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Sep 16, 2026
Gifted with a salty wit and an indomitable spirit, Howard Irwin Towne entered the world in Kennebunk, Maine on May 5, 1926, the eldest son of Richmond Towne, a lobsterman and Rachel Towne, a nurse. He died at the age of 100 early in the morning of June 9, 2026 at Pitzer Lodge after sharing […]
Sep 11, 2026
In July 2026, we, along with ACGC’s Asia Pacific area director (APAD), visited Thailand with the intent of laying the groundwork for a possible church plant in the Naratchakhwai Village in Nakhon Phanom. Before leaving our home in Florida, we planned a public outreach event in the Naratchakhwai Village for July 21, and our goal […]
Sep 10, 2026
Excitement continues to build in New Albany, Indiana, as Anchor Point Church (newly renamed from New Albany Advent Christian Church) prepares for its official launch on Sunday, October 18. In the weeks leading up to launch, the church has been making updates and improvements throughout the building, creating a welcoming space that reflects the church’s […]
Sep 04, 2026
Reverend Adrian Bruce Shepard of Wilmington, NC, passed away in the presence of his family on August 20, 2026. He was 89. Throughout his life and ministry, Adrian connected with people from every walk of life — as a mentor, friend, counselor, and confidant. He had a rare gift for making everyone he met feel […]
Sep 04, 2026
June 21, 1949 — August 16, 2026 Fleta Austin Byrd, 77, of Clayton, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 16, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born on June 21, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Benton Austin and Flora Mae Austin. In addition to her parents, Fleta was preceded in […]
Sep 04, 2026
January 17, 1970 – August 1, 2026 David Michael Rhodes, 56, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away on August 1, 2026, after living for some time with coronary artery disease. He was born on January 17, 1970, in Norfolk, Virginia. Throughout his illness, Mike remained steadfast in his faith and devoted to those around him. Throughout his […]
Sep 04, 2026
October 8, 1948 – July 21, 2026 Rev. Chet Hart, resident of Dowling Park, Florida, passed away on Tuesday in Gainesville, Florida. He leaves behind a rich legacy defined by his devotion to God, youth ministry, community mentorship, and a wide circle of cherished friends and family. For Chet, faith was the central guiding force in all […]
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Sep 04, 2026
Pastors Johnson Odoyo and Amos Komanya returned safely from a mission trip to the Datoga bush people. As always, they spent their time there teaching and facilitating worship and prayer for anyone who needed it. Many brought people who were sick, and the Spirit of God healed them. Each day there were testimonies of how […]
Sep 03, 2026
On August 30, Calvary Advent Christian Church (Bristol, Conn.) held an outdoor service and picnic at Camp Faithful in Southington, Connecticut. We worshiped together in the middle of God’s wonderful creation, and the Lord blessed us with absolutely perfect weather. But there was another reason this day was so special. I, along with our associate […]
Sep 01, 2026
LENOIR, N.C. — Central Advent Christian Church had a busy day of service on Saturday, August 15, as members joined other area churches to address needs both around the world and here at home. Members of Central Advent participated in a Rise Against Hunger meal-packing event in partnership with six area churches. Together, volunteers packaged more than 10,000 meals that will […]
Sep 01, 2026
We are a couple of weeks removed from the 2026 Triennial Convention, and it seems a good time to reflect on all that happened and what it all means for us going forward. It was great to see so many Advent Christians take a week of their time to gather primarily for making some critical […]
Aug 28, 2026
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