Norse Church – Historic Renovations

The Norse Seventh-day Adventist Church in Clifton, Texas, was the oldest Seventh-day Adventist church in Texas. Keene Seventh-day Adventist Church member Yddo Ortiz has arranged a special service there every year for the past 15 years or so on the second Sabbath in October to honor its history. He continued the legacy Marjorie Stowe started before him. It was an extra special project for her as she was a descendant of the Norse church pioneers.

During a recent visit, it was obvious that the church needed some extra care. Could you help us restore it to its former glory?  Your gift of any size will be combined with other gifts to restore this historic church building and honor our Adventist history.

Consider joining us for this year’s special service. There is always a potluck after the service, and homemade peach cobblers are made just like they were many years ago. 

Thank you for your prayers and support.

Elton DeMoraes, President
Texas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists

Ways to Give:
Online at AdventistGiving.org – Select Norse Church – Historic Renovation
Mail a check payable to the Texas Conference to Norse Church – Historic Renovation, PO Box 800, Alvarado, TX 76009
Text the word Norse to 41444 for an online giving page

Thank you for your prayers and support.

Any amount is helpful! If you can, consider giving $145 in honor of the 145th anniversary of the Texas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

Click here for the Online Giving web form

Click here to see how we are doing with our Phase 1 fundraising goal*

Online news about the Norse church

Southwestern Union Record article

Texas Historical Markers

MorningRamble Blog

*Email info@txsda.org if you don’t see your name and gift amount on the Thank You list.

View the annual Clifton service held on October 8, 2022

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