Jun 24, 2013

Who Speaks for the Dead? by Nick Kersten, Librarian-historian          “We have gathered here to recognize the closure of the DeRuyter Seventh Day Baptist Church. We remember with thanksgiving the blessing that this church has been, by the grace of God and the enabling of Christ, to this community for nearly 200 years, and to us individually and personally...

Seeking a Good Death by Barb Green, Parish Nurse Milton, Wis.   Over 125 billion Medicare dollars are spent in America on care near the end of life. In addition, out-of-pocket expenses average $39,000 for individuals, $51,000 for couples and up to $66,000 for people with long-term illnesses like Alzheimer’s. If spending money ensures that people get the...

Jun 24, 2013

Brent Hannah ordained in Salem by Janet Thorngate Salem, W.Va.   On May 4, 2013, the Salem, West Virginia, SDB Church celebrated the ordination of their pastor, Rev. Brent Hannah. Friends from sister churches and the community joined in the day’s festivities. Rev. Steven Crouch, pastor of the Bay Area, Calif., SDB Church (where Pastor Hannah had served as...

Jun 24, 2013

Ministry in Harmony by Clinton R. Brown Like the Apostle Paul’s illustration of the Church as a body—with each member serving their role according to their gifting and calling—so also are the Seventh Day Baptist boards and agencies to work cooperatively in their ministries. Each board and agency in our alliance is called to particular ministries. The Missionary...

Jun 24, 2013

SDB Pastor’s Retirement Fund by Jeanne Yurke        The (old) Retirement Fund provides retirement and survivor benefits for retired pastors, missionaries, and denominational employees. The following provides some background on retired employee Jean Davis McAllister and her husband William who receives survivor benefits.     Jean Davis McAllister was...