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Chesapeake Conference’s FLAG Camp wrapped up its 2021 season last week after ministering to nearly 330 kids at 12 locations across the conference, resulting in at least five decisions for baptism.FLAG Camp, which stands for “Fun Learning About God,” is…
Fifteen couples renewed their marriage vows during a couples retreat on July 10 organized by several of Chesapeake Conference's Hispanic churches on the Eastern Shore. The retreat, which also drew several non-Adventist attendees, was held at the Park (Salisbury, Md.)…
The Chesapeake Conference office welcomed Ketty Bayona as executive assistant to Secretariat and Human Resources and administrative assistant to Planned Giving and Trust Services on July 19. “Ketty brings a wealth of skills and experience to this position and we…
The Chesapeake Conference of Seventh-day Adventists is devastated to learn of the news that Elder Henry J. Fordham, III, president of the Allegheny East Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, and his wife, Sharon, tragically passed away last night in a house…
Nicole Johnson was approximately 12 years old when she last attended church. But when the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020, she felt a strong urge to reconnect with her childhood church. “When the world pushed pause, I realized something…
Members from the Triadelphia church (Clarksville, Md.) distributed church fliers to more than 1,000 people while participating in the Clarksville Fourth of July parade this past Sunday. The church distributed paper fans containing contact information, Sabbath service times and a…
Bruno Lourenco was installed as pastor of the Highland View church on the campus of Highland View Academy in Hagerstown, Maryland on July 3. The installation took place during the Sabbath worship service and was officiated by Jerry Lutz, president…
The Salt church (Randallstown, Md.) officially opened its doors for in-person worship on May 1 after meeting for the past year via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new church plant is part of Chesapeake Conference’s “35 by 25” church…
Ophelia Barizo, STEM coordinator for Chesapeake Conference, was presented with the first Zapara EXSEED Award for Teaching Excellence during the worldwide virtual Loma Linda University Excellence in STEM Experiential Education (EXSEED) Conference on June 24. The award was presented to…
Nancy Thomas is retiring after 15 years of service to the Chesapeake Conference as administrative assistant for the education department.“Nancy has been such a blessing to the education department during her years of service to our conference," says Janesta Walker,…