Pastor Kurt Thomas, Senior Pastor
Sabbath, August 29, 2026, will be remembered as a significant and historic day in the life of the Apple Creek Seventh-day Adventist Church, as our congregation joyfully welcomed our new Assistant Pastor, Pastor Deon Rose, along with her daughter, Skyy, and son, Romone, into the Apple Creek family.
There was a wonderful spirit of excitement, gratitude, and anticipation throughout the congregation as we celebrated this new chapter in the life and ministry of our church. This occasion was especially significant as Pastor Rose becomes the first woman to serve in a pastoral role at Apple Creek, marking an important milestone in the history of our congregation.
From the warm words of welcome to the many expressions of love and appreciation, Pastor Rose and her family were embraced with genuine Apple Creek hospitality. Pastor Rose expressed how deeply grateful and touched she was by the overwhelming reception extended to her and her family.
Pastor Rose then blessed the congregation with a consecrated and timely message entitled “The Call.” Through the Word, we were reminded that when God calls, He calls us to faithfulness, obedience, service, and a deeper dependence upon Him. Her message was fitting for the beginning of her ministry among us and served as a powerful reminder that every believer is called to participate in the mission of God.
As Senior Pastor, I am delighted to welcome Pastor Rose to the pastoral ministry team at Apple Creek. We affirm the gifts, calling, experience, and passion for ministry that God has placed upon her life. I look forward to working alongside her as we provide pastoral leadership, nurture our members, strengthen our ministries, reach our community, and advance the mission of Christ.
Pastor Rose, Apple Creek welcomes you! We affirm your ministry, we will pray for you, we will support you, and we look forward with great expectation to what God will accomplish through your ministry among us. To Skyy and Romone, we warmly welcome you as well. You are now an important part of the Apple Creek family.
Special appreciation is extended to our elders, ministry leaders, Hospitality Ministry, Music Ministry, Audio-Visual and Communications teams, deacons and deaconesses, and all the departments and individuals who collaborated to make the worship experience, fellowship lunch, and meet-and-greet such a beautiful expression of Christian love and hospitality. Thank you for making August 29 a day our church family will long remember.
As we begin this new chapter together, may we move forward with faith, unity, prayer, and a shared commitment to mission. The God who calls is the God who equips, empowers, and sustains.
Welcome, Pastor Deon Rose, Skyy, and Romone!
Apple Creek is excited about the journey ahead, and we prayerfully anticipate what God will accomplish as pastor and people work together for His glory and the advancement of His Kingdom.