A Time to Recommit

“And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man”—Luke 2:52. It is an incredible thought that Jesus not only grew physically, but mentally, as well. He didn’t come to earth pre-programmed with knowledge of the scriptures and His rescue mission. He learned, just as we do. Mary and Joseph had … Read more

Adventist Pastor Assists Woman in Sinking Car

While enjoying the scenery at a local pond, Cesar Perozo’s afternoon took a shocking turn when he made a split-second decision to assist a woman whose SUV plunged into the cold waters on Friday, October 14. Perozo, who is pastor of the Stoneham church in Stoneham, Massachusetts, was with a friend at Spy Pond in … Read more

God’s Plans — Our Hands for USA!

From July 24-29, Union Springs Academy (USA) was truly blessed by volunteers who came and worked during the third annual Campus Renovation Week. These volunteers included USA faculty and staff, students, parents, alumni from near and far, New York Conference church members, and other friends with willing hearts. Thanks to the vision and leadership of … Read more

AUC Students Graduate from Professional Certificate Program

Atlantic Union College (AUC) students, past and present, as well as faculty, staff, and supporters gathered on August 28 in Machlan Auditorium for a convocation to kick off the 2016-2017 school year, and for the graduation of six students from the college’s professional certificate program. Avis Hendrickson, AUC president, welcomed the attendees and introduced the … Read more

She Was Just a Little Child

At the beginning of his reign Solomon’s response to the Lord was, “I am but a little child.” There are three types of professionals that can make an eternal impact on a child’s life: doctors, policemen, and teachers. Students are like wet cement, whatever imprints are left on their molds, will stay with them for … Read more

Educators, and Ministerial and Youth Directors Dialogue About How to Nurture Youth

In 2009, the Atlantic Union Conference ministerial and education departments led a Pastors and Teachers Convention in Providence Rhode Island. To plan this event, union and conference ministerial directors met with their counterparts in education, including the academy principals. These joint planning sessions became part of the spring education council for two years prior to … Read more

Atlantic Union Constituency Session Brief Update

The 30th constituency session of the Atlantic Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists convened at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 19, in Machlan Auditorium on the campus of Atlantic Union College in Lancaster, Massachusetts. The theme for the constituency session was “Faithful to the End.”       The delegates voted the following officers, vice president, … Read more

Have You Caught the Mission?

Ask any person involved in Seventh-day Adventist education and they will tell you the simple truth: shrinking schools is a common theme in our denomination. Not only are many of the schools shrinking in size, but most conferences have notably fewer schools now than they did a decade ago. Why is this? Why are people,  … Read more

New York Bible Series Concludes with 21 Baptisms

“Cure for a Broken World,” a revival and relationships series, was held at the Community Worship Center (CWC) in Springfield Gardens, New York, February 7-13. Guest presenters were Donald King, Atlantic Union Conference president, who spoke on last-day prophetic events; and Lois King, Atlantic Union Conference Women’s Ministries and Ministerial Spouses Association director, who spoke … Read more

How Can I Help You? (Jesus on Customer Service)

Some time ago, I heard a family tell about how they wanted to send their child to an Adventist Christian school. The family started planning in the spring, making a spreadsheet listing the schools and visiting each school. After reviewing the positives and negatives, one school was chosen. They sent an application and deposit to … Read more