Roe Overturned: How to Respond Witness Magazine, Fall 2022 On Friday June 24, 2022 the Supreme Court of the United States handed down a monumental decision in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. At stake in the case was a Mississippi law banning abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy. With a six-to-three […]
Hold Firm: Knowing and Defending the Truth Feature by Rev. Jack Mumford The changes our culture is undergoing are multifaceted and coming fast, from rising secularism to smartphone addiction to issues of gender identity. How do we help our churches respond to and navigate the various behaviors, beliefs and worldviews that challenge the truth of […]
A New Heaven and Earth Feature by Rev. Gene Ayers The last decade or two has generated a good bit of fear in the hearts and minds of most people and especially those who have any background in the Christian church, regardless of denominational beliefs and doctrines. In the last few months, the discussion of […]
Why I’m an Advent Christian Interview: Angela Hutcheson I do not think I have ever thought much about why I am an Advent Christian until very recently. I was not raised Advent Christian. In fact, growing up, I was not even aware that there were numerous denominations. I blissfully went to church with my family […]
Western Advent Christian Association Holds Triennial Meetings The Western Advent Christian Association met at Camp Maranatha in Idyllwild, California last week, October 13-15. Justin Nash, Matt Larkin and I were there from Thursday through Monday to spend time at the conference and join in worship with two of our churches. Rick Qualls, Brad Neil, and […]
Baldwin Model 711 Organ for Sale Barbour’s Chapel Advent Christian Church in Four Oaks, N.C. has a Baldwin organ for sale. The organ is in excellent condition and can be seen at the church in Four Oaks (pictures may also be e-mailed). The church also has other sound equipment (equalizer, amplifier, mixer board) for sale. […]
Yates William Webb September 17, 1932 — June 17, 2022 Yates William Webb, 89 of Stantonsburg passed away Friday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Good News Advent Christian Church Cemetery, 7000 Holdens Cross Road, Fountain. Rev. Thomas Ellis and Rev. Alex Ellis […]
Thankful for the Ordinary Editorial by Justin Nash It’s time the church gives thanks for ordinary pastors who do the ordinary work of ministry in ordinary ways. In an age of bigger is better, radical, revolutionary ministry and celebrity pastors, we need to regain an appreciation for the beauty of the mundane. Instead of celebrating […]
Three Things Every Pastor Should Focus On in the First Year Blog post by Justin Nash Pastors and churches often began their relationships with great expectations and zeal for positive change. This can manifest itself in all sorts of ways – new programs, new worship styles, new outreach efforts, increased emphasis on evangelism and discipleship, […]
Margaret Helms Margaret Phillips Helms, 87, of Union County passed away at her home on Friday, September 30, 2022. Miss Helms was born September 18, 1935 in Union County to the late Martin L. Helms and the late Seena Adeline Baucom Helms. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Jackson “Jack” Helms, Rev. Thomas […]