Thompson, Ronald Charles Lloyd, 94, was born February 8, 1932, and died July 18, 2026. Thompson devoted much of his life to his family, education, and Christian ministry. He earned a PhD in ecclesiastical history from Rhodes University. He later made the significant decision to immigrate from South Africa to the USA so that his two sons could pursue medical degrees. Both later graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. He served for 38 years as an ordained Adven

Peters, Jr.,Gregory William, 50, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026, at AdventHealth in Hendersonville, North Carolina, after a period of declining health. Born on January 12, 1976, in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, Gregory was a dedicated family man and a cherished member of his community. A graduate of Blue Mountain Academy in Hamburg, Pennsylvania, class of 1994, Gregory married the love of his life, Karin Lehman, on July 30, 1995. Gregory discovered his passion for s

The Singles Ministry Retreat gathered 55 guests at Nosoca Pines Ranch, April 3-5, for a weekend of worship, fellowship, recreation, and spiritual encouragement. This year’s retreat was moved to April, giving attendees warmer weather than in previous years. Many participants attended the retreat for the first time. Guests ranged in age from 19 to 85 and included English- and Spanish-speaking attendees from a variety of backgrounds. The weekend began with a welcome dinner and a

The familiar sounds of daily campus life at Mount Pisgah Academy in Candler, N.C., were joined by the steady rhythm of demolition on April 20, 2026, as renovations began on the school’s gymnasium. Within days, the old boiler room was gone, ceiling tiles had been removed, and windows had been taken out. What had long seemed permanent was already giving way to something new, marking the beginning of a transformation expected to shape campus life for years to come. Ernie Boughma

The Carolina Conference welcomed new members during Welcome to the Family, April 24-26, 2026, a spiritual retreat held every other year at Nosoca Pines Ranch. This event brought together individuals who recently joined the Carolina Conference through baptism or profession of faith. This year they also wanted to do something different and include members who transferred from other conferences and are new to the Carolina Conference, expanding the event’s purpose as a meaningful

Nosoca Pines Ranch welcomed couples in February for Romance at the Ranch, a marriage retreat focused on strengthening love, connection, and spiritual unity. With 50 couples attending each weekend, the retreat offered time for worship, reflection, and renewed commitment to Christ-centered homes. This year’s theme, “Love in Any Language,” reflected both the diversity of the Carolina Conference family, and the truth that Christ-centered love reaches across culture and background

The sound of hammers and ladders filled the grounds of Nosoca Pines Ranch in Liberty Hill, South Carolina, as a team of Maranatha Volunteers International participants worked to improve the camp’s facilities. Sixty-one volunteers traveled from Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and South Carolina to participate in the project. Over two weeks, the group addressed a list of repairs and improvements designed to help the ranch continue serving

Pennington, Betty Lynette Bowles, 80, was born January 31, 1945, in Phenix City, A.L., and died January 29, 2026. She attended Pine Forest Academy in M.S. and Southern University in Collegedale, T.N., where she met Elmer Stanley Pennington. They were married August 22, 1965. She taught home economics at Little Creek Academy in Knoxville, T.N., now Heritage Academy in Crossville, T.N., for three years. She later worked in alterations for Zerdan’s of Hickory and was self-employ

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LINCOLN, Nebraska — April 29, 2026 Christian Record Services (CRS) has announced the launch of a nationwide First Response Initiative to address a critical gap in the medical system: the "Quiet Crisis" of vision loss. Supported by a newly awarded $43,436 grant from the North American Division Resource Development Committee, the initiative provides a tangible roadmap for the 8 million North Americans navigating irreversible vision loss due to diseases l

Asheville North Church concluded its 30-year World Sabbaths ministry in November 2025, ending a long-running emphasis that helped members learn about mission fields around the world and support projects through mission offerings. The program began in 1995 after members learned of a monthly mission-focused service at Atlanta North Church. Over the next three decades, Asheville North members used World Sabbaths to learn about the lives, geography, culture, and customs of people

Roberts, Edwin S., 83 , died June 19, 2025. He was a veteran of the US Marine Corps. From 1969 to 1977, he managed the laboratory for Mathiesen Clinic in Pittsboro. During those years, he was active at the Pittsboro church in music and youth ministries alongside his wife, Phyllis. He later helped build the present Brevard church building and served there for many years as an elder and in music. He was preceded in death by a son, Starett. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis; a

Morgan, Marilyn Sue, 93, was born October 8, 1932, in Boulder, CO, and died March 16, 2026, in Hendersonville, NC. She was born to Henry and Harriet Johnson. During her childhood, her family lived in Elm Creek, NE. She attended school in Nebraska, later studied at Union Springs Academy in NY and Tacoma Academy in MD, and graduated from Walla Walla College in 1954. She married Henry Earl Rieseberg after college. The couple taught at Indiana Academy before serving as missionar

Each winter, the Southern Union hosts its annual Prayer Conference at Camp Kulaqua in High Springs, Fla. The event brings together high school students from across the southeast for a weekend of worship, prayer, and fellowship. Meetings, small-group discussions, and shared activities encourage students to refocus their lives on Christ and strengthen their spiritual walk. This year, students from Mount Pisgah Academy attended the conference, joining peers from throughout the S

On Jan. 3, 2026, the Hispanic Graduation Ceremony recognized 58 Volunteer Lay Pastors (VLPs) and Continuing Education students from the Carolina Conference, representing churches across N.C. and S.C. During the 2025 academic cycle, participants met every third Sunday of the month for classes focused on leadership, administration, evangelism, visitation, and the Spirit of Prophecy. Through faithful attendance and study, students completed the 36 credits required by the curricu

Fourteen months after Hurricane Helene, many Polk County, N.C., residents continue to face unmet needs related to housing instability, basic household supplies, health access, and long-term recovery navigation. Addressing these ongoing challenges has required strong partnerships rooted in trust, consistency, and community presence. One such partnership is the continued collaboration between Seventh-day Adventist Disaster Relief and the Polk Referral Center. Since the storm, P

Under the theme “Growing Carolina: Together in Mission,” Evangelism IMPACT 2026 brought together members and leaders from across the Carolina Conference for a spiritually focused start to the year. Held January 1-4, 2026, at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center in Myrtle Beach, S.C., the event emphasized unity, spiritual renewal, and a focused commitment to local evangelism. This year’s format was uniquely collaborative. Every ministry department within the Carolina Conference

Months in advance of December 20, Amy Ramsey, Children’s Ministries director at York Seventh-day Adventist Church, began preparing a Christmas play that would take the place of the sermon. Ramsey and the youth leaders wanted the children to understand deeply the true focus of the Christmas season: Jesus Christ. Susan Ramsey portrayed Mary, while her niece, Austyn, played the angel Gabriel, announcing Mary’s divine calling. Most roles were filled by children, with Elder Stephe

In remote parts of Alaska, mission work depends on more than dedication. It depends on access. Recently, Hope Channel International and Adventist World Aviation partnered in Dillingham, Alaska, to document life and ministry in one of the most isolated regions of the United States. The team included seven Hope Channel International staff members and two Adventist World Aviation representatives. Among them were Sam Neves, vice president of Hope Channel International, and Deyvid

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ across our 190 churches and companies and 45 mission groups in North and South Carolina, I wish each of you God’s richest blessings and a very Happy New Year. May His grace and peace enfold you and your families as we step into 2026, sustained by His faithfulness and by the promises of His Word. We thank the Lord for His guiding hand throughout the past year — in every blessing, every challenge, and every lesson that has drawn us closer to

Jeannie Bradley Larrabee Amy Jean Bradley Larrabee (56), lovingly known to all as “Jeannie,” passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family after a courageous battle with metastatic melanoma. She was a bright light in the lives of all who knew her, and her warmth, creativity, and joyful spirit will be deeply missed. Jeannie is survived by her devoted husband of nearly 20 years, Clark, and their beloved son, David, a high school senior and the j