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A Hunger to Belong

Junior high lunch room.  Yikes.  I had a fear of sitting alone, so I worked hard to find a table where I could belong.  I shudder at my memories of trying to earn a place at the lunch table–which involved drinking a bottle of Tabasco ... Read More

Gospel Feet 5K 2019 Update

“Bringing Orphans Home!” This was the theme for our annual 5K event at General Conference this year. More than 75 Conference attendees, plus residents of the Lancaster community participated. The new kids’ quarter-mile dash allowed children to share in the vital work of helping orphans. ... Read More

Sabbath Recorder – October 2019

  In this issue of the Sabbath Recorder: Daniel Lovelace – Do You Know How Loved You Are? Miriam Berg – Jesus: Wall Breaker, Peace Maker Lance Greene – The Imposter Syndrome: Fulfilling Our Calling Dennis Coleman – What Did You Go Out to See? And ... Read More

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality

What kind of wake do I leave behind?  Am I mindful of the impact my life has on others as I navigate through life?  In the world of water recreation, boaters need to be aware of “no wake” zones where they travel in a manner ... Read More

Wednesday Prayer Day

I simply love Wednesdays.  This is the day that the SDB Coordinated Leadership Team has set aside each week to specifically pray for SDB Churches and Fellowships.  Whether we are at the Center or on the road, it is time that we each set aside ... Read More

The First SDB Church in Cuba a Reality!

On Sabbath, Sept 7, 2019, Evangelist Ricardo Sepulveda, (Riverside SDB Church, CA.) and I (Andy Samuels) were present to share in the dedication of the first SDB Church in Cuba, located in the community of Emilia, about 85 miles east of Havana. It was a ... Read More

Revitalization and Revival

On September 7th, I was privileged to participate in a series of revival services at the First Hopkinton Seventh Day Baptist Church in Ashaway, Rhode Island.  Preaching by Pastor Ericessen Cooper of the NYC SDB Church along with the amazing music of the NYC Gospel ... Read More

Prayer and Prepare

As Hurricane Dorian threatens the east coast of the United States, it is a critical time for us to pray and prepare.  Pray for the people in the path of the hurricane as well as their families.  Prayer for protection, provision, and God’s presence during ... Read More

Team 21 3rd Quarter Prayer Initiative – September 8-28, 2019

Team 21 is part of the ADVANCE initiative to promote, support, and fund church planting among SDBs. We are seeking out people who will donate $21 each month towards church planting, pray at least 21 minutes each week (3 minutes per day average) and for ... Read More

2019-20 Scripture Memory Program Available!

The Christian Education Council of the SDB General Council is proud to announce that the 2019-2020 Scripture Memory Program is now available.  This year’s program was developed by Conference President Rev. Kevin Butler around his Conference theme, “Fix Your Eyes on Jesus.” Local churches who participate ... Read More