Atholton, Pikesville and Triadelphia Pathfinders place at conference-level PBE

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1 Adventist Heritage Center From: Chesapeake Currents on behalf of Chesapeake Currents Sent: Thursday, February 16, :44 PM To: Adventist Heritage Center Subject: Chesapeake Conference Currents Newsletter, February 16, 2017 Chesapeake Conference News and Events, February 16, 2017 View this in your browser Atholton, Pikesville and Triadelphia Pathfinders place at conference-level PBE Mission Statement To reach the Chesapeake region with the distinctive Christcentered Seventh-day Adventist 1

2 Pathfinders participate in the Chesapeake Conference-level Pathfinder Bible Experience. message of Hope and Wholeness. Pathfinders representing clubs from various regions of Chesapeake Conference convened for a fun-filled Bible contest at the New Hope church in Fulton, Md., on Sabbath February 11. Quick Links Find a Church Find a School Events Calendar Donate Our Ministries Conference Website Contact Us After 90 thought-provoking test questions based on different books of the New Testament, several Maryland clubs surfaced as the top contenders, say Carl Rodriguez, Chesapeake Conference Youth Ministries director. The Atholton Trail Blazers (Columbia), Pikesville Tigers, and Triadelphia Sparks (Clarksville) Pathfinder clubs move to the next level representing the Chesapeake Conference at the Columbia Union Level Pathfinder Bible Experience (PBE) contest planned for March 13 at Blue Mountain Academy in Pennsylvania. 2

3 Whatever we can do to get our Pathfinders interested in studying the Bible is a win, says Tim Boyd, Chesapeake Conference Pathfinder coordinator. Columbia Spanish company gains church status 3

4 The Columbia (Md.) Spanish company has gained church status, and celebrated during a festive worship service on Sabbath, February 11. "We started with one family meeting in their home in October 2010," says Orlando Rosales, the church's senior pastor and Chesapeake Conference Hispanic Ministries coordinator. The vibrant congregation has grown to 66 members. Pictured above are members signing the charter, witnessed by Pastor Orlando Rosales; new member Erick Gutierrez being accepted into the congregation by Profession of Faith by lay pastor Wilmer Ocotán and the church members; Rick Remmers, Chesapeake Conference president; Eduardo Muñoz Chesapeake Conference treasurer, and Pastor Orlando Rosales on the platform during the service. Frank and Dolly De Haan celebrate 70 years of marriage 4

5 Frank and Dolly De Haan, members of the Willow Brook church in Boonsboro, Md., and longtime philanthropists, celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Sabbath, February 18. May God continue to bless the happy couple! Cambridge pastor joins community to honor civil rights leader Gloria Richardson 5

6 César Gonzalez, pastor for the Cambridge and Beacon of Light churches on Maryland's eastern shore, participated Sabbath, February 11, in a ceremony held at the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church to honor Gloria Richardson, 94, who fought for equality in Cambridge in the 1960s. Gonzalez set the tone for the occasion with an opening prayer. Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford presided over the ceremony. "I was the only Adventist and, surprisingly, the only non-african-american invited," says Gonzalez. This week, Gonzalez taped the second installment of "The Conversation," a radio show dealing with faith, race and politics in the Cambridge community that was born from the political climate after the election. "It has brought a lot of traffic to our website and I hope it continues to bring our town together," he says. Read full article 6

7 Attention, High School Youth Engage in a weekend of prayer, revival, and an in-depth look at the story of Daniel. Small group discussions, seminars, fun with friends, and service opportunities will help you RELOAD and claim a fresh experience with God and others. 7

8 Communication in Ministry Workshop Tuesday, March 7 9:30 4:00 CHESAPEAKE CONFERENCE 6600 Martin Road, Columbia, Md. Pastors and Church Communication Leaders: A day of training is planned for you. Learn how to communicate effectively within the congregation and in the community. Crisis Boot Camp How to identify and handle a church crisis Celeste Ryan Blyden Social Media 101 Using social media to expand your ministry reach Jamie Jean Schneider 8

9 Pastor Tech Talks 3 pastors share what works Lunch and materials will be provided. RSVP by March 1 to Natysha Berthiaume at nberthiaume@ccosda.org, or call (410) Children & Youth Leaders Enrichment Day Sabbath, March 11 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Children and Youth Ministry Leaders, this day of training and spiritual renewal is planned just for you. Bring an entree to share and enjoy a fellowship luncheon. Baltimore White Marsh Seventh-day Adventist Church 7427 Rossville Blvd, Baltimore, Md. For details, contact Ann Reynolds, or call (410)

10 Come experience a growing church in action! The Ellicott City Seventh-day Adventist Church is one of the fastest growing Adventist churches in the North American Division. In 2 years, attendance has grown from 65 to 290. Come and discover how! Who should attend: pastors, elders, church leaders, personal ministry leaders, children s ministry leaders, greeters and anyone interested in restoring the vibrancy of the local church. View a schedule and register to attend Save the Date! June Highland View Academy, Hagerstown, Md. 10

11 Sunset Calendar and Offering Schedule: Date Sunset Offering February 4 5:30 Local Church Budget February 11 5:38 Adventist TV Ministries-NAD/World Budget February 18 5:46 Local Church Budget February 25 5:54 Chesapeake Advance Adventist and Seventh-day Adventist are the registered trademarks of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. 2017, All rights reserved. Website sign up Editor: Samantha Young Our mailing address is: CHESAPEAKE CONFERENCE of SDA 6600 Martin Road Columbia, MD Add us to your address book 11

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