The Lord’s Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer

Dec 22, 2016

The Lord’s Prayer by Phil Lawton Our Father is the first in a series about The Lord’s Prayer written by Pastor Phil Lawton from the Seventh Day Baptist Chruch of Shiloh, NJ. Check out Phil’s blog at contemplatingkenosis.blogspot.com   Our Father… These first two words set the stage for understanding the rest of the Lord’s Prayer. Every week, all...

One Hundred Years In White Cloud

One Hundred Years In White Cloud

Dec 22, 2016

by Ed Cruzan White Cloud SDB Church, MI It all began at a meeting of the Church of God of Michigan in their state conference held in White Cloud, MI, September 27-30, 1917. There was a celebration at that time when the Church of God delegates voted to “thereafter be known as Seventh Day Baptists.” Rev. D. Burdett Coon, from the Battle Creek Seventh Day Baptist...

Rev. Dr. Kenneth Chroniger

Rev. Dr. Kenneth Chroniger

Dec 22, 2016

by Elianna Chroniger SDB Church Alfred Station, NY In 1991, the Alfred Station Seventh Day Baptist Church got a new pastor. Now, 25 years later we are celebrating his ministry to our church. On September 10, 2016, the church took time to remember all of the things Rev. Dr. Kenneth Chroniger has done for his church and community. A reception, including a slide...

Life on Mission: History or His Story?

Life on Mission:  History or His Story?

Dec 22, 2016

by Patti Wethington SDB Church, White Cloud, MI   I’m pausing for a few moments to reflect on the past year. I remember the changes that took place — some of the challenges in the family; days when work seemed to never end; some events in our church that changed our understanding of community; some moments of celebration and tears of regret; the joy of a...

Three Little Churches: A Cautionary Tale

Three Little Churches: A Cautionary Tale

Dec 22, 2016

by Clinton R. Brown Executive Director   Once upon a time, I took trip to do some ministry work in an economically challenged developing world country. While there I met another man on mission named Brian Winzenried. Brian shared that he made regular visits to the land where I was visiting and the focus of his ministry was discipling life application of...