“This year’s FOCUS week impacted our staff and students in a powerful way, causing them to grow in their relationship with Christ and strengthen their understanding and desire for the Word of God,” says Burney Culpepper, principal.
Kate Sharbaugh, says they have seen many examples of God blessing the pantry. “We are giving it, and all its needs, over to Him. We want the pantry to be not only a way for people to get food, but, more importantly, a way for them to come to know Jesus.”
The Pennsylvania Conference is embarking on the biggest evangelism initiative in its history: 120 evangelistic events in 2021. More people are involved than ever—praying, sharing Bible studies, learning to preach and inviting others to attend the meetings.
Becoming a widow has presented challenges that require my total dependence upon God. It set me on a journey that I never expected to take, nor would I have chosen—but God is in control.
I look at the wonderful heroes of the Bible and think of how great it would be to be used by God like they were. After all, Hebrews 11 is about the greatest heroes the world has ever seen.
Given the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s history and distinctive focus on the second coming of Jesus Christ, it’s not surprising that, during tough economic times, after natural disasters or amid seasons of great uncertainty, many members speculate how “near” the end is. The Visitor team talked with four pastors and captured excerpts of their perspectives.