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HILLTOP SDA CHURCH BLOG

Inspiring articles, event summaries, and news.
Written by our pastors and members.

Teri Fode
December 12, 2018
Article

There Were No Coffee and Donuts in the Garden of Eden

Teri Fode
December 12, 2018
Article
There Were No Coffee and Donuts in the Garden of Eden

Read Genesis 1:29. No matter which translation you choose, God didn’t tell Adam and Eve, “I have given you every kind of potato chip, French fry, BBQ ribs, cheese cake, See’s Candy, ice cream, deep fried twinkies, tiramisu or strawberries dipped in chocolate, it shall be for food.”

Tagged: Health

Teri Fode
November 19, 2018
Article

Seven Unusual Reasons to be Thankful

Teri Fode
November 19, 2018
Article
Seven Unusual Reasons to be Thankful

During our annual seasons of thanksgiving, it can be pretty easy to make a list of obvious blessings for which we might be grateful. But can you be thankful even during the not-so-pleasant times in your life?

Tagged: Spiritual Growth, Pastor Doug Batchelor

Teri Fode
October 15, 2018
Event

Amazing Disciples Online

Teri Fode
October 15, 2018
Event
Amazing Disciples Online

On September 1st, Pastor Doug, Pastor Ross, Daniel Hudgens and Marshall McKenzie recorded a live Q&A AFCOE session at our Church with the help of the media team.

Tagged: Outreach, Spiritual Growth

Teri Fode
October 1, 2018
Event

Reaching Out

Teri Fode
October 1, 2018
Event
Reaching Out

On September 8th, we had a church-wide outreach going door-to-door with books that were left at the doorsteps of various local neighborhoods pointing readers to our local church.

Tagged: Outreach

Teri Fode
September 4, 2018
Event

Annual Church Retreat

Teri Fode
September 4, 2018
Event
Annual Church Retreat

On August 25th, our Church met at Leoni meadows for a refreshing time in nature.

Teri Fode
August 12, 2018
Event

Reaching Out

Teri Fode
August 12, 2018
Event
Reaching Out

Several Church members went out to serve the homeless. But you might be surprised that the primary reason we went out was not to feed them.

Tagged: Outreach

Teri Fode
July 15, 2018
Article

Abraham, Part 5

Teri Fode
July 15, 2018
Article
Abraham, Part 5

How many stars can you see with the naked eye? It depends. There are many variables that determine what you can see without the aid of a telescope.

Tagged: Nature, Object Lesson, Pastor Doug Batchelor

Teri Fode
June 13, 2018
Event

Health, Evangelism, and You

Teri Fode
June 13, 2018
Event
Health, Evangelism, and You

On Sunday, May 20, Granite Bay Church hosted a great cooking class on the importance of breakfast. If you didn’t attend, then you really missed out! Check out the recipes…

Tagged: Outreach, Health, Recipe

Teri Fode
May 13, 2018
Article

A Cloud of Witnesses

Teri Fode
May 13, 2018
Article
A Cloud of Witnesses

Did you know that before sin broke up our planet, God created Adam to work outside?

Tagged: Object Lesson, Nature, Pastor Doug Batchelor

Teri Fode
April 15, 2018
Article

Healthy Lifestyle on the Go

Teri Fode
April 15, 2018
Article
Healthy Lifestyle on the Go

Your body is a reflection of your lifestyle. Appetite is a natural desire to satisfy a bodily need. Unfortunately, an unhealthy appetite also leads to an unhealthy spiritual appetite and vice versa.

Tagged: Health

Teri Fode
April 9, 2018
Article

Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Teri Fode
April 9, 2018
Article
Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Tagged: Health, Recipe

Teri Fode
March 29, 2018
Article

Media Ministry – Help Wanted

Teri Fode
March 29, 2018
Article
Media Ministry – Help Wanted

We have the opportunity to serve in multiple capacities, one of them being Media which is one of the many ministries in this Church. If you have been wondering what it would be like to minister to thousands of people outside the walls of the sanctuary but don’t have any broadcast knowledge, not to worry!

Teri Fode
March 15, 2018
Article

Faith in Focus

Teri Fode
March 15, 2018
Article
Faith in Focus

Would it surprise you then to know that Christ commends just two people for having great faith during His ministry?

Tagged: Object Lesson, Spiritual Growth, Pastor Doug Batchelor

Teri Fode
March 5, 2018
Event

Pastor Doug on The Christian Post

Teri Fode
March 5, 2018
Event
Pastor Doug on The Christian Post

Singer Chilli from the popular R&B group TLC flew to Nashville, Tennessee, on Thursday to meet the pastor of Amazing Facts Christian Media Ministries whom she says greatly impacted her recent return to the Christian faith.

Teri Fode
February 6, 2018
Event

Pathfinder's Update

Teri Fode
February 6, 2018
Event
Pathfinder's Update

Pizza honors and singing at the Folsom Zoo.

Tagged: Children's Ministry

Teri Fode
January 21, 2018
Article

Quick and Yummy Black Bean Recipe

Teri Fode
January 21, 2018
Article
Quick and Yummy Black Bean Recipe

Quick and Yummy Black Bean Recipe

Tagged: Recipe, Health

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View fullsize Farewell to Pastor John and Cathy Quedzuweit as they move to Tennessee. They will be greatly missed! Thank you both for your many years of service ❤
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Amazing Sanctuary Bible Camp will be June 20-25 for kids ages 5-10. We would love you to mark your calendars and prepare to invite a friend to join you in learning about God's amazing love for us.
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    • Nov 30, 2022 Health Fair October 2022
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    • Mar 2, 2022 February 2022 Step Challenge
    • Feb 28, 2022 Heart Healthy Cooking Class Feb 2022
  • 2021 7
    • Dec 28, 2021 Holiday Cooking Class Dec 2021
    • Dec 8, 2021 Post Thanksgiving Walk Dec 1, 2021
    • Jun 9, 2021 Announcing Our Grand Opening!
    • May 23, 2021 Undaunted Courage
    • Apr 18, 2021 The 7 Deadly Myths of Christianity
    • Apr 5, 2021 Amazing Sanctuary: A Most Holy Place Experience
    • Jan 1, 2021 RESET 2021
  • 2020 22
    • Nov 25, 2020 A Thanksgiving Message
    • Oct 29, 2020 We're Open!
    • Oct 23, 2020 Temporary Occupancy Permit
    • Sep 23, 2020 30 Days of Prayer
    • Sep 9, 2020 Special Prayer Alert!
    • Aug 20, 2020 California Fires: Online Church Only
    • Aug 13, 2020 REVELATION NOW!
    • Aug 13, 2020 Protesting the Devil
    • Aug 6, 2020 Roundtable Zoom with the Elders
    • Jul 10, 2020 Praise in the Parking Lot
    • Jun 19, 2020 First In-Person Worship Service!
    • Jun 17, 2020 God's Garden is Under Attack!
    • Jun 11, 2020 Worship Service Update
    • Jun 4, 2020 Praise In The Parking Lot!
    • May 28, 2020 Churches Gradually Open
    • May 21, 2020 News and Updates – May 2020
    • Apr 24, 2020 A Sudden Shift: How COVID-19 Changed the World
    • Apr 8, 2020 The New Heart 10-Day Online Revival
    • Mar 25, 2020 40 Days of Fasting & Prayer through the Great Controversy
    • Mar 17, 2020 Church Closed, Online Services
    • Mar 12, 2020 Coronavirus and Social Distancing
    • Jan 1, 2020 Read Your Bible
  • 2019 8
    • Aug 6, 2019 Pathfinders' Events
    • Jul 22, 2019 An Appeal to Parents - Social Media
    • Jul 12, 2019 Growing Kids God's Way
    • Jun 10, 2019 Dismembered
    • Apr 14, 2019 Vegan Lasagna
    • Mar 25, 2019 Healthy Lifestyle on the Go
    • Feb 24, 2019 Friendship Dinner
    • Jan 3, 2019 Making a Fresh Start
  • 2018 16
    • Dec 12, 2018 There Were No Coffee and Donuts in the Garden of Eden
    • Nov 19, 2018 Seven Unusual Reasons to be Thankful
    • Oct 15, 2018 Amazing Disciples Online
    • Oct 1, 2018 Reaching Out
    • Sep 4, 2018 Annual Church Retreat
    • Aug 12, 2018 Reaching Out
    • Jul 15, 2018 Abraham, Part 5
    • Jun 13, 2018 Health, Evangelism, and You
    • May 13, 2018 A Cloud of Witnesses
    • Apr 15, 2018 Healthy Lifestyle on the Go
    • Apr 9, 2018 Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
    • Mar 29, 2018 Media Ministry – Help Wanted
    • Mar 15, 2018 Faith in Focus
    • Mar 5, 2018 Pastor Doug on The Christian Post
    • Feb 6, 2018 Pathfinder's Update
    • Jan 21, 2018 Quick and Yummy Black Bean Recipe
  • 2017 9
    • Jul 31, 2017 Seeds of Truth
    • Jun 29, 2017 Milk and Honey
    • Jun 22, 2017 Book Ministry
    • May 25, 2017 Fishers of Men
    • May 4, 2017 Bats, Sparrows, and You
    • May 3, 2017 Pearl of Great Price
    • Apr 5, 2017 Senior-itis Vesper Program
    • Apr 5, 2017 Safe in the Arms of Jesus
    • Apr 5, 2017 GB 'Urban Missionaries' in Action
  • 2016 2
    • Jan 12, 2016 Country Morning Gravy
    • Jan 5, 2016 Honey Guide Bird
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