By Rob Appel Executive Director It seems that today many people seem to thrive by being in conflict. They seem to always be picking on other people, sometimes arguing, or disagreeing, or just trying to get something riled up. They pick fights just for the fun of it, not because they passionately believe in a particular cause; they simply want to “stir the pot.”...
The Beacon – June 2019
May 28, 2019
By Rachael Osborn SDB Church Boulder, CO I’ve been going to Conference for as long as I can remember. Some of the biggest memories I have are when I met my best friend Holly. Now, I don’t remember exactly when I met her but I do remember hanging out with her a lot at conference almost every year. I remember when we started talking and forming a friendship...
Church Development & Pastoral Services – June 2019
May 28, 2019
By John J. Pethtel Director Pastors Conference 2019 Fifty-nine pastors and spouses came together April 26-28, 2019, for our annual Pastors Conference in Milton, WI. The theme was “MOBILIZE” and we got a chance to hear stories of mobilizing from around our Conference as well as from our special guests from Q Place. There was a great time of fellowship and fun...
Conversation and a Cup of Tea
May 28, 2019
By Jean Sheppard Trembley SDB Church of Shiloh, NJ Sage table covers draped the new addition of Shiloh’s 66” round tables in the fellowship hall, as conversations buzzed in the April air. Antique china teacups, porcelain teapots, candle-lit pot warmers, and beautiful succulent centerpieces created the perfect setting for the 56 who attended “Conversation and a...
God’s Personal Gift
Apr 26, 2019
God gave to me the Sabbath Day To worship Him and to obey. To praise His name and laugh and pray; God gave to me the Sabbath Day. Before there was a Jewish race, God put the weekdays in their place. The seventh day was His day of grace; Before there was a Jewish race. The seventh day He set aside That He might thus be glorified And in His Word I’m satisfied;...