Jun 2, 2015
Youth Sabbath in Shiloh by Donna S. Bond, Correspondent Youth Sabbath in Shiloh has traditionally been a high point in our church calendar and February 28, 2015, was no exception. There was something for everyone — contemporary music for the young at heart, proud moments for parents and grandparents, and chuckles and lessons for everyone else. Praise choruses...
“You’re Only Human?” by William Vallalpando “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself…” — 2 Corinthians 5:17-18a ESV “Yeah, well you’re only human…” Worry continues to rise; an outburst of rage slices through its victim; a...
Jun 2, 2015
Woman or Wife? Who can find a virtuous woman? by Katrina Goodrich Proverbs 31:10 (KJV) The woman portrayed in Proverbs 31 can be described using numerous adjectives. She is trustworthy, caring, industrious, a leader, intelligent, kind, altruistic, wise, useful, strong, courageous, and loved and respected by her family, etc. She is in possession of many virtues...
Jun 2, 2015
Palmiter Ordination by John J. Pethtel, Director of Pastoral Services The First SDB Church of Genesee (Little Genesee, NY) celebrated the ordination of Pastor Kevin Palmiter to the gospel ministry on May 2, 2015, at 3:30 pm during the spring meeting of the Allegheny Association of SDBs hosted by the church in Little Genesee. Pastor Kevin’s ordination council...
Jun 2, 2015
Denman Installed as Pastor by John Pethtel, Director of Pastoral Services On May 2, 2015, Glenn Denman was installed as the new pastor of the Central Washington SDB Church in Yakima, WA. Levi Bond, President of the NW Association, from the Portland Area SDB Church preached the sermon, titled “Faith through the Ages”, from Hebrews 11. Previous pastor Stan Fox...
Jun 2, 2015
My 30-hour (stead)fast! by Bill Probasco Many youth groups have participated in 30-hour fasts. It is a way of experiencing hunger like some underprivileged individuals do, as well as exploring the spiritual benefits of fasting as mentioned in the Bible. I, however, got to experience a 30-hour steadfast this past May. My son Liam recently “crossed over” into Boy...