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From Newborn to Delegate: A Family Legacy at GC Session
Three generations of the Fogelquist family caravanned to St. Louis to attend the 62nd General Conference Session. Gary and Debbie Fogelquist (left) began the tradition 40 years ago, bringing their newborn son to the 1985 session in New Orleans. That newborn, Jeff Fogelquist (center), now serves as the North Pacific Union’s chief financial officer and a first-time GC session delegate, continuing the family legacy.
Southern Adventist University Students Provide Disaster Relief in Kentucky
“When people are hurting, God calls us to be His hands and feet in showing others His love and care in tangible ways,” says Laura Racovita, dean of Southern Adventist University’s School of Social Work, who coordinates disaster relief efforts for the university.
At the 2025 General Conference Session, NAD Secretary and Treasurer Elected to Serve New Term
During the morning business meeting on July 8, at the 2025 General Conference Session in St. Louis, Missouri, North American Division (NAD) executive secretary Kyoshin Ahn and treasurer Judy R. Glass were elected to serve another term when session delegates voted to approve the nominating committee recommendations for all 13 division secretaries and treasurers. Ahn and Glass are set to serve the 2025-2030 term.
Hope Rally 2025 Ignites Spiritual Revival in St. Louis: 58 Baptized
From June 22 to July 5, 2025, the city of St. Louis experienced a spiritual revival as Hope Rally 2025 swept through the city, bringing hope, restoration, and renewed faith in God. Hosted at Northside Seventh-day Adventist Church and co-sponsored by Breath of Life Ministries and the Central States Conference, the two-week-long evangelistic series was led by Debleaire Snell, Breath of Life pastor, whose nightly preaching drew large crowds and powerful responses.
Southern Adventist University Names Ruth McKee School of Business After Bakery Co-founder
Officials from Collegedale-based Southern Adventist University and McKee Foods Corporation gathered at the McKee Foods campus on Thursday, July 20, 2023, to announce the naming of Southern’s School of Business after Anna Ruth (King) McKee. The new campus building that will house the business program will also carry her name. Known as Ruth, she and her spouse O.D. McKee co-founded McKee Foods Corporation, best known as the maker of Little Debbie® snacks. Both were also students at Southern.
Altamonte Springs Commissioner Visits Adventist Food Drive
When one offers a cup of water to a thirsty stranger or a bag of groceries to a needy family, there’s no telling who’s watching—or better yet—who might step up to lend a helping hand. Members and friends of Altamonte Springs Seventh-day Adventist Church found that out recently as they prepared for their weekly food giveaway.
Fred Kinsey, Former Speaker/Director of Voice of Prophecy, Passes To His Rest
After a long battle with Parkinson’s disease, Fred Kinsey passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023, in Walnut Creek, California, where he has lived most of his life. He was 71.
Glendale Korean Seventh-day Adventist Church Celebrates Mortgage Burning and 50th Anniversary
This spring, the Glendale Korean Seventh-day Adventist Church in California celebrated two significant milestones: paying off their mortgage and the commemoration of their 50th anniversary. The joyous day, which consisted of two ceremonies, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, brought together the congregation and friends from near and far.