Tag: Pastor's Corner

Pastor’s Corner: When Worship Is Forced: Standing Faithful in a Compromising World

Happy Sabbath, everyone! On Sabbath, Pastor DeSilva will preach on Daniel Chapter 3. This chapter presents one of Scripture’s most powerful accounts of courage, worship, and unwavering faithfulness. King Nebuchadnezzar erected an enormous golden image on the plain of Dura and commanded representatives from across Babylon to attend its dedication....

Pastor’s Corner: Called to Serve – A Charge to New Church Officers

Happy Sabbath, everyone, Today we recognize those who have accepted the responsibility of serving as church officers. Some will continue in familiar roles, while others serve for the first time. Whatever your assignment, remember you have accepted more than an office; you have accepted a sacred responsibility. Church office is...

Pastor’s Corner: Renewed, Restored, and Revitalized

Happy Sabbath, everyone, On September 18–19, some of the women of our church will gather for a special Women’s Ministry Retreat. This will be more than simply a weekend away from home—it will be a sacred appointment with God and a time of spiritual revitalization, personal reflection, prayer, healing, and...

Pastor’s Corner: Running on Empty

Have you ever felt like you were running on empty? This past week, I literally pushed through on fumes. I arrived at Willowdale this past Monday for our weekly Pastors’ Staff Meeting, where we discuss the ministry of the church and always conclude with a season of prayer for...

Pastor’s Corner: August 2026

Greetings, Willowdale Family, and Happy Sabbath! As Michelle and I look ahead to what promises to be a very full month of August, I wanted to take a few moments to share some ministry updates before we begin what feels like our annual "cross-country (and cross-Caribbean!) adventure." Over the next several...

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