April 2020 eNewsletter
What's happening around the Wisconsin Conference
Editor's Note:
Faith, Strength, and Courage
I recently re-read the Bible story about Esther, and am amazed at the grace with which Hadassah, later named Esther, seemed to...

Juanita Edge
Communication Director
Special Update:

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt people’s lives around the world we would like to...

President's Perspective:
Half Empty or Half Full
How we adjust to changing circumstances is greatly determined by our perspective. While I...


Michael G. Edge
President
Wisconsin Budget:
Cut Backs and Giving Opportunities
These are certainly unprecedented times in which we live. Just a couple weeks ago I put the final touches on the budget for...
 
F. Brian Stephan
Executive Secretary/Treasurer
Ministerial Department:
300 for Jesus and the Great Conspiracy
In the overall scheme of things our activities in Wisconsin are pretty small. At least from a cosmic perspective...
 
Adam Case
Ministerial Director
Education Department:
Lord, Help Me Not to Be Anxious
According to Merriam-Webster’s definition, quarantine means to put or hold in isolation to prevent the spread of...
 
Sue Nelson
Superintendent of Education
Youth Department:
Fear Not, Be Strong and Courageous
What a day! Or better yet…What day is it?
I have had to ask myself that a few times this week, as I’m sure many of you have...
 
Eric Chavez
Youth Director
Trust Services:
Standing On the Promises of God
A man named Russell Edward Herman left billions of dollars to thousands of people he’d never met. But there was one...
 
Bill Ochs
Planned Giving and
Trust Services Director
News
A Message From Our President
Click the link below to view this message from Elder Mike Edge, Wisconsin Conference president.

Attention All Church Food Pantries and
Willing Volunteers
Opportunities from ACS:
1. Grant money is available for churches supporting those affected by COVID-19

2. Volunteers needed to help package food

Attention Pathfinders! Join a 21-day Devotional
For 21 days, you can join Pastor Eric each morning at 9:30 am for a great 5-10 minute Bible study on the  Pathfinder Facebook page ! He will use the book,  The One Team . Watch the first devotional below:

Forward in Faith: Sermons From WI Leaders
Join in listening to, Forward in Faith, a new series of weekly sermons presented by various Wisconsin Conference leaders during this period of time our church buildings are closed due to COVID-19. As...

Join 3AM Web Series in the Scriptures
Ever wonder where Jesus is in a text? Ever wonder where you are in your walk of faith? And why does it all matter? Well I invite you join us as we begin a web series asking three...


Hidden Blessings: One Pastor's Perspective
During times of crisis, it is quite easy to look at the difficulties and become discouraged. However, when we pause and look for the blessings, we often find more than expected. The following is a reflection from Pastor Samuel Garbi who serves the...

Ways WI Churches are Staying Connected
How does a church stay connected in a time when we are asked to be apart physically? When you can’t see one another, how do you keep and build relationships? Wisconsin pastors have taken on that challenge and...

Spreading Help, Hope, and Happiness Across WI
Click the link to see how our fellow church members are showing God's love during this time.


Walk for Life: Strengthen Your Immune System
Regular exercise is one of the pillars of healthy living! It improves cardiovascular health, lowers blood pressure, helps control body weight, and protects against a variety of diseases. Just like a healthy diet...

Women's Ministries: More Time With God
Recently I witnessed the reaction of a co-worker completely overwhelmed and filled with fear over COVID-19. She said, “What can I do for the time that I am living in now? Is this the end of the world? There is so much...

An Update on Wisconsin Adventist Schools
The Coronavirus Pandemic has impacted our families around the conference. To stop the spread of the COVID-19 and follow the Wisconsin governor’s mandates, all Wisconsin Conference Adventist schools are...

WI Conference Office to Operate Virtual
Beginning March 18, 2020, the Wisconsin Conference Office building will be closed until further notice, while office employees continue to work remotely from their homes. Phone messages to the office...

The LightHouse Thrift Store April Sales
The LightHouse is Still Open, but we have changed our hours. Click to see our April Sales.

Be Still And Know That I Am God
Les escribo en este momento en que, seguramente, usted tiene tiempo para leer un poco más, orar más, meditar, hacer más ejercicio, estudiar más la Palabra Dios y dedicar más tiempo a la familia. Esto es lobueno que...

Cancelled: Pathfinder Fair for the 2020 Season
It’s a sad day in the Wisconsin Pathfinder schedule! Every year we work hard, practice new skills, learn new things, make new friends, and share Jesus in our communities! While we don’t do these things for...

"SIN MIEDO" Semana de Oración para Jóvenes
Esperanza TV te invita a participar de la Semana de Oración de Evangelismo para Jóvenes en VIVO “Sin Miedo” del 4-11 de abril 2020.
PRESENTADORES: Pr. Arnando Cruz y Pr. Roger Hernández...

Choose to Worship Online with Our Churches
Here is a selection of Wisconsin church services and some Sabbath Schools to join by phone conference, youtube, and Facebook. If you know of other church service viewing opportunities, feel free to notify us...

Dr. Neil Nedley Recommends taking NAC
Listen to this short presentation by Dr. Neil Nedley, Weimar Institute president, as he shares about the benefits of taking NAC to help fight the coronavirus. Click the link to watch the video. 


Join Our World Church for 100 Days of Prayer
Be part of a global prayer movement of our world church for revival, direction, and healing amidst the Covid-19 crisis from March 27 – July 4, 2020.  We will join together in praying for the presence and power...

Clifford Goldstein: Men of Faith Speaker in 2021
Clifford Goldstien, adult Bible Study Guide editor and host of Hope Channel’s “CIFF!,” will be the guest speaker for the 2021 Wisconsin Conference’s Men of Faith Winter Retreat January 29-31 at Camp...

NAD Children's Ministries: Great Resources for Parents, Teachers and Virtual Churches
Due to COVID-19, many churches are now doing online services for both Sabbath school and divine service. Click  here  or on the button below for a few resources the North American Division Children’s Ministries...

CYE Shares Videos of Daniel, David and More
As social interaction becomes more and more limited, the Center for Youth Evangelism wants to give you and your family the resources you need in order to cultivate a spiritual environment and have a great time...

Wisconsin Academy: Preparedness Training Day
As the coronavirus threat, also known as COVID-19 remains top-of-mind for many, Wisconsin Academy chose to address the issue head-on with a day of education and preparedness training. On Wednesday, March 4 ...

Is There a Wisconsin Adventist Radio Station in Your Area?
Here is a list of Wisconsin Adventist radio stations of which the Wisconsin Conference is aware. If you discover one in your area, take time to enjoy it! If you know of other Adventist stations not listed here, please share station...

AdventHealth Shares Coronavirus Information
AdventHealth has launched a coronavirus information site for the Adventist Church with videos covering topics like prevention, symptoms, spread and some special considerations for congregations...

Lay Pastor Cohort: Self-Learning for May
Due to the recent developments with COVID-19, the Volunteer Pastors Cohort in May is canceled. We plan to meet on the first weekend in November, November 6-8. In the meantime, you can take 1.0 CPU...

Your Story Hour Offering A Free Story Every Day
To help chase away some of the boredom of being stuck at home, Your Story Hour is offering a different “free story of the week” on their website every day. Click  here to listen  to the story for today.
Report on Hispanic Women's and Children's Certification
The Hispanic Women’s Ministry carried out its annual certification on February 28 and 29, at the Quality Inn & Suites Hotel in Milwaukee, WI. The guest speakers: Sofía Delima, from Texas, Rosa Morales, from Illinois...

Women's Retreat Report
Following a few years interval, the spring Wisconsin Women’s Empowerment Weekend returned February 28 through March 1, with guest speaker Tawny Sportsman from Oregon, founder of Take Heart...

Register Now for Cruise with a Mission
Get ready to sail the coast of Alaska September 20-27, 2020 with other young adults while making an impact in the communities that you visit! Register now at  cye.org/cwm  for this vacation with a purpose.
Upcoming Events
APRIL 8-10 MEGA CLINIC CANCELLED 

PATHWAY LEADERS LOOK TO RESCHEDULE INDY EVENT IN THE FUTURE

RESCHEDULED FOR MAY OF 2021

Conference Calendar
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