Arizona Conference
On May 6, Elder Ed Keyes cut the ribbon and inaugurated two buildings, a church and a pastoral house, located on 4.66 acres purchased by the Stronghold International SDA Mission Group. Assisted by Pastor Ray Navarro, who delivered a Sabbath School presentation, Pastor Van Bledsoe dedicated an elder for ordination and welcomed the new group members. Elder Keyes gave the message for the divine service, and Elder Reggie Leach concluded the inauguration with his lecture in the afternoon. Communication Director Jeff Rogers was on hand as the official photographer.
Northern California Conference
Oakland’s Market Street church recently added a delectable incentive to its list of community-relevant ministries: breakfast.
Following the “Each One, Reach One” mission statement, they began distributing flyers and word-of-mouth invitations throughout their neighborhood for a complimentary breakfast every first Sabbath of the month.
Southern California Conference
This spring, Glendale Korean church celebrated two significant milestones: paying off their mortgage and the commemoration of their 50th anniversary. The joyous day, which consisted of two ceremonies, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, brought together the congregation and friends from near and far.
In his message Sabbath morning, Velino A. Salazar, Southern California Conference (SCC) president, emphasized the importance of God’s temple being a house of prayer.
Health Care in the Pacific Union Adventist Health
Adventist Health Glendale has been formally recognized as a Magnet designated healthcare organization by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The Magnet Recognition is the highest and most prestigious international distinction a health care organization can receive for nursing. Magnet Recognition represents superior nursing processes that improve nurse satisfaction and retention, unparalleled patient care with a direct link to positive patient outcomes, and the highest levels of safety and quality.
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