REFLECTION: CHERISHING RELIGIOUS LIBERTY ON THE FOURTH OF JULY

By Nathaniel Gamble - Many Americans will be spending the Fourth of July celebrating with family and friends. And that makes the Fourth of July a good time for Seventh-day Adventists to familiarize themselves with the first amendment of the United States Constitution and how our view of religious liberty helps us appreciate and cherish that amendment.

CAMPION ACADEMY MEETS FORMER AND POTENTIAL STUDENTS IN BRAZIL

Jill Harlow – Loveland, Colorado ... Zeca and Cindy Santana, along with Dean and Sue Helm, recently returned from 10 days in Brazil where they met with potential new students and families and established strong connections with many Adventist schools in the capital city of São Paolo. As a result of the trip, Campion is expecting 6-12 new students from Brazil to enroll in the upcoming school year, with most arriving in January.

BONFIRE IGNITES A SENSE OF UNITY IN ALAMOSA

Daniele Fantoni – Alamosa, Colorado … The Alamosa Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted a bonfire gathering, igniting a sense of unity, and fostering deep connections among community members on June 24.

COMMENTARY: NURTURING YOUR CHRISTIAN BELIEFS WHILE ON VACATION

By Liz Kirkland - Vacations are an opportunity to unwind, relax, and explore new horizons. But it’s good to remember that our Christian faith is not something we want to leave behind when we go on a trip. In fact, vacation can be an excellent time to strengthen and deepen our spiritual connection.