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Niles Free Annual Clinic with AMEN
Niles Free Annual Clinic with AMEN Free medical care was provided to the southwest Michigan community at the Niles Adventist School during a special clinic hosted by the Niles Westside Church, the Michigan Conference, and AMEN (Adventist Medical Evangelism Network). The event welcomed attendees early in the morning, with check-in starting just after 6:30…
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Battle Creek ACS Impacts Refugees
Battle Creek ACS Impacts Refugees Springfield, MI—Just outside Battle Creek, an old high school has been renovated into the Burma Center, a community hub for Burmese refugees. The Burma Center, according to its website, focuses on “empower[ing] Burmese Americans through advocacy, community engagement, and education.” Its goal is for Burmese refugees to “thrive alongside…
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The Rich Reward of Mission Trips
The Rich Reward of Mission Trips As Seventh-day Adventist Christians, we hold a profound responsibility and privilege to share the good news of Jesus Christ—His life, His sacrificial death, His victorious resurrection, and the glorious promise of His second coming. This blessed hope is not just a belief we treasure; it is a gift…
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Behold, Transform, Glorify at Camp Sagola
Behold, Transform, Glorify at Camp Sagola Wilson Junior Academy embraced its motto—Behold, Transform, Glorify—by taking on a special project at Camp Sagola in preparation for the Upper Peninsula Campmeeting. The students eagerly rolled up their sleeves to assist the caretakers in getting the camp ready for the upcoming event. The work was demanding, but…
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Camp Au Sable: One Week, Lifelong Impact
Camp Au Sable: One Week, Lifelong Impact Camp Au Sable’s ministry began in 1947 when 840 acres of woods with a 100-acre private lake was purchased by the Michigan Conference for $30,000. Work on the camp started immediately, and in 1948 the dining hall and two cabins were constructed. In 1949, the first summer…
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Getting Help from Above
Getting Help from Above How many of you have ever experienced discouragement? How many of you have ever had a cold or the flu? We know that different viruses cause both colds and the flu. But what causes discouragement? Discouragement starts in the mind. Often, we think it results from our circumstances: something didn’t…
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Silo Shenanigans
Silo Shenanigans A fun story from Family Ministries teaches an important lesson. “Make sure you stay in the back yard!” Mom called as Monte, Mark and their cousins, John and Sherri, ran out the back door. “Okay!” Monte yelled back as he quickly ran to join the circle that was forming to begin a…
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Strong Tower Radio: Pressing Forward Together
Strong Tower Radio: Pressing Forward Together During nearly 15 years of broadcasting the everlasting gospel of Jesus Christ, proclaiming God’s true character in clear lines, our heavenly Father has grown Strong Tower Radio’s (STR) coverage from one radio station to 15, with Federal Communication Commission (FCC) construction permits for nine more stations! We praise…
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Should Adventists Push for a Christian State?
Should Adventists Push for a Christian State? In the shifting terrain of 1880s America, the National Reform Association (NRA)1 emerged as a voice determined to reshape the nation’s core values. Founded in 1864, the NRA’s bold mission was to embed the recognition of God’s sovereignty directly into the United States Constitution. Their vision was revolutionary. The…
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The Remnant Church Not Babylon
The Remnant Church Not Babylon The following words are taken from a series of articles by Ellen G. White, published in 1893 in the Review and Herald under the same title. False Claims and Deception within the Church For years I have borne my testimony to the effect that when any one arises claiming to have…
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What is Adventist Education & Why Does It Matter?
What is Adventist Education & Why Does It Matter? Soon after the Seventh-day Adventist Church was established as a denomination, it built a two-fold foundation upon which to further its mission: comprehensive health (the health message), and a system of education with a philosophy that was different from—and even antagonistic to—the emerging modern university. …
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Reaching the Unreachable
Reaching the Unreachable The most talented pastor, physician or educator unable to use Christ’s method will find their ministry and Christian experience incomplete. “I’m never going to an Adventist church again. They dealt so unfairly with my son.” The sadness, bitterness and anger were palpable during my physician visit with Mary[1] in her home.…
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Living and Powerful: The Blessed Success of a VBS
Living and Powerful: The Blessed Success of a VBS When your Vacation Bible School has a registration the size of a small nation, there’s only one thing to do: take them on a wilderness journey. That’s what Village SDA Church did, with over 120 volunteers touring more than 300 kids through the Biblical Sinai…
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Pastor Mark Finley Inspires Faith and Commitment
Pastor Mark Finley Inspires Faith and Commitment Earlier this summer, those attending the 2024 Michigan Conference Camp Meeting had the opportunity to hear several messages by evangelist Pastor Mark Finley, who shared the joy he has found in Christ and ministry. # 1 Timothy 1:12 says, “…I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled…
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Camp Sagola: One of Michigan’s Best Kept Secrets
Camp Sagola: One of Michigan’s Best Kept Secrets Camp Sagola is situated on 40 acres near Crystal Falls in Michigan’s beautiful Upper Peninsula (U.P.). It is owned by the Michigan Conference and has been managed by the District 1 churches. It is in the process of significant changes in both operation and leadership in the…
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Knocking on Doors: A Rainy Day Testimony
Knocking on Doors: A Rainy Day Testimony Paper and water don’t mix well, especially for a Youth Rush canvasser who carries at least five books on their arm as they traverse from door to door. However, just because there is a rainstorm does not mean that canvassers take a break from soul-winning. Instead of…
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Higher Calling: Why We Do Adventist Education
Higher Calling: Why We Do Adventist Education Seventh-day Adventist education is rooted in preparing students for service in this world and the world to come. In the heart of every parent and educator lies a deep-seated desire to see the children entrusted to their care grow into individuals of character, purpose, and service—a desire…
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Social Media Boosts Community Engagement
Social Media Boosts Community Engagement The breaking of bread and fellowship is a powerful way for us to connect, build relationships, and grow as the body of Christ. Nicole Braxton has always been interested in food. From a young age, Braxton found herself baking and watching cooking programs, trying her hand at recreating the…
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Keys to Successful Evangelism
Keys to Successful Evangelism In my personal prayer time, I had been asking the Lord for 17 baptisms. Several years ago, the Saginaw congregation recognized that membership had been dropping for years. With members moving away and evangelistic efforts producing few baptisms, morale was low. They realized that if the church was to grow,…
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The Life-Changing Impact of Health
The Life-Changing Impact of Health After Schade’s first stroke in 2006, he spent five days in a coma, followed by 11 days in the hospital. On January 6, 2006, Bradley Schade suffered a stroke which left him unable to use the majority of the left side of his body. This was just the first…
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