“Open Concept” Donna S. Bond Shiloh SDB Church, NJ “I have learned in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.” — Philippians 4:11 (KJV) My husband and I watch programs relating to buyingand/or renovating properties. Having grown up in 19th century parsonages and then bought only fixer-uppers we could afford, we are amazed at...
Blessing of a Breakdown
Dec 28, 2015
Blessing of a Breakdown Clinton R. Brown Executive Director I was in a small seven passenger van headed to church one Sabbath morning in early October of last year when the engine stalled and we coasted to a stop on the left-hand side of the road. This was the safer and appropriate side of the road because they drive on the left in Uganda. I had warned Johnmark...
Core Values
Core Values Rob Appel Executive Director Commitments that everybody lives by — Our nonnegotiable Last month I wrote about the General Conference sessions in July 2015 and the General Council sharing the “Vision Map.” This document laid out for the reader and viewer four distinct areas that the General Council believes define and move forward Seventh Day...
Faith, Family and Friends: The Foundations of Fouke
Faith, Family and Friends: The Foundations of Fouke Rev. Nicholas J. Kersten Director of Education and History In the October 13, 2015, edition of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, there is an article by Frank Fellone about recent restoration efforts in Fouke, Arkansas, to beautify and improve life in the town. The article makes clear that the people of Fouke have...
Expectancy and Agenda
Expectancy and Agenda Rev. Carl Greene SDB Church Hebron, PA Go back to the year 1985ish with me. Picture a boy named Carl along with his brother opening Christmas presents with their parents. Wonderful expectancy filled the room as the boys dreamed of what was inside the packages. The parents swelled with joy as the boys celebrated the good gifts they...
God’s Purpose For People – Through His People
God’s Purpose For People – Through His People by Garfield Miller, Missions Coordinator “But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might show you my power and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.” (Exodus 9:16) Earlier this year I enrolled in the course Perspectives on World Christian Movement and found that it was...