Briefing Document: Spring Meadows Church Service and Operations (November 8, 2025)

Executive Summary

This document synthesizes key insights from the Spring Meadows Seventh-day Adventist Church service on November 8, 2025, and associated operational communications. The service was led by former senior pastor Bob Boggess, who delivered a sermon titled “Confidence” while a significant portion of the congregation was attending a church retreat at Camp Koqua.

The central theme of the sermon was a call for believers to maintain unwavering confidence in Jesus Christ, the certainty of His second coming, and the transformative power of the Bible. Drawing heavily from the book of Hebrews, Pastor Boggess argued that current global turmoil—spanning natural, political, social, and economic spheres—should be interpreted as “signs” confirming the biblical timeline and encouraging spiritual readiness.

Operationally, the church is engaged in a major three-year, $3.3 million capital campaign, “The Miracle Multiplied,” aimed at retiring its mortgage. This initiative is ongoing despite a noted financial shortfall; as of October 31, 2025, the church’s budget shows a year-to-date deficit of $36,929. The church maintains a vibrant community life, with numerous upcoming events for all age groups, including youth activities, ministry meetings, and fellowship gatherings.

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Sermon Analysis: “Confidence”

The sermon, delivered by Pastor Bob Boggess, was structured around the exhortation in Hebrews 10:35, “Cast not away therefore your confidence which has great recompense of reward.” Boggess framed this as a spiritual parallel to Winston Churchill’s famous “Never never never give up” speech, urging steadfastness in faith.

Core Theme 1: Confidence in the Second Coming of Christ

A primary focus was the belief in the imminent return of Jesus. Boggess acknowledged the long waiting period, noting he began his pastoral career in 1961, 65 years prior, expecting the event to occur within a decade. He asserted that contemporary global events serve as “signs of the times” that validate this belief.

Evidences Cited:

• Natural World: An increase in the severity of floods, tornadoes, earthquakes, fires, droughts, and hurricanes.
• International Affairs: Widespread “wars and rumors of wars,” specifically mentioning turmoil involving Ukraine, China, Russia, the US, and Africa.
• Political Climate: The rise of “Christian militant extremists” seeking to coerce individuals to serve God according to a specific ideology rather than conscience.
• Social Conditions: An increase in violence, characterized by frequent mass shootings and a perception that life is “so cheap.”
• Moral Standards: A perceived collapse of general morality, visible in media, entertainment, and a societal disregard for honesty and property.
• Economic Instability: Prevalent warnings of a “great collapse,” fostering a time of uncertainty.
• Religious Prophecy: The belief that the “beast of Revelation chapter 13 is going to be exerting its power.”

According to Boggess, these signs serve to reassure believers that they are “on the right road,” that “God has everything under control,” and that they must live in a constant state of readiness.

Core Theme 2: Confidence in Jesus Christ

The sermon detailed three foundational reasons, or “proofs from Calvary,” for placing absolute confidence in Jesus.

1. Proof of God’s Unconditional Love: Calvary is presented as the ultimate demonstration of God’s love, wherein Jesus “risked it all” and the possibility of eternal failure to save humanity.
2. Proof of Jesus’s Right to Save: Boggess argued that while all humanity deserves death for sin, Jesus’s sacrifice reclaimed believers from the devil. An anecdote about Martin Luther was used, where a long scroll of Luther’s sins was countered by the inscription, “the blood of Jesus Christ cleanses from all sin.”
3. Proof of Power for Victorious Living: The sermon emphasized that the same power Jesus used is available to believers through the Holy Spirit, enabling them to overcome temptation and defeat.

Core Theme 3: Confidence in the Word of God

A significant portion of the sermon was dedicated to the critical importance of the Bible in a Christian’s life.

• The Word as a Source of Power: Boggess stressed that the Bible is not merely a book but a conduit for the “supernatural power of God.” He linked the gospel’s power directly to the scriptures, stating, “If you do not bring the Bible into your life you don’t have the power.”
• The Mechanism of Abiding in Christ: Citing John 15:7 (“If you abide in me and my words abide in you”), he explained that Jesus abides in a believer through His word. He challenged the congregation on their commitment to daily scripture reading.
• The Ultimate Reality: Boggess presented a stark ultimatum on the centrality of God: “If God is God, that’s all that matters… If God is not God, nothing matters.”

The sermon concluded with an allegory of a father and his two daughters, with the final lesson being that total surrender to God is what matters most: “You may have all there is of daddy but daddy has all there is of me.”

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Church Operations and Community Life

The provided bulletin outlines the church’s key operational initiatives, financial status, and a schedule of community events.

“The Miracle Multiplied” Capital Campaign

The church is in the midst of a significant fundraising effort to eliminate its mortgage debt.

Financial Status (as of October 31, 2025)

The church budget report for the fiscal year (July 2025 – June 2026) indicates a significant operational deficit.

Note: The offering for the day was designated as the Annual Sacrifice Offering (for Global Mission GC), while unmarked offerings go to the church budget.

Upcoming Events and Announcements

The church has a full calendar of activities for various ministries and age groups:

• Young Adult (Dwell): Vespers and Friendsgiving on Friday, November 14.
• Seniors (JOY 55+): Mini golf and ice cream outing on Saturday, November 15.
• Youth: Annual Paintball event on November 23.
• Children (SMC Kids): “The Mystery of the Missing Manger” musical program on December 6. Rehearsals are ongoing.
• Community & Fellowship:
  • A Couples Baby Shower for Kailey and Ben Musselman on November 22.
  • Church-wide Christmas decorating on November 23.
  • A Meal Train is active for the Tapia family, who welcomed a baby on October 26.
• Arts: The Flee Una Voce student group is presenting “Fiddler on the Roof.”

Leadership for November 8 Service:

• Deacon: David Soeharsono
• Deaconess: Bella Valentin and Marisol Soeharsono
• Worship Coordinator: Valarie Prusia
• Tech Director: Eric Prusia
• Praise Team Leader: Crucely Williams

Pastor Bob

Other Sermons In This Series

Enlarging The Harvest – Pastor Brian Cassell

October 04, 2025

Into the Deep – Pastor Brian Cassell

October 11, 2025

Generosity Multiplied – Pastor Brian Cassell

October 18, 2025