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NewsPoints August 18, 2021

August 18, 2021 | Columbia, Md. | North American Division Office of Communication

La Sierra Sets Enrollment Goals, Maps Strategies for Success

As the winter quarter moves forward, La Sierra University is preparing a new, three-year budget and working on a strategic plan to position the university to reach near and long-term enrollment targets, culminating in 5,000 by 2035.

Maryland Governor, Officials Visit Frederick Church for Job Fair Supporting Displaced Federal Workers

The Frederick Seventh-day Adventist Church held a job fair on March 18, 2025, aimed at assisting federal workers affected by layoffs. Wes Moore, Maryland governor, April McClain Delaney, U.S. representative, and other state and local officials attended the event. More than 1,000 job seekers attended the event and connected with more than 70 public and private sector employers offering career opportunities.

Thousands Helped by Patmos Chapel’s Food Ministry

“Give us today our daily bread” (Matt. 6:11 NKJV). Members and friends of Patmos Chapel Seventh-day Adventist Church in Apopka are answering this prayerful request for hundreds of families in central Florida. The church’s mobile food giveaway has been cited as one of the largest distribution sites in Orange County, Florida.

120 Children’s Ministry Leaders Called to a Reckless Pursuit of God and Ministry

From January 14-18, 2025, roughly 120 participants, including Children’s Ministries directors and their teams, and children’s pastors, met at Falls Church, Virginia, for the annual North American Division Children’s Ministries retreat. Themed “Reckless,” the event encouraged attendees to pursue God and ministry goals with bold faith. For busy leaders, “Reckless” offered spiritual renewal, equipping, and fellowship through worship, practical training, and social activities.

North Carolina Governor Tours Multi-Agency Warehouse During Adventist Community Services Training

The North Carolina state disaster relief warehouse in Statesville has recently become a critical training ground, equipping Adventist Community Services (ACS) teams from around the North American Division with the skills necessary to manage disaster response operations effectively. This initiative, held throughout March, focuses on preparing volunteers to oversee multi-agency warehouses (MAW) that receive and distribute essential supplies to disaster survivors in their communities.