Melissa's Story
President's Perspective
You Have Done it Unto Me
Jesus says that when He comes in His glory, He will invite those at His right hand with these words: “I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was …
Point of View
Let's Forgive, Forget, and Move Ahead
We are always in awe of Jesus’ ability to forgive. His prayer at His crucifixion was, “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.” Jesus seemed to have …
CREATION Health
CREATION Health: Finding Freedom in Prison
He’s 17, but instead of enjoying the kinds of things other kids his age enjoy, like ball games, amusement parks, and time with friends, he’s sitting alone in an Orange …
Choice: Certainty Versus Uncertainty
Choice: Certainty Versus Uncertainty By Lynell LaMountain Benjamin Franklin was one of the most influential leaders in the history of the United States. When asked to about choosing between …
Shades of Grace
Spiritual Blindness
A friend told me about a pastor near where he lives who announced to his congregation that he was now “without sin.” I sat dumbfounded as I listened to my …
Pass it On
Finding Freedom Behind Bars
Captive. Prisoner. Condemned. Guilty. At some time or another, we have all experienced this. We experienced it when the death of a loved one took prisoner the happiness that we …
Visión Hispana
Encontrando Libertad en Prisión
Cautivo. Preso. Condenado. Culpable. Prisionero. En algún momento, todos hemos experimentado algo de esto. Lo experimentamos cuando la muerte de un ser querido llevó presa la felicidad que una vez …
Feature
Free Indeed!
Josh Holly made some bad choices as a teenager, and he spent eight years of his life behind bars. Today, he’s 26 years old and shares his story of freedom, …
The Light of God's Love Shines Through Prison Walls
I was a seeker. I still am and always will be—it's just part of who I am. The problem with being a seeker is that I don't usually know what …
I Was in Prison and He Visited Me
Since 1983, Raymond Bevins has been in and out of prison. No, it’s not for the reason you’re probably thinking–though it might have been, were it not for God’s intervention. …
God Helped Me to Forgive
The moment we stepped foot on the island, we fell in love with it. The people were so kind, so loving, and very welcoming. My parents, Larisson (my brother), and …
Arkansas-Louisiana Conference
Transformations Behind Prison Bars
The memory of the sound of the clanging doors behind us during my first visit to a federal penitentiary is still loud and clear. It was anything but inviting and …
CYB 2011 "Metamorphosis: Forever Changed"
Mountain Pine, Ark. » Have you ever noticed how sometimes we can be like chameleons? We are one way in front of some people, such as our family, and then …
He Super-sized His Faith
Springdale, Ark. » Faryl Boykin is from Chicago, Ill., and has traveled all over the world singing with famous groups such as TLC, Usher, MC Hammer, etc. He met his …
Blessed By Our New Members
New Orleans, La. » In October, 2010, Pastor Emanuel Beck held a Revelation Seminar in the New Orleans First church. Emanuel put everyone at ease with his simple, straightforward presentation, …
Bonnerdale Youthfest 2011
Bonnerdale, Ark. » The Bonnerdale church hosted its Tenth Annual Youthfest on January 14-16. The guest speaker was Pastor Bernie Anderson, a native of Arkansas and the first Youthfest speaker in …
Melody Radde Appointed Conference Women's Ministries Director
Isaiah 43:1-4 has always been one of my favorite verses in the Bible. To know that God knows my name and has a plan for my life has made me …
Building Strong Character at Ozark Adventist Academy
Gentry, Ark. » People continue to ask questions about Ozark Adventist Academy as I travel around and visit in different areas. Who are we? What do we stand for? What makes …
Oklahoma Conference
Camp Meeting ad
Oklahoma Conference Camp Meeting July 15 through July 23, 2011 at Wewoka Woods Adventist Center Hear keynote speaker Dan Jackson, NAD President Opening night Friday, July 15, at 7:00p.m.; …
Pathfinders Collect Canned Goods for the Community
Bristow » Every year the Adventist Community Services department of the Bristow church makes food baskets for local families. This past December, the Bristow Stars Pathfinder Club and a few …
Neighborly Witness Leads to Baptism
Bristow » November is synonymous with Thanksgiving, and this past holiday season brought extra thanks to the Bristow church as it welcomed Rene Magner into its church family. The importance …
Students in the “News”
Bristow » Everyone dreams of 15 seconds of fame. The children at Bristow Adventist School are no different. Every year the students participate in a community service project. For the past …
Our Work Should Be HIS Work
According to the gospel writers, Jesus made a public proclamation at the beginning of His ministry stating that prophecy was being fulfilled through His ministry. He said, “The Spirit of …
Come Apart and Rest
Wewoka Woods » Every Pathfinder and Adventurer leader knows that come January, leaders are tired and wondering if they will make it through the year. Children have been coming since …
Christmas Around the World
Tulsa » The First Seventh-day Adventist Church of Tulsa celebrated Christ's birth and the rich cultural diversity of our church family in our recent Christmas program, “Christmas Around the World.” …
Ad for Women's Ministries
Please Run Women's Ministries ad in Oklahoma section for March.
Southwest Region Conference
Single-Minded for Jesus
“Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.” With Philippians 2:5 in mind, singles of Southwest Region Conference began yet another annual enrichment weekend. Their customary …
The Least of These
"Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the creation of the world. …
Kids Meet Jesus and New Friends at Lone Star Camp
Praise be to God! Last year summer campers at Lone Star Camp came from Oklahoma City, Dallas, Austin, Houston, Killeen, New Orleans, and other cities within the Southwest Region Conference …
Family Life Team Provides Christmas Gifts for Children
Baton Rouge, La. » As shoppers rushed to and fro in busy streets and long lines formed at various department stores, the Berean Family Life team rushed about buying goodies …
He Still Calms Storms!
Houston, Tex. » The city of Houston braced for an unseasonal winter storm as the Houston for Christ meetings were scheduled to start. The Southwestern Union, in partnership with Share …
Texas Conference
Elgin Church is Moved to Action
Elgin » For the past year and a half we have been really busy at the Elgin church. We decided some time ago to get real about following Jesus. We started …
Trevor’s “Guardian Angel”
Killeen » At Killeen Adventist Junior Academy, Mrs. McClain’s Pre-K-Kindergarteners (all 25 of them) were enjoying the pleasant fall weather out on the playground. Trevor Baker and Christopher Vickerson were …
Kerrville Church Buys Land
Kerrville » The Kerrville church has purchased a 1.49 acre tract of land located behind the present facility. The land is being purchased to provide space to build a new …
Pathfinders a.k.a. Evangelism
I have been involved with the Pathfinder ministry for 20 years and have always believed that the Pathfinder program is evangelism. I have heard outreach directors say, “you must teach …
Matthew 25:36 Exemplified in the Texas Conference
Prison Ministries are alive and growing in the Texas Conference. Sharing the gospel with others through prison ministries is very different than handing out tracts in a neighborhood or mailing …
Prison Ministries in Texas
Alvarado Church 817.790.2120 Arlington Southern Worship Center 817.480.5695 Bryan/College Station Church 979.595.1115 Bastrop Church 512.589.7643 Fort Worth First Church 817.294.5729 Houston Central Church 281.890.1002 Keene Church 817.641.9804 Lufkin and Corrigan …
Orange Adventist Church Experiences Many Months of Kindness Ministry Outreach
Orange » In February of 2010 I was asked to read the book Conspiracy of Kindness by Steve Sjogren. I was receptive to the strategies used. I took notes of …
Texico Conference
Coming Soon: A New Building for Odessa Spanish
Odessa, Tex. » On January 23 the Odessa Spanish church erected a sign announcing the site where their new church building will be built. Church members gathered on Sunday morning to see …
A Special Day for Three Special Pastors
Los Lunas, N.Mex. » October 9, 2010 was a very special day for three pastors here in the Texico Conference as they were ordained into the ministry at the Los Lunas church. Conference president …
I Was in Prison
“When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory. All the nations will be gathered …
Hereford Spanish Hosts Community Event
Hereford, Tex. » The Hereford Spanish group held a grand social event at Hereford Park designed to acquaint the community with the church and its members. More than 100 people …
Baby Dedication at Alamogordo
Alamogordo, N.Mex. » James Stevens, Texico Conference president, gave an inspiring dedication for our son, Jonah Levi Spooner, who was dedicated on January 22 at the Alamogordo church. President Stevens …
Southwestern Adventist University
I Had a Plan, But God Had Another One
“I had a plan for my life. I knew where my career would be and the things I would have at each stage of my life. I knew what kind …
Southwestern Union
Houston for Christ Update
Houston, Tex. » With more than 130 meetings being held, the “Houston for Christ” evangelistic event is in full swing. Nearly every church in the Houston and surrounding Gulf coast …
Etcetera
Texas Constituency Notice
TEXAS CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS Notice is hereby given that the Quadrennial Session of the Texas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will convene at the Keene Seventh-day Adventist Church (114 S …
Classified Ads
March 2011 Classified Ads
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Announcements
Mar Announcements
Broadview Academy Alumni Weekend will be held April 29 and 30, 2011. All alumni are encouraged to attend, so mark your calendars, call your classmates, and start planning for this weekend now. Honor …
Obituaries
March 2011 Obituaries
Cohen, Patricia Ann (Addison), born June 7, 1946 in Atlanta, Ga., and died December 29, 2010 in Alamogordo, N.Mex. She was a member of the Alamogordo church, and a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was also a foster …
MyFaith
Just Stop, Look, and Listen
I am a senior at Sandia View Academy, and I have been on three mission trips in my entire life–two to El Terrero, Chihuahua, in Mexico, and one to Veracruz, …
For the Record
Would You Be Willing?
It started as an invitation from a friend. “Would you be willing to bring your guitar along to help with some music for a chapel service up at the youth …
