Kurt Berg Named Teacher of the Year by Andrew Camenga Kurt Berg is the 2013 Sabbath School Teacher of the Year. A member of the Riverside, Calif., Seventh Day Baptist Church, Kurt has served for more than 20 years as a Sabbath School teacher for adults. Each year the Board of Christian Education seeks nominees whose outstanding teaching skills have...
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Seminarian Profile: Michael G. Spearl
Name: Michael G. Spearl Birthdate and place: July 10, 1954 Limestone, Maine—stayed there 2 months; Home base for the other 59 years: Florida Family: Widower (wife Marilyn died 4/28/13); Son, Samuel and his wife, Kristi; 3 grandsons: Ayden, Eli, & Caleb Education: Miami Killian Sr. High School University of the Philippines, BS Chemistry...
Where We All Begin
Where We All Begin by Nick Kersten, Librarian-historian “In every conceivable manner, the family is link to our past and bridge to our future.” –Alex Haley “This is the written account of Adam’s family line.” (Genesis 5:1 NIV) “This is the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of Abraham, the son of David.” (Matthew 1:1 NIV) When...
Intentional Acts of Kindness
Intentional Acts of Kindness by Katrina Goodrich Evangelism. Not many words strike fear into the hearts of Christians quite like this one. The stigma attached, especially in today’s society, is not all that favorable. We talk about evangelism and how we need to do it. We take seminars that teach the 24 different approaches to sharing the Gospel in an...
So, Why On December 25th?
So, Why On December 25th? by Leanne Lippincott-Wuerthele As Christians, we recognize “Jesus is the Reason for the Season” when Christmas rolls around. Yet, how many of us actually know the history of the word, “Christmas,” and why we celebrate it on December 25? Using various sources—and quoting the late radio broadcaster, Paul Harvey—“Here’s the rest of...
Four Words No Parent Wants To Hear
Four words no parent wants to hear by Jim Lyke, Milton, Wis. “Your child has leukemia.” I sat numb in the hospital room as the doctor explained that my 21-year-old daughter’s blood test contained cells that 95% of the time are an indication of acute leukemia. He assured us that the diagnosis wasn’t a death sentence, that treatment had advanced in the...
Set Free Indeed
Set Free Indeed by George Lawson, Colton, Calif. Psalm 119:45 In America, early July is a time of reflection on our nation’s beginnings. We hear a lot about freedom and living in a country where we are free to choose and free to speak. We are free to go where we want, free to worship or not worship, and free to decide many things for ourselves. At the...
Association Meets to Serve
Association meets to serve by Linda Harris “A Servant’s Heart” was more than the theme chosen by President Danny Lee for Mid-Continent Association in Colorado Springs, October 11-12, 2013. In addition to the messages on the theme (seminary student Philip Lawton on Friday night and Pastor John Pethtel on Sabbath morning), over a dozen attendees went to...