“God Has Done a Good Thing”: L.A. Eastside Korean Celebrates Mortgage Payment
(También español) More than 200 people gathered at the quaint building in Hacienda Heights to celebrate a significant milestone for the Los Angeles (L.A.) Eastside Korean congregation: paying off its mortgage.
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Norwalk Church Launches Life Transformation Center: “Empowering Health. Igniting Hope. Ins
(También español) This fall, the Norwalk church celebrated the realization of a vision that has been in the works for more than three years.
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Fundamental Belief Number 22: Christian Behavior
(También español) As Christians mature spiritually, all aspects of their behavior come into agreement with what is happening in their hearts.
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The Purpose for Which I Was Sent:
(También español) Haroldo Barceló’s History of Prison Ministry. “We were surprised to find that many inmates were simply individuals who had made poor decisions under the influence of drugs or alcohol,”
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Giving Thanks Into the New Year
(También español) In our land of cacti and tumble weeds, students have returned to Holbrook Indian School (HIS) after a long and welcome break.
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Young Adult Takeover Marks Fresh Start for Empower Ministries
(También español) On Nov. 15, 2025, Southeastern California Conference (SECC) Asian-Pacific Ministries launched its first-ever Empower Ministries Young Adult Takeover at Loma Linda Korean church.
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International Food Fair: One Table, Many Nations
(También español) More than 350 guests gathered at OC Grace church on Oct. 11, 2025, for the All Nations International Food Fair—a young adult-led celebration of culture, community, and compassion.
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65+ Fall Festival: Celebrating Fall Together
(También español) On Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, Loma Linda University church (LLUC) hosted its annual 65+ Fall Festival—an afternoon filled with joy, creativity, and community.
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Serving Amid Growing Need
(También español) In response to increasing economic pressures, churches within the NCC are stepping up, providing not just groceries but also hope, dignity, and community through vibrant food ministries.
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Little Hands, Big Hearts: Adventurers Share Holiday Joy
(También español) The children of the Pleasant Hill Spanish Adventurers Club recently spread holiday cheer at a care home in Concord, California, bringing gifts, literature, and smiles to residents, nurses, and staff.
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Ending Homelessness Initiative 2nd Annual Summit
(También español) The 2nd Annual Summit of the Ending Homelessness Initiative brought together church leaders, community advocates, and volunteers for a day filled with inspiration and action.
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Adventist Pioneers in the West - Beginnings: in Southeastern California
(También español) In 1874, John B. Judson was the first ordained Adventist minister to reach Southern California. He was placed in charge of “District No. 4,” which included the counties of Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and San Diego.
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Journalism for Adventist Solutions Launches
(También español) A new initiative aimed at strengthening the storytelling, journalism, and mission impact of Seventh-day Adventist journalism will open for applications on Jan. 1, 2026.
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PUC’s BSN Program Earns Top Marks After ACEN Accreditation Evaluation
(También español) The Program has earned earning continuing accreditation and 100% compliance from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) through 2033—the maximum length of time between evaluations.
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“Somehow, She Fell in Love with Jesus”
(También español) About four years ago, Qiong Messier, a woman from China, and her son walked into Glen Bentjen’s office, hoping for a fresh start.
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