December 2023 | Page 2 | Visitor Magazine

First Things First

December 11, 2023 by rbacchus

Jesus’ greatest commandment is that God is to be number one in every category of our lives. For God, being number two is not an option.

Pennsylvania Conference

Todd Casey, youth director, is one of the youth and children’s leaders who will be teaching classes for the certification program.

Pennsylvania Conference Youth Department Offers Certification Training Course

December 11, 2023 by vmbernard

Have you ever been asked to serve in leadership but have not felt equipped to lead?

Kettering Health

Health & Lifestyle

Get Dr. Akil Patel talking about his kids, and you’ll hear his fatherly pride. He leans forward, grins ear to ear, and has countless pictures on his phone. Get him talking about the human brain, and you’ll hear his child-like wonder.

Adventist HealthCare

Senator Will Smith (D-20) presented a proclamation to White Oak Medical Center for receiving the highest national safety grade. (From left to right) John Sackett, EVP & Chief Operating Officer, Adventist HealthCare; Kevin Cargill, Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, White Oak Medical Center; Mabel Ankrah, Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer, White Oak Medical Center; Senator Will Smith (D-20, Maryland); Felicia Benjamin, Director of Quality Services, White Oak Medical Center; Robert Jepson, Chief O

Maryland State Senator Honors Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center

December 07, 2023 by vmbernard

Maryland state senator William C. Smith, Jr. (D-20) visited Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center today to acknowledge the hospital’s efforts in earning an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group during the Fall 2023 rating cycle. This marks the second consecutive time White Oak Medical Center has received an “A” safety grade.

Potomac Conference

This Month's Issue

LivingWell Customers Donate Books to School Libraries

December 06, 2023 by vmbernard

Many local elementary students will have new books in their school libraries, thanks to customers at Potomac Conference’s LivingWell store in Silver Spring, Md.

Allegheny West Conference

Pastors Que Hayden and Bryant Smith participate in ROAR at Shiloh church in 2023

Young Adults Flock to Shiloh Church for IGNITE and ROAR

December 06, 2023 by vmbernard

Allegheny West Conference’s (AWC) Shiloh church in Cincinnati recently hosted IGNITE and ROAR, two powerful programs specifically curated by young adults for young adults.

Kettering College

Education

Respiratory Care A Growing Vital Field

December 05, 2023 by vmbernard

As the world of health care evolves, numerous fields offer fulfilling, impactful career opportunities. One such field that gets overlooked is Respiratory Care. Often overshadowed by more familiar health care occupations, Respiratory Care is a field that embodies compassion, expertise and the remarkable ability to help people breathe with ease.

Chesapeake Conference

Education

Senior Asha Caruthers and sophomore Elisa Muñoz attend the annual spiritual retreat.

High Schoolers Commit to Christ at Annual Retreat

December 04, 2023 by rbacchus

The high schoolers at Chesapeake Conference's Spencerville Adventist Academy recently attended a spiritual retreat, providing time for students and faculty to build a foundation in God’s Word.

Chesapeake Conference

Arunan Appointed Associate Ministerial Director for Chesapeake Conference

December 04, 2023 by rbacchus

Members of the Chesapeake Conference Executive Committee recently voted to appoint Shelvan Arunan as associate Ministerial director.

Chesapeake Conference

Education

Highland View Academy students pray during a week of prayer.

Highland View Academy Experiences Revival on Campus

December 04, 2023 by vmbernard

Every new school year brings its joys, challenges and new faces. This year at Highland View Academy (HVA), it also brought the presence of Gem Castor,
a missionary and prayer coordinator for ASAP Ministries, who led the fall Week of Prayer.