Post Script to the Salem Church Fire story in the November 2020 SR, reprinted from 1947

Post Script to the Salem Church Fire story in the November 2020 SR, reprinted from 1947

Jan 15, 2021

Dear Editor Cruzan: We in Salem, WV, enjoyed seeing the story of the 1947 fire in our church. Other readers might be interested in a couple of the fire memories that our older members have passed down. Those volunteers who helped remove the heavy oak pews, pulpit, communion table etc. before the falling sanctuary ceiling ruined them? They were members of the...

Memorial—My Lessons on His Journey

VAUGHT—Austin Grant Jr. (AG), age 64, died March 17, 2020, in Janesville, WI. Persons familiar with hospice care may know they refer to a person’s final days as their last journey. That journey is as individual as the person—but I’ve heard many times of the dying person who suddenly seems to look at or reach for someone unseen. I don’t know if this is just...

Deep South Camp 2020

Deep South Camp 2020

Nov 1, 2020

By Lauren Kinlocke Deep South Camp Director 2020 With all the unexpected changes brought about by the onset of Covid-19, Deep South Camp (DSC) 2020 was in doubt. But where there’s a will, the Lord always opens a way—this time was no exception: the Internet, via Zoom, was the saving grace. Fully conscious that one key element to DSC success lies in having the...

Church News – July 2020

Church News – July 2020

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...

Baptism Déjà Vu

Shiloh SDB Church By Donna S. Bond “After the baptism we will have the rest of our weekly worship service, and then if anyone else wants to be baptized and isn’t prepared, run home now and get a change of clothes. That has never happened here, but we want to give you that chance.” Thus Assistant Pastor Tyler Chroniger opened the February 15, 2020, worship and...

Women’s Connection

Women’s Connection

Mar 24, 2020

West Palm Beach SDB Church, FL By Jasmine Lynch Women’s Connection is a purpose-driven auxiliary of West Palm Beach Baptist Seventh Day Church. Membership is open to all members and by extension their female friends and families. Members are encouraged to join in making a ripple effect in our communities by taking their place and making their contribution....