Ednor Davison
The Northeastern Conference convened its twenty-sixth regular constituency session on Sunday, June 10 at Camp Victory Lake in Hyde Park, New York. When all was said and done, a change in leadership was voted by the delegates. The new officers elected for the next four years are Daniel Honore, president; Oswald Euell, executive secretary; and … Read more
I recall several years ago trying to convince my late mother to use Skype so that we could see each other when we talk instead of just hearing our voices on the phone. Well, that conversation didn’t go very far. My mother made it clear that computers and other technology were not for her generation … Read more
Atlantic Union College (AUC), in its teach-out agreement last year with Mount Wachusett Community College (WMCC), continued to assist the last AUC nursing class in completing their life-long goal of becoming nurses. On May 17, 2012, 28 AUC students graduated with their associate degree in nursing from WMCC. The pinning ceremony was held on Friday … Read more
May 14, 2012 At its regularly scheduled quarterly meeting on May 10, 2012, the Atlantic Union Conference Executive Committee voted the following statement regarding women in ministry. ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE STATEMENT ON WOMEN IN MINISTRY Recognizing the current discussions and the value of women in ministry within the North American Division, the Atlantic Union Conference … Read more
“Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap”—Galatians 6:7. Recently, a Festival of the Laity SEEDS Conference was held in the Atlantic Union, sponsored by the Atlantic Union Conference Personal Ministries Department. The purpose of the conference was to train, inspire, and encourage the faithful in … Read more
In just a few weeks, the 2012 camp meeting season will begin. Members from around the Atlantic Union and beyond, along with their family, friends, and first-time visitors will be heading to camp meeting. It’s a time when people are renewed, refreshed, and revived by the sermons, seminars, and other events and activities. The camp … Read more
I am amazed at some of the risks people take with their lives, investment, retirement, health, and even family. Jesus told a parable of a man who was going on a long journey (Matthew 25:14-30). The man called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. To one servant he gave five talents, to another … Read more
For the first time in the history of our church, an evangelistic initiative has been launched that will encompass all levels of the church, from the local church to the General Conference. Never has there been such collaboration between all levels for a soul-winning experience (not just an event) that will impact a major city … Read more
On January 1 this year, two major initiatives were launched. Firstly, the North American Division Prayer Initiative, designed to encourage daily prayer for the power of the Holy Spirit and a spirit of unity in the nine unions and 58 conferences this year. The goal is to “Reach North America”—a plan that embraces and promotes … Read more
Ten years ago, in 2002, the Atlantic Union Gleaner commemorated 100 years of service as a faithful chronicle of work and progress of the Adventist Church in the Atlantic Union territory. This month, we celebrate 110 years. The following is an excerpt taken from the very first issue of the Gleaner, dated January 1, 1902, … Read more
