What's happening in the Wisconsin Conference
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The Stunning Snowflake
Gazing at these stunning snowflake photos, I am charmed. Each unique flake of exquisite art, made from a simple speck of dust and...
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Juanita Edge
Communication Director
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A New Beginning
We are at the beginning of a new year and a new decade. As I look back at the last year I see many things: A country that has grown...
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Michael G. Edge
President
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Looking Forward
With the holiday season now behind us we look forward to a new decade as we begin this year 2020. There is much to...
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F. Brian Stephan
Executive Secretary/Treasurer
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Only God - Baptize 300!
Youthful exuberance is wonderful. In our youthful exuberance we often don’t realize what we can’t do. As a young pastor I...
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Adam Case
Ministerial Director
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What's Your Plan?
The beginning of a new year is a great time to plan for your family’s financial security and to advance the work of...
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Bill Ochs
Planned Giving & Trust Director
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Transitions within the Conference
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- Kevin Moreno is the new Youth Pastor for the Green Bay District
- Neal "Skip" Johnson will no longer be serving the Durand District
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Almond Church: Annual Wheelbarrow Collection
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The Almond church’s annual wheelbarrow collection was held on November 23, 2019. Each year we push the wheelbarrow down the center aisle of the church as members and even some visitors...
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LightHouse Thrift Store January Food Sales
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This month save $6.00 per case on select Loma Linda products. See what other foods are on sale this month at the LightHouse Thrift Store.
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Walk for Life Begins January 1
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Join Adventists from around Wisconsin in a six-month, conference-wide exercise program to walk around the world. The program begins January 1, 2020, and runs through June 30. Exercise and
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Alex Ziesmer Invested as Master Guide
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On Sabbath, December, 28, 2019, Alex Zeismer from the Lena Wildcats Pathfinder Club was invested as a Master Guide. Congratulations Alex!
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Madison Community to Hold Prophesy Series
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Madison Community SDA Church is hosting “Final Empire: Religious Liberty’s Last Stand”, a free 4-night Voice of Prophecy video evangelistic series presented by Shawn Boonstra. Each night begins at 7:00pm. Here
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Over 400 Attend WA Christmas Concert
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There’s nothing like music to bring in the Christmas season. We were blessed Sabbath afternoon with a beautiful concert organized by the music director Bruce Rasmussen and the entire music department. Over...
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Madison Community "Walk Through Bethlehem"
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Over 90 visitors experienced the free “Walk Through Bethlehem” at Madison Community Adventist Church on December 7 and 8. The experience began with meeting the Census Taker and Tax Collector...
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Wisconsin Academy Dorm Family Pictures
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We have such a great bunch of students here at Wisconsin Academy! We took group pictures this week of our dorm families, and thought you might enjoy seeing them. Men’s deans Enrique Serna and Mike Cho
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Petersen Students Lead Out in Sabbath Services
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On two special Sabbaths in November and December, 2019, students at Petersen Elementary lead out in the their local Wisconsin Academy Church 11:00 am worship service. From greeting at the...
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WI Students Prepare a Home for the Homeless
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First, we took out the trash. Although the second-floor apartment had only two bedrooms, a tiny kitchen, and a small living room, the previous occupants had left a lot of trash that needed taken the dumpster – worn...
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Monroe Clubs Deliver 400 Pounds of Food
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Monroe Messenger Pathfinder Club and the Monroe Adventurers collected and delivered 400 pounds of donated food to the Union County Community Shelter. They give a huge thanks to their community and...
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WA: A Different Kind of Christmas Party
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Sunday afternoon the young ladies of the women’s dorm hosted a Christmas party for their “adopted grandparents” in our local church. While only about half of those invited were able to come, this party...
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Hylandale SDA Christian School 2019
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Did you know that Bethel Junior Academy is the oldest Seventh-day Adventist secondary school in Wisconsin? (The first Adventist elementary school on record in Wisconsin was opened in 1867 in...
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Life Lessons: Lucille Olsen, Age 100
Jesus Keeps a Song in My Heart
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Lucille Olsen was born December 17, 1919. She recently celebrated her 100th birthday with amazing good health, a clear mind, and surrounded by 60 children, grandchildren, and close family. She currently lives with
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Green Bay Pathfinders Aid Community
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Recently the Green Bay Pioneer Pathfinder club delivered food baskets to needy families in their community.
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Student Shares Her Cheese-Making Experience
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On October 21, our 9-10 grade class did a cheese project. In Biology, we were learning how enzymes work, as well as learning the different types of proteins and lipids. Proteins and lipids are found in human bodies, as well...
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Adventurers Career Day: Hayes Hispanic Church
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On Sunday, December 1, 2019, the Adventure Club of Messengers of Peace of the Hispanic SDA Church had a day of profession (Career Day). Several professionals attended to explain to the children what they do...
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Wautoma: First Sabbath in New Church Building
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Today was the first Sabbath in our new church building as well as our Christmas program. It was super exciting to be in the new building. We had 58 in attendance and we were excited to say that we needed a...
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Green Bay AJA Students Dissect Sheep Brain
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November 25, Green Bay 5th and 6th graders dissected a sheep brain! They were surprised at how small it was! We learned that the structure of a sheep’s brain is very similar to ours. We observed the cerebrum...
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Janesville District Baptism Service
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On November 23, 2019, the Beloit, Woodland, and Delavan District churches were blessed with both a baptism by immersion and profession of faith service. Several of the candidates made the decision to...
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Community-Connect Video: Meeting the Needs in Our Wisconsin Communities
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The goal of Community-Connect is to have each church “reach in” to their community to provide services that will alleviate personal and community needs. All efforts are aimed at making connections that will lead to vibrant...
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Bellissimi Cerchi Surprised with Donated Octave
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It was with some trepidation that the members of Belissimi Cerchi, Wisconsin Academy’s touring bell choir, met in the principal’s office last week for a “talk.” Music director Bruce Rasmussen had called them to...
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WI Employees Recognized for Years of Service
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Wisconsin Conference employees work hard all year long and annually the conference likes to recognize those employees who have reached certain service milestones. During the December pastor’s meetings...
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Special Guest Speaker: Elder Jay Gallimore
Theme: 20/20 FAITH
Scripture: “For this God is our God forever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death.” Ps.48:14
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New Date:
February 7-9, 2020, at Camp Wakonda
The previous date conflicted with the Lake Union Youth Congress and we want our youth to have the option to attend both events. If you have any questions please contact
Eric Chavez
, Wisconsin Conference Youth Director.
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February 28 - March 1
Empowerment Weekend
with Tawny Sportsman
September 25 - 27
Along the Prayer Journey
with Dr. Hyveth Williams
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April 3-5, 2020, at Camp Wakonda
Our presenter is to be announced. Pre-registration will be required.
Watch for more details soon.
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With Mike Tucker of
Faith for Today
Performing Arts Center
Sun Prairie High School
Sponsored by the Family Life Ministries Department of the Wisconsin Conference
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Indianapolis
April 8-10, 2020
The Lake Union is coordinating a free Pathway to Heath event. For information on how you can participate click the link below.
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To see the Wisconsin Conference calendar of upcoming events, click the link below.
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