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Oct 13, 2026
Camp ACCOVAC’s 2026 Family Camp brought Virginia Conference families and leaders together for a joyful time of worship, fellowship and family fun. I was honored to share three chapel messages centered on Jesus as the only one who satisfies — exploring Christ’s care for wandering hearts in Psalm 107, his promise of eternal satisfaction in […]
Oct 07, 2026
The Cabrizoses’ recent trip to the Philippines was spent with students and school staff from the Christian Academy in Davao Oriental (CANDOR), which is under the oversight of Agape House Ministries. CANDOR provides Bible-based education to young people. This trip included an element of training as Erwin and Rowena completed workshops required by the Department […]
Oct 05, 2026
The Fall ’26 Witness magazine has dropped! Just the other night, I finished 1 Samuel and found myself thinking about what an amazing friend Jonathan was to David. Jonathan, natural heir to King Saul’s throne, befriended a no-name shepherd boy after his surprising public victory over Goliath. You would think Jonathan would feel threatened and […]
Oct 01, 2026
THAILAND – Mang, Pohn, Russell, Tee and I are gathered under an open pavilion in a small village community near Naratchakwai. Nearby, two water buffalo are grazing beneath a cement water tower, and our meeting is about to start. This is the third such meeting coordinated by Yai Mang (“Yai,” a term of respect for […]
Sep 29, 2026
On September 18, a light mist hung in the air as roughly 60 women traveled the mountainous curves and hills that led to the Appalachian campground in Blowing Rock, N.C. for a weekend of renewal and refreshment. The rain that brought slightly cooler temperatures was enough to put everyone in fall-mode for the annual Appalachian […]
Sep 29, 2026
Your church is more attractive than you think. It’s not the music or the new sign out front, though these things certainly help. It’s something more fundamental and easy to overlook: In our increasingly inhospitable world, normal, everyday Christian hospitality looks increasingly radical. And this contrast is attractive. Called to Contrast Just like God separated […]
Sep 28, 2026
On September 27, I was privileged to participate in the 150th anniversary celebration of God’s enduring faithfulness to Tabernacle Advent Christian Church in Lenoir, N.C. The Sunday worship service was just one part of a celebration weekend that was months in planning. Saturday, the church hosted a community fun day with bounce houses, yard games, […]
Sep 22, 2026
“After the Lord had spoken these words to Job, the Lord said to Eliphaz the Temanite: ‘My anger burns against you and against your two friends, for you have not spoken of me what is right, as my servant Job has.’” Job 42:7 (ESV) I have had many discussions about whether church leaders need more […]
Sep 18, 2026
The Word of God continues to spread among the Datooga bush people, evidenced by special answers to prayer that can come only from the one true God. Pastors Johnson and Amos expect that each mission trip will entail evangelism, worship and teaching. They also find that often there are specialized ministries that are called upon. […]
Sep 17, 2026
MONROE, NC – Longs Grove Advent Christian Church is taking a bold step of faith as they begin the journey of replanting. With approximately 15 people regularly gathering for worship and Rev. Art Stone faithfully serving as pastor for the past several years, the congregation is committed to seeing the ministry of Longs Grove continue […]
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 […]
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