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Ephesus Members Enjoy Sabbath Walks in the Park

Ephesus church, Allegheny West Conference,

Story by Angela Wimberly

Earlier this year, the Health Ministries Department of the Ephesus church in Columbus, Ohio, began “Sabbath Walks in the Park.” Members meet every other week in the city’s parks to get some exercise, explore nature and bond with each other in a safe environment.

“Columbus has multiple great parks,” says Health Ministries director Paul Monk (pictured with members Evelyn Fordham-Goodman and Kaelyn Goodman). “I thought this would be a good activity in light of COVID-19 with the need to be safe and compliant with local guidelines, but also for fellowship.”

July 17, 2021: Serving Is Leading

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“But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister” (Matt. 20:26, KJV).

Leadership roles, whether large or seemingly small, are given to each of us by the Lord. God gave kings like Saul, David and Solomon the responsibility of shepherding His people and building His kingdom. Like parents, who are entrusted to nurture, protect and guide their children, or church elders, who are called to shepherd Christ’s people, God has given each of us a unique role in His work of salvation.

Chance Meeting Benefits Recovery Ministry at Westside

Ruth and Tracey Rittenbach, sponsors/accountability partners for Adventist Recovery Ministries, share the gospel through addiction recovery.

Story by Benia Jennings

Three years ago, leadership at the Westside church in Cleveland challenged themselves to reexamine God’s purpose for their church and how they could more effectively share the gospel with others. To that end, they embarked on a journey of spiritual rediscovery, beginning with fasting and prayer to ask God for a revelation of His purpose for the church.