Lake Union Adventists

09/09/2026

On September 9, 1914, students, faculty and staff gathered on the steps of Cedar Lake Academy's administration building to celebrate the school's largest opening-day enrollment to date, with 52 students in 8th grade and above. Founded in 1898, Cedar Lake Academy is the oldest continuously operating Seventh-day Adventist boarding academy in the world before merging with Adelphian Academy in 1986, becoming Great Lakes Adventist Academy.

For generations of Lake Union students, boarding academy life has been about more than academics. It's been a place where faith was nurtured, lifelong friendships were formed and memories were made that lasted a lifetime. Take a close look at this remarkable photograph. Do you recognize an ancestor among the students or staff? If you attended a Lake Union academy, what photographs or memories will you pass along to future generations of Adventists?

Photo and caption provided by Center for Adventist Research

09/08/2026

Sometimes hope arrives through the simple act of someone showing up.

Watch “When Hope Shows Up,” a short film from All Things New, and see how God can use everyday people to bring light, encouragement and hope when it’s needed most.

🎥 Watch now and consider: Who might God be calling you to show up for?

09/05/2026

🙏 LET’S PRAY FOR SOMEONE TAKING THEIR NEXT STEP WITH JESUS.

Someone is opening the Bible, considering baptism, or looking for a church where they can belong.
Indiana Conference President Vic Van Schaik invites you to pray for the Holy Spirit to guide that person and for faithful believers who will walk beside them.

If this is your prayer, comment AMEN.

09/05/2026

🙏 LET’S PRAY FOR ONE PERSON WHO NEEDS TO KNOW JESUS.

One name may already be on your heart.

Illinois Conference President John Grys invites you to ask God for the right moment and the right words to share Jesus with someone in your circle.

Pray for that person now.

If this is your prayer, comment AMEN.

09/05/2026

🙏 LET’S PRAY FOR GOD TO SHOW YOU WHO NEEDS YOUR CARE.

Someone near you may need a kind word, practical help, or simply your presence.

Wisconsin Conference President Titus Naftanaila invites you to ask God to open your eyes and make you ready to serve as the hands and feet of Jesus.

Who is God placing on your heart today?

If this is your prayer, comment AMEN.

09/05/2026

🙏 LET’S PRAY FOR RENEWAL TO BEGIN IN YOU. Before God works through you, invite Him to work in you.

Michigan Conference President Jim Micheff calls you back to where renewal begins: with Jesus, His Word, and prayer. Ask God for a renewed heart and a fresh opportunity to share the gospel.

If this is your prayer, comment AMEN.

09/04/2026

Happy Sabbath, family 🙏🏽

09/04/2026

LET’S PRAY FOR WHAT GOD WANTS TO MAKE NEW IN YOU.

Tomorrow, All Things New begins across the Lake Union.

Lake Union President Elden Ramirez invites you to ask for the Holy Spirit to move powerfully in your life and throughout the church as you prepare for 2027.

Where do you need the Holy Spirit to move?

If this is your prayer, comment AMEN.

09/04/2026

Illinois Associate Youth Director Roberto Gonzalez has become increasingly convinced that our churches are filled with young people who possess remarkable creative gifts. That conviction came vividly to life at Art & Faith, an annual gathering that invites youth and young adults to discover and develop their God-given creativity. Read more through the 🔗 in the comments.

09/02/2026

Check out the new Public Affairs and Religious Liberty newsletter from Michigan Conference!

Read the first edition here 👉🏽 https://michiganconferenceofsda.cmail19.com/t/t-e-wuykdo-ilhihthrtu-jl/

A small church in California was told it could no longer meet in a local school. A Christian student in Canada lost recognition for sharing biblical beliefs. A Seventh-day Adventist employee requested Sabbath accommodations and faced an unexpected legal battle. Most people never hear these stories, yet each one shapes the future of religious freedom for all of us.

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