Michigan

Dennis and Lynette Barnum were raised in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She was baptized as a teenager, but he was not baptized until after he met her and they were married.

About 15 years ago, circumstances developed that led them out of the church. They were treated unkindly by two pastoral staff members, resulting in hurt feelings which led to conflict and disbelief in the mission of the church. Still seeking to live as Christians, however, they joined other denominational churches in a search of a satisfying relationship with Christ. At that time, they did not realize Jesus Christ was patiently waiting for them to surrender to His leading.

Then Dennis became employed at the Zeeland Community Hospital and met Jack Nickerson. As their friendship developed, Dennis and Jack began to have lengthy talks about the Christian life in general. They discussed God’s saving grace and His plans for His remnant church. It resulted in a spiritual renewal within Dennis’ life as he understood how God had led Jack into his life. Their conversations about biblical principles and values spilled over into both his and Lynette’s lives. The result was they decided to "come home" to the Adventist Church.

They were warmly welcomed "home" and re-baptized in the Holland Church. It's Dennis and Lynette’s desire to join their church family in praying and working for the advancement of God’s kingdom.

Bruce Babienco, Herald volunteer correspondent, as told by Dennis Barnum