December 2024 | Visitor Magazine

'Put on the Armor of Light:' A Call to Love Baltimore

December 18, 2024 by vmbernard

We are living in perilous times when deep spiritual darkness covers the earth. The end is near. How often have these words been uttered down through the centuries, generation after generation, especially during the most intense times of persecution for God’s people?

Ohio Conference

Potluck

Do You Love Me?

December 18, 2024 by Web Administrator

Do You Love Me? is Marius E. Marton’s latest book, published this year. Marton was an evangelist before settling down as a pastor. After holding more than 100 prophecy seminars in three languages in the United States, Hungary and his home country of Romania, Marton felt the call to write a book that would answer many questions about the seventh-day Sabbath.

Pentecost2025

Promotional Graphics for the January 4 Day of Prayer

December 17, 2024 by vmbernard

Unite in prayer with members from across the Columbia Union Conference, January 4, 4-5 p.m., as we ask for the Holy Spirit’s blessing on Pentecost 2025—a yearlong focus on evangelism. Get graphics to invite your church, family and friends to join us as well!

New Jersey Conference

Education

The Power of 40

December 16, 2024 by rbacchus

Lake Nelson Adventist Academy began the "Forty Days of Prayer" initiative this year in connection with their year’s spiritual theme, “Crossing the Jordan.”

Potomac Conference

Elders Honored for Being Crucial Part of Ministry

December 16, 2024 by rbacchus

The Potomac Conference recently celebrated more than 100 elders during an annual retreat at Laurel Ridge Community College Fauquier Campus.

Pentecost2025

Columbia Union News

This Month's Issue

Cover of the Columbia Union Conference 2025 Calendar

Order Extra Copies of the 2025 Columbia Union Calendar

December 12, 2024 by vmbernard

The 2025 Columbia Union Conference calendar emphasizes prayer, using inspiring Bible verses and quotes from Ellen White. Find out how to order an extra one here.

Pentecost2025

This Month's Issue

Columbia Union Kicks Off Pentecost 2025 and Prayer Emphasis

December 11, 2024 by vmbernard

Columbia Union Conference leaders invite members to unite in prayer, asking the Holy Spirit to guide them as they reach out to their communities during Pentecost 2025, North American Division’s evangelism initiative.

Kettering College

Kettering College Offers New Direct-Admit Status for Eligible Pre-PA Students

December 10, 2024 by vmbernard

Kettering College has created a direct-admit status (DAS) for the Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program. They are extending this to exceptional high school students who wish to streamline, and even accelerate, their academic and career paths to become a physician assistant (PA).

Ohio Conference

Education

Donald Huff, band director, enters his 25th year of teaching band at Spring Valley Academy.

Spring Valley Academy Music Department Sings to a New Tune

December 10, 2024 by vmbernard

“I’m excited to have the two high school bands this year,” says Donald Huff. “I love that, after all these years, there are still new experiences to be had.”

New Jersey Conference

Called to Win

December 10, 2024 by vmbernard

The Apostle Paul was perhaps the most well-informed Christian to the world around him. He was well-in- formed about the events of his time, using them to effectively teach, guide, inspire and motivate the church, both in his era and ours, to stand firm for the gospel of Jesus Christ