NEWS Elizabeth English Elder, Deacons Ordained Three deacons and one elder from the Elizabeth English church were recently ordained at the New Jersey Conference Elders, Deacons and Deaconesses retreat. “These are all faithful men who love the Lord,” said Pastor Andre Ascalon (below, far right). Pictured from left to right is elder Nwaji Ebere and deacons Marlon Dixon and Omar Mullings. Hector Sharwane, a deacon, is not pictured.
Abigail Jacobo, Justin Pessoa, Nathan Lupo, Jesse Baptiste, Eric Fields Jr., Benjamin Jacobo, Ana Jacobo, Joshua Pessoa, Rachael Ogungbile, Grace Ogungbile, Abigeal Ogungbile, Emmanuel Ogungbile, Young Hui Dwyer and James Dwyer. Pastor Caesar Sprianu is pictured far left. —Edward W. Fields
Waldwick School Celebrates 12 Baptisms
15 Join Williamstown English Church
photo by edward w. fields
The Williamstown congregation strongly believes in following Christ’s edict in Matthew 28:19, which compels all to go and make disciples. On a recent Sabbath, 15 joined the Williamstown family. Eleven celebrated their discipleship through baptism, two transferred their membership and two joined by profession of faith. The new members (below) include Elizabeth Mondragon,
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After a Week of Prayer led by Jonathan Nino, chaplain of the South Lancaster Academy (Mass.), 12 Waldwick Adventist School students (above) accepted Christ and asked for baptism. They engaged in further studies and were then baptized at the Waldwick church, which is located on the school’s campus. Before his transfer to South Lancaster Academy, Nino taught at the Waldwick school. “It is an honor to be a part of the lives of these students as they accept Jesus as their personal Savior,” he said. “The future of the church is secure as we see these young people join the ranks of the saved and our church. I pray for each one of these newly baptized members.” Ruth Nino, Waldwick’s principal,
said, “What a privilege to be a part this important spiritual milestone in the lives of our students! This is what Christian education is all about—helping our students to know and accept Jesus as their personal Savior!”
July 15
Adventist Community Services Advisory, Conference Office 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
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Men’s Ministry Training Conference Office, 3-6 p.m.
August 4
Family Ministries Leadership Training, Conference Office 3-6 p.m.
8-11 Columbia Union Pathfinder Camporee, Camp Mohaven Ohio
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Sabbath School Friends Day Local Churches
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South New Jersey Prayer & Praise Night, Bridgeton Spanish Church, 7 p.m.
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New Jersey Conference Pathfinder Day, Meadow View Jr. Academy, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Organizing Committee for Conference Constituency Meeting, Conference Office, 10 a.m.
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