Seneca Seventh-day Adventist church

Seneca Seventh-day Adventist church Offering a new beginning through Jesus Christ and fulfilling his mission of mending broken people Welcome to the Seneca Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Thank you for visiting us! The Seneca Seventh-day Adventist Church is a member of the Pennsylvania Conference. To find out more about the ministries, events and news from the Seventh-day Adventist Church please visit the North American Division website. About Seventh-day Adventists
Adventists believe a Trinity of three persons - the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit - make up one God. They made

salvation possible when Jesus, the Son, came to earth as a baby in Bethlehem and lived a sinless life in accordance with the Father's will. When Jesus was crucified for the sins of the people of the world and arose from the dead on the third day, victory was won for everyone. What Seventh-day Adventists Believe
As a Christian church, Seventh-day Adventists are a faith community rooted in the beliefs described by the Holy Scriptures. Adventists describe these beliefs in the following ways: More >>

Fundamental Beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
Seventh-day Adventists accept the Bible as their only creed and hold certain fundamental beliefs to be the teaching of the Holy Scriptures. These beliefs, as set forth here, constitute the church's understanding and expression of the teaching of Scripture.

09/04/2026

God’s Perfect Timing
It’s human nature to be impatient, not wanting to stand in line at the checkout counter or sit in the waiting room wondering when your name will be called. It’s frustrating when sending an email and then having to wait for a response. And when you wait for a test result that will determine your fate - ten minutes can seem like a lifetime! But God’s timing is perfect, for after all, He is the Creator of Time! He alone knows the end from the beginning and what is best for us. He also knows when our hearts are ready to receive the blessings He has in store for us. The Bible says in Ecclesiastes 3:11, “ He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end.” It’s not our job to “know” the future - it’s our job to “trust” God to do what’s best for us. God’s Holy Word makes it very clear that man’s timing and God’s timing is completely different! In 2 Peter 3:8 we’re told, “But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.” The best thing to do is trust God in all things - and yes, that includes His perfect timing!

09/03/2026

We Have Hope
The expression “I hope so” is often said in response to someone trying to reassure us that everything is going to turn out fine. But as Christians, we know that our “hope” is backed up with the power of God’s promises, and there is nothing “iffy” about that! God is a “sure thing,” and we can always count on Him to keep His Word! Sadly, there are people who put their hope in all the wrong places and end up despondent and disillusioned. They learn the hard way that there is only one place to put our hope and that is in Jesus Christ. Because of His sacrifice on Calvary, we have hope! God is faithful and trustworthy and He will do what He says He will do! We can count on Him 100% of the time to comfort, strengthen, guide, heal, and forgive. The Bible says in Isaiah 40:31, “Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” No matter what trial or struggle we are going through . . . with God, we always have hope!

09/01/2026

Strength of Humility
God wants us to be humble, and there are not just one or two, but many texts in the Bible to support it. Ephesians 4:2 says, “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” Yet there are some people who think if they are humble, then they are in a position of weakness. But true humility is just the opposite - it is a position of strength, because it takes Holy Spirit power to remain humble. However, it does not mean that to be humble . . . you must grovel, enable, or endure cruelty. There is a huge difference between humility and groveling. For instance, when Jesus performed the first ordinance of humility, He “washed” the disciples’ feet - He didn’t lick them! God doesn’t expect His children to be doormats or to be bullied. There are some men in this world who mistake their Christian duty as “head of the household” and instead of leading in a Christ-like manner, they are demanding, arrogant, pushy, and abusive. It is not God’s plan for wives to take such abuse, although there are many precious women of God who endure the suffering because they mistakenly feel it is their Christian duty to do so. How sad that they are so deceived. Jesus was humble, yet strong. He faced his enemies with a silent, kind, and gentle manner all the while standing firm and strong. Even in the events leading up to His crucifixion, He took each blow with dignity and humility - never once raising His voice in anger. Experience the strength of humility by following Christ’s example and claim His promise in James 4:10: “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.

08/28/2026

Recipe for Pain
Walking around with an unforgiving heart is a recipe for pain! It’s simply impossible to experience joy in your life if you are laden down with resentment, anger, or bitterness because of an injustice that you’ve experienced. You might be able to stuff all those feelings deep down inside where you think no one will notice, but the longer you keep them bottled up within, the more damage they will do. You may not even realize it, but unforgiveness has a way of coming out in negative ways and affects your deeds, words, and actions. But even worse than that, hiding all that bitterness will separate you from Jesus, and you will miss out on eternal life. The Bible tells us in Mark 11:26, “But if you will not forgive, neither will your Father that is in heaven forgive you your sins.” It doesn’t matter who or what caused the pain - nothing is worth missing out on heaven! Ask God to put forgiveness in your heart for those who have done you wrong, and it is then, and only then, you will experience the vibrant life God wants you to have. Unforgiveness is the recipe for pain . . . but Jesus is the cure!

08/26/2026

How Much Is Your Soul Worth?
People spend their whole life trying to achieve “success,” striving for fame, fortune, and power - but when you think about it, what is the real meaning of success anyway? For some, it’s how much money they have in the bank, driving a fancy car, sending their kids to the best schools, or having power and influence. But no matter how high a status you reach in the eyes of others, nothing is more important than the value of your soul! The Bible says in Mark 8:36-37, “What do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul?” The devil uses the trappings of this world to blind you from what really matters, and that’s staying close to God! You can’t begin to even imagine how much you mean to our heavenly Father until you think of His great sacrifice on Calvary. Only then can you start to imagine just how much you mean to Him. So if you’re wondering how much your soul is worth - well, Jesus loves you so much so that He left the splendor of heaven to give His life, dying on a cross so that you can live with Him for all eternity. And you just can’t pay a higher price than that!

08/25/2026

Worshiping Idols
God does not want His children worshiping idols. In fact, He feels so strongly about it that it is one of the Ten Commandments that He wrote with His own finger on a tablet of stone. It is recorded in Exodus 20:3-6: “You shall have no other gods before me. “You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. You shall not bow down to them or serve them, for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God.” And in Leviticus 26:1, it says, “You shall not make idols for yourselves or erect an image or pillar, and you shall not set up a figured stone in your land to bow down to it, for I am the Lord your God.” You see, God wants you to love and obey Him, and worship ‘only’ Him. He doesn’t want you to worship anything or anyone else. Jesus said in John 14:15, “If you love Me, keep My commandments.” Some Christians worship idols without even realizing it, because anything that you love more than Jesus Christ . . . is an idol. It could be your fancy new car, a prestigious job, wealth, beauty, power, or countless other things, even people. If you love material things or your relationships more than you love God, then you are worshiping idols. Whatever is standing in the way of your friendship with Jesus, move it or get rid of it! Nothing is more important than your relationship with God! Show Him how much you love Him by praising and worshiping Him - and only Him! In John 4:23, we’re told, “But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him.” Don’t waste your time worshiping material things or people . . . worship the King of the Universe . . . and only the King!

08/24/2026

Apple of Your Eye
The book of Psalms is full of love and praise as David expresses just how deeply He loves God and values their close relationship. In Psalm 17:8, David makes an unusual request when He prayed, “Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings.” David was telling God that he wanted to be special and for God to hold him close. The expression, “apple of your eye,” simply means that person is special and precious to you. God loves all of His children, and each one is the “apple of His eye” - including you! God promises to take care of you in Psalm 91:4: “He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler.” Just as a mother hen protects her baby chicks from danger by hiding them under her wings, God will protect and keep you close to Him - all you need to do is trust that He has your best interests at heart and run to Him, where He can keep you safe from danger. There is no better place to be than in the comforting arms of Jesus - for it is when you stray from His side that you will experience your darkest and scariest moments. Take God at His word and trust Him with your life, for He loves you more than you could possibly know- after all... you are the “apple of His eye!”

08/21/2026

Glass Half Full
When you fill a glass half full of water, you can view it and say it’s either half full or half empty. Both are correct, but one is viewing it in a positive light and the other in negative terms. People look at life much the same way. Some walk around with a chip on their shoulder, always seeing the bad, while others look for the good! The latter, you might say, is a glass “half-full” kind of person. Living your life dwelling on all the bad things is not a very happy way to live, and it doesn’t make you many friends either. It’s hard to be around someone who is always negative, gossiping about others, and never has a kind word to say. God wants all His children to be happy, loving, and kind to each other. Even if a family member, friend, or co-worker is constantly running people down, you don’t have to participate! Take the higher road - walk away and refuse to join in or even listen! Proverbs 20:19 says, “He who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with a gossip.” God wants you to speak only words of kindness, think positive thoughts, and treat your fellow man with respect. In other words...be like Jesus! The Bible says in Ephesians 4:32, “And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.” Be the person God wants you to be and start each day with this prayer of David found in Psalm 141:3: “Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips.”

08/17/2026

When Life Suddenly Changes
Everything in your life could be going along quite smoothly when all of a sudden your life is changed in an instant! It could be a phone call, an email, a text, or knock at the door that changes your life forever. Perhaps a spouse announces they want a divorce, you receive a grim diagnosis, a best friend betrays you, a loved one dies, or a hundred other reasons. No matter what devastating loss you are dealt, how you pick up the pieces makes a huge difference in how you live the rest of your life. Some become bitter, angry, while others sink in a deep depression, and still others walk around numb as if they are in a soundproof bubble, not able to experience life – only watch it pass them by. None of these scenarios will give you the abundant life that God wants you to have. Although it is heartbreaking to experience pain and loss – please know that God can heal your broken heart and give you His gift of joy! The Bible says in Psalm 34:18, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” With Jesus, you can face each day with renewed hope, knowing He loves you with an everlasting love. When your life suddenly changes, don’t allow the devil to separate you from Jesus! Put your trust in God, knowing you are in His plan for He will never leave you or forsake you, and He will give you strength and courage to face each day – and be a shining light for Him!

08/04/2026

Choose to Shine
Living a joy-filled life is the best witnessing tool you have! You can serve food at a soup kitchen, pass out literature, sing in nursing homes, or volunteer at homeless shelters, and all those things are good to do, but if you do it with a frown on your face, you will draw an inaccurate picture of who Jesus is and will miss out on the real joy of serving. God wants you to be a living witness. How others see you live speaks louder than if you preached a three-hour sermon. Are you kind, considerate, and compassionate, or are you selfish, always looking out for number one? Are you striving for a higher position at work, willing to step on others to get ahead? Are you wanting recognition for your accomplishments? Do you seek attention so that others can see your good works? Looking out for number one is not living the example Christ gave when it comes to serving others. You can be certain of this: selfishness will only shine light on ‘you,’ and it will prevent you from being a shining light for Christ. If you’re always seeking to be first, remember that at the foot of the cross, the ground is level. No one is lower or higher than you - except Jesus! The Bible tells us in Matthew 23:12, “For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” Shining for Christ means that others can see Jesus in you! Serve with humility, grace, and love. God sees even the smallest act of kindness, and He accepts these acts as if you were doing them for Him personally. Matthew 25:40 says, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” And Philippians 2:3-4 gives us this counsel: “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility, value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.”

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189 Meadow Road
Seneca, PA
16346

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