by Nicholas J. Kersten Director of Education and History Scripture Memory Program Reporting and Recognition! The coming of the summer means, in many places, our local churches have completed their participation in our Scripture Memory Program! The program traditionally runs from September through May — though this year, we gave local...
SDBs Gathered from Across the World – A Reflection on WorldFed 2017
May 22, 2017
by Garfield Miller, Missions Coordinator I was privileged, in January 2017, to attend the 8th Session of the Seventh Day Baptist World Federation (SDBWF) held in Curitiba, Brazil, under the theme “The Kingdom of God is Like…” Permit me to reflect on that global gathering of SDBs. The Kingdom of God can be considered as a spiritual rule over the hearts and...
Celebrating (and Documenting) 50 Years
May 22, 2017
Nicholas J. Kersten Director of Education and History We are preserving the stories of those faithful people who have made this history. At the past sessions of the World Federation, Seventh Day Baptists had the opportunity to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Federation, officially reached in 2015. That celebration is merited, as for half a century...
The Lord Guides My Way
May 22, 2017
By Patti Wethington Conference President Ahh, as I set my eyes on the horizon Warm breeze of air touches my soul To wonder how this wonderful sensation Came to be for creatures to enjoy Love as they say is a wonderful feeling Surrounds by the serenity of life As I glimpse the path of my future I know that the Lord guides the way Yet as I leave my beloved...
Sabbath School Teacher of the Year Nomination
Each year the SDB Christian Education Council solicits nominees for the Sabbath School Teacher of the Year Any member church (or branch church) of the General Conference may nominate ONE Sabbath School teacher (Nursery through Adult). Selection for this award shall be based on the following criteria: The Sabbath School Teacher of the Year shall : exhibit the...
Salem Church Ordains and Trains New Deacons
Apr 26, 2017
By Janet Thorngate, a deacon in the Salem SDB Church On a happy Sabbath last November 19, the Salem, WV, Seventh Day Baptist Church ordained four new deacons who had answered the church’s call earlier in the fall. To begin the day, each participated in the morning worship leading up to the sermon by Rev. John Pethtel titled “Rooted and Built Up in Releasing...