Shiloh Church honored by Donna S. Bond, Shiloh, N.J.   Too often we hear the cries of separation of Church and State from those who wish for “freedom from religion” rather than “freedom of religion” as envisioned by our Founding Fathers. It was therefore refreshing to attend Ranch Hope’s* Founder’s Banquet celebrating their Golden anniversary on May 8,...

Reflecting God’s Heart at West Virginia retreat by Susie Fox   Nearly two dozen women from Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Tennessee, and Kentucky met together at Camp Joy in Berea, West Virginia on September 27-29, 2013 for the annual Appalachian Women’s Fall Retreat. This year’s program, planned by the Pataskala (Ohio) church, used the theme...

Thankful for Ten Years by Lauren Kinlocke-Philibert   On August 2, 2003 the Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Seventh Day Baptist Church was launched. Under the guidance of our Lord and Savior, this launch began through the efforts of Pastor Andrew Samuels, four lay leaders, 26 charter members, and the prayers of many. With great enthusiasm Sabbath School was called to...

Sep 23, 2013

Walking in West Palm Beach: Group raises funds for bicycles by Jasmine Lynch     The West Palm Beach, Fla., Seventh Day Baptist Church organized a Walk-a-Thon at a park near the church. Our purpose was to raise funds to purchase bicycles that will help evangelists and pastors in the D.R. Congo to spread the Gospel. The church raised $350 to send to...

Sep 23, 2013

Fort Lauderdale Celebrates a Decade by Gordon Lawton       On Sabbath Day, August 31, 2013, members and friends of the Seventh Day Baptist Church of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., gathered in the late afternoon to commemorate their 10th anniversary as a congregation. Over 150 were present for the celebration. It was a joyous time of remembering and...