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Breath of Life Speaker Leads Week of Prayer at Andrews University.

February 7, 2023 | Huntsville, Ala. | Breath of Life Ministries

Debleaire Snell, Breath of Life speaker/director, speaks at Andrews University's week of prayer, — *Debleaire Snell, Breath of Life speaker/director, speaks at Andrews University's week of prayer on Jan. 23-27, 2023. Photo provided by Breath of Life*

On January 23-27, 2023, Pastor Debleaire Snell, speaker/director of Breath of Life was invited to be the guest speaker for the Andrews University Week of Prayer. The theme was "Get Unrealistic," named after his most recent book about how faith frees us from life's limitations. Hundreds of students gathered daily to get a spiritual boost as the spring semester began.

Not only did Snell speak, but he also got an opportunity to go to each of the dorms to provide prayer, counseling and a listening ear to students who needed it. The week ended on a high spiritual note and many students expressed gratitude for the time that was spent in worship.

"Many times it feels impossible to see beyond our current reality, but I enjoyed challenging the students to live with unrealistic faith — that God is working in each of their circumstances large and small," said Snell. "It warmed my heart to see young people listening and responding to the Word of God and my prayer is that this will be a turning point in their walk with Christ."

Week of prayer at Andrews University 2023 — *Andrews University students sing during the 2023 week of prayer at the Berrien Springs, Michigan, university. Photo provided by Breath of Life*

What’s in Your Hand? eHuddle Inspires Attendees Toward Creative Evangelism

From February 26 to 28, nearly 200 pastors and other leaders gathered at Camp Kulaqua in High Springs, Florida, for the 2024 eHuddle, an annual evangelism and leadership think tank hosted by the North American Division’s (NAD) Ministerial Association. Thousands more tuned in via Facebook and YouTube.

Young Adult LIFE Tour Coming to Portland, Oregon

Many of our local churches love their young adults but are at a loss as to where to begin a thriving ministry with them. The North Pacific Union Young Adult LIFE Tour stop intends to bring insights and relevant, doable steps toward building a flourishing young adult ministry now. The tour’s next stop will be in Portland, Oregon, from April 19-20, 2024, at the Pleasant Valley Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Mardian J. Blair, Former CEO of AdventHealth, Passes to His Rest

Mardian J. Blair, who led AdventHealth (formerly Adventist Health System) from 1984 until 2000, passed away on March 26 at the age of 92 in Apopka, Florida. Blair leaves behind a profound impact on the organization and in faith-based health care, particularly during a time of significant change in the health care industry.

It Is Written Conducts Alaska Evangelism and Mission Trip

This spring, It Is Written will conduct a mission trip and evangelistic campaign in Alaska, culminating in the Revelation Today: Hope for Humanity series. At the end of March, a mission team of 70 volunteers are serving in Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska, and Bethel, the largest rural community. The evangelistic series begins April 5.

Pacific Union College Gains Approval to Expand Nursing Program to Sonora

Pacific Union College (PUC) recently announced that it received state approval for a new nursing training partnership with Adventist Health Sonora. The PUC education center will further the college’s goals of growing its nursing program and help meet the rising need for highly qualified healthcare professionals in the Tuolumne County area.