May 29, 2013
To boldly go… by Clint Brown “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.” (Matthew 28:19) I found myself in a conversation recently about pop culture, fiction books and movies. Our discussion ranged from sparkly vampires to plucky hobbits. This took me...
Apr 24, 2013
Here I am – An Introduction by Garfield Miller “Dear Pastor Garfield Miller—Greetings in the name of our Lord, Jesus! I am writing with some good news. On behalf of the SDB Missionary Society Board of Managers, I would like to offer you the position as Missions Coordinator…” I was being called to a more challenging service. “Here I Am,” a favorite...
Mar 25, 2013
Tradition… TRADITION! by Clinton R. Brown In a 1971 movie musical, Tevye, a Jewish papa, says, “Without traditions, our lives would be as shaky as… a fiddler on the roof.” It is hard to deny the strength of some traditions that often help bind together a community. People seem comforted by the continuity of traditions; they can be a powerful tool...
Feb 22, 2013
Missions Coordinator Hired for the SDB Missionary Society Brother Garfield Miller of Saint Andrew, Jamaica has accepted the position of Missions Coordinator. He will be relocating with his family to minister at the Missionary Society headquarters in Ashaway, RI. Please continue to pray for God’s grace and provision as they answer this call to serve to God’s...
Feb 22, 2013
Bem-vindo ao Brasil (Welcome to Brazil) by Clinton R. Brown sdbmissions.org Hearty hugs and handshakes accompanied the strong sunshine of January as I arrived in Brazil. “How are you?” and “How do you like Brazil?” were questions posed to me as we waited on the curb for our ride. Though I hadn’t had much time to evaluate an entire country just stepping out of...
Jan 24, 2013
“Missio Dei” in Ireland by Clinton R. Brown While in Ireland, driving the wedding party to the site of my daughter’s ceremony, the classic Beatles 1967 song “All You Need Is Love” came on the car radio. I would not have characterized the Beatles as great guides to a life philosophy, but that song focused on what I was going to talk about as my family blessed...