May 2016 | Page 3 | Visitor Magazine

Chesapeake Spanish Gala Draws 118 Young People

May 12, 2016 by vmbernard

Last week the Chesapeake Conference hosted a Spanish Federation banquet in Baltimore for youth and young adults, where about 120 elegantly dressed young people representing 14 churches accepted awards, a “sumptuous” meal and singing contest. Carl Rodriguez, Youth Ministries director, says the formal affair gave the young members an opportunity to enjoy a sophisticated social occasion in a Christian setting.

New Jersey Conference

New Jersey Master Guide Program Graduates 10, Wins a Convert

May 10, 2016 by vmbernard

As the Master Guide graduation candidates from the New Jersey Conference prepared for their final review, Reina Zapata, Master Guide state coordinator, realized that one was not a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Virgilio Osorio, his wife and their children accepted the Lord after volunteering in the Pathfinder program at the Lake Nelson church in Piscataway.

Allegheny East Conference

Shiloh Church Honors Pathfinder of the Year

May 10, 2016 by vmbernard

Church leaders recently recognized Ashley Judge, 18, as “Pathfinder of the Year” at Shiloh church in Petersburg, Va. Judge serves as a Pathfinder junior counselor, an usher and junior deaconess at the church. She also volunteers at Chippenham Hospital in Richmond, Va., and a local food bank.

Allegheny East Conference

Education

Freshman William Mattox accepts his first place award during PFA's Ambassador Awards program.

Pine Forge Academy Debuts Ambassador Program

May 10, 2016 by vmbernard

During the fourth annual “Handy Hall and Friends Weekend” at Pine Forge Academy (PFA), the boys dormitory staff and dean debuted their new Ambassador Awards program.

This Month's Issue

How to Design An Effective Ministry Team

May 10, 2016 by vmbernard

Teams are important to the church. According to the Apostle Paul, the church as a whole is a team. He identifies the church as the “body of Christ” with many parts, which work together being gifted by the Holy Spirit, to accomplish the mission of the church. Get tips from John Cress on building on effective ministry team here.

This Month's Issue

Read the May 2016 Visitor

May 10, 2016 by vmbernard

Read the 2016 May Visitor feature articles and the entire PDF here.

This Month's Issue

How to Make Your Church a Comfort Care Center

May 10, 2016 by vmbernard

Want to make your church a comfort care center to help community members in extreme weather conditions?

This Month's Issue

Ways to Build Community Relationships

May 10, 2016 by vmbernard

Churches and schools can serve in extreme weather conditions, and it is important that they are prepared to aid the community during disasters. But, a center of influence is more than this—and establishing an ongoing relationship with the community, its leaders and organizations is important. Thus, a center of influence should:

Chesapeake Conference

Education

Highland View Academy Announces New Principal

May 10, 2016 by vmbernard

Chesapeake Conference's Highland View Academy (HVA) in Hagerstown, Md., welcomes Erik Borges as their new principal, effective July 1.

Washington Adventist University

Education

Washington Adventist University Hosts 101st Commencement Weekend

May 05, 2016 by vmbernard

Story by Emeraude Victorin

Washington Adventist University (WAU) hosted its 101st commencement ceremony May 1 at The Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro, Md. The class of 2016 totals 246 graduates comprised of the following degrees: 83 master's degrees, 154 bachelor's degrees and nine associate's degrees.