Aug 26, 2013
Which came first— the dummy or the egg? by Leanne Lippincott-Wuerthele The words “foolish” and “stupid” are closely related. Definitions of foolish include, “Lacking or exhibiting a lack of good sense or judgment; silly; unwise; resulting from folly or stupidity.” Definitions of stupid include, “Slow to learn or understand; obtuse; tending to make poor...
Everyday Martyrdom by Michaella Osborn, Boulder, Colo. “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” (John 15:13 NIV) You’ve heard this verse, right? Of course you have. It may have been a pastor talking about how Jesus gave us the ultimate expression of love by dying for us, or a Christian education teacher...
Aug 26, 2013
50 years for the Center on Ministry by Gordon Lawton On August 17, 1962 the SDB Center on Ministry was formed when delegates to the General Conference adopted the recommendations from Commission and the Committee on Ministerial Training. Recommendation #1 had the Conference “Notify Alfred University of its intention to discontinue support of the...
The value of stopping to think by Nicholas Kersten Only by acceptance of the past, can you alter it. –T.S. Eliot The Historical Society’s vision involves the key acts of remembering, informing, and envisioning. The purpose of these acts is to lend a sense of perspective to the events that have shaped us into who we are. To oversimplify this somewhat,...
Aug 26, 2013
Love Gift goes to help others (Adapted from last September’s SR, with updated Love Gift and Shettel Fund information.) The SDB Women’s Society was formed to come alongside the different ministries of the General Conference and support them. One of the key ways that we help others is to give financial support. We want you to be aware of two ways that the...
New Members Philadelphia, PA Kenroy Cruickshank, pastor Joined after baptism Misty Lewis Kerry-Ann Dorman Death Notices Marilyn Spearl, 59, wife of Pastor Michael Spearl of the Bradenton, FL, SDB Church died on April 28, 2013. Olin C. Davis, 87, of Oneida, NY died on May 29, 2013. Obituaries Weber.—Ralph H. Weber, 84, of Lafayette, La., passed...