This October, the Rolling Hills church family celebrated its golden anniversary with a full weekend of events.
Throughout five decades, generations have found belonging and fellowship in this community. From Sabbath School and Bible study classes to youth and Pathfinder meetings and midweek prayer gatherings, vibrant ministries have brought life to the church and blessings to its members. Through creative outreach activities, like the annual car show, the church has found unique ways to minister in the local community and meet the needs of their neighbors.
“We learned to be a community through five decades, each decade looking just a little different,” noted Janet Lui, an elder at Rolling Hills, during the welcome on Sabbath morning. “I know that for some of you this is going to be like old home week and for others it’s going to be, ‘Who are these people?’ But let me tell you, you’re here because you have experienced the love of God in this place. Just know that anybody that came through this door this morning has had that same experience in this place.”
Many former pastors of the church were present and participated throughout the weekend. The Southern California Conference (SCC) executive officers joined to support the milestone, with the morning’s message brought by SCC President John H. Cress, entitled “Love Restored, Mission Renewed.” The Sabbath morning service closed with a special baptism of four new members of the church family.
“We especially celebrate the diversity and family spirit that mark your church,” read a letter from the SCC executive officers to the church recognizing the occasion. “Rolling Hills stands as a reflection of the kingdom of God—welcoming people of all ages and backgrounds into one fellowship of grace. Your unity in Christ is a witness to the wider community that the gospel brings people together in love and hope.”
