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Visit Spring Valley Academy for an Open House

Story by Vicki Swetnam

Whether you have a brand-new kindergartener or an experienced high schooler, allow us to introduce the Ohio Conference's Spring Valley Academy (SVA) family to you! Visit our beautiful campus, meet our faculty and staff and have your questions answered. We can’t wait to meet you!

WELCOME WEDNESDAYS
March 9: 8:15–11 a.m.
April 13: 8:15–11 a.m.
May 11: 8:15–11 a.m.

OPEN HOUSE
March 9: 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
• No RSVP necessary
• For all students, grades K–11
• Those who attend will receive an admission discount coupon
• Meet the SVA administration, teachers and staff
• See SVA in action!

600-Plus Participate in 31-Day Bible Reading Challenge

Members of the Ohio Conference and Allegheny West Conference (AWC) began 2022 with a renewed focus. Led by presidents Marvin C. Brown, III (AWC) and Bob Cundiff (Ohio), members joined together for the second annual 31-day President’s Bible Reading Challenge.

A monthlong journey through the Bible is a fast-paced overview of the Great Controversy from beginning to end—a different interaction with Scripture than typical daily devotional study. Readers must put away most other books and TV in order to accomplish the pace of covering around 39 chapters per day.

Clifton Church Growing Young, Growing Together

Clifton members Houpu Xu, Lawrencia Robinson and Farrah Mugwisi sort medical supplies for shipment to overseas disaster zones at the Matthew 25 Ministries community center.

Story by Kojo Twumasi

Ohio Conference's Clifton church has been focusing on younger generations this year. The congregation, located in Cincinnati, is a multi-generational and diverse community. The leadership, however, wanted to remain intentional in next generation ministry after joining the Ohio Conference Youth Department’s Growing Young cohort.

Spring Valley Academy Launches New Year in LEGO Robotics

Story by Sam Joseph, LEGO Robotics Coach

Spring Valley Academy’s (SVA) LEGO® Robotics instructors have launched a new and exciting year filled with discovery, innovation and fun. The robotics team is comprised of fifth- and sixth-grade students who strive for innovative and unique robotic design elements, in addition to precise mathematical equations that they are trying to utilize.

New Leader Appointed For Good Neighbor House

Story by Frank Perez

The board of the Good Neighbor House (GNH) in Dayton, Ohio, recently announced the appointment of Michelle Collier as executive director.

Collier has been with the agency for the past five years. She was hired as the chief operating officer, but added more responsibilities as the 28-year old operation acquired more programs to help serve the Miami Valley and beyond.

Good Neighbor House serves all areas of their community through their pantry services, dental clinic, multi-programed medical clinic which includes medical care, counseling services and a dispensary. Three times, in the history of this faith-based organization, there has been a push to add more room to help answer the need of our community members. Twice, this was done by relocating.