Jan 20, 2021

            By Pastor Chuck Meathrell Possibly the toughest thing I have ever had to do as a pastor is to move on from Jacob’s Well Church in South Carolina. I have sometimes felt that it must be something like sending your child off to college. You hope and pray that she remains focused, that she clings to the King, and that she hangs onto the lessons you...

Jan 15, 2021

Dear Editor Cruzan: We in Salem, WV, enjoyed seeing the story of the 1947 fire in our church. Other readers might be interested in a couple of the fire memories that our older members have passed down. Those volunteers who helped remove the heavy oak pews, pulpit, communion table etc. before the falling sanctuary ceiling ruined them? They were members of the...

Jan 15, 2021

By Kevin Butler Conference President 2021 Australian journalist Matthew Knott is a 32-year-old U.S. correspondent for The Sydney Morning Herald. He was in New York City earlier this spring, celebrating a friend’s 30th birthday. The party started out in Central Park with a socially distanced picnic. It was Matthew’s first group gathering in months due to the...

Jan 6, 2021

By Amanda Langley Before we dive into Gospel Saturation we need to talk about the gospel. Many Christians or church members will tell you that they believe in the gospel but when pressed to say what that means they usually can’t find the words. I recently posted a question on my Facebook page that said, “Non-Christians only: What is the gospel?” One friend...

Nov 1, 2020

Reprinted from The Sabbath Recorder dated May 19, 1947 SALEM CHURCH FIRE STARTED IN UPPER CORNICE Roof and Loft Burned; Interior Damaged by Water SALEM, WV—Fire which broke out in the upper cornice of the building, seriously damaged the Salem Seventh Day Baptist church at about 10 a.m. Sunday morning, May 4. Damage as estimated by Fire Chief, Winston Davis, was...