Jun 25, 2018

by Scott Hausrath Whenever a package shows up at my doorstep, I’m excited. I’m excited, because it means I’m receiving something, I’m getting something. We all love to get things, don’t we? Most of the packages I receive are shipped via UPS or FedEx, because they are something I’ve ordered from Musician’s Friend, Sweetwater, Amazon, or another online retailer....

Jun 25, 2018

by Katrina Goodrich Women’s Society A lot can happen in 40 years; it isn’t an insignificant amount of time. Today 40 years is half an average lifespan. It is a long time to wait for something to happen. It is also a long time to be lost in the wilderness—that is how long the Israelites spent wandering around the desert because of their lack of faith in the God...

God has a plan for all of us. We all have a role in his will. We need to band together to spread the word. Whether you are going out to distant places or nearby, God wants you there. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” —Jeremiah 29:11 NIV God loves us. He will...

Jun 25, 2018

  By Scott Hausrath Last September, Pastor Andy Samuels and I visited some of our SDB congregations in Rwanda, Uganda, and Malawi. We had the privilege of working with many of their pastors. I’m unable to translate into just 500 words my entire experience there, so let me focus on just three words. The first word is “Aware.” This was my first time in...

Jun 25, 2018

by Rev. Nicholas J. Kersten   For those churches who have completed this year’s Scripture Memory Program based on this year’s Conference theme, “Less Talk, More Action,” it is time to report the names of those who have completed the program so that they can be properly recognized by the General Conference! The official reporting form can be downloaded from...