November 2019 eNewsletter
What's happening in the Wisconsin Conference
Editor's Note:
Living Grateful and Thankful
I always thought being grateful and being thankful were the same thing. Google says to be grateful is a feeling, and to be thankful is...

Juanita Edge
Communication Director
President's Perspective:
Give Thanks
In a few weeks many across America will sit down at a table overloaded with food for Thanksgiving dinner. At times like that it is...

Michael G. Edge
President
Wisconsin Budget:
Evangelism and Wisconsin Academy
As winter season is fast approaching here in Wisconsin I am happy to report that we also find ourselves in a very busy...
 
F. Brian Stephan
Executive Secretary/Treasurer
Youth Department:
Gift Certificates for Camp, Winter Ski Retreat, and More! Check out these great youth resources! Just click on the icons to learn more.
 
Eric Chavez
Youth Director
Education Department:
Giving Thanks for WI Adventist Schools
During the Thanksgiving season we stop to think about our blessings and give thanks. My visitations to the church schools has given...

Sue Nelson
Superintendent of Education
Transitions
Carlton Mouzon: New Pastor for Lena District
Pastor Carlton Mouzon has agreed to be the new pastor for the Lena Church District beginning in December. He graduated with a BA in Theology and minors in Practical Theology and Biblical Languages from Southern Adventist University in 2015. Pastor Mouzon has served in literature evangelism, evangelism training, and held a full evangelistic series in Bolivia, South America. He has served in the community...

News
Second ACHI Provides $85,150 in Dental and Vision Services in Marshfield
The Seventh-day Adventist churches of central Wisconsin in conjunction with the Wisconsin Conference and the Marshfield Clinic held their second Adventist Community Health Initiative (ACHI) on October 26 in ...

November Food Sales at The LightHouse
November food sales at The LightHouse Thrift Store run through November 29. Click the link below to see what is on sale.


Hylandale SDA Christian School 2019
Hylandale SDA Christian School offers grades K-10 education near rural Rockland, Wisconsin. Our mission is to not only have students reach academic excellence, but to grow in their relationship with Jesus...

Wisconsin Academy Fall Fest 2019
Did you get to Fall Fest this year? If you did, maybe you played gaga ball. Maybe you had cotton candy, pancit, fresh-squeezed pineapple juice, sushi, or one of the many other food options. Maybe someone paid for...

1969: Wisconsin Cows Go to School
Why do we pledge and give to the building and growth of Wisconsin Academy? Why do we urge our members to give while sacrificing conveniences, luxuries, even necessities? Because we believe...

Madison East: Blood Drive Collects 28 Units
The Madison East church sponsored another successful American Red Cross blood drive. Twenty-eight units were collected which will help up to 84 people. Their next blood drive will be April 8, 2020.
Bulletin Boards in WI Elementary Schools
Check out these delightful bulletin boards our teachers have created for the student’s classrooms! Thank you teachers for all you do for Jesus and His children.


Ukuleles Needed: Milwaukee Adventist School
Nikki Facundo teaches 16 third and fourth grade students at the Milwaukee Adventist School South Campus. She has a love for music and would like to teach her students how to play the ukulele for music...

Waukesha Junior Warriors Adventurer Campout
The camping outing occurred the weekend of September 6-8 at Ottawa Lake. The original plan was for 18 campers and it ended up being a group of 35 (18 adults, 15 kids & 2 visitors). They enjoyed singing...

Hillside Christian School Visits Unique Geographical Point
Students of Hillside Christian School recently visited a very unique spot on the earth. We have been studying geography in Social Studies, discussing hemispheres and the latitude and longitude lines on the...

What We Have Learned in the First SAL Class
On September 29, the Adventist Lay Seminary began its first class on the topic of Church Administration. Pastor Roger Hernández opened the class with the subject “The Leader and Self-Control,” emphasizing the...

Report from Women's Retreat 2019
Sixty-seven ladies from across Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois came together for the annual Women’s Retreat at Camp Wakonda October 4-6, and all said they were blessed. Guest speaker Tawny...

Zack and Allison Payne Welcome Walter William
Congratulations to Zack, Allison, Arthur and Eleanor, on the birth of Walter William, born October 6, 2019, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Walter measures 21.5 inches in length and weighs 9 lbs. 2 oz. We share your joy and praise God for little Walter!
Join the Volunteer List for Free Adventist Community Health Initiatives in Wisconsin
If you are interested in being notified when and where Free Adventist Community Health Initiatives are being held in Wisconsin, please register here and join our volunteer list. Holding a professional health...

Upcoming Events
Come experience a unique retelling of the first advent of Jesus. Walk with us through Jerusalem market, witness dramatic reenactments, relax with warm refreshments, and be blessed by Christmas songs performed by our talented local artists. Free admission.

When: December 7-8, 2019
@ 6:00 pm

Where: 1926 Elka Lane, Madison, WI

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


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


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.


Conference Calendar
To see the Wisconsin Conference calendar of upcoming events, click the link below.



Resources
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