Barb Green, Parish Nurse Milton, WI Anxiety, a natural response to stress and danger, becomes pathological when excessive and uncontrollable. Anxiety disorders share common features of excessive fear and irrational anxiety that lead to changes in behavior and certain physical disturbances including panic attacks. The long-term effects of undiagnosed and...
Home Field Mission Opportunity in Florida
Nov 22, 2017
by John Camenga Edgewater/Oak Hill SDB In 1999, members of the Daytona Beach Seventh Day Baptist Church started a weekly Bible study in the home of Norman and Linda McCall some thirty miles from the historic meeting place in Daytona. In 2008, this Bible study blossomed into a church that has now been recognized as a full member of the General Conference. This...
Mary Rejoicing
Nov 22, 2017
by Sarina Villalpando Maranatha Community Church in Colton, CA A long, long, very long time ago, an angel named Gabriel appeared to a young Jewish woman named Mary. He told Mary that she was going to have a son, who would be the Son of God. Young Mary was confused about this news but she had faith in God. Mary was given an assignment that was unique. She...
Miracle of the Bell that Rings Again!
Nov 22, 2017
by Ida Gay McRoberts Council on History “What’s the story about that rusty old bell in the middle of the front lawn at the church? It sure is ugly. I notice it driving by all the time.” We may become accustomed to seeing things to the point of no longer seeing what things look like to other people. In a way, they become invisible. That comment helped me see how...
President’s Page
Nov 22, 2017
Rev. David Stall South Atlantic Association Visit I was invited to attend the South Atlantic Association to share about the Conference theme and program. It was great to join in with some inspired worship and catch up with LOTS of old and new friends from our SDB community. As with every visit on this “tour” during my term as president, I looked...
5 Questions You Should Ask Your Church
Oct 26, 2017
John J. Pethtel Director Church Development & Pastoral Services Here are 5 questions leaders can ask if their church stops growing: One of the best things any leader can do when he is in a tough spot is to stop making assumptions and start asking questions. Our assumptions got us to where we are, but they won’t necessarily get us where we need to go. 1....