Young Men Baptized in Maine MAINE – Three young men were baptized in Friendship, Maine ocean waters on June 27. Steven Thompson, a recent college graduate preparing to pursue his associate’s degree for physical therapy, was baptized by Pastor James Havener (former youth pastor at Friendship ACC and pastor of the Beals, ME AC Church); […]
Free to Be Advent Christians Conference President Amos Komanya TANZANIA – In recent months we’ve reported on God’s work among the Hadzabe people in Tanzania. The park service and other government officials close to the Hadzabe have also heard. But this means loss of business for them. Certain other religious groups (some of whom are reportedly […]
Stay in The Know! Communication is key to working together and here at ACGC, Justin, Cara, Donna and Meredith work hard at providing ways to share information with pastors, leaders and Advent Christians in the pews. To stay informed, it is vital that all of you take advantage of the various publications, E- News and […]
Twelve Converted as New Church is Planted Pastor Elisha Okuku is preaching. In the background left – right Pastors Johnson Odoyo and Festus Tungaraza Written by Africa/Europe Area Director Bryce Whiting TANZANIA – “How can we not share so great a salvation?” I called pastor Johnson Odoyo on July 1st at 3:00 PM (Tanzania time). […]
Snake-Wielding Witch Puts Faith in Christ Written by Africa/Europe Area Director Bryce Whiting TANZANIA – Perhaps you had read of a witch and her snake falling under the power of God. If not, you can read that story HERE. The witch’s name is Lydia, and she came with a large snake under her robe that […]
Save the Dates for Family Camp at NOMACCA Mark Your Calendar: 100 YEARS OF CAMP NOMACCA will be celebrated at FAMILY CAMP featuring speaker Dave Ross and worship led by Dunntown AC. The dates are August 13-15 and the cost is free. Bring a camper, tent, or contact Sherri Calhoun to reserve a space in one […]
The Necessity of Christian Fellowship Executive Director Steve Lawson It is great to get back together! Over the last few weeks, I have had the opportunity to be with my children, grandchildren, siblings, mother, mother/father in-law, and their families. It has been so refreshing and a real blessing. For most of these it has been […]
The Spiritual Gift of Administration What It Is and Why It Matters Blog post by Justin Nash Administration is not a spiritual gift many people think of, nor one that many leaders aspire to attain. But like every other spiritual gift, administration is critical to the life and health of a local church. Administration may […]
Camp Maranatha Highlights Missions By Jeff Walsh, Director of International Missions CALIFORNIA – When Camp Maranatha’s Family Camp Director Dave Crimi called to invite me to Family Camp in Idyllwild, Ca June 29 – July 4, I immediately wanted to go. Camp Maranatha is in a beautiful setting with outstanding facilities. And when Dave told […]
Torre de Salvacion Implements Succession Plan MEXICO – The “Torre de Salvación” church has implemented a leadership plan following the death of their pastor, Jaime Sandoval who died from leukemia. His wife Pastora Tere Arellano, will co-pastor with Ildefonso Carrillo Jaquez (Ponchito), who is a graduate of “Instituto Jehovah Samma” and also a member of […]