January 24, 2015
Here is the sermon by guest speaker Richard Stiffler from the Cathedral of Praise Christian Center filling in while Pastor Robert and Lana were on vacation.
Author: Seventh Day Baptist Church
Our church began when a group of Seventh Day Baptists living in the Columbus area officially formed a church in December 1975. The church moved to their current location at 12161 Broad Street in September 2004. The church is a member of the Seventh Day Baptist denomination headquartered in Janesville, Wisconsin.
Out on a Limb
January 17, 2015
Guest speaker Pastor Rich Stiffler from the Cathedral of Praise Christian Center shared insights from Zacchaeus’ meeting with Jesus titled ” Out on a Limb”.
Two Baptisms
2015 Church Officers & Board
The following people were elected at the annual church business meeting held on Sabbath, January 3, 2015:
- President: Dean Fox
- Vice President: Christopher Van Horn
- Treasurer: Chip Thorngate
- Clerk: Marissa Van Horn
- Sabbath School Superintendent: Susie Fox
- Assistant Sabbath School Superintendent: Kym Goodson
- Corporate Agent: Veronica Van Horn
- Trustees: Lana Van Horn and Mark Pest (3 year term expiring in 2018)
- Appalachian Association Executive Council Reps: Kym Goodson and Marge Patrick
Each of these people are elected for a one year term, with the exception of the Trustees who are elected for a 3 year term with 2 new trustees elected each year. Throughout the year, the church (advisory) board consists of the first 7 officers along with the Pastor, a representative from the Deacons, and a representative from the Trustees. Thanks to all those who held these positions in 2014 as well as those who have agreed to fill them in 2015!
The Excitement of the Journey
January 3, 2015
Pastor Robert’s sermon with emphasis on the wisemen visiting the child Jesus was based on Matthew 2:1-12. Following the sermon, quarterly communion was observed.
Fullness of Time
Preschool SS Class Christmas Video
During the December 20, 2014 morning worship service, each of the Sabbath School classes shared a part in the Nativity Celebration of the birth of Jesus. Here is the short video that the 2 & 3 year old SS class had for their part in the program.
Christmas Worship Service
December 20, 2014
Instead of a sermon on this Sabbath, we had scripture readings of the Christmas Story, sang several Christmas Carols, and had some special sharing from the Sabbath School classes (see the bulletin for more details). Here’s a picture of the kids lighting the fourth advent candle. You may also want to watch the short video by the Preschool Sabbath School class posted as a news item on this website.
Receiving the Joy
December 13, 2014
The sermon is based on the scripture reading from Matthew 13:44:
“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a
man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he
had and bought that field.”
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