Oct 26, 2018
Staying on Assignment
On September 15, 2018, in a worship celebration lasting almost five hours, the Miami SDB Church along with many other friends celebrated thirty years of service by Andrew Samuels as pastor.
There were many guests who had the opportunity to speak on the theme of “Staying on Assignment.” These included Pastors Garfield Miller and Noel Campbell, who served as Masters of Ceremonies, as well as Pastor Norman Fearon, who delivered the main message for the evening from 2 Timothy 4:1-5. The Miami SDB Praise Team led out in multiple songs. There was also worship through dancing and mime. Three different members of the church gave testimonials about the ministry of the Samuels family in each of their three decades of service. Testimonies and gifts were also offered by local SDB churches, local clergy, members of a local soccer club, and from the General Conference. There was also an offering to launch the “Next Generation Fund” to help reach the next generations of the church.
After a rousing evening, refreshments were served. Thank you, Pastor Andy and Kay, for your tireless and devoted service to SDBs in Miami for the last thirty years!
A Legacy for the Boulder SDB Church
During the meetings of the Mid-Continent Association of SDBs from October 5 to 7, 2018, the SDB Church of Boulder celebrated 125 years of ministry around the theme, “Legacy.”
After 125 years of ministry in the Boulder County area, in 2019, the church has decided to replant itself into the Carbon Valley community, miles away. However, the legacy of the church and of the many people who served and were discipled there has to be celebrated.
The party began in the community of Dacono for a praise service in the meeting place that will likely be used for the replant. Many gathered to sing songs and to hear of the
importance of legacy, not just longevity. On Sabbath, Conference President, Jane Mackintosh, talked about the importance of identity to Christians of all ages while sharing some of her plans for the General Conference sessions in 2019. Lunch and fellowship followed. In the afternoon, Katrina Goodrich shared about what a legacy is and how to leave one for others. In the evening, there were games and food reminiscent of a birthday party. On Sunday, the Association business meeting was held.
Association President Tiffany Rankhorn and the SDB Church of Boulder hosted an excellent weekend of worship, fellowship, and legacy. May God continue to use the ministry of the SDB Church of Boulder for the next 125 years to actively advance God’s Kingdom in the Carbon Valley and beyond!
Galarneau is Ordained
Friends and family gathered in Johnson City, TN, at Shepherd’s Fold Ministry SDB Church on September 29, 2018, to celebrate the work of God in this church and in the life of Pastor Chris Galarneau as they ordained him to the gospel ministry.
After having an ordination council for Pastor Chris during Appalachian Association meetings in June 2018 at Camp JOY, the church voted to ordain him on the recommendation of the council.
During the ordination celebration, guests from all over the country participated. Leigh Anne Crouch, the moderator of the church, affirmed the church’s vote to ordain. Shay Rankhorn, George Lawson, John Pethtel, Nick Kersten, and Steve Osborn all gave testimony to how God has been using and working in Pastor Chris. Abigail Galarneau provided special music for her father’s celebration. Pastor George Lawson preached the charge to the church and candidate. All pastors in attendance laid hands on Pastor Chris and Kellie and prayed for them, their family, and their ministry. A certificate was presented along with a gift for Chris and Kellie.
A dinner was held immediately after for all the visiting guests. The fellowship was sweet. May God bless the ministry of the Galarneau family among SDBs and for the Kingdom!
