Sep 25, 2017
by Clinton R. Brown Executive Director This year in June, I had the privilege to travel with Saul Alonzo, SDB pastor in the Washington, DC, area, to visit Christian brothers and sisters in Quito, Ecuador. The believers there have allied for the last several years to translate SDB Helping Hand materials from English into Spanish for their congregations in...
Sep 25, 2017
We had a special service in Ashaway this weekend. We celebrated the freedom to worship that we enjoy in America. We celebrated the heritage of our church and the role of our members (like Samuel Ward) in the American Revolution. We sang the Battle Hymn of the Republic, written by Samuel Ward’s great-granddaughter. We had hot dogs and enjoyed summer fellowship....
Sep 25, 2017
by John J. Pethtel Director of Church Development & Pastoral Services Pastor Ericessen A. Cooper, a man of God, was called to pastor the NYC SDB Church at 1904 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, New York, in April 2005 and has been faithfully serving in this capacity. In 2016, at a special member’s meeting, the church officially called Pastor...
by Rob Appel Executive Director “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” — 1 Peter 4:10 When we think about the Great Commission, many of us feel overwhelmed. We might think to ourselves, “What can I do?” Do you ever feel like that — like giving up; like...
Aug 29, 2017
by Clinton R. Brown Executive Director This year’s fifth annual Gospel Feet 5K Run was organized to raise funds to better enable SDB ministries across the globe to bring hope to people in their communities in desperate situations. The funds bring hope to the lost, food to the hungry, water to the thirsty, aid to the sick, and homes for children who have...
Aug 28, 2017
by Patti Wethington SDB Church, White Cloud, MI There are so many reflections that have passed through my thoughts as I returned home from California. I am so blessed by all of you who could make the trip West and join us at Azusa Pacific University. All things considered, the weather was balanced and not too overbearing. The Tuesday night traditional...