Dec 28, 2015

Murder and Hate: Exodus 20:13 Sermon Series by Pastor Dusty Mackintosh Next Step Christian Church, Thornton, CO   Story of Hate and Murder So there I was, minding my business when Jono picked up a metal spoon from the ivy, threw it at me, and hit me between the eyes. Now three things about this story so far. Jono may argue that I was not minding my...

Forgive Us Our Trespasses Duane Davis Seattle Area SDB Church, WA Let me tell you a story. From kindergarten through 6th grade, I went to an extremely private, extremely small, and extremely Christian elementary school. Looking back, the fact that it was isolated by about two miles of thick forest was one of its less cult-y aspects. It was very strict about...

The Faith for Conception Garfield Miller Missisions Coordinator The Missionary Society The book of Luke (Chapter 1) recounts the well-known story of the visit to virgin Mary by the angel Gabriel who informs her of her Godly favor; her selection above all women to conceive and bring forth the promised Messiah, Son of the Most High. Mary responds “I am the Lord’s...

Dec 28, 2015

From a shrouded mother to a fist at her chin: The Search for Ella Grace Brown Burdick Janet Thorngate The original question was broader: Who were Dr. and Mrs. Alfred S. Burdick? The endowment in their name has supported the bulk of the Historical Society’s work for the past fifty years — and continues to provide half of the income in our current budget. The...

Dec 28, 2015

Seventh Day Baptist Churches Challenged to Become Involved in Church Planting by John J. Pethtel Director of Church Development The Church Planting Task Force (a new subcommittee of the Council on Ministry) recommended a vision to the General Conference to move forward in the work of church planting as well as a challenge to existing SDB churches and their...