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Conference Photo News
| Conference News - News Updates |
 8-29-10
HANDBELL CHOIR CONCERT
SLATED FOR PIEDMONT
PARK CHURCH
Heaven's Bells, a Lincoln-based touring handbell choir, will perform in a CD Release Concert on Thursday, September 9 at 7 pm at Piedmont Park Church (48 & A Streets, Lincoln).
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Concert and refreshments are free.
The groups' new CD will be available for purchase following the concert. Come, enjoy an uplifting night of music!
Questions: 402-486.4413 or www.HeavensBells.org. |
 8-22-10
MARTIN ORDAINED DURING SPECIAL SERVICE AT LA CROSSE CHURCH
Jim Martin, who has served Kansas-Nebraska Conference for eight years, was ordained to the gospel ministry during a moving ceremony Sabbath afternoon, August 21 in the La Crosse (Kan.) Church. Before an overflow crowd, Martin expressed appreciation to God, conference leaders, church members who he serves, his wife, Melissa, and children, Seth and Adeline for their support and encouragement leading to this ordination service. Elder Jim Martin can now perform ministerial duties anywhere in the world where there is a Seventh-day Adventist Church. The bottom photo shows the Jim and Melissa with the platform participants: (front row) Ron & Sue Carlson (ordination prayer and welcome to ministry); (middle row) Travis Sager (invocation); Norman Zimmerman (song leader); and Don Stricker (benediction); (top row) Jim Hoehn (presentation of candidate); and John Sweigart (sermon and charge). |
 8-8-10
NORTHSIDE CHURCH SHARES AT FAIR
Along with the animal judging and the carousel rides, members of the Northside Church in Lincoln are sponsoring an exhibit booth at the Lancaster County Fair, sharing good news from their congregation and inviting fairgoers to community events.
Pictured are Victor Penrosa, coordinator of the exhibit, and Robert Martinez, pastor of the Northside Church.
According to Martinez, this booth is designed to make friends with the community and invite these new friends to attend a Veteran's Day memorial service (November 13) and the annual Breast Cancer Awareness Tea (March 27).
Free literature and a drawing for a family Bible are all available for those who stop by. The fair runs through August 14. |
 8-2-10
MURRAY MILLER ORDINATION SERVICE
Murray Miller, pastor of the Chanute (Kan.) District, was ordained to the gospel ministry in a special ceremony Sabbath, July 31, 2010 in Chanute.
With ordination comes a special distinction: he can officially be referred to as Elder Miller.
Assisting in the service were Ron and Sue Carlson, conference president and women's ministries director, respectively, who gave the ordination prayer and welcomed Murray and Marie into pastoral ministry; two of Miller's Union College professors: Robert Fetrick (sermon) and Sylvester Case (presentation of candidate); John Sweigart, ministerial secretary, gave the charge; and Don Stricker, vice president for administration, benediction.
Elders Tony Cash and Keith Trumbo also posed for the group photo.
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 7-21-10
CRAWFORD VACATION
BIBLE SCHOOL
BREAKING NEWS: In Crawford, Neb., broadcasting nightly on KGCN (Kids' and God's Communication Network), is the Vacation Bible School (VBS) sponsored by the Crawford Adventist Church.
Coordinated by Keri Wyatt, this VBS program attracts many children from the Crawford community.
Detectives Dudley Drake and Frankie Fumbliwink, aka Rod and Judy Bieber, pastor-couple of the district, appear each evening during the "History Mystery" segment. The detectives present clues about stories from the Bible for the kids to solve.
A good time is had by all. |
 7 -13-10
CIVIC PRIDE IN CRAWFORD
Members of the Crawford (Neb.) Church displayed their community spirit by entering this float in the Fourth of July Parade. The theme of the parade was “Tough Enough,” which went along with the rodeo fundraiser “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” benefitting cancer research. The Crawford float received a 1st place award in the “Civic Department.” |
 
6-24-10
BAPTISM IN KEARNEY
Murray Miller, pastor of the Kearney District, had the pleasure of baptizing Christian Rogers at Cottonmill Park on Sabbath afternoon, June 19, 2010.
Murray says Christian has been studying and wants to live up to his earthly name--to be a Seventh-day Adventist Christian.
The top photo shows Christian surrounded by his family--parents, Jeffrey and Cindy and sister, Megan.
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6-7-10
NEW SCHOLARSHIP FOR
EDUCATION VOTED
At a specially called constituency meeting on Sunday, June 6, 347 delegates came from across Nebraska and Kansas to address proposed changes in the Conference education program. Three years ago, Platte Valley and Enterprise academies were merged to form Great Plains Academy.
In spite of generous donations and valiant attempts to increase enrollment, the realities of a declining rural population, smaller families, many of whom are less willing to put their children in boarding schools, as well as responsible stewardship of Conference funds, the constituents voted to close Great Plains Academy.
The constituents also voted a very generous scholarship plan to be managed by the Conference Executive Committee. Beginning immediately, Kansas-Nebraska youth who attend a Seventh-day Adventist boarding school of their choice will receive $2,000 each year, with additional scholarship funds awarded, up to $10,000, based on need.
“Since our Conference can no longer provide a boarding high school, we believe this will enable families, who do not have access to an Adventist high school, to provide quality Adventist education for their teens,” according to educational superintendent Gary Kruger.
The anticipated $500,000 annual scholarships will first be awarded to eligible boarding students and some funds may be made available to families whose children are in the Kansas-Nebraska Conference K-12 education system.
“Our commitment to the education of our youth has not changed,” states Conference president Ron Carlson. “Changing times demand the willingness to adapt to the needs of our Adventist families. We want to be open to whatever changes are necessary to make it possible for every Adventist child to receive the benefit of an Adventist education.”
Families can get more information by contacting Roma Sanders at the Conference Education Department at 785-478-4726.
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5-2-10
COMPASSION IN WICHITA
At the Wichita South Church, Joe Watts (left photo), North American Division disaster response director, shared information during the Compassion for Hurting Hearts workshop. The purpose of the workshop was to inspire members to be ready for disasters and to reach out in their communities as good neighbors. The right photo shows Jono Analone (right), FEMA liasion for Kansas and Nebraska, and John Treolo, conference community service director, also sharing helpful hints on showing compassion to our fellow men, women and children. Anzalone's headquarters are in Kansas City, Mo. |
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4-13-10
DISTINGUISHED TEACHER Joy Burton, teacher/principal at Enterprise Elementary School, received the 2010 Distinguished Teacher Award from Kansas Association of Independent & Religious Schools (KAIRS). At an awards banquet Sunday, April 11, Burton was recognized as an outstanding multi-grade teacher. She was one of six parochial teachers honored. Gary Kruger, Conference education superintendent, noted,” Being a teacher is not a job for Joy, it’s a way of life; it’s part of her very fabric. Joy exhibits the fine attributes of teaching young people. Every student that enters Joy’s school will leave a better person for having been there. They will view the world from a totally different prospective. They will understand their commitment to serve others.” |
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4-1-10 SHARING HOPE IN FREMONT
In Fremont, Neb., Pastor Adrian Atkins conducted a Revelation of Hope seminar. He was assisted by several local elders, who also did some of the preaching. Most of the members in Fremont were involved in some manner, from greeting to music to sharing their friendship. According to Atkins, four will be baptized with another six persons still studying. |
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3-18-10
WELCOME TO THE NEW HAVEN FAMILY
At the New Haven Church in Overland Park, Kan., Youth Pastor Chanda Nunes baptizes Mason Sewell (top photo); Dave and Marta Ruby were baptized by Associate Pastor Michael Halfhill (far left, bottom photo). Welcoming Mason and the Rubys is Senior Pastor Doug Elsey (far right). Mason's favorite Bible text is Psalms 117:1-2, "Praise the Lord, all you nations..." He is the son of Gary and Karlin Sewell. The Rubys joined after attending the Revelation of Hope Seminar, conducted by Pastor Halfhill. |
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