Mar 22, 2013

He who has ears to hear… Overcoming bad habits to really listen to a sermon by Kevin Butler To many an unbeliever, preaching has been viewed as “the fine art of talking in someone else’s sleep.” Sadly, a number of Christians regard the sermon as a “necessary evil” for attending church services.   Whose fault is this? It’s easy to blame the pastor, or “not...

Robe of Achievement 2013 Nominations The Robe of Achievement Committee of the Women’s Society is seeking nominations of a woman who is a member of a Seventh Day Baptist Church and has had an influence or contributed “beyond the limits of her own community and church.” A complete resume must be submitted containing a life history including her achievements and...

The Gospel says WHAT?? by Katie Brown Westerly, Rhode Island   I am learning more and more that most people don’t seem to fully understand the Surrender that the Gospel requires, nor do they understand the Freedom that the Gospel gives. Some of these mistaken people are extremely religious and morally upright. They may be the nicest, most successful and...

Feb 22, 2013

Will you neglect or respond? By Katrina Goodrich Not long ago, I was working with a child who—for whatever reason—had chosen to be quite obstinate. I know she wanted to perform an activity but it could only be done with my help. Every time I tried to assist her she balked and refused to cooperate. It seemed silly for her to resist. Realizing that I could not...

Feb 22, 2013

Retired Pastor Profile Name:  David C. Pearson Birthdate and place:  September 10, 1931    Amsterdam, NY “Though I received Christ at an early age and was baptized at about 12, I didn’t join a church until years later when I united with the Paint Rock SDB Church in Alabama. “I grew up in a Christian, Sabbath-keeping home. My uncle pastored a first-day church,...