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Sticks and Stones

"Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me." Sound familiar? But it isn't true, is it? Words do hurt. In fact, a cut or scrape of the skin will heal, but wounds caused by words can last a lifetime.

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Every Saturday:

Sabbath School starts at 9:30am

Church Services starts at 10:50am


Prayer Meeting: Wednesday Nights at 7:00pm

Pastor & Esmie

Bibliographical sketch

Arthur R. Branner II was born in Pontiac Michigan. He received a B.A. in Theology (1994) from Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan. He continued on to receive a Master of Divinity degree from the Theological Seminary at Andrews University in 1997. In 1996 he completed Chaplain Officer Basic Course Training, graduating with honors as a 2nd Lieutenant U.S. Army Chaplain and is currently a Chaplain in the Army National Guard. In 2004 Arthur was called to Iraq and served a year in Baghdad. During his time at war his battalion executed over 4,000 missions and every soldier returned home safely without death or loss of limb. He attributes it to the power of prayer. He returned in November of 2005.

Arthur considers himself a Family Life / Young adult pastor and specializes in family mediation and crisis counseling. He believes that the future of our society is to a large degree determined by the quality of our families. He is committed to preparing families for eternity. Arthur is married to Esmie G. Branner. Esmie is a graduate of Andrews University. She received both her bachelors as well as her Masters degree in Social work and is currently a PHD candidate. Esmie is also the author of the book "Beyond the Veil of Darkness." Together they have reared five children; three sons and two daughters. Arthur enjoys water skiing, snow skiing, racquetball, reading, rocketry, and youth activities. He also hosts a television ministry aired on the local Sacramento channels entitled "Last Day Message." Arthur’s Motto is: ‘Good, better, best never take a rest until your good gets better and your better gets best."

Adventist News Network News

Church Chat: The innovative dental dean

Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Loma Linda University joined such institutions as Harvard and New York University earlier this year during an award ceremony for dental schools.

Euro-Africa Adventist Church president announces retirement

Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Ulrich W. Frikart, president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Euro-Africa since 1995, announced his retirement in an August 12 letter to world church president Jan Paulsen.

Adventist to direct U.S. religious freedom panel

Tuesday, August 26, 2008
A veteran Seventh-day Adventist religious freedom advocate announced last month that he has accepted the top staff post of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom.

Antigua prime minister salutes Adventist Pathfinder movement

Tuesday, August 26, 2008
A Caribbean island nation's leader is now a second-year honorary member of the Pathfinder club, a Seventh-day Adventist youth service organization.

Bible Says

The Measuring Stick

Some hold that you should feel free to pray for anything. If you pray hard and long enough, God will grant your petition. Yet Christ stated, ". . .when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will...

The Medal Race

The Olympics make me cry. I cry during the opening ceremonies. I cry during the team events, during the individual events and during the medal ceremonies, whether my country is represented or not. My eyes are red and throat...

Graceful Floating

I've never been very good at floating. On my back in a swimming pool, I can keep my face out of the water only by paddling constantly with my hands or feet. If I stop moving for just a second, I start to sink! This tends to...

If Love Could Heal

The doctors said there wasn't any medicine they could prescribe that would heal him. The surgeons said they couldn't operate and heal him. Hours of internet research...specialists...calls to a renowned surgeon...the answers...

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KADV Radio
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Staying Young

Farmer's Market

When I was growing up, we had fresh food on the table all summer long. My mom kept colorful fruit for us to munch on and included a lot of vegetables in her cooking. She watched for the latest sales and with our help, grew a...

My Place With Jesus — Online Now!

Thursday, July 17, 2008
It Is Written just launched an exciting, interactive Bible study website just for kids! Created and hosted by Jean Boonstra, My Place With Jesus leads children into a deeper understanding of the Bible. The 14 lessons cover topics such as Creation and Heaven, and each student is treated to a treat at the end of each study. The site is a safe place for kids on the Internet, and no personal information is collected from the child. To be one of the first people to experience this new It Is Written outreach, visit www.MyPlaceWithJesus.com.

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Sunset Schedule

Place: Manteca, CA
Sabbath Starts:
7:38 PM August 29, 2008
Sabbath Ends:
7:36 PM August 30, 2008