President's Perspective
Labor for Unity, Labor for Love
Jesus prayed, “That they all may be one….” (John 17:21) What a challenge! When we consider the diversity of humankind, how can we all be one? Our diversity extends not only …
CREATION Health
Choice: You Are The Umpire
A man was journeying through the desert and got lost. He was thirsty and his throat was dry; hope was running out. Just then, he saw a shack in the …
Lead Your World
Defining Success as You Lead Your World
What is the difference between success as defined by the world and success in the Bible? In the world, it almost invariably comes down to a number. Most of us …
Pass it On
“Revive for His work; Reform for His coming”
We praise God for the Hispanic work that is taking place throughout the Southwest Region Conference. We give honor and glory to our Creator, for being our Leader and for …
Visión Hispana
Revive Para su Obra; Refórmate Para su Venida
Alabamos a Dios por la obra hispana que se está realizando en la Asociación de la Región del Suroeste. Damos honra y gloria a nuestro Creador por ser nuestro director …
Feature
Embracing People With Disabilities
I looked into the microscope at a slide from a muscle biopsy of my four-year-old son. The doctor described all the black dots as destroyed muscle fibers. This confirmed the …
The Gospel to Every Nation
In Revelation 14:6, we see the Second Angel bearing “the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and …
God Designed His Church for Diversity
Nature teaches us that our God loves diversity. The many species of trees, flowers, and animals, embody God’s diverse nature and most importantly, His gospel of love. God’s creation has …
Arkansas-Louisiana Conference
Camp Yorktown Bay Launches New Task Force Program
Mountain Pine, Ark. » Three new task-force positions were approved by Camp Yorktown Bay’s (CYB) board of directors during their regular August meeting session. The service learning positions are for students …
Constituency Notices
Arkansas-Louisiana Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Notice is hereby given that the Thirty-third Regular Session of the Arkansas-Louisiana Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held Sunday, April 15, 2012, at the Shreveport …
A Personal Encounter With Diversity
Both of my parents were Ukrainian by nationality. They learned to speak several other languages growing up (Polish, Russian, and German) but the Ukrainian language was what they always spoke …
Father and Son Retreat at Camp Yorktown Bay
Mountain Pine, Ark. » “Good morning, Sunshine!” My optimistic greeting garnered little more than a grunt from my groggy and recently-awakened son. It was Sunday, my one and only day off, and …
A Little Bit of Heaven!
Gentry, Ark. » Ozark Adventist Academy, home to many hardworking and spirit-filled teenagers, was the site of Ozark Music Festival 2011 for 5th-10th grade students, December 1-3. Approximately 200 students from …
South Louisiana Pathfinders Go Camping!
Baton Rouge, La. » On November 18-20, 2011, the South Louisiana Pathfinders held their Area Camporee at Fontainebleau State Park. The clubs that attended were Baton Rouge, Gonzales, and New Orleans, …
Teach Us 2 Pray Prayer Conference
You are invited to the Teach Us 2 Pray Prayer Conference, March 9-11, 2012, at beautiful Camp Yorktown Bay. Everyone who is interested in experiencing a closer walk with God …
Oklahoma Conference
Baby Dedication at Yukon Church
Yukon, Okla. » October 22, 2011 was a high Sabbath at the Yukon church. Pastor Vialo Weis officiated the baby dedication of little Florencio Carlos Bueno. It was truly a …
Unity in Christ
We know more about some of them than others. At least four of them were fishermen; one was a tax collector; and the others came from various walks of life. …
Creation Seminar Reaches Tulsa Community
Tulsa, Okla. » The amazing story of earth’s creation was the subject of a seminar presented November 7-12, 2011 at the First Seventh-day Adventist Church of Tulsa by the church’s …
Broken Arrow International Dinner
Broken Arrow, Okla. » In October, the Broken Arrow church sponsored an international dinner, inviting the congregation and the community to attend. Although the church has much diversity of culture …
Hats On
Broken Arrow, Okla. » When the ladies of the Broken Arrow church were informed that member Tammy Wagner had undergone chemotherapy to combat a diagnosis of cancer and had lost …
Oklahoma Academy Attends Generation of Youth for Christ in Houston
Harrah, Okla. » We are told that “A revival of true godliness among us is the greatest and most urgent of all our needs,” and “[t]o seek this should be …
Southwest Region Conference
New Title for Hispanic Ministries; New Ministerial Director Named
Dallas, Tex. » The Southwestern Region Conference's executive committee recently voted to rename the director for Hispanic ministries as vice president for Hispanic ministries. Samuel Green, conference president, said the …
I Love You
In the book Embracing Diversity, edited by Dr. Leslie N. Pollard, he makes this statement in the opening paragraph of the first chapter, "The world is changing! Demographers say that …
Friday Nite Live!
Houston » It sure was “live” at the Bellfort church on December 30, 2011. Youth ministry leader Mamie Williams said that “it was going to be a tremendous evening of …
Bible Bowl: Excited About the Word
Detroit, Mich. » The clock counted down, seven…six…five. The two well-prepared Bible Bowl team captains answered questions back and forth. Five…four…three. The last question was asked: "In what manner did …
The Best Time of Your Life
Baton Rouge, La. » Some came because they had seen the invitation in the religion section of the daily newspaper, while others came because of a personal invitation. For whatever …
Texas Conference
A Life of Achievement
Alvarado » Krizia Ovando is an American success story; proof that hard work and perseverance pay off. The daughter of immigrant parents, Krizia and her siblings are all standout students …
Grand Prairie Construction Plans
Grand Prairie » Construction plans are under way! Grand Prairie church members have been busy planning the construction of a new church. There have been several activities to raise funds …
50th Anniversary of Terrell Church
Terrell » October 1, 2011 marked the 50th Anniversary of the Terrell church’s establishment. This date will be remembered for a long time as one of the most memorable Sabbath …
Tribute to Elder and Mrs. L. Frank Moore
Burleson » Dozens of former students, colleagues, and friends paid tribute to Elder L. Frank Moore and his wife, Lilianne, for the Moores' positive influence in their lives during a …
Dream, Utopia, or Possibility?
Unity in the church, in our local churches, in our organization and in the Adventist world—is it possible? When we think of our continued growth, the continuing challenges, and the …
Texico Conference
Texico Women's Retreat is a Blessing
Albuquerque, N.Mex. » The Texico Conference women's retreat was a wonderful experience. Ladies from Odessa, Tex., English church; Midland, Tex.; and Big Spring, Tex., churches attended the Women’s Retreat held at …
Adventurers Learn to Share Christ with Others
Albuquerque, N.Mex. » The Albuquerque Three Angels Adventurer Club has been learning various ways they can share Christ with others on a daily basis. Everywhere in our community and among …
Rio Rancho Welcomes 17 New Members
Rio Rancho, N.Mex. » The Rio Rancho church recently finished an exciting four-week evangelistic campaign with evangelist Jason Morgan of Amazing Facts. Church members and visitors alike were enlightened as …
73 Souls Added and Counting
El Paso, Tex. » During the month of September, the El Paso Montana district conducted several evangelistic efforts, and concluded with a final meeting in the Clint, Tex., church where …
Unity in Diversity—Partnership in Mission
The logo for the Texico Conference has the following words inscribed on it: "Unity in Diversity—Partnership in Mission." We are a diverse conference in geography and people. We have the …
Southwestern Adventist University
An Active Mind: Searching for Truth
Rob Davis likes to stay busy. At an early age he discovered that high energy levels and an active brain could either get him into trouble or be channeled into …
Southwestern Union
Southwestern Union ASI Members Sharing Christ in the Marketplace
ASI (Adventist-laymen’s Services and Industries) is a diverse group of people from many walks of life—business owners, professionals, lay people, administrators and staff of supporting ministries, and others, all of …
Generation of Youth For Christ Fills Houston
They stand at a street corner, anxiously waiting for the light to change. After what seems like an eternity, they are finally able to cross. Entering the George R. Brown …
Classified Ads
February 2012 Classified Ads
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Announcements
February 2012 Announcements
"Ye Olde" Cedar Lake Academy Reunion will take place June 14-17, 2012 for alumni and warmly welcomed schoolmates of 1962 and earlier at Great Lakes Adventist Academy, Cedar Lake, Mich. Honor …
Obituaries
February 2012 Obituaries
Beck, Sherri June Cowan, was born July 19, 1935 in Glendale, Calif., and died September 27, 2011 in Batesville, Ark. She was a member of the Mountain View, Ark., church. …
MyFaith
Learning to Pray at GYC
In 2010, I attended GYC in Baltimore. When Justin McNeilus, the president of GYC, spoke, I felt God speaking through him. At that moment I decided I would always attend …
For the Record
God's Church—A Symphony of Believers
I love classical music, especially orchestral music. Maybe it’s because of the many trips that I took as an elementary school student to hear the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra in concert …
