President's Perspective
Let Your Common Light Shine
I’ve always been intrigued at how a common person can rise above common tasks and impact generations of people in an uncommon way. I spent two years in the seminary …
CREATION Health
Making Room for Life: Trading Chaos for Connection
Randy Frazee’s world was turned upside down during his first trip to the Holy Lands (Pastor Frazee is the senior minister of the Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Tex., …
Shades of Grace
True Happiness Comes From Giving
There’s a lot about Christmas that we don’t like. Nobody likes the crass commercialism and Christians still find it difficult to stomach Santa Claus. However, there is still something special about …
MyFaith
Me, Preach in Zambia?
When the idea of a mission trip came up, I was all for it. Going to Zambia sounded like fun! But then Mom asked if I wanted to preach a …
Pass it On
Sharing Jesus, Family-Style
What a tremendous blessing it is to serve the Lord! Our family had an amazing experience meeting and working with the people of Livingstone, Zambia, as we traveled there to …
Visión Hispana
Dejémosle pues, que Él dirija
Cuando escuche la voz de Dios que me dijo, “pídele a tú hermano Joaquín, que cante para tu campaña.” Yo pensé, “¿de verdad, cómo puede eso ser?” Pero Él dijo, …
Feature
Light Through the Prism of the Arts
What do you do if you’re a mission-minded local church located in the same neighborhood as a dozen art galleries, and a football’s throw from a world-class arts district? The …
Caring Enough to Belong
A few months ago, I started feeling like I don’t belong—at church, with my friends, and even sometimes at home. Maybe it’s because I’m out of high school but not …
Mission–A Way of Life
How do you get 30 members and friends of one congregation, including the pastor, to travel far across the ocean to the continent of Africa to preach 17 ShareHim evangelistic …
Arkansas-Louisiana Conference
Slidell Church Hosts VBS
Slidell, La. » The Slidell Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted “Hometown Nazareth—Where Jesus was a Kid” Vacation Bible School, June 13-17, 2011 at 6 o’clock each evening. Approximately 30 children and numerous …
Five New Members Baptized
Alma, Ark. » Pastor Bill Painter had the privilege of baptizing five new believers at the Alma Seventh-day Adventist Church, including Michael and Leta Cruse. The Cruses live next door to …
ARK-LA Conference Welcomes New Youth Director
Shreveport » Youth today need mercy and forgiveness like never before. The statistics are grim. In the next two hours: 960 will self-injure their bodies 3960 high school seniors will drink …
Lake Charles Community Gets Moving!
Lake Charles, La. » On September 15, the Prien Lake Mall in Lake Charles, La., was the energetic scene of a huge promotion for "Let's Move Day" on September 25. …
First Annual Northwest Arkansas Health Expo
Northwest Arkansas » The first annual Northwest Arkansas Health Expo was an exciting success with 800 to 1,000 attendees, and more than one hundred volunteers launching this ambitious new outreach. In …
Conway Church Leads Community in “Let’s Move Day”
Conway, Ark. » As part of the nation-wide response to First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign, the Conway church organized a group to go walking, jogging, running, and cycling on …
The Light That Keeps on Shining
As a young boy growing up, Roger Daggett didn’t spend much time at church. He heard people in his church talking about a rapture that made no sense to him, …
Oklahoma Conference
Members Hike the World's Highest Hill
Okmulgee » On “Let’s Move Day,” Sunday, September 25, several members and friends of the Okmulgee church met at the Walmart parking lot at Poteau to drive up to the base of …
Broken Arrow Church Holds Ten-day Revival
Broken Arrow » The theme "Jesus Loves You" was the message of three well-known evangelists at the Broken Arrow church during a ten-day revival series. Launching the series was Mike Tucker, speaker/director for …
Choctaw Church Welcomes the Holleys
Choctaw » Choctaw church members are excited to welcome our new pastoral couple, Leighton and Betty Lynne Holley. They began their tenure at Choctaw on October 1, with a special …
Choctaw Church Picnic Draws a Crowd
Choctaw » On Sunday, October 16, the Choctaw church held a fall picnic at a park in nearby Harrah. Many church members and friends came out to enjoy one of …
A Love Story
Lawton » “To him who alone doeth great wonders,” (Ps. 136:4), God’s ways are wonders to behold. This revelation is not a mystery and there are many ways souls can …
Is Your Light Shining?
I have often heard the desire expressed that our churches be a lighthouse in the community. It seems to me that the only way that this can be true is …
Southwest Region Conference
Berean Celebrates Education Day
Baton Rouge, La. » It had all the makings of an officers’ or constituency meeting–the conference president, secretary, treasurer, and education superintendent were all in the same place. However, this …
Roger Wade Encourages Youth to Get Involved
Houston, Tex. » Youth Day at the Hebron church wasn't at all boring! Our youth day speaker, Roger R. Wade, Southwest Region youth ministries director, spoke on the importance of …
Singles Converge on Lone Star Camp
Athens, Tex. » Two came from as far away as California, while another came from as near as Athens, all converging on Lone Star Camp for the singles' 19th annual Labor …
First Pathfinders Inducted at Metropolitan SDA church
Houston, Tex. » September 17, 2011 marks a memorable occasion at the Metropolitan church. On this Sabbath afternoon Lori Guidry, Capitol Cities Area Pathfinder director, with Jennye Baysa, Metropolitan's Pathfinder …
Mount of Blessings Burns Mortgage
Amarillo, Tex. » The Mount of Blessings church, in a historical event, recently burned its mortgage. This was done while remodeling and renovating the church without borrowing any money from …
Let It Shine
One of the most difficult things to accomplish in life is to move from inspiration to reality or, as we describe it, from paper to action. Jesus admonished His followers …
Texas Conference
Bowie Church Opens New Building
Bowie » The Bowie church recently dedicated their new church facility with a special Sabbath service, inviting the entire Bowie community. God has blessed with so many miracles, and the …
Friday Night Explosion at North Dallas Adventist Academy
We are excited about our Friday Night Explosion meetings that take place usually 4-5 times during the school year on Friday evenings, from 7-9 p.m. at North Dallas Adventist Academy. …
524 Baptized in the Solomon Islands
An evangelistic campaign led by a former Texas pastor resulted in the baptism of 524 people. And an incredible 32,000 people came to the last night of the evangelistic series. …
Moved by Faith
Kerrville » From early childhood, Cody Goss loved being in Kerrville, even though he grew up in Arlington. Cody was raised in the Adventist Church, and was baptized at the …
The OACS Modern Miracle
The Oaks » In August, more than 225 people joined together to celebrate the first day of school at The Oaks Adventist Christian School (OACS). The celebration was about the …
Let Your Light Shine
One of my earliest memories takes place in Hamburg, Germany. Sometime during the Fall season, all the neighborhood kids would gather in the park across the street carrying small paper …
Texico Conference
Who Are the Seventh-day Adventists?
Amarillo, Tex. » Who are the Seventh-day Adventists? This question sounds through the streets, businesses, and homes of a little town named Olton, Tex. Olton, situated about 100 miles southwest …
Survival Weekend Draws Students Close to God and One Another
Corrales, N.Mex. » It seems to be a tradition that every year the senior class goes on a Senior Survival trip. Again this year, the senior class was, shall we …
The Great American Duck Race
Deming, N.Mex. » The Great American Duck Race is always held in Deming during the fourth weekend in August. Live ducks are raced on both wet and dry tracks, and …
People Who Make a Difference
In December 1956 a little-known former law student and 82 men started a political revolution that was to change the face of the western hemisphere. Fidel Castro and a few …
LJA Students Support "Let's Move Day"
Lubbock, Tex. » On September 25, several church members, Lubbock Junior Academy students, and teachers walked two miles in support of "Let's Move Day." We were fortunate to have a cool …
Southwestern Adventist University
God Will Provide
A New Path Sheena Arocho had a plan. Her major was chosen. She had researched, planned, and applied to the university of her choice. Acceptance letter in hand, Sheena had …
Southwestern Union
His Light Still Shines
Dr. Richard Bendall was raised on a farm in rural Virginia with his parents and 12 siblings. Hard work and challenges were a part of his life, but from an early …
Sam Woods, Beloved Friend and Coworker, Dies
Sam Woods, information technology associate director for the Southwestern Union, died Saturday night, October 8, in a car accident during a rain storm. He was 66 years old and had …
North American Division News
Patzer Memorial Church Dedicated
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe » A special One-Day Church complex was recently dedicated in the city of Bulawayo in Zimbabwe, Africa. It was built in honor of Jere Patzer, the former president …
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December 2011 Classified Ads
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Obituaries
November-December 2011 Obituaries
BEARDEN, Floyd Wayne, born November 27, 1945 in Bastrop, La., and died August 25, 2011 in Siloam Springs, Ark. He was a member of the Siloam Springs church. Floyd was …
For the Record
Good, Better, Best
When I was young, I dreamed of being a world traveler. While in college, I signed on to play the triangle with my university orchestra, which took me to Hong …
