It was Thursday morning at Wisconsin camp meeting and I had been telling mission stories every morning at the Primary tent. I started
News & Events
Life Lessons: Walter Schroeder, Age 90 – Helped by God to Help Others
Walter Schroeder, born March 20, 1929, is an energetic 90-year-old gentleman living in Arpin, Wisconsin. Just three
An Interview With Wisconsin Conference Evangelist Tom Michalski
Last year at camp meeting the idea of having a conference evangelist was presented. "Statistics indicate that when a conference
Camp Meeting Begins Tonight, June 14 – 22, 2019
The first meeting of the 2019 Wisconsin camp meeting begins tonight at 7:00 pm in Pioneer Pavilion at Camp Wakonda. Come
Preparations for 2019 Wisconsin Camp Meeting Have Begun
Wisconsin camp meeting begins this weekend, June 14 through 22 at Camp Wakonda. Pastors, Conference Office Staff, Camp Wakonda Staff, ABC
Viva Sana y Feliz / Live Healthy and Happy
Cada dos años, la Unión del Lago, con sus Conferencias: Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan y Regional, organiza
LightHouse May/June Summer Food Sales
Stop in at the Lighthouse in Columbus, on the campus of Wisconsin Academy and take advantage of the May/June summer food sale.
Sue Nelson to Serve as Superintendent of Education for Wisconsin Conference
Sue Nelson has accepted the call to serve as Superintendent of Education for the Wisconsin Conference. Sue is
Loren Nelson III New Pastor for Madison East Church
Loren Nelson has accepted the call to serve as pastor of the Madison East District. Pastor Nelson
Life Lessons: Jeanette Mann, 95 – Facing Constant Change With Her Never Changing Jesus
Jeanette Mann, born April 4, 1924, in Door County, Wisconsin, considers it a blessing to have lived her
Sanas y Felices! / Healthy & Happy!
Albert Einstein una vez dijo, “La mente es como un paracaídas: sólo funciona si se abre.” Asistir al retiro de damas 2019 en la
Join the 15th Annual Cruisin’ 4 Christ Motorcycle Rally
The 15th Annual Cruisin' For Christ motor cycle rally, a fund raiser for Wisconsin Academy, is a fun event for Christians who love to ride
Jim Muhlenbeck New Teacher in Bethel Junior Academy
Jim Muhlenbeck has agreed to serve as Principal and teacher for grades one through eight at Bethel Junior Academy. He is
New Teacher Ivelisse Gonzalez-Lozano at Milwaukee SDA School North Campus
Ivelisse Gonzalez-Lozano is joining Milwaukee Seventh-day Adventist North campus to teach first and second grades. She has
Rick Blumenschein New Teacher for Green Bay Adventist Junior Academy
Rick Blumenschein has accepted the position of principal and teacher for grades 7-10 at Green Bay Adventist Junior Academy
Wisconsin Teachers and Office Team Pay Tribute to Linda Rosen as She Retires
Teachers and Office Staff held a surprise farewell and lunch event for Linda Rosen, retiring Superintendent of Education
President’s Perspective: Nourished at Camp Meeting
Camp meeting holds a special place in my heart. I’ve attended camp meetings for 50+ years. I wish
Pickleball
If you are interested in health evangelism and want to live a longer healthier life, come learn how to play Pickleball. Pickleball is a paddle sport
Education-Connect
Watch this video presentation introducing Education-Connect, one of the four Wisconsin Conference initiatives. The focus of
Rain Fails to Fizzle Spirits at Pathfinder Fair
May 17-19, 2019: Pathfinder Clubs from all over the Wisconsin Conference gathered at Camp Wakonda for the yearly
New Combinations on All Camp Meeting Cabin Locks
This is just a reminder to those of you in camp meeting cabins. For safety reasons the new locks we put on the cabins
Jeannie Buchholz to Teach at Three Angels Christian School
Jeannie Buchholz is leaving Petersen Elementary where she taught grades 5-8 for the past two years, and
Teacher Transition Update
Here is an update of some Wisconsin Conference teachers who will be working for God elsewhere this
Editors Note: Controlling the Closet
I recently learned a new term, fast fashion. Fast fashion is defined as cheap, trendy clothing that's mass produced to meet
Learn CPR at Camp Meeting
Tyler Cantrell, a certified CPR instructor, is teaching a four-hour CPR class Tuesday & Thursday during camp meeting. Participants
Ministries Exhibit Tent
One of the new features of camp meeting this year is a ministries tent located along the paved road between Fireside Lodge and
New “Park” Honors Camp Wakonda Volunteers
As you near the ball field at Camp Wakonda this summer, notice the new "park," addition with bench swings and a couple picnic
All Night Prayer Vigil Wednesday of Camp Meeting
There will be an all-night silent prayer vigil experience offered at camp meeting this year from Wednesday, 10:00 pm,
Pastor Titus Naftanaila to Serve as Pastor of the Green Bay District
Pastor Titus Naftanaila has agreed to serve as pastor of the Green Bay District. Pastor Titus, who has been
Ordination of Pastor Zachary Payne at Camp Meeting
Pastor Zachery Payne, of the Racine District (WISEN), is scheduled to be ordained to the gospel ministry on the second Sabbath of
Día de la hermandad hispana 2019 / Hispanic Brotherhood Day 2019
“Sígueme” fue el tema del Día de la Hermandad Hispana, que se llevo a cabo in
Health Ministries Leaders Sharing Time at Camp Meeting
Health Ministry Leaders have the opportunity to meet and learn on Wednesday at 4:00 pm in the Administration Building during
Thank You Camp Wakonda Work Bee Volunteers!
Thank you to the thirty-three volunteers who donated their time and talents for the work bee on Sunday, May 19, through
Club de Conquistadores “Las Panteras” 1er. Lugar / Panthers Pathfinders Club Receives 1st place
El Ministerio Hispano, de la Conferencia de Wisconsin, celebramos el primer lugar a nivel de división, que el club Panteras
Busy Spring at Madison Community – Easter Musical, Evangelistic Series, and Baptisms
On the nights of Friday and Saturday April 19 & 20, Wisconsin’s Madison Community Church presented their first
Organización del Grupo de Sparta en Compañía / Sparta Organization as a Company
“Nuestras Iglesias deben ser lugares de refugio”, “Nuestras Iglesias deben ser la luz del mundo”, fue el punto principal del Sermón del
Inspiration at Lay Pastor Training
Lay Pastors from around Wisconsin converged for an inspiring training at our SDA Conference Center on May
Jonathan and Michelle Fetrick Welcome Sophia to the Family!
Welcome to Sophia Autumn Fetrick, born to Michelle and Jonathan Fetrick on April 21, 2019, at 7:26 pm. Congratulations!
Welcome Katelyn Spady!
Welcome to Katelyn Renée Spady, born to Justin and Jennifer Spady on April 22, 2019. Congratulations!
New Director Opportunity for Hallelujah Hustle
This will be the last year Robin and Alisha Cunningham will be able to serve as directors for the Hallelujah Hustle. If you are interested in
Pine Box Trading Company: New Name for Camp Store & Special Features
Camp Wakonda is excited to serve you for another Camp Meeting Season! It is well known that the "Camp Store" has had several different
Dynamic Stretching Class Each Morning During Camp Meeting
All ages are invited to start their day in this Dynamic Stretching class held each morning in the Youth tent. Bring a friend and your own
Wisconsin Board of Education Honored Linda Rosen, Superintendent of Education
The Wisconsin Board of Education honored Linda Rosen today, May 14, for her nine years of faithful service as the Wisconsin Conference
Portage Church Holds Annual Cooking Class
Each year for the past five years Portage has been holding cooking classes. The classes are scheduled for an evening during the week in
PRESS RELEASE: Raymond Church to Host 7*UP w/Jon Remitera Evangelistic Series
Starting tomorrow night, Friday May 10 at 7pm, the Raymond Seventh-day Adventist is hosting a weeklong evangelistic series entitled 7*UP with
Three Wisconsin Clubs Shine at NAD Pathfinder Bible Experience
The Monroe Trailblazers, Madison Mustangs, and Milwaukee Panthers all proceeded to the PBE Division Finals!
Lake Union Board of Education Honors Linda Rosen, Retiring Superintendent of Education for the Wisconsin Conference
Linda Rosen was honored on May 7, 2019, at the Lake Union Board of Education for her faithful service of nine years as the
Retiro Anual de Varones Hispanos / Annual Hispanic Men’s Conference 2019
Una vez mas, el Ministerio Hispano de la Conferencia de Wisconsin, celebró su retiro anual de varones, en Wakonda, del 26-28 de Abril
Education Fair Hosts Nathan Greene, Dick Stenbakken, County Sherif & K-9 Dog, Fire Department, and More
Sunday, April 28th, Wisconsin Academy was literally “buzzing” with activity; and not just from the live honey bee
My First Real Experience with Jesus was at Camp Wakonda
When I first attended Camp Wakonda as a tween camper, it was my first time going to a camp for a week. I remember all of the emotions running
Stephen Hall New Portage District Pastor
Stephen Hall has agreed to serve as pastor of the Portage District. He holds a BS degree from Southern Adventist University in Theology, and
Editor’s Note: Learning to Lean
The Madison East Church invited me to share a brief testimony of my cancer journey last Sabbath, which I decided to share here also. On
Wisconsin Camp Meeting A Foretaste of Heaven
Since 1867, Wisconsin Adventists have eagerly anticipated our yearly camp meeting. All ages come together from every walk of life to
President’s Perspective: We Never Walk Alone
A few days ago, the Christian world celebrated the resurrection of Jesus. The crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus are arguably the most
Grow Confident in Christ at Camp Wakonda
Summer camp is soon approaching and we are excited! Our theme this year is "Confident in Christ!"
Prophecy Countdown Seminar in Waukesha Community Church with Conference Evangelist Tom Michalski
Conference evangelist Pastor Tom Michalski held the first “Prophecy Countdown Seminar” during March and April touching lives with God’s Word in t
Conference Office and Wisconsin Academy Join for Morning Worship
This morning Dick Stenbakken, of Biblical Faces, enacted John the Revelator for morning worship at Wisconsin Academy, so our conference office
The Most Powerful Thing
When I signed up to work at Camp Wakonda, I couldn’t have imagined the experiences I’d have, perhaps fortunately, for if I
Bill Ochs New Planned Giving and Trust Director for Wisconsin Conference
I’m sure you’ve heard the cliché, “the only thing constant is change.” The thing about clichés is that they are
First Annual Science Expo for 7th-10th Grade Students
Do you know how dolphin brains differ from human brains? Or how cheese affects the human
ABC Needs Workers for Camp Meeting
Now hiring cashers, stockers, general help for the ABC during camp pitch and camp meeting.
See 2019 Camp Meeting Speakers Lineup
Learn about many of the inspiring speakers and great activities lined up for Wisconsin Camp Meeting 2019 held at Camp Wakonda June 14-22, 2019.
RV Spaces for Rent at The LightHouse
The LightHouse has six RV pad sites for rent outside their store on the campus of Wisconsin Academy. They include hookup for water, sewer, and
Raymond Church to Host Blood Drive
Last October, the Raymond Seventh-day Adventist Church began a relationship with Versiti (formerly BloodCenter of Wisconsin) and hosted its first
Racine Church Holds Joint Health Fair and Free Dental Clinic with School District Family Empowerment Day
On Sabbath, April 13, 2019, from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, the Racine Seventh-day Adventist Church held a health fair at J. I. Case High School. The health fair was in
Lay Pastor Program: Spring Cohort
The Spring Lay Pastor Cohort will be held May 17-19 at the Wisconsin Conference office. See below for schedule of speakers and
Camp Meeting Choir and Orchestra
Please consider serving our Savior with your musical abilities with our camp meeting congregation. We will be singing the anthems
Madison East Church Helps 81 People Through Blood Drive
The Madison East Church held a Red Cross blood drive at the 3 Angels Christian School gym, which
Madison East Church Holds Bread-Baking Class
A bread-baking class was held at the Madison East Church. Eighteen participants, men, women, and children, attended the class taught by
Women’s Retreat Speaker Tawny Sportsman October 4-6
This year's Women's Retreat speaker is Tawny Sportsman. AfterTawny lost her husband of nearly 35 years, thoughtful friends and acquaintances confided
Register Today for Summer Camp
Camp Is coming! Are you excited for a summer of fun? Register today for a week at Camp Wakonda! www.wakonda.org
Milwaukee Central Celebrates 75 Years of Ministry
On April 5 and 6, 2019, Milwaukee Central Seventh-day Adventist Church held their 75th Anniversary Celebration entitled, "In Pursuit of the Promise."
Adventist Community Services Project & Activities for Camp Meeting 2019
The Adventist Community Service (ACS) cabin at camp meeting is a busy place offering many classes, activities, drawings, and special projects throughout
Pillowcases for Kindergarten
The camp meeting Kindergarten department is in need of 100 standard size white pillow case for a stewardship project with the children. They need
Open Registration for 2019 Hallelujah Hustle
Registration for the 2019 Hallelujah Hustle is NOW OPEN. Register by May 5th to save $5 and guarantee your shirt size. Youth sizes are only available through
President’s Perspective: Contentment
In my devotional time this morning I read of Abraham, follower of God. Abraham was called to leave family, friends, and everything that was
Camp Wakonda: My Favorite Choice
I remember my when I was a kid summer was a time that I longed for, I could not wait for long days of no school, playing football with my friends
Mark Ringwelski of The Heralds Quartet Sings in Green Bay March 30
Mark Ringwelski, member of Green Bay Seventh-day Adventist Church, and newest member of the Heralds quartet, will be singing Sabbath
Editor’s Note: New Heart, New Spirit
When I was senior in academy, I remember a quiet simple sophomore girl who always seemed to have a smile on her face. I don't
Hispanic Church Ordains Eight New Leaders/La iglesia hispana de Maranatha ordena a ocho nuevos líderes
I am glad to share with you the good news of the Maranatha Hispanic Church in Milwaukee ordaining a head elder, deacons and deaconesses. It was a
Linda Rosen Announces Her Retirement as Wisconsin Conference Superintendent for Education
Linda Rosen, Education Superintendent for the Wisconsin Conference, has announced her retirement effective August 1, 2019. Linda has
Wisconsin Conference 6th Annual Spelling Bee
Ask any of the third or fourth grade students participating in the Spelling Bee what the one rule was they must use as they spelled some 212
A Testimony, by Patricia Antoine-Norton, Wisconsin Conference Women’s Ministries Coordinator
During her high school years in Trinidad, Patricia Antoine-Norton struggled to make decent grades and wound up failing the examinations to
April 14: Adventist Community Services Disaster Donations Operations Training
If a Disaster hits your town--- Are you ready? Plan now to attend the Adventist Community Services
Dos nuevos clubes se han organizado en Milwaukee / Two New Youth Clubs Organized in Milwaukee
El pasado 13 de Febrero, 2019, el pastor Evelio Miranda, Coordinador Hispano de la Conferencia de
Milwaukee Panthers Pathfinder Club from Milwaukee SDA North Hispanic Church Place First in Lake Union Pathfinder Bible Experience
El club de Milwaukee Panthers de la Iglesia Adventista Hispana del Norte, ha participado en
Wautoma English and Spanish Companies Enjoy Joint Fellowship
On April 30, 2016, a group of Adventist living near Wautoma, Wisconsin, held their first Sabbath worship service at the Capsell building
Marzo 16, Día Mundial de la Juventud / March 16, Global Youth Day
El día mundial de la juventud fue celebrado con entusiasmo entre los jóvenes hispanos de la Conferencia de Wisconsin.
Laurella Case New Administrative Assistant for Communication Department
Laurella Case has accepted the position of part time Administrative Assistant for the Communications Department here at
Pastor Bob Stauffer to Serve as Interim Pastor in Superior District
Pastor Stauffer is no stranger to Wisconsin. He served for many years as a pastor in Wisconsin, and many remember and love him from
International Women’s Prayer Day/Día Internacional de la Oración del Ministerio de la Mujer
El Día Internacional de la Oración, es una actividad dirigida por el departamento del Ministerio de la Mujer. Este día, cada iglesia
Lydia and Paris Choose to be Baptized
Two young girls, Lydia and Paris, have been friends since the fourth grade in school. Together, while in sixth grade, they began to study with
Concurso Bíblico de Conquistadores a Nivel Conferencia/Pathfinder Clubs Conference Level Bible Experience
El sábado 1ro. de marzo, casi todos los clubes de conquistadores hispanos, participaron en el concurso
Wisconsin Conference Initiative: Church Connect Video
Watch the new video highlighting the first aspect of our Wisconsin Conference Mission: Church Connect.
Baby Tobiaz Morino has Arrived
Pastor Kevin and Amy Morino welcomed their third child February 20, a beautiful red headed boy they named Tobiaz, which means, God is Good. He weighed
Madison Community Church Presents First Annual Easter Musical
"I've Seen Jesus!" is the theme of this Easter musical to be held at 7:00 pm April 19 and 20, at 1926 Elka Lane, Madison, WI.
Sabbath, March 9: Wisconsin Conference Pastors Israel Trip
Our final day in Israel. We walked down to the garden tomb, and here we celebrated communion and held our worship service. We had
Friday, March 8: Wisconsin Conference Pastors Israel Trip
This morning we walked down the street from our hotel, crossed a mote, and entered the remains of the Citadel, “Tower of David.” It was
Pathfinder Winter Retreat Includes Conference Level Bible Experience
Can six inches of new fresh snow and below zero temperatures stop Wisconsin Pathfinders? No!
Danielle Lawson Lawrence New English Teacher at Wisconsin Academy
Danielle Lawson Lawrence will be the new English teacher for Wisconsin Academy beginning this coming fall. She graduated with a B.S. in
Thursday, March 7: Wisconsin Conference Pastors Israel Trip
Today was a free day to explore and experience any part of the city we desired, or just rest. Some stayed
Wednesday, March 6: Wisconsin Conference Pastors Israel Trip
This morning we met outside the Knight’s Palace, our abode for last night, and wound our way through the cut stone
Tuesday, March 5: Wisconsin Conference Pastors Israel Trip
This morning we left the beautiful bowl of hills around the Sea of Galilee and headed toward Jerusalem. On the way we
Monday, March 4: Wisconsin Conference Pastors Israel Trip
We greeted this Monday morning by sailing out into the misty waters of the Sea of Galilee. As the sunlight peaked through the clouds
Sunday, March 3: Wisconsin Conference Pastors Israel Trip
We woke up this morning surrounded by a desert botanical garden amid the arid orange rock mountains overlooking the Dead Sea. After
First Full Day in Israel for Wisconsin Conference Pastors
Forty-two pastors, family members and friends arrived in Tel Aviv, Israel, Friday evening to meet and begin a 10-day tour with Greg King, Chair
President’s Perspective: Trust
In just a few days I will climb aboard an airplane and fly for twelve hours covering over 6,000 miles, crossing 8 time zones.
Rosalie Rasmussen New Wisconsin Academy Principal
Today Conference President Mike Edge announced to the Wisconsin Academy staff that the Board of Education voted Rosalie Rasmussen
March LightHouse Sales
Check here for a listing of food items on sale during the month of March.
Editor’s Note: Pause With A Promise
Ever feel you need to take your stress down a notch? Life is just sending too many perplexities, puzzles, and pressures your way?
Oxford Church Holds District Music Festival
Oxford Church held their 2nd annual District Music Festival on February 16, 2019, involving the churches in Portage, Reedsburg,
Certificación del Ministerio de la Mujer e Infantil / Hispanic Women’s & Children’s Ministry Certification
El fin de semana del 22-24 de febrero, se realizó la Certificación de los Ministerios de Mujer e Infantil. Ha
Greetings Wisconsin and Friends!
We are busy as a bee going from flower to flower gathering pollen! Just a heads up on what's going on in the Youth Department.
Hundreds of Bible Textbooks Find New Home in Samoa
When the North American Division introduced a new Bible Curriculum for students in grades 1-12, Wisconsin Conference Education
Camp Wakonda Work Bee May 19 – 24, 2019
The Wakonda Work Bee is just around the corner and we’re hoping that you will be a part of it! The work bee will begin on Sunday, May 19, at
Join the 15th Annual Cruisin’ 4 Christ Motorcycle Rally
15th Annual Cruisin' For Christ motor cycle rally. Date of event: July 26-28, 2019. Where: W4873 Winkelman Ave., Irma, WI,
Retiro de Varones Hispanos 2019/Hispanic Men’s Retreat 2019
Este retiro de Varones Hispanos se llevará a cabo en Camp Wakonda, del 26 al 28 de abril de
Justin Spady Accepts Transfer to Pastor Wausau District
Pastor Justin Spady and his wife, Jennifer, have accepted a call to serve in the Wausau District. They have
Danilo Colindres, nuevo pastor Distrito Hispano de Sheboygan/ Danilo Colindres New Pastor for Sheboygan Hispanic District
El pastor Danilo Colindres ha aceptado pastorear el distrito Hispano de Sheboygan, con las siguientes iglesias:
A Mansion Prepared: Milwaukee Central Celebrates 75 years
The year was 1943 and members of the Milwaukee English Church were gearing up for a big move. After years of
Koinz 4 Kidz
You’re invited to join the Koinz 4 Kidz movement. Church members are saving their change in
Be Trained for Helping in a Disaster!
This interactive, hands on class teaches us to be able to help our community after a disaster collecting, managing, and distributing
20 Wisconsin Pathfinder Clubs Enter the Bible Experience Challenge
Wisconsin Conference Pathfinder Bible Experience has begun! Sabbath, February 2, Pathfinder clubs around the conference held
Seminario Adventista Laico / Hispanic Lay Seminary Graduates 41
El 9 de febrero, se llevó a cabo la graduación de 41 estudiantes que completaron los requisitos para la clase de “Historia y Desafíos
Jodi Prays, God Answers
Jodi Pennings, pictured here with Mike, her husband of 17 years, owns and operates a farrier business called, “Lucky Horseshoeing.” As a hobby she
Madison East Church Hosts Marriage Seminars
Pastor Adam Case and his wife Laurella, will be presenting a series of marriage seminars at Madison East SDA Church. Their first presentation
Three Guest Speakers Equip Wisconsin Pastors Today
Our Wisconsin pastors, who braved the icy roads to attend our winter pastors’ meetings were blessed. In the morning, Dr. Glenn Russell, chair of the
Fox Valley Church Set Strategic Plan for the Next Three Years
The Fox Valley Seventh-day Adventist church celebrated a Church Family Conversation program on Sabbath, February 2, talking about the strategic direction
Lay Pastor Cohort Hosted Five Guest Speakers
The Winter Lay Pastor Cohort met at the WI conference office on February 1-3 with several guest speakers. Opening the weekend were Pastor Adam
Concurso Bíblico de Conquistadores del Área Local (PBE) / The Pathfinder Bible Experience Area Level Testing
Seis clubes de Conquistadores, de las Iglesias Hispanas, participaron en el Concurso Bíblico del Conquistador (PBE por sus siglas en inglés) a nivel
Entrenamiento de Líderes de Jahwi/Jahwi Leaders Training
El pasado 27-28 de enero 2019, en el Hotel Rodeway Inn & Suites de Milwaukee, tuvimos el entrenamiento para los nuevos líderes de Jahwi. Además d
President’s Perspective: We Are Blessed
Years ago I visited with a distraught mother of a teenage boy who had just lost his leg, and had rock shrapnel throughout his body, caused by a freak
President’s Perspective: A Tender Touch
As I write this evening my heart aches as I look at pictures of elderly men and women, survivors of the holocaust gathered at Auschwitz, remembering the
Certificación Ministerio Infantil 2019/Children’s Ministry Certification
Rosa Morales y Yaqueline Tello impartirán la Certificación del Ministerio Infantil.
Febrero 24, 2019. Para mas Información, Ver aquí.
Student Art & Essay Contest 2019
The Lake Union Conference Public Affairs and Religious Liberty Department is holding an Art & Essay contest for all elementary, secondary, and college age students dealing with
Amazing Opportunities Coming Up for Wisconsin Youth
The cold may be upon us, but something warm and wonderful is coming! Jesus! And…Summer Camp!! We long for an amazing Savior to come and
This Sabbath Dr. Ndamyumugabe of Weimar Speaks at Wisconsin Academy
Join us this Sabbath as Dr. Phodidas Ndamyumugabe, our week of prayer speaker, presents for church and in the afternoon. Dr. Ndamyumugabe, obtained his
Office Closed
Due to extreme cold weather and snow the Wisconsin Conference office will be closed the rest of this week, January 30 and 31. We plan to be open again on Monday.
Certificación Ministerio de la Mujer/Women’s Ministry Certification
Certificación Salud Emocional 2019 "Piensa bien, vive bien"
Editor’s Note: Love
The dictionary defines love in several ways. For example, love is: A strong positive emotion of; affection or pleasure. Any object of warm affection
El Pastor Asael Sánchez Acepta Pastorear el distrito hispano de Eau Claire
El pastor Asael Sánchez y su familia, su esposa Sonia, y sus dos hijos Jonathan y Sammy, llegaron de México en agosto del 2017 para
Sánchez Accepts Full-time Position to Pastor Eau Claire Hispanic District
Aael Sanchez has accepted the call to serve as pastor of the Eau Claire Hispanic District beginning January of 2019. Pastor Sánchez with his wife, Sonia
New Wausaukee Church Plant Begins
The Wausaukee church plant met for the first time on January 5 in a room of the newly opened health food store in Wausaukee, called
Food Delivery From The Light House to Area Churches
Good afternoon. I am writing to everyone again because of the food routes I am planning on doing the end of February and the beginning of March. I
Men of Faith Winter Retreat
A reminder that Men of Faith Winter Retreat is this weekend, January 25-27. Click to register or learn more about Men's Ministries.
Milwaukee Police Partner with Milwaukee Central Adventurers to Teach About Child Safety
Sunday January 20, 2019, saw the blossoming of a great partnership between the Milwaukee Police and the Milwaukee Central Adventurer Club. At
Green Bay Offers Pathfinder Master Guide Training
Green Bay Pathfinders offered Master Guide Leadership Training for Wisconsin Adventurer & Pathfinder Leaders on January 11. This training satisfied
Josefa Campos New Food Service Director for Camp Wakonda
Josefa Campos of the Maranatha Spanish Church has agreed to serve as Food Service Director for Camp Wakonda. She has a history of food service experience
Kevin Kuehmichel New Pastor for Eau Claire District
Pastor Kuehmichel is moving from Palo Cedro SDA Church to pastor the Eau Claire District. His ministry passion is in giving personal Bible studies and
Equestrian Camp: New for Wakonda Summer Camp 2019!
Happy New Year Campers.. or wait…is it already almost February?!? Uh oh! You know what that means right? Summer camp is only 4 moths away!! (Insert scream of
Women’s Ministries New Year’s Message 2019
We have been blessed to see the New Year 2019, and we will be presented with many opportunities and challenges, but as we take time to be still and
Upcoming Lay Pastor Cohort February 1-3, 2019
The next Lay Pastors Cohort is on February 1-3, 2019, at the Conference Office. It starts on Friday at 7:00 pm and will finish on Sunday by noon. Make reservations by
Connecting Communities For Shared Mission
For the last six years, the Green Bay Seventh-day Adventist Community Services has had increasing opportunities to branch out from a small “give-away” store and
President’s Perspective: Resolutions 2019
Did you make any New Year’s resolutions in the past few days? Have you broken them yet? Many are made at the beginning of the year, and
Editor’s Note: A Slightly Better Version of Me
Each new year I am drawn to set aside time to review the past year of my life and consider what needs changing or improvement. We’ve probably all gotten excited about
Wooland Women’s Ministry Makes Blankets for YWCA Care House
Our Woodland Women’s Ministry has been making fleece blankets, and brought the blankets with Pathfinder storybooks and coloring books to the YWCA Care House
WRAO Radio Impacts Wisconsin Heartland
In a little room in the Wisconsin Rapids Seventh-day Adventist Church operates a radio station, Wisconsin Rapids Adventist Outreach, (WRAO) which air's
Patricia Antoine-Norton is the New Women’s Ministries Coordinator
Patricia Antoine-Norton has accepted the position of Women's Ministries Coordinator for the Wisconsin Conference. Pat has served as a committee member on the
Jonathan Fetrick New Public Relations and Religious Liberty Coordinator
"I am happy to be serving the Wisconsin Conference as the PARL Leader," said Pastor Jonathan Fetrick. "I hope to raise interest in subscriptions to Liberty Magazine in our
December Food Sales at the LightHouse Thrift Store
Click below for LightHouse December sales.
Register Early for the January Men of Faith Winter Retreat
Men of Faith Winter Retreat happens January 25-27, 2019, at Camp Wakonda. Register online on or before December 28 and receive a special gift.Special guest speaker is
Merry Christmas From the Office Staff and Families
On December 9, 2018, the office staff enjoyed a Christmas meal and gift exchange at the conference office.
Ron Crary, 83, Country Life Natural Foods Founder, Dies
Ronald Franklin Crary, innovative evangelist and businessman who founded Country Life Natural Foods which are sold in Adventist food stores across the Midwest,
David Mann to Pastor Superior District
Pastor David Mann, 2016 M.Div. graduate of Andrews University, accepted a call to pastor the Superior District beginning January 2019. Born and raised in
Five New Members Join Milwaukee Central Hispanic Church
Milwaukee Central Hispanic Church concluded an evangelistic series entitled, "Love is my Mission," with
Madison Community Hmong Celebrate Hmong New Year
The day after Thanksgiving, the Madison Community Adventist Hmong group celebrated the Hmong New Year. Blia Xiong, orphan, refugee, survivor, now
Camp Wakonda is Hiring for Summer Camp 2019
Did you know that summer camp is only six months away? Wow!!! We are already gearing up and looking forward to another great year at Camp Wakonda! If
Independence Hispanic Mission Group Organized
The young Sparta Hispanic Company, first organized as a Mission Group in 2017, planted the Independence Hispanic Mission Group on November 3, 2018l This new
Hispanic Mission Group Organized in South Milwaukee
The Milwaukee South Hispanic Mission Group was formed on November 17, 2018. The members of the new group are exited and ready to be a new light for the
Editor’s Note: Swift to Hear, Slow to Speak
James 1:17 says, “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above…” Then just a few verses later in James 1:19 he tells us, “Let every man be swift to
Watertown Church Member Mable Gloede Celebrates 101st Birthday
Mabel Gloede, better known as Mae, celebrated her 101st birthday November 15 with nearly 30 friends from her church family, at Sunset Ridge
President’s Perspective: I Cannot Even Imagine
We had a rule in our house. “No picking up or shaking the packages under the Christmas tree.” But there was no rule against
Watertown Pathfinder/Adventurer Clubs Collect Food for Local Pantry
Watertown Sentinels Pathfinder Club along with the Watertown Adventurer Club members collected well over 200 canned and non-perishable food items to
Register Now for August 12-17, 2019, Oshkosh Camporee
Don't miss the 2019 Chosen International Camporee in Oshkosh, WI, August 12-17, 2019! Register today at Camporee.org.
Healing Through Music: Wisconsin Physician To Join King’s Heralds
The King’s Heralds has captured the hearts of Christians all over the world. With a music history spanning more than 90 years, this journey has just begun for Mark Ringwelski,
Dan Jackson, North American Division President, Guest Speaker for Pastors Meeting
Elder Dan Jackson, president of the North American Division, was guest speaker for the Wisconsin Pastors Meetings today,
Madison Mustangs Pathfinders Collect 690 Food Items for Families in Need
Last week the 16 member Madison Mustangs Pathfinder club, of the Madison East Church, collected 690 non-perishable food items weighing about 570
Banquete Evangelístico de la Mujer Hispana 2018
El domingo 18 de noviembre del 2018, el Ministerio de la Mujer Hispana, de la Conferencia de Wisconsin, llevo a cabo su 5to. Banquete Evangelístico, titulado
First Karen Group Organized in Wisconsin
About three years ago, Aung Tun, an Adventist Karen refugee from Thailand, was living in Georgia and heard God calling him to move to Wisconsin. His wife
Training Program Launched To Reinvigorate Youth Sabbath School
Why have Sabbath School? Was a question discussed by featured guest speaker, Steve Case, president of Involve Youth, at the recent Ignite Sabbath School Training held in
Tom Michalski Accepts Position as Conference Evangelist for Wisconsin
Pastor Tom Michalski has accepted a call to be the Conference Evangelist for our Wisconsin Conference beginning January 1, 2019. Pastor Michalski and
10 Days of Prayer
The theme for this year's 10 Days of Prayer, planned for January 9-19, 2019, is "A Deeper Experience." John 17:3 says
Newly Elected Conference Executive Committee Retreat
The newly elected Wisconsin Conference Executive Committee held a retreat and met for their first meeting to conduct business this
Lay Pastor’s Weekend a Success
The Wisconsin cohort of volunteer lay pastors met for the fall program November 2-4, 2018, at the Wisconsin Conference office...
3rd Annual Free Rummage Helps Community
Portage Seventh-day Adventist Church members recently presented Portage Food Pantry representative Bill Nelms with a check for $650. For the...
President’s Perspective: All Things New
This morning I am getting ready to attend a funeral of a friend who died after a fall. Just a few days ago one of our pastors attended
Editor’s Note: The Most Important Thing
I'm reading the book, "When You Need Incredible Answers to Prayer," by Roger Morneau, as my cancer treatment is infusing today, and
Milwaukee Central Hosts First Joint Conference Public Affairs and Religious Liberty Sabbath
Sabbath afternoon, September 22, was a wonderful celebration of the total prophetic heritage of Seventh-day Adventists. Together, members
A Year of Baptisms
Over the last five years, we have been blessed to see the Watertown church grow from 10-15 to 40-50 attending weekly. I give God all the glory for that. Being a lay pastor was
President’s Perspective: Connecting to Serve
At the recent constituency session delegates overwhelmingly voted a new strategic plan for the next four years entitled “Connecting to Serve.” This new plan focuses on our overall mission, “to grow passionate
Wisconsin Conference Hosts Marriage Retreat Weekend for all Pastors and Teachers
The weekend of October 19-21 about 40 pastor and teacher couples gathered in Madison for an all-expense paid retreat for
Wisconsin’s 38th Constituency Session Conducts Business, Elects Officers, and Lays Out Mission for the Future
Constituents from the Wisconsin Conference met at Wisconsin Academy Church Sunday morning, October 7, 2018,
Constituency Reelects Officers for 2018-2021 Term
The Wisconsin Conference constituency held their 38th session today, October 7, 2018, and reelected Mike Edge as President, Brian Stephan...
Men’s Ministry in Waukesha
The Waukesha Men’s Ministry had a busy summer with trips to a Brewer’s game, as well as a picnic/barbecue at...
A Kindness Goes the Distance in Helping Silvia Recover
My name is Silvia S. Romero Landeros. Everything happened on February 24 of this year, a car accident damaged my...
Waukesha Adventurers Go Canoeing
The Waukesha Church Adventurer Club kicked off the new year with a canoe outing to Ottawa Lake on Sunday, September 2, 2018. The children enjoyed
President’s Perspective: That Sure Word of Prophecy
Years ago, when I became the youth director at Camp Yorktown Bay, in Arkansas, I was interested in finding out how much
Camp Meeting Pictures
Wisconsin camp meeting is a nine-day religious convention of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Religious training is provided for
President’s Perspective: Doing Good
Daily our new media tells stories of people who are marching, kneeling, and shouting. Protesters and counter-protesters, each seeking to...
Woodland Women’s Ministry Report
The Women's Ministry group of the Woodland Community SDA Church has developed close bonds as sisters in the Lord through their ministry to one another and to the community. They make
Editor’s Note: My Bike Ride Thoughts
Mike and I have been enjoying bike rides along the winding country roads around Columbus this week. I love the beautiful lay of the farms and fields. The corn is
Lancaster Church Celebrates 40th Anniversary
The Lancaster church family celebrated their 40th anniversary Sabbath, August 25. Of the 30 people present, three were original members...
President’s Perspective: It’s Personal
Over the past few weeks Juanita and I have gotten to know Brian, Kathleen Traci, and Mary. They may not...
President’s Perspective: His Work, Our Delight
In my devotional reading this morning about the call of Jesus’ first disciples I was struck by the following...
Teresa Schaetzka New Office Administrative Assistant
Teresa Schaetzka is a native of Wisconsin and is returning to work at the Wisconsin Conference Office. Teresa will be...
President’s Perspective: Inventory
This past weekend Juanita and I went through the difficult, and painful process, of moving. We packed, loaded, and then...
President’s Perspective: Faithfulness to God
I have watched out of my office window today a farmer driving his tractor all over the field, picking rocks...
