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Participants Commit to Re-focus on the Family at 52nd Annual GLAR Convocation
GLAR (Greater Los Angeles Region) convocation is the one time a year pastors and lay members from 19 churches in this region gather for a weekend of dynamic worship. “Our theme again this year was ‘Refocus on the Family,’” said GLAR Director Royal Harrison. “We are intentional about equipping and strengthening our families, which in turn, we believe, will strengthen our churches and help impact our communities in spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ." The weekend began Friday night with an opportunity for attendees to show off their Bible knowledge during GLAR’s annual Quiz-a-Rama at Los Angeles Adventist Academy. The event continued Sabbath morning at White Memorial church with programs...
Rosemead Korean Church Celebrates 50 Years of Ministry
The first Sabbath in April marked a special day of celebration for the Rosemead Korean church as its congregation commemorated 50 years of ministry. “We welcome you with open hearts,” said Choon Soo Kim, pastor of Rosemead Korean church, to those in attendance. “Today you are witnesses to how God led us here.” A wave of Korean immigrants arrived in Los Angeles between 1950-1970 and started establishing Adventist churches in the area. The Rosemead Korean church began in 1969 with a small group led by Elder Bass and Elder Park. Families from San Gabriel, Monterey Park, and Temple City worshiped together in the Chantry Flat Recreation Area within the Angeles National Forest. The church and its members...
SCC Is Recognized as a “Patriotic Employer”
A 42A Human Resources Specialist in the military, Danielle de Asis has found an abundance of support in her civilian job as HR generalist at the Southern California Conference (SCC). From hiring her knowing she would need to take regular leave for drill and training, to expressing “excitement at having a soldier on board,” she noted, there have been many ways de Asis has received the message that she is a valuable part of the organization.So this March, de Asis arranged to have personalized awards delivered from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) and presented to Iris Chuah, HR director; Deanna Simeone, HR assistant director...