June 2024 | Visitor Magazine

Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center Receives $1 Million Gift for Tower from Grateful Family

June 20, 2024 by vmbernard

Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center, the flagship hospital of Montgomery County’s largest and longest-serving healthcare system, has received a $1 million gift from the Lee Family of Potomac.

Potomac Conference

Community Praise Empowers Black Male Mentorship

June 18, 2024 by Web Administrator

In response to a call for Black male mentorship by Alexandria City Public Schools, the men of Community Praise Church (CPC) recently took a proactive stance.

Potomac Conference

Education

94 Students Serve on Spring Break Mission-Music Trip

June 18, 2024 by Web Administrator

In Santa Bárbara de Samaná, Dominican Republic, a small Seventh-day Adventist Church was earnestly praying. They faced eviction from their rented house of worship with no money or backup plan. “We didn’t know what we were going to do,” the church’s head elder says. “But then God answered our cry.”

Allegheny East Conference

Shiloh Partners With Local Police

June 18, 2024 by Web Administrator

The Shiloh church in Petersburg, Va., recently partnered with their local police department to serve the community. Together, they distributed clothes, food and literature outside the Community Policing Outreach Center. Shiloh volunteers also prayed with those who expressed interest.

Pennsylvania Conference

New Hispanic Ministries Coordinator Joins Pennsylvania Conference

June 18, 2024 by rbacchus

The Pennsylvania Conference is excited to welcome Alberto Balio as the new Hispanic Ministries coordinator and pastor of the Reading Emmanuel Hispanic church.

World Refugee Day: ADRA Shines a Spotlight on the Plight of Refugee Children and the Power of Education

June 12, 2024 by vmbernard

As the world prepares to observe World Refugee Day on June 20 and World Refugee Sabbath on June 15, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) reaffirms its commitment to bringing attention to the challenges faced by millions of families, women, and children forced to flee their homes due to conflict, persecution, violence, and climate change.

Potomac Conference

Chaplains Recognized for Excellence

June 11, 2024 by Web Administrator

The United States Navy Chaplain Corps encompasses commissioned naval officers who serve as military chaplains within the Navy and the United States Marine Corps. Their primary objective is to foster the spiritual, religious, moral, and personal welfare of Department of the Navy personnel.

Education

Academy Prepares Present-Day Spiritual Leaders, Pine Forge Academy, Ja'Chin Holness, Stephen Richardson, The 361 Podcast, Christophe Whyte, Kory Douglas

Pine Forge Academy Prepares Present-Day Spiritual Leaders

June 11, 2024 by Web Administrator

In the halls of Pine Forge Academy (PFA), a vibrant atmosphere of spiritual growth permeates the campus, nurtured by the dedicated efforts of Ja’Chin Holness, PFA chaplain, and Stephen Richardson, PFA church pastor. Their mission? To equip students with the tools, understanding and fervor to spread their love for God to the world.

Ohio Conference

Education

Home and School volunteers help organize the international vegetarian food fair.

Volunteers 'Plug In' to Enrich Spring Valley Academy

June 11, 2024 by rbacchus

With more than 530 students this year, there are myriad opportunities for volunteers to “plug in” and work alongside SVA faculty and staff to enrich and encourage the students and better the school.

New Jersey Conference

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