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Sixth Annual Women’s Day Event Focuses on Prayer
This spring, 56 women gathered for the sixth annual Women’s Day event sponsored by the Simi Valley church, in partnership with Southern California Conference (SCC) Prayer Ministry and the Pacific […]
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Students Fulfill a Heaven-Appointed Purpose at Youth Rush
Looking for purpose and mission? Each summer, the Southern California Conference Youth Rush program trains students to be literature evangelists and—more importantly—to love people and to share the gospel with […]
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Philadelphian Church Evangelistic Revival Models Transformation
In March, the Philadelphian church hosted a two-week revival titled “March Madness.” During the 10 meetings, 290 first-time visitors came to the church, located in Long Beach. Carlton P. Byrd, […]
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No Baptistry, No Problem!
The Sua Sdei (Welcome) Center, Cambodian Seventh-day Adventist center of influence, has been serving Cambodian populations in Long Beach since 2015, supported by the Pacific Union Conference and Southern California […]
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“Light Above” Shines the Light of God’s Love in Pasadena
On Sabbath afternoon, March 17, the Light Above group became a Company of the Southern California Conference (SCC). The recognition and certification ceremony was held at the Foothills Community church, […]
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Free Medical Clinic Displays Gardena Church’s “Mega-Heart”
“One of the biggest things for a strong community is when we get together,” said Gardena Police Chief Tom Kang. The truth of this statement was demonstrated to the 288 […]
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From Cage Fighter to Evangelist — Nico Hill Lives Up to His Promise
A fourth degree black belt in karate and one of the original pioneers of cage fighting, Nico Hill fought in Russia, Brazil, and the United States. As a martial arts […]
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Lives Are Changed at Two SCC Evangelistic Series
This March, Canoga Park Community church and Whittier church hosted month-long evangelistic series. In preparing for the series, the churches hosted health cooking classes. Whittier church also held a 24-hour […]
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Mission-Focused HR Director Iris Chuah Joins SCC
Iris Chuah cares about the “humans” in Human Resources. “No entity can operate without people,” Chuah said. “If our mission is to bring people to Christ, it is only appropriate […]
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Saniku East West Language School: Mission First
Forty-nine years ago, forward-thinking members of the Japanese Seventh-day Adventist Churches in the Southern California Conference (SCC) began the Saniku East West Language School as a church-sponsored education ministry. Its […]
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Church and School Partnership a Model for Growth in Simi Valley
On February 2 and 3, Larry Blackmer, Ph.D., the Vice President for Education for the North American Division (NAD), visited Simi Valley Adventist School (SVAS). According to Blackmer, the reason […]
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Once-NICCU Patient Shares Baby Blankets of Love and Hope
What began as one newborn’s struggle to survive in the Newborn and Infant Critical Care Unit (NICCU) of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) more than two decades ago has turned […]
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White Memorial Adventist School Students Share a Heartfelt Lesson
In honor of February as Heart Awareness Month, this year, the fifth and sixth grade class of White Memorial Adventist School spent time studying about the heart, healthy heart-friendly […]
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WellChurches.com Launched for Pastors, Health Ministry Directors
A church health committee wants to serve its members and community but isn’t sure who to invite for health presentations. Another church is eager to present good lifestyle ministry, and […]
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30 Lay Preachers Graduate From Six-Month Evangelism Seminar
Seminario Adventista Laico (SAL) is an initiative that began in 2005 at the Andrews University Institute of Hispanic Ministry. Its mission? To equip lay members for ministry in their local […]
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GAA Students Aid Victims of Hurricane Harvey
Mission is a way of life in Adventist education. In November, 42 Glendale Adventist Academy (GAA) students and five sponsors made their way to Houston, Texas, to serve the victims […]
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Lauren Armstrong Appointed as Communication Director
After serving nearly two years as a communication intern, Lauren Armstrong was appointed to serve as the Communication director for the Southern California Conference, effective January 1, 2018. A graduate […]
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Pastor Kevin Camato’s Ordination Service Celebrates God’s Calling
“But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us.” 2 Corinthians 4:7 Pastor Kevin Camato chose to […]
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SCC Celebrations Express Gratitude to Veterans
SFVA Hosts Veterans Day CelebrationIn November, San Fernando Valley Academy (SFVA) Child Development Center held a service honoring local veterans. “I feel very strongly that we should go back to […]
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Sam Del Pozo Ordained to the Gospel Ministry
Sam Del Pozo was ordained to the gospel ministry on Sabbath, Sept. 30, at the Hollywood Spanish church. He currently serves as pastor of the Culver City Spanish and Hawthorne […]