Southeastern California

Arlington Church Celebrates 50 Years on Magnolia Avenue

More than 600 people packed into the Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church on May 30 to celebrate the golden anniversary of the church’s first worship service at its present location, 8778 …

CrossWalk Members Read Through Bible

Many people have lifetime goals. Some want to sky dive, others want to climb Mount Whitney, still others want to travel the world, or write a book, and the list …

SECC Partners with Guide Magazine to Reach 100,000 Kids

A new magazine aimed at introducing children to Jesus will soon make its way into the homes of kids throughout southeastern California — and beyond. The 32-page, full-color monthly magazine will …

Southern California

NPAA Dedicates Athletic Complex to Late Board Chairman

On May 12, Newbury Park Academy’s new athletic complex was dedicated to the late Bruce A. Pence, D.D.S., who had served as the school’s board chair for more than 25 …

Pathfinders Cycle to Raise Funds for Oshkosh Camporee

Some 125 energetic SCC Pathfinders, along with supportive family members, participated in a 36-mile bike-a-thon to help raise money for young adult members to attend the International Camporee in Oshkosh, …

Spanish and Korean Churches Collaborate with Neighborhood Health Fair

Churches sometimes collaborate with local organizations to conduct community-oriented events. A major health fair in Los Angeles’ Pico Union District on June 6 originated somewhat differently: Mark Lee, president of …

L.A. Interfaith Group Visits General Conference

Thirteen members of the Interreligious Council of Southern California traveled to Maryland in the spring of 2009 to learn about Seventh-day Adventist beliefs and practices. During a packed two-and-a-half days, …

Central California

Clovis Teens Offer Youth in the Park Evangelistic Series to Their Community

For most high school students, the week of final exams is busy and stressful. The teens at the Clovis church chose to add 14 additional tests. The last two weeks …

Years of Dedicated Service Leads to Baptisms

It was 12 years ago that Fresno Fil-Am church member Vladimir Tuazon, an employee of the California State Women’s Correctional Facility in Chowchilla, Calif., suggested that his church start a …

Motorcycle Ministry Leads to Baptisms, New Ministry Leaders

A picture of three angels triggered Kevin Simpson's memory at the Street Vibrations Motorcycle Festival in Reno, Nev., last September. He did a double-take and read "Sabbath Keepers Motorcycle Ministry, …

Eighth Grade Graduation Ends with Four Baptisms

Amber Schmitz's eighth grade graduation was rapidly approaching. It had been two years since she and her sister enrolled at Los Banos Adventist School. Though basically unchurched, her parents were …

Northern California

Santa Rosa Church Float Wins Awards and Attention

Sabbath morning, May 16, dawned sunny and warm in Santa Rosa, Calif., as more than 40 costumed members of the Santa Rosa church took their places as part of the …

Takako Futasugi Travels a Long Journey of Faith

This spring, Takako Futatsugi completed the last leg of her spiritual journey back to God when she flew from her home in Sanda, Japan, to be baptized at the Redding …

Pittsburg Church Members Reach Out to the El Pueblo Community

His name is Antonio, and he stands over six feet tall. Antonio has never been to the Pittsburg Adventist church, but he wants to begin Bible studies so that he …

El Dorado School Teacher Blessed Many Lives

Laurie (Rathbun) Helms loved people, and she enjoyed interacting with them at church, in her community, and at the El Dorado Adventist School where she served as the seventh and …

Arizona

Four Ordained at Arizona Camp Meetings

One highlights of the Arizona camp meeting is the service of ordination, where pastors are consecrated to the gospel ministry. Executive Secretary Ed Keyes conducts regular classes with the candidates …

Nevada-Utah

Rally Unites Northern Nevada Youth and Young Adults

As the sun began to set Friday, May 15, youth and young adults from across the Northern Nevada District were singing worship songs at the Sparks church. They had come …

La Sierra University

iPhone Technology Comes to La Sierra Students' Hands

Incredible growth in technology has transformed education in recent years. This fall, as part of its drive to remain on technology's cutting edge, La Sierra University will launch an initiative …

Loma Linda

15th Anniversary of Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital Showcases Loma Linda University Connection to Health Care in China

Leaders and employees of Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital celebrated their institution’s historic 15th anniversary with ceremonies designed to commemorate accomplishments and outline strategies for meeting the future health care …

Pacific Union College

PUC Announces the 2009 Maxwell Scholars

Five high school students have been selected to receive $10,000 in renewable scholarship money from Pacific Union College as the 2009 Malcolm and Eileen Maxwell Scholars. The program honors high …

Adventist Health

Hospital Brings Burn Care Services to Kern County

In just a few moments, Beth Anderson's* life changed forever. At first a pleasant event, the family barbecue turned devastating when the grill flared up. Embers landed in Anderson's hair, …