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“Alive” Convocation Brings SCC Family Together
On September 23, the Southern California Conference held its first conference-wide convocation in more than 16 years, themed “Alive: A Journey to Health & Hope.” The day-long event brought together church members and leaders from all throughout the SCC family for a special reunion and worship time. From blessed fellowship and personal testimonies, to inspiring messages and beautiful…
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DACA Renewal Workshops Before Oct. 5
Dear DACA young adult or Parent of a DACA young adult, Please read carefully the following information and plan to be at one of the locations given before Oct. 5, if your DACA status is expiring between now and March 5th. And please know, that our prayers are with you and your families as you deal…
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9-8-17 Southern California Conference Statement on Reported End of DACA
The Southern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists has shared in the great concern that our young people have been experiencing with the recent announcement that DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) will end in six months. If this were to happen, more than 800,000 young adults or “dreamers” in the U.S. would be drastically affected…
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SCC Members to Gather at 2017 Alive Convocation
It’s been more than 16 years since this conference family gathered for a day of worship and fellowship,” said Velino A. Salazar, SCC president. “It’s time for Southern California Conference to renew our sense of church family!” This month, the SCC family is coming together again for a convocation. The event will be held starting…
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Camarillo Church Celebrates 50th Anniversary
According to Lonnie Melashenko, in the Camarillo church’s early days, its elders became so perplexed about the church’s soaring water bill, caused by an influx of baptisms, that they sought help from the conference. Melashenko served as the second pastor of the church (1972-1977) and was the featured speaker at the church’s 50th anniversary celebration…
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SCC Education Appoints Two New Principals
The Southern California Conference Department of Education is pleased to introduce two new principals who will begin the 2017-2018 school year: Laura Williams will lead Los Angeles Adventist Academy, and Sheldon Parris will be the principal of San Fernando Valley Academy in Northridge. Both are experienced educators, bringing excitement and inspiration to their schools. Laura…
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Conejo Students Read Their Way to Success – and Computers
“Earlier this year, parents at the Conejo Elementary School realized that the school had a need for technology in the classroom, so I did a little bit of research,” said parent Laurie Ross. “A majority of the schools are using computers. Why aren’t we?” Parents knew that CAES received a six-year accreditation renewal by the…
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Faith-Based Food Conference Held in West Covina
On Sunday, April 23, Bite Size Talks held its first conference at the West Covina Hills church. Fifty people participated. J.R. Cahatol, R.N., spearheaded the conference, with Elaine Asumen, the YouTube “Simply Bakings” vlogger. Other presenters included Adventist Review Strategic Partner liaison Jared Thurmon; Chef Chew from the VegHub Restaurant; Karen Houghton, R.N., B.S.N., cookbook…
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Carson International Group and Hawthorne Church Decide Together Is Better
The Hawthorne church had a major growth spurt on April 22, 2017, as the Carson International Group joined them in membership, adding 46 persons, 40 of them by profession of faith. An additional dozen persons plan to prepare for baptism or joining the church by profession of faith at a later date. Months before, L.A.…
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U.S. Robotics Tournament Awards First-Place Trophy to SGA Team
For San Gabriel Academy senior Maxon Zhao, participating in the RoboCup Junior USA Robotics Tournament was a dream come true. For more than three years, he had been perfecting his robotics skills. As a student in China, he joined several individual robotics competitions. At SGA, he continued to promote his love of robotics. The school’s…
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Free Health Clinic Gives a Patient Her Smile
Over the course of two days, 385 volunteers converged to offer hope and healing to the San Fernando Valley. The Southern California Conference West Region partnered with Adventist Medical Evangelism Network (AMEN) to offer free health services, including dental, vision, medical, laboratory tests, ultrasound, dermatology, haircuts, lifestyle counseling, and more, on the campus of San…
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Adventist Talk Show Host Focuses on News Issues and Helping the Disadvantaged
The Harry Bey USA Show on Saturdays at 8 p.m. on KABC AM 790, hosted by Adventist Harry Bey, currently airs in 50 countries, 50 states, and worldwide to the military. With consistently high ratings, at the varying hours the talk show has aired, the station plans to syndicate the show in September 2017, so…
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Participants Sense Holy Spirit’s Touch at Region Convocation
“‘Greater Los Angeles Region (GLAR) convocation held at the White Memorial church was one of the most spiritual and inspiring convocations I’ve experienced in years.’ These were the words coming from so many of those who attended the convocation held on April 22, 2017,’” asserted Royal Harrison, GLAR director. “The Spirit of the Lord was evident…
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SoCal Adventist Robotics League 2017 Focuses on “Animal Allies”
The excited buzz of youthful voices grew louder and louder in the crisp early morning air of March 13, 2017. Twenty-five teams gathered for the annual SoCal Adventist Robotics League Challenge tournament. Hosted by the Southern California Conference Office of Education, the tournament was held at the Los Angeles Adventist Academy (LAAA) campus. “We were…
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Downey AMEN Clinic Treats More Than 300 Patients
Eleven Southern California Conference churches worked together to provide volunteer staffing and other support for an AMEN (Adventist Medical Evangelism Network) Free Clinic at the Downey church on March 19 and 20, 2017. The clinic planning and implementing was done by a team from the involved churches, which included Norwalk, Downey, Bellflower, Temple City, Long…
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Pathfinder Convocation Results in 100+ Decisions for Baptism
This year’s annual SCC Pathfinder Convocation was a cause for celebration. The Bible says that God rejoices when one of His beloved children makes the choice to accept His sacrifice and be baptized. This year, the convocation was held at White Memorial church and, as in recent years, was filled beyond capacity. The Pathfinder orchestra was a highlight…
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Women Testify at Day of Prayer Meeting
What’s in a name? Perhaps it reveals a person’s character, or maybe it describes their actions. On Sabbath, March 4, women from throughout the Southern California Conference began a Day of Prayer program with a “name game,” connecting each letter of their name with one of the names or attributes of God. God has many…
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Community Blossoms at One-Day Retreat
“Everything begins with a dream,” said Lucy Benitez, vice president of SCC Hispanic Region Women’s Ministries (HRWM). “I dreamed of an event which would bring together as many women as possible on one day for a ‘mini’ retreat without restrictions, without a fee.” Her dream was embraced by the HRWM Committee, and on February 11,…
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Secular Campus Ministry Encourages Local Chapters
“A NAD Barna study on Adventist young adults notes that 70 percent of Adventist young adults are walking away from the church,” noted Pastor Ron Pickel, director of the North American Division Secular Campus Ministry (ACF). “The corollary is that 70-80 percent of Adventist collegiate-age students attend non-Adventist universities. I believe a strong public campus ministry program…
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Thousand Oaks Church Lives the Gospel Through “Serving the Servers” Event
“If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you.” John 13:14-15. That’s just what Thousand Oaks Associate Pastor Jonathan Clark and his wife Gaylene set out to do when they…