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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…
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Members Take Mission Trip to Los Angeles
Teams of members and leaders from nearly 20 SCC churches drove to Los Angeles’ Skid Row on Thanksgiving Eve to share Thanksgiving dinners with more than 1,000 homeless people. Initiated by Tamarind Avenue church in 1999, the outreach has since been embraced by other Greater Los Angeles Region (GLAR) churches. More recently, churches from the…
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Mid-City Church Shows Love in Action
“Have you ever hugged a prostitute? Have you ever prayed for a pimp? Have you ever wrapped your arms around and wept with a first-time mother who lost her child? Have you ever sat next to a woman while she is getting her chemotherapy?” asked Gloria Huerta, SCC Hispanic Region Women’s Ministry Leader. “I could…
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SCC Churches Share Love and Light in a Climate of Fear
With tensions running high, these are trying times for law enforcement and American citizens alike. Amid growing divisions and constant violence, a number of SCC churches and at least one Adventist school have reached out to local precincts in recent months. At midnight on July 7th, the day that five officers were shot in Dallas,…