Rev. Robert H. Hett, Sr. Rev. Robert H. Hett, Sr., better known as Pastor Bob, passed away on May 5, 2023 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center after a brief illness complicated by Parkinson’s Disease. He was the devoted husband of Donna Hett (Smith) for nearly 62 years, and caring pastor to many people in communities […]
Back to Work! I had the privilege of participating in the Central Region board meeting through Zoom on Saturday, April 24. Then on Monday the 26th I joined with the Southern Advent Christian Region board for Spring meetings. It was good to be able to participate in these meetings and be with those SACA board […]
Celebrating 163 Years of Ministry: Aurora Church Open House May 6 By Al Benson ILLINOIS – Aurora Advent Christian Church, 905 N. Edgelawn Drive, will celebrate 163 years of ministry Saturday, May 6. “Celebrating the past, building the future” is the theme. The celebration is from 1 to 5 p.m. The public is invited. Admission […]
New Pastor at Prophetstown, Illinois Diana Verhulst and Dr. Bill Norwood ILLINOIS – The Prophetstown church board voted unanimously to call Diana Verhulst to be their new pastor. Superintendent Dr. Bill Norwood welcomed her into the Prairie States Conference. She will start her pastorate on July 2nd. […]
Central ACC To Host Trivia Night NORTH CAROLINA – Central Advent Christian Church in Lenoir is hosting a trivia night to raise funds for men’s fellowship. The event is scheduled for Sunday, May 21 at Central ACC (104 Willow Street, Lenoir, NC 28645). There will be a donation taco bar dinner at 5 p.m., followed […]
Bob Copeland Releases New Book Bob Copeland’s newest book, entitled, “Ordinary People, Extraordinary God” is now available on Amazon in Kindle format only. Here is a brief description of his book: We are human beings, and we are ordinary, but the one and only, true and triune God is extraordinary. Catching a proper glimpse of […]
In the Aftermath of a Heart Attack Executive Director Steve Lawson God is Good! All the time! This statement takes on a powerful meaning after my last few weeks. I want to say thanks to all of you who have prayed for me as I recover from a heart attack. God has been good to […]
Easter Morning Baptisms at Hope Community Fellowship GEORGIA – These six were baptized Easter morning at Hope Community Fellowship! It was indeed a Happy Easter! Left to right: Megan Moore, Chris Nieves, Pastor Brent Ross, Alicia Vernon, Aela Williams, Heather Holliday, Hailey Bongiovanni. Two other adults raised their hands to accept the Lord! It was […]
Two Baptized at Dulin’s Grove NORTH CAROLINA – On Palm Sunday, Dulin’s Grove Advent Christian Church celebrated the baptisms of Hannah Botkin and Lewis Andrews. In the morning worship service, both Hannah and Lewis shared their testimonies and then were baptized by Rev. Jeff Walsh. Following the service, the two were received into church membership […]
Scrambling for Eggs: Aurora Church Hides 4,000 Jerad Campbell of Aurora carries son Ethan, 21 months (Al Benson photo). (Submitted by Al Benson) ILLINOIS – April 8, 2023 – More than 100 youth and adults attended Aurora Advent Christian Church’s eighth annual Easter Egg Scramble on Saturday, April 8. Children through fifth grade were invited to hunt 4,000 […]