16 May 2025, 10:56Pr Ratko RisteskiPaisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
A Day of Restoration and Revival at Paisley Church
Launching a movement toward daily communion with God, Paisley Seventh-day Adventist Church’s Back to the Altar series—led by Beverly Anderson—called families to rebuild their spiritual foundations through prayer, worship, and intentional connection.
On Sabbath, 10 May, Paisley Seventh-day Adventist Church had the privilege of hosting the first-ever Back to the Altar series—an inspiring spiritual initiative designed to rekindle the sacred practice of family worship and personal devotion. The day was led by Beverly Anderson, SM Prayer Ministries Sponsor, whose Spirit-filled ministry guided the congregation into a deeper experience of prayer, fellowship, and reflection.
The day began with a heart-warming Prayer Breakfast, where members were invited not only to share a meal but to do so with someone they hadn’t woken up in the same household with. This simple yet intentional gesture encouraged conversation and connection, allowing members to interact with new faces. The breakfast concluded with meaningful prayers offered for one another—a beautiful and unifying way to begin the day.
Following breakfast, the Sabbath School programme took on a refreshing new format under the theme: Bringing Families Together. Departing from the traditional classroom arrangement, the sanctuary was reconfigured into prayer circles of ten, each seating more than one family. This arrangement encouraged intergenerational interaction, enabling children, parents, grandparents, and singles to worship and share together. The programme began with the question, “What is an altar?”—a powerful introduction that invited deeper contemplation.
During the Divine Hour, the circle arrangement remained in place and provided the ideal setting for the sharing of the 7 Principles of Back to the Altar. These principles highlighted the importance of establishing daily worship at home, strengthening spiritual leadership within families, and restoring the practice of coming together before God—just as the patriarchs did in Bible times. Anderson’s delivery was a Spirit-led blend of Scripture, real-life application, and heartfelt appeal, making the message both accessible and profound.
The afternoon concluded with a powerful time of prayer, drawing the entire church family together in unity and surrender. Hands were held, tears were shed, and lives were lifted up before the throne of grace. Members prayed for their homes, marriages, children, and spiritual walk with God, reaffirming their commitment to building stronger altars of worship in their daily lives.
Back to the Altar is more than a one-day event—it is a movement calling God’s people to deeper devotion and daily communion with Him. Special thanks go to Suku Ndhlovu, Prayer Ministries Leader at Paisley Church, and her dedicated team for their vision, commitment, and prayerful planning that made this day such a spiritual success. We look forward to the continued journey of renewal—one altar, one family, one prayer at a time.
Launching a movement toward daily communion with God, Paisley Seventh-day Adventist Church’s Back to the Altar series—led by Beverly Anderson—called families to rebuild their spiritual foundations through prayer, worship, and intentional connection.
On Sabbath, 10 May, Paisley Seventh-day Adventist Church had the privilege of hosting the first-ever Back to the Altar series—an inspiring spiritual initiative designed to rekindle the sacred practice of family worship and personal devotion. The day was led by Beverly Anderson, SM Prayer Ministries Sponsor, whose Spirit-filled ministry guided the congregation into a deeper experience of prayer, fellowship, and reflection.
The day began with a heart-warming Prayer Breakfast, where members were invited not only to share a meal but to do so with someone they hadn’t woken up in the same household with. This simple yet intentional gesture encouraged conversation and connection, allowing members to interact with new faces. The breakfast concluded with meaningful prayers offered for one another—a beautiful and unifying way to begin the day.
Following breakfast, the Sabbath School programme took on a refreshing new format under the theme: Bringing Families Together. Departing from the traditional classroom arrangement, the sanctuary was reconfigured into prayer circles of ten, each seating more than one family. This arrangement encouraged intergenerational interaction, enabling children, parents, grandparents, and singles to worship and share together. The programme began with the question, “What is an altar?”—a powerful introduction that invited deeper contemplation.
During the Divine Hour, the circle arrangement remained in place and provided the ideal setting for the sharing of the 7 Principles of Back to the Altar. These principles highlighted the importance of establishing daily worship at home, strengthening spiritual leadership within families, and restoring the practice of coming together before God—just as the patriarchs did in Bible times. Anderson’s delivery was a Spirit-led blend of Scripture, real-life application, and heartfelt appeal, making the message both accessible and profound.
The afternoon concluded with a powerful time of prayer, drawing the entire church family together in unity and surrender. Hands were held, tears were shed, and lives were lifted up before the throne of grace. Members prayed for their homes, marriages, children, and spiritual walk with God, reaffirming their commitment to building stronger altars of worship in their daily lives.
Back to the Altar is more than a one-day event—it is a movement calling God’s people to deeper devotion and daily communion with Him. Special thanks go to Suku Ndhlovu, Prayer Ministries Leader at Paisley Church, and her dedicated team for their vision, commitment, and prayerful planning that made this day such a spiritual success. We look forward to the continued journey of renewal—one altar, one family, one prayer at a time.
