Valerie Probasco (Shiloh SDB Church, Shiloh NJ) kept us focused on the theme and activities throughout the day.
What a weekend in Shiloh, New Jersey! Eleven Eastern Association SDB Churches were represented at the May 17 – 18, 2025 gathering focused on the theme: “It’s Time to Grow.” There were also participants from two SDB Conferences in Africa (SDB Central Africa Conference and SDB Conference of Tanzania)–thank you to SDB Visiting Instructors Pastor Canaan Phiri and Pastor John Ryakitimbo for sharing with us! There were also two other SDB Associations from North America represented (South Atlantic Association and North Central Association). Enjoy some snapshots from the weekend!
Morning worship together was a rich blessing.
Carl Greene (Executive Director, SDB Conference of USA & Canada) and Pastor Canaan Phiri (SDB Visiting Instructor, Malawi Africa) collaborate on an illustration during the Conference update.
Pastor Helmer Umana and Pastor Dagoberto Alonzo (SDB Christian Church, Silver Spring MD) led the evening communion service. Translation provided by Gabriela Alonzo.
2025 Conference President, Pastor Tom Davis (Marlboro SDB, Quinton NJ) updated us about plans for Conference Session 2025 in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Pastor Andy Samuels (Chief Executive Director, SDB Missionary Society) provided updates about missional work taking place around the world.
Pastor Saul Alonzo (Ministerio Gracia Sobre Gracia, Maryland) closed the communion service in prayer.
Pastor Canaan Phiri (SDB Visiting Instructor, Central Africa Conference, Malawi Africa) preached and led an afternoon session.
Frank Mazza (Shiloh SDB Church, Shiloh NJ) led the adult Sabbath School class.
Pastor John Ryakitimbo (SDB Visiting Instructor, SDB Conference of Tanzania, Africa) preached and led an afternoon session.
Plenty of food and fellowship over the course of the weekend. Thank you to the churches who provided meals, and thanks to the many people who shared in the work to make this such a wonderful weekend.
Pastor Egbert Downes (Plainfield SDB Church, Plainfield NJ) welcomed us and served as worship leader.
