I was compelled to write after our young adult class finished this study of “Honors Reward” by John Bevere. It’s been awesome to see some of the changes people are making — like showing up for S.S. on time when they used to be chronically late; or giving over and above in a love offering to the pastor. It’s been fun to observe the changes! — Becky...
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Salem Church Ordains and Trains New Deacons
Apr 26, 2017
By Janet Thorngate, a deacon in the Salem SDB Church On a happy Sabbath last November 19, the Salem, WV, Seventh Day Baptist Church ordained four new deacons who had answered the church’s call earlier in the fall. To begin the day, each participated in the morning worship leading up to the sermon by Rev. John Pethtel titled “Rooted and Built Up in Releasing...
A New Beginning in Dunedin
Apr 26, 2017
By Pastor Michael Spearl For several years, I had been convinced that Bradenton Seventh Day Baptist Church needed to find its own home. However, we were comfortable meeting at a local Presbyterian church where we had a good relationship. The problem was that the relationship was too good. The building was beautiful, but we had no community outreach and no...
Life on Mission: Encounter • Equip • Empower
Apr 26, 2017
by Patti Wethington SDB Church, White Cloud, MI As the time is drawing near to General Conference 2017, I pray that your plans are being set to join us in California for an experience that will challenge you to think differently about what it really means to live a Life On Mission for Jesus. The plans are set and our hearts are being prepared for all that is to...
Six Steps Towards Multiplication
Apr 25, 2017
Here is a list of the top six steps towards Multiplication to counter the most common pitfalls: 1. Recognize that Multiplication is Part of Health. The reality is that healthy living things multiply for the survival of their species. The lack of multiplication is an indicator of an unhealthy organism. If your denomination or network is healthy, it will have a...
Things You Need To Know About Conference 2017
by Rob Appel, Executive Director Conference 2017 is but a few months away! Over the past few years, many people have said, “When are we going to have Conference in Southern California again?” Well here it is! However, there are some things that you need to know before you attend. It has not been easy in finding a suitable location for Conference in Southern...
Family of Faith in Sierra Leone…No Matter What
Apr 25, 2017
by Clinton Brown, Executive Director of SDB Missions Keep Mattia and our brethren in Sierra Leone in your prayers In April, I had the privilege of traveling with David Johnson to visit our Seventh Day Baptist brothers and sisters in Sierra Leone, Africa. They have had many struggles in their ministry work, particularly in recent years. I was originally...
Uncertainty…
Apr 25, 2017
by Rebecca Olson Berlin SDB Church, NY Uncertainty… The end is in sight. On May 13, I will graduate from college. That’s not to say it’s over. I have a national board licensure test to take, a few years of online school to go, and many more steps of continuing education beyond that. But this summer, I will be a Registered Nurse. I will be a bona fide...