Be Joyful, With a Grateful Prayer and a Thankful Heart

Be Joyful, With a Grateful Prayer and a Thankful Heart

May 22, 2017

by SDBWF President Jonas Sommer, elected 2017 “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (1Thessalonians 5:16-18) These words from the Apostle Paul describe in every sense what the delegates and observers experienced during the World Federation Sessions held in Curitiba, Brazil, last...

SDBs Gathered from Across the World – A Reflection on WorldFed 2017

SDBs Gathered from Across the World – A Reflection on WorldFed 2017

May 22, 2017

by Garfield Miller, Missions Coordinator I was privileged, in January 2017, to attend the 8th Session of the Seventh Day Baptist World Federation (SDBWF) held in Curitiba, Brazil, under the theme “The Kingdom of God is Like…” Permit me to reflect on that global gathering of SDBs. The Kingdom of God can be considered as a spiritual rule over the hearts and...

Celebrating (and Documenting) 50 Years

Celebrating (and Documenting) 50 Years

May 22, 2017

Nicholas J. Kersten Director of Education and History   We are preserving the stories of those faithful people who have made this history. At the past sessions of the World Federation, Seventh Day Baptists had the opportunity to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Federation, officially reached in 2015. That celebration is merited, as for half a century...

I imagine the Kingdom of God is a lot like the SDB World Federation sessions from January 2017 in Curitiba, Brazil.

By John Pethtel Vice President for North America SDB World Federation   The World Federation is a gathering of delegates from member SDB conferences around the world. It often includes representatives from conferences who are not yet members as well. These delegates gather together to discuss the business of the World Federation, which meets generally...

The Lord Guides My Way

The Lord Guides My Way

May 22, 2017

By Patti Wethington Conference President Ahh, as I set my eyes on the horizon Warm breeze of air touches my soul To wonder how this wonderful sensation Came to be for creatures to enjoy Love as they say is a wonderful feeling Surrounds by the serenity of life As I glimpse the path of my future I know that the Lord guides the way Yet as I leave my beloved...