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For the first time in history, King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau'u of Tonga made an official visit to the United States from September 30 to October 6, 2024, after accepting an invitation from Ted Wilson, president of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

After a whirlwind five years, including a pandemic and transition from Ontario Conference communication director to NAD news writer/news producer, I returned to camporee, this time in Gillette, Wyoming, in 2024. Return speaker Damian Chandler’s messages and the production powerfully depicted the story of Moses, my favorite Bible character. The most lasting lessons came, however, from the storms that impacted the “Believe the Promise” camporee.

On October 17, more than 260 registered communicators, comprised of professionals and students, gathered at the Hilton Oak Brook Hills Resort and Conference Center in Illinois to attend the 2024 Society of Adventist Communicators Convention. For the next three days, participants enjoyed the trademark features of the annual SAC convention, such as breakout sessions, local media tours for college/university students, new tech, and top-notch speakers to engage and inspire.

For the third year straight, Payscale ranked Pacific Union College as the third top college with the highest-paying associate's degree. Payscale is the leading provider of compensation data, software, and services. Their College Salary Report came from the alumni salary data of 3.1 million respondents, representing more than 2,400 colleges and universities in the country.

On Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, the Oakwood University Board of Trustees announced that Leslie N. Pollard, Ph.D., has accepted a new position with the North America Division. In a statement, Oakwood University shared that Pollard has accepted a new opportunity to join the North American Division (NAD) as assistant to the president for pastoral continuing education and mission, commencing July 1.

About three weeks after Hurricane Helene — and a week after Hurricane Milton — swept across the Southeastern U.S., efforts to help residents in the path of the two storms continue. Adventist Community Services (ACS) is one of the organizations that has mobilized to help, beginning preparations before the mighty storms made landfall. After the storms hit, ACS Disaster Response (DR) across the impacted area assessed where they could best serve the communities.

The Voice of Prophecy (VOP), Seventh-day Adventism’s oldest existing media ministry, celebrates its 95th birthday this month. The ministry began on October 19, 1929, when Adventist preacher Harold Marshall Sylvester (H.M.S.) Richards Sr. started regularly broadcasting biblical messages on California radio stations. From its first day to now, VOP has used cutting-edge technology to proclaim the everlasting Gospel of Christ, touching millions of lives worldwide.

On October 2, 2024, with the help of the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and Adventist Risk Management filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland (GC v. Horton) to ensure that the Seventh-day Adventist Church can continue to hire only those who embrace its religious beliefs.

After a year of planning, the 2024 NAD enditnow Safeguarding Peace training on abuse prevention and response, set to take place in New Orleans, La., almost did not happen. Hurricane Francine threatened to shut everything down. However, after much prayer and consideration, organizer Erica Smith, assistant director of NAD Women's Ministries, and the enditnow team decided to proceed.

Fifty years ago, a small but dedicated group of individuals in the Bermuda Conference set out with a profound mission — to serve and uplift their community. What began as a modest initiative has blossomed into a cornerstone of support, providing vital resources and services to countless individuals and families. Today, Adventist Community Services (ACS) Bermuda stands as a beacon of hope, offering everything from food, shelter, and health care to educational programs, counseling, and job training. This golden anniversary is not just a milestone; it’s a celebration of half a century of transformation, resilience, and service.