October 2023 | Page 2 | Visitor Magazine

King Solomon’s Wisdom

October 24, 2023 by vmbernard

King Solomon was known for his wisdom and fair judgments. In one famous story, two women appeared before him, each claiming to be the mother of a baby.

Allegheny East Conference

African Churches Celebrate First Unity Sabbath

October 23, 2023 by Web Administrator

Under the theme, “United in Mission,” members from Allegheny East Conference’s (AEC) 11 African congregations joined together in the first-ever Africa Unity Sabbath at the Ebenezer Ghana church in Newark, N.J.

Mountain View Conference

Cloudy With a Chance of Free Spaghetti

October 23, 2023 by Web Administrator

Regina Boyce, deaconess of the Fairmont (W.Va.) church, loves taking care of people. Each year, the church participates in community food outreach, and each year it continues to grow. This July, it was taken to a whole new level as Boyce says, “Let’s see if we can feed all of Marion County!”

Potomac Conference

Education

Takoma Academy seniors participate in a three week long Minority Introduction to the Health Sciences program at Loma Linda University.

Students Enjoy Medicine and Music in California, Europe

October 18, 2023 by Web Administrator

Takoma Academy (TA) is proud of its numerous alumni who have become health care professionals. Several senior class students were participants in this summer’s three-week long Minority Introduction to the Health Sciences (MITHS) program at Loma Linda University (Calif.), which has an established program for minority students.

Education

Academy Embarks on Visionary Dormitory Renovations

October 18, 2023 by Web Administrator

Pine Forge Academy’s (PFA) dedication to excellence in nurturing young minds has resulted in an ambitious vision to revitalize its boys’ and girls’ dormitories. The project, initiated in 2022, encompassed the renovation of Handy Hall, the boys’ dormitory, and Kimbrough Hall, the girls’ dormitory.

Kettering College to Offer Master of Science in Nursing MSN Degree

October 18, 2023 by vmbernard

Kettering College has added a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) track to their offerings, with the first cohort starting in January 2024. The program prepares nurses for leadership roles in the rapidly changing healthcare environment.

Chesapeake Conference

Education

Highland View Academy Students, Staff, Community to Take CERT Training

October 12, 2023 by vmbernard

This school year, many students, staff and even community members at Highland View Academy will participate in training provided through the 2Serve Disaster Training and Response Program.

New Jersey Conference

Editorials

Right or Wrong

October 12, 2023 by vmbernard

“It is fun but challenging to have the steering wheel on the wrong side!” I exclaimed as I was driving down the motorway from London to Lutterworth through many roundabouts.

This Month's Issue

Thank You, Pastor

October 12, 2023 by vmbernard

October is Pastor Appreciation Month, and we have some ideas to help you encourage and celebrate your local pastor.

Allegheny East Conference

Prison Ministries Federation Holds Reunion Retreat

October 11, 2023 by Web Administrator

Recently, more than 40 Prison Ministries leaders and supporters gathered at the Ladore Retreat and Conference Center in Waymart, Pa. The event, themed “You Can Be Free in 2023,” began with a Friday night vespers, led by Colin Brathwaite, Allegheny East Conference’s (AEC) Ministries Development director.