Sep 21, 2016

by Donna S. Bond with Everett C. Dickinson   “A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance…” Proverbs 15:13 (KJV) Her name was George. Whenever we visited a certain chain restaurant for Sunday breakfast she was there — post-retirement age and happy to welcome guests with a cheerful countenance. Then one Sunday George wasn’t there. A replacement hostess...

Aug 30, 2016

by Valerie Probasco Children’s Conference Committee Member SDB Church of Shiloh, NJ The focus of this year’s Associated Conference was taken from the General Conference theme, but elaborated on one key component: EDUCATION. We were delighted to spend this week of our faith walk with approximately 45 kids from our SDB family. Each day, the kids spent time...

Aug 29, 2016

Speaker: Tyler Chroniger SDB Church of Shiloh, NJ   Father God, we know Your spirit is here tonight. We know You are moving in our hearts and our minds. I pray for myself, and the message You have given me; that it would not be of me but of You and the words spoken tonight would be glory and honor to Your name. In Jesus’ name, Amen. There are a lot of...

Aug 29, 2016

The Robe of Achievement Committee chose two very worthy women to be awarded the Robe this year; one who has already gotten her eternal reward and one who is still with us. They have several things in common. For instance they are both musical, pastor’s wives, served on the Women’s Board, and served on the Board of Christian Education. Receiving the Robe...

Aug 29, 2016

Speaker: Michael Jordan Dean of the Chapel at Houghton College I was asked to speak on the conference theme, “Faith, Family, Education.” As a guy with ten years of pastoral ministry experience, with five kids, who currently works at a Christian college, it would seem that these are three words and ideals I care deeply about. And I do care about faith, family,...

Jun 23, 2016

By Diane Andries The decision to have spine surgery was not an easy one to make. I had so many tearful conversations with God about, and for, my healing. But I believe God had something different in mind for me. I knew that surgery was what I had to do, and finally I scheduled spine surgery for June of 2014. After surgery was done, I had a big shock. I realized...