admission discount coupon
• Meet the SVA administration, teachers and staff
• See SVA in action!
Members of the Ohio Conference and Allegheny West Conference (AWC) began 2022 with a renewed focus. Led by presidents Marvin C. Brown, III (AWC) and Bob Cundiff (Ohio), members joined together for the second annual 31-day President’s Bible Reading Challenge.
A monthlong journey through the Bible is a fast-paced overview of the Great Controversy from beginning to end—a different interaction with Scripture than typical daily devotional study. Readers must put away most other books and TV in order to accomplish the pace of covering around 39 chapters per day.