William G. Johnsson, a prolific author, respected scholar, and long-time editor of the Adventist Review, passed away on March 11 after an illness in Loma Linda, California. He was 88.
He devoted his life to serving others, sharing a message of hope and compassion. Johnsson explained the philosophy that informed his life choices in Living In Love, a deeply personal book published months before his death.
Details for the Memorial Service for Dr. William G. Johnsson
March 25, 2023, 6 p.m. (PDT)
Crosswalk Church
10421 Corporate Dr.
Redlands, CA 92374
Click here to watch the Crosswalk church livestream of the services.
A full obituary, and the means to share a note in memory of Dr. Johnsson, may be found by clicking here.
The messages shared on this page will be read and cherished by the Johnsson family.
Dr. Johnsson’s family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made
to the William Johnsson Center for Understanding World Religions at Loma Linda University Health.
Arizona Conference
The Chandler church prayer ministries team recently organized and hosted a three-part series—Praying In and Out of Season—with special guest speaker Pastor John Lomacang.
It began on Friday night, February 24, with a presentation called "Shaken" and continued the following day with a full house for worship. Attendees spilled out into the overflow room as well as into a secondary chapel, where the video was piped in. The Holy Spirit moved through the message, and the aisles filled with people coming forward in response to an appeal.
A delicious luncheon was served, followed by an uplifting concert by Pastor John, where he and his wife, Angela, shared their amazing life testimony, which includes so many miraculous answered prayers.
Northern California Conference
Serving the international community has always been an essential concern for members and churches of the Northern California Conference.
The massive earthquakes that struck southern Turkey and northwestern Syria on February 6 impacted a 310-mile-wide area populated by nearly 14 million people.
The Northern California Conference contributed $10,000 to the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) in response to the extreme humanitarian need. These funds helped distribute food, water, clothing, and essential supplies; sheltered displaced families; and implemented water and sanitation solutions.
Southern California Conference
University church, currently under Pastor Lawrence S. Dorsey, Sr., has a long history of community and church service for Jesus. The Bible tells us, “Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others” (Philippians 2:4, ESV). University church has demonstrated several examples of community service.
University’s evangelism team faithfully led the church in a monthly homeless outreach. The church members would bring socks, blankets, or gift cards throughout the month to be packaged up with a snack, toiletries, and Bible literature. Every fourth Sabbath, the members would distribute them to homeless in the community, usually about 100 packs per month.
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Health Care in the Pacific Union Adventist Health
Being sedentary is a proven way to increase your risk for disease—in fact, the World Health Organization says a sedentary lifestyle is a leading cause of death and disability. Being sedentary for more than an hour can lower blood sugar levels, boost snack cravings, and reduce blood flow to your extremities, including your brain. But you don’t need to run a marathon or hike a mountain to be active. Instead, try these simple, achievable ways to make healthy activity a natural part of your everyday life.
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