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Mar 05, 2026
“Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.” Romans 12:13 In a world that seems to be increasingly marked by separation and division, the church must stand as a light to the outside world and paint a different picture. The New Testament is clear that God’s people, the redeemed community of […]
Mar 05, 2026
November 8, 1963 — February 26, 2026 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Rev. Dennis Scott Davis. Scott, age 62 went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 3 at 11:00 am at the Emmanuel Baptist Church. Rev. Dave […]
Mar 02, 2026
In Tanzania, the church regularly ministers to people seeking freedom from spiritual bondage. For generations, animistic traditions have included practices involving blessings and curses – beliefs that often fill daily life with fear and turmoil. One recent Monday, I tried calling Pastor Johnson Odoyo. Many pastors in the United States try to rest on Mondays, […]
Feb 27, 2026
We are less than six months from the 2026 Triennial Convention in Black Mountain, N.C. The event will be August 17-21 at the beautiful Ridgecrest Conference Center. The theme Scripture for the convention is 2 Corinthians chapters 4-5, and the theme is “Press On: The Story Isn’t Over.” This will be a time of celebration […]
Feb 26, 2026
January is National Bible Month in the Philippines, and Oro Bible College celebrated on January 29-30. The College and Basic Education departments held a series of faith-filled activities that highlighted the importance of Scripture in daily life. The celebration featured Bible quizzes, fun games and well-prepared presentations that encouraged active participation and deeper reflection among […]
Feb 25, 2026
The Southern California Conference gathered for its 135th annual meeting this past weekend, held in celebration of Camp Maranatha’s 75th anniversary. It was a fitting place to reflect, not only on the business of the conference, but on the faithfulness of God across generations. Communion and the Call to Know God Brad Rigney, pastor of […]
Feb 23, 2026
February 23, 1931 – February 14, 2026 Fern Louise Smith was born on February 23, 1931 to Abraham and Irva Slatter in Filer, Idaho. Her early years were spent primarily on the family farm in Council, Idaho where she loved farm life: riding horseback to her one-room schoolhouse, sleeping in the hay loft when the […]
Feb 20, 2026
“Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, nor take part in the sins of others; keep yourself pure” (1 Timothy 5:22) Pastoral Shortages Churches need pastors. Nearly all churches have engaged in a pastoral search and discovered the shortage in supply. This is an issue that spans all denominations. When there is […]
Feb 19, 2026
February 8th, 2026 was an unforgettable day for pastors Yesaya Manduwa and Samuel Kasakatira in Mozambique. The two set out to encourage believers in Semu village, a remote mountain community accessible only by rough and difficult roads. They left home at 8:00 a.m. on motorbikes and met in Villanova village to determine how best to […]
Feb 18, 2026
The Advent Christian General Conference (ACGC) Executive Council gathered in Charlotte, N.C., February 9-12 for its first meeting of 2026. The council meets twice a year to provide leadership and oversight for the work of ACGC staff, while seeking the Lord’s direction for our worldwide family of churches. President Rev. John Gallagher presided over the […]
Feb 17, 2026
WISCONSIN – On February 11, the children and youth of New Life Community AC Church hosted a Valentine’s event honoring the 20 senior citizens of their church. They even made cookies and scones to serve. The evening before, they set up tables with festive tablecloths and sprinkled them with Valentine-themed decorations. Even the plates, cups […]
Feb 17, 2026
July 15, 1945 — February 10, 2026 Charles Heyward McLendon Sr. age 80 entered the arms of Christ surrounded by his family on February 10. Mr. McLendon was born in Hartsville a son of the late Edward S. McLendon, Sr. and Annie Mae Mixon McLendon. He was a member of Kelleytown Baptist Church. He was […]
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