May 24, 2013

Buying Oregano in Tyre: God’s appointment by Pastor Gabe Bejjani, Riverside, Calif.   I have read the Bible’s book of Acts over and over, and even preached from it many times. But after an experience with a mission in my native country of Lebanon, Acts 8:26 became more personal and meaningful to me. Years ago, the Lord brought me out of Lebanon in the...

Apr 24, 2013

Of Rings and Reminders by Kevin Butler     Reminders.        “Remember the Sabbath Day by keeping it holy.” (Exod. 20:8)        “What do these stones mean?” (Joshua 4:6)        “These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when...

Apr 24, 2013

Marriages Page – Stillman.  Jason Paul Page and Christine Catharine Stillman were united in marriage on December 29, 2012 in Missouri City, TX. Killingbeck – Wethington.  Caleb Justus Killingbeck and Jenna Lynn Wethington were united in marriage on February 24, 2013 at the White Cloud, MI, SDB Church. Rev. Bernie Wethington, father of the bride, officiated....

Apr 24, 2013

SDB Pastor’s Retirement Fund SUPPORTING THOSE WHO GAVE SO MUCH         The Pastor’s Retirement Fund provides monthly support to retired SDB pastors or their widows. The following provides some background on Pastor John and Joyce Conrod.   John Conrod was born in Chicago, Ill., in 1940. He accepted Christ at a young age at church camp and decided he wanted...

Epitaph Epilogue by Leanne Lippincott-Wuerthele   In last month’s column, I shared some actual tombstone epitaphs. Here are a few more. This epitaph appears on an 1880s-era grave in Nantucket, Mass.: “Under the sod and under the trees, lies the body of Jonathan Pease. He is not here, there’s only the pod. Pease shelled out and went to God.” Auctioneer...