My Desired Haven

My Desired Haven

Apr 26, 2018

by Deirdre Camenga “A leg of your stool has been kicked out from under you.” How did Pastor Liz know? That is exactly what it felt like. Emotionally, Eric’s cancer diagnosis felt much harder to deal with than my lymphoma diagnosis five years earlier. My wonderful, faithful friend, companion and love was facing the big C. At best—treatment options would forever...

It Will All Work Out!

It Will All Work Out!

Apr 26, 2018

by Mayola Warner Think about it. Do you ever worry about anything? Are you ever frustrated or perplexed? Who isn’t? I want to share a very important remedy that Garth’s Mom often shared. Since she had a close relationship with God, she trusted Him for His direction in life. She would encourage others by saying, “It will work out!” A few months ago, I had a near...

Native Americans in the Newport Seventh Day Baptist Church

  by Janet Thorngate       Part 1: An Indian whose name is Japeth Second in a series of spinoff articles from recent research on the Newport, Rhode Island, Seventh Day Baptists Several Native Americans joined the Newport, RI, Seventh Day Baptist Church, but none of them lived in Rhode Island.1 A letter from Ruth Burdick in Westerly, Rhode...

Focused to Race Part 3

Focused to Race Part 3

Apr 26, 2018

By Brenda Rankhorn         In the last issue of the SR, we discussed how our identity and our feelings may hinder us from glorifying God. A third hindrance is our past: Our past—like shame over foolish actions, bitterness over unfair treatment or suffering, or pride over “godly” or great life choices—can also influence our decision to...

You Can Go to India If He Wants

You Can Go to India If He Wants

Apr 26, 2018

By Clinton R. Brown       I have written before about how God had amazingly diverted my path a few years ago to make things happen in India though Seventh Day Baptists that I could not have anticipated. I was frustrated because my path was blocked, but His plan was so much better than mine. What I did not mention in that account was how He...