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Pastor Vince Saunders, was installed as the new pastor of the Haven church in Deer Park on July 1st.

The Haven church was heavily impacted by the Glass Fire and faces unique challenges as many members rebuild.

Saunders has been in ministry since 2006, and in the NCC since 2015.

He says, “I am excited to get started guiding and nurturing a church to be known for its loving spirit.”

Featured in Northern Lights • July 14, 2022

Patty Osborne is excited to be returning to the Northern California Conference to work with the education team!

She has been a teacher at Pine Hills and Echo Ridge in her long teaching career, as well as Principal of Lodi elementary and an associate superintendent for the Central California Conference.

Recently, Patty has been given the greatest job of all, Grandma! She looks forward to working with the NCC as well as her first grand-daughter.

Featured in Northern Lights • July 14, 2022

Joining the NCC education team from Redlands Adventist Academy, Larry Rich brings 30 years of experience in education — 20 as a principal of four different schools.

He looks forward to sharing what he has learned from these positions with NCC educators, while working together in service to the Lord.

Featured in Northern Lights • July 14, 2022

“No church building? No problem,” says Joelle Chinnock, administrator of disaster relief and development at the Paradise church.

Featured in Northern Lights • July 14, 2022

On our journey to organizational health, the NCC employees recently participated in two events that built teamwork and connections.

A team-building day at the NCC headquarters included games and exercises that encouraged problem solving, communication, and even good, ole competition for points.

According to Albert Miller, superintendent of schools, and director of the day’s events, “I think we all got to know each other a bit more, and made strides to better serve each other and the territory.”

The second event was a conference-wide picnic at Orangevale Elementary. Employees and their families were treated to excellent food prepared by Pathfinders and carnival style games for all.

Members of the NCC leadership team took turns in the dunk tank while kids AND coworkers took aim.

According to Marc Woodson, NCC president, “I was dunked so many times, I think it might have been rigged!”

Featured in Northern Lights • July 7, 2022

All new Kindergartners in our schools benefit from the New Beginners Fund.

Your gift to this fund is a powerful tool for our schools to recruit new Kindergartners. Prayerfully consider donating to the New Beginners Fund.

Featured in Northern Lights • July 7, 2022

Pastor Stennett Nash was installed as pastor at the Hayward Spanish Church on May 7th.

Jose Marin, executive secretary of the NCC said, “Before accepting a call to ministry, he was invited to be a part of a major-league baseball team as a pitcher, but decided to join the major league Kingdom of God team as a pastor.”

Pastor Nash joins the NCC from previous positions in Arkansas-Louisiana Conference.

Featured in Northern Lights • June 23, 2022

“Dr. D.! Dr. D.! Will you help me with my computer?” “Is it time for Bible yet?”

These are some comments by students AND teachers at PUC Elementary regarding David Dick, beloved principal, retiring after 17 years of service.

Professional and grace-filled, his popular Bible classes brought students to a deeper spiritual understanding of Christ’s love for us.

As a leader, a particularly shining moment was during the pandemic. He was able to connect his staff of six teachers with the entire student body on Chromebooks in a week’s time.

Teacher Tania Duncan noted, “James was born for such a moment! He helped some technophobic teachers keep their students moving forward. He truly served his school well.”

Featured in Northern Lights • June 23, 2022