November 2018 | Page 3 | Visitor Magazine

Low Student Loan Default Rates Reflect Kettering College’s Commitment to Affordability

November 15, 2018 by vmbernard

Kettering College’s official cohort default rate is 2.9 percent, well below the Ohio average of 12.2 percent and the national average of 10.8 percent.

Pennsylvania Conference

Lillian Torres receives a Notable Person of Honor Award from Dave Weigley

Lillian Torres Recognized as 2018 Notable Person of Honor

November 15, 2018 by vmbernard

Lillian Torres says that her ministry is centered around discovering the endless love of God manifested in Christ Jesus on the cross. She’s passionate about educating, equipping, empowering and mobilizing lay members to get involved in ministry, share their faith, give Bible studies and lead people to Christ.

Potomac Conference

Franklin David Receives the Notable Person of Honor Award from Dave Weigley

Franklin David Recognized as 2018 Notable Person of Honor

November 15, 2018 by vmbernard

Pastor Franklin David says he resonates with the quote by Winston Churchill, which states, “Continuous effort—not strength or intelligence—is the key to unlocking our potential.”

Ohio Conference

Karen Robinson accepts a Notable Person of Honor Award from Dave Weigley on behalf of her late husband, Dave

Dave Robinson Recognized as 2018 Notable Person of Honor

November 15, 2018 by vmbernard

Story by Celeste Ryan Blyden

During the fifth Columbia Union Notable Persons of Honor Awards, union leaders recognized various individuals who have exemplified not only strong leadership, but service to God and their fellow men and women.

Columbia Union News

Franklin David, Dave Robinson (Karen Robinson accepted the award on his behalf) and Lillian Torres received Notable Persons of Honor Awards at the Columbia Union Conference Executive Commitee Meeting

Columbia Union Recognizes 2018 Notable Persons of Honor

November 15, 2018 by vmbernard

“We pay tribute to them today for their steadfast, unwavering commitment to furthering God’s kingdom through living a life that exemplifies Christ by caring for and putting the needs of others first,” said Rob Vandeman, Columbia Union Executive Secretary.

Columbia Union News

Philip Baptise, Ranella Kaligithi and Teddy Flo participate in a panel of young adult professionals.

Columbia Union Hosts ASI Fall Convention

November 15, 2018 by vmbernard

Story by Columbia Union ASI Staff

The Columbia Union Adventist-laymen’s Services and Industries (CUASI) recently hosted their fall convention, themed “Launch 2018: Not Mine, But Yours,” at the Doubletree by Hilton in Columbia, Md.

Columbia Union News

Pennsylvania Conference

Conference officers re-elected pose with their wives at the constituency session: Will Peterson, executive secretary, and his wife, Darlene (left); Gary Gibbs, president, and his wife, Sherilyn (center); and Carlos Charnichart, treasurer, and his wife, Liz (right).

Pennsylvania Conference Officers Re-elected for Five Years

November 15, 2018 by rbacchus

Delegates to the Pennsylvania Conference’s sixth Triennium Constituency Session recently re-elected conference officers and departmental directors. The leadership team will serve for five years, as, moving forward, delegates voted to move to a quinquennium.

Potomac Conference

Deaf Eastern Autumn Revival Held at Camp Blue Ridge

November 15, 2018 by vmbernard

Deaf members from the Potomac Conference, New York, Arkansas, Missouri and Florida recently met at Camp Blue Ridge in Montebello, Va., for the annual Deaf Evangelistic Autumn Revival (DEAR)

New Jersey Conference

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Pebbles on Findhorn Beach photo Andrew Urquhart from Flickr

Compartiendo Esperanza con los Dispersados

November 15, 2018 by rbacchus

Me gustan las reuniones, los entrenamientos y los seminarios, donde hermanos y hermanas se reúnen para entrenar y entrenarse en el nombre de Dios. Estas actividades sirven para recargar mis baterías espirituales, hacer nuevos amigos y, lo mejor de todo, ver viejos amigos que no había visto en años. En este tipo de eventos, nota la inmensa variedad de culturas y nacionalidades que conforman nuestra
Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día, la conferencia de Nueva Jersey es un bello ejemplo.

New Jersey Conference

Editorials

Sharing Hope With the Scattered

November 15, 2018 by rbacchus

I like meetings and seminars, where brothers and sisters gather to train and be trained in the name of God. These activities serve to recharge my spiritual batteries, make new friends and see old friends. It is at these types of events that I notice the immense variety of cultures and nationalities that comprise the Seventh-day Adventist Church, the New Jersey Conference being a beautiful example.