My name is June Hurst, I’m involved in one of the most exciting projects our conference has ever undertaken — and I’d love to share how it began. Some of you may have seen me, June Hurst. serving in the Church History Booth at camp meeting this year. During the pandemic, when our Bristow Seventh-day Adventist Church was closed, a few families continued meeting for worship and fellowship. One Sabbath afternoon, as we flipped through old scrapbooks, we discovered something remarkable: The...

HASKELL, Okla. — Under the shade of the trees at Thunderbird Park, the All Nations Seventh‑day Adventist Church hosted a successful backpack giveaway on Aug. 2, serving more than 20 families and distributing over 50 backpacks filled with school supplies. Despite temperatures reaching 84 degrees, the event remained comfortable and welcoming for attendees. In addition to backpacks, volunteers provided hamburgers, hot dogs and picnic‑style foods, creating a relaxed atmosphere where families...

The Norman Seventh‑day Adventist Church hosted its Community Fun Day on August 2, and the turnout was nothing short of extraordinary. What began as a simple outreach event quickly became a powerful reminder of how God moves when His people step forward in faith. Attendance was far beyond expectations, and the atmosphere was filled with joy, connection, and genuine community engagement. Families from across the neighborhood came to enjoy activities, fellowship, and the welcoming spirit of the...