Stories

The first Sabbath in April marked a special day of celebration for the Rosemead Korean church as its congregation commemorated 50 years of ministry.  “We welcome you with open hearts,” […]

A 42A Human Resources Specialist in the military, Danielle de Asis has found an abundance of support in her civilian job as HR generalist at the Southern California Conference (SCC). […]

Outreach is often thought of as a way to reach others, but what about the change it creates within? This is exactly what 67 individuals experienced this spring as Southern California Conference Literature […]

A number of Vacation Bible School (VBS) leaders gathered at the Southern California Conference (SCC) office on a Sunday in March for a bilingual VBS training to preview the theme […]

“I saw in them such a desire to bless God by blessing the poor and needy,” Janet Lambert, Youth With a Mission (YWAM) San Antonio Del Mar Campus director, said of […]

In November, students and faculty from San Gabriel Academy followed in the footsteps of those who went on one of SGA’s first mission trips to Holbrook Indian School over 50 […]

In November, students and faculty from San Gabriel Academy followed in the footsteps of those who went on one of SGA’s first mission trips to Holbrook Indian School over 50 […]

“I hope this event becomes an annual tradition and part of SCC’s DNA,” said Rogelio Paquini, pastor of the West Covina Hills church, of SCC’s recent pastor-teacher summit. This February, […]

When Judith Miranda and her husband, Job, drove to Malibu one Sabbath in 2001, they looked for the local Adventist church, to no avail. She called the Southern California Conference […]

We change the world one smile at a time.” This is the mission statement of Smiles, a nonprofit organization that partners with individuals and groups to put smiles on the […]

It was the last Sabbath of 2018, and there’s no doubt that heaven was rejoicing. Tehachapi church ended the year with a high Sabbath—baptizing seven members, accepting two by profession of […]

God has been faithful to the Olympic Korean congregation in more ways than one. In the 41 years since the church was established, the congregation has been building for mission. […]

Pono Lopez’s story upholds what he calls the “messianic-saving, border-breaking, and inexplicably eternal grace of Jesus.” Lopez felt the call to the gospel ministry when he was 14 years old. […]

On Jan. 1, 2019, Anita J. Mackey, celebrated her 105th birthday—a significant milestone for the distinguished, generous woman who loves her Lord, her church, and her friends. Born in Riverside, Calif., […]

On Nov. 17, students, families, staff, alumni, and friends gathered at South Bay Junior Academy in Torrance to celebrate 50 years of Christian education at Saniku East-West Language School, often […]

The scent of smoke was heavy in the air as the Camarillo church observed the 100th anniversary of Veterans Day on Sabbath, Nov. 10. The twin tragedies of the Thousand […]

Brush Rush? I wasn’t sure what to expect when it was announced in chapel that we were going to reach out to the community and help elderly or disabled neighbors […]

”What an awesome and wonderful gathering of 1,200 saints at White Memorial church!” said Nemuel Enriquez, coordinator of the church’s centennial celebration in October. Members from past and present gathered […]

This year, the Gardena Genesis Community Church (GGCC) participated in the City of Gardena’s harvest festival for the fifth year in a row. Each year, the church has contributed in […]