Jun 23, 2020
Stonefort SDB Church Celebrates 149 Years Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, only eight were in attendance at the Church’s 149th Annual Homecoming on May 16, 2020. There was no shortage of spirit and love as there was singing and praise reports during the service. Pastor Glenn Lewis brought the message and communion was held at the close of the service. Plans...
By Pastor Phil Lawton I write today with a heavy heart. Not just because we all witnessed a man murdered on video. Not just because our country is divided and our cities burn. But because the divisions that plague our country are at work in my own church. This is not the place for me to get into details, but I say this because I want...
By John J. Pethtel, Director The Stephanie Sholtz Wellness Fund Stephanie Sholtz was a friend to many SDB pastors and their families. Her heart and career choices led her into the counseling profession where she used her training to assist in helping others cope with the stresses of life and ministry. Her tragic death in 2017 was...
By Rev. Nicholas J. Kersten Director of Education and History The mission that Jesus gave to his disciples after His resurrection was to “make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:18-20). The message of His saving death, miraculous bodily resurrection, and ascension to heaven are signs that the Kingdom of God has broken back into our world and...
May 29, 2020
By John J. Pethtel Something that I often say while preaching—and why the gospel must be shared in ways that all can understand it—is, “The gospel is for believers and unbelievers.” The gospel for unbelievers is meant to offer conviction of sin and/or hope for the future. The gospel for believers is for confession of sin and a...
May 29, 2020
By Rev. Nicholas J. Kersten Director of Education and History In this month’s column, I’d like to gently nudge all of you. In this COVID season, things are moving both very quickly and exceedingly slowly, depending on your vantage. Because of a lack of good information, the situation around medical, governmental and economic reactions to...