World Church Affirmation Sabbath began in the Upper Columbia Conference. It was conceived and implemented by lay members to demonstrate support for the world church and its decisions.
Since then, it has expanded around the country as a lay-led movement to affirm the world church by:
- Holding meetings on Sabbath afternoons on topics that affirm our identity as Seventh-day Adventists and,
- By encouraging one another. These meetings allow lay members to communicate, interact and network together on vital topics affecting the church.
It has become apparent to many lay members of the church that positive direction must come from us. So we work in cooperation with Pastors and church workers to provide that support.
We are aware of the unique time that we occupy in the redemptive history of planet earth. It is too late for us as lay members to just be pew warmers. We must arise and shine and state positively who we are and that we are about our Father’s business, his beloved church. Our goal is to bring positive support.
World Church Affirmation Sabbath will be taking place on May 26 with one location having their meetings on June 9. The theme for this affirmation Sabbath is “Affirming the Pillars of Our Faith.” You will not want to miss it. For more information visit our website. I encourage you to attend the location nearest you.
Plans are in place for a follow up WCAS date of September 8. The theme will be “Who Shall be Able to Stand?” It will be held in multiple states. If you want to hold a WCAS event affirming our world Seventh-day Adventist church in your area, contact the WCAS Planning Committee at affirmationsabbath.org for assistance.
May 26
Magalia Upper Ridge Seventh-day Adventist Church
15204 Skyway, Magalia, California, 95954
Creation and Our Creator’s Authority
Larry Berlin, Rohnert Park SDA Church
Repairers of the Breach
Art Andreas, Oroville SDA Church
Press Together
Shirley Abell, Oroville SDA Church
Winston Seventh-day Adventist Church
1730 Winston Section Road, Winston, OR 97496
Creation and Our Creator’s Authority
Sheila Cameron, Winston
Repairers of the Breach
Rob Schornstein, North Valley
Press Together
Cindy Stanphill, Winston
Grants Seventh-day Adventist Church
701 E. Sage Ave, Grants, NM 87020
Creation and Our Creator’s Authority
Jep Choate
Repairers of the Breach
Rey Chavez
Press Together
Merwin Stigge
Kettle Falls Seventh-day Adventist Church (meeting will be livestreamed)
210 W 11th Ave., Kettle Falls, WA 99141
Repairers of the Breach
Luanna Hanson, Chewelah
Press Together
Steve Wohlberg, Newport
Creation and Our Creator’s Authority
Jim Brackett, Kettle Falls
Stateline Seventh-day Adventist Church
53730 Stateline Rd., Milton-Freewater, OR 97862
Creation and Our Creator’s Authority
Sherry Wiedemann, Walla Walla City SDA Church
Repairers of the Breach
Don Riley, College Place Village SDA Church
Press Together
Ron Fleck, M.D., Newport SDA Church
June 9
Clinton Seventh-day Adventist Church
125 Skyhill Drive, Clinton, AR 72031
Repairers of the Breach
Shelley Lemky
Creation and Our Creator’s Authority
Carlos Irizarry
Press Together
Dale Fuhrmeister
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