History of The Cambridge S.D.A. Church
Before called Cambridge SDA Church, it was The Cambridge Mission formed by a group of members of the Berea S.D.A. Church. It was Sara Bates, Ruth Brown, David Cluff, Mary Cluff, Sarah Cor, Lillith Cragwell, Lloyd Drakes, Catherine Jackson, James Morse, Olivia Morse, Marie Peters, Angela Prescod, and Maria Wilson who heard the call "COME OVER TO CAMBRIDGE AND HELP US".
At the time the mission shared Pastor Cummings with the Berea Church. The mission while surviving was under the direction of Pastor Edward Archer. The mission prospered and became a member of The Northeastern Conference Sisterhood of Churches, on September 6, 1980. Pastor John Nixon was appointed pastor of the Boston Area.
The church was experiencing difficulties, and was searching for direction and administration. Treading on dangerous grounds found itself disbanded from the Sisterhood of Churches in November of 1984, and taken on again the status of mission on January 19, 1985. With much prayer, the church was searching for royalty, and was longing to be called after God's own name. God chose a king to lead his people in February of 1985. Pastor Eldeen King appointed to the Cambridge Mission. Pastor King, along with his wife Lorraine and two sons, Andrew and Alden, were pleased to share their years with the mission. He led the members spiritually, and gave guidance where needed. On June 7, 1986, the mission was re-organized as a church, under the Presidency of Elder Leonard Newton. "TO GOD BE THE GLORY, GREAT THINGS HE HAS DONE".
In 1988, Pastor George St. John and his two daughters, Andrea, and Georgette were proud to be part of the Cambridge S.D.A. Church family of God. In May 1991, the treasurer, Bro. Melvyn Davis had a vision and the Lord led him to 62 Dexter Street, in Medford Massachusetts. Pastor St. John worked long with the treasurer and here we are today. "EXCEPT THE LORD BUILD THE HOUSE, THEY LABOR IN VAIN THAT BUILD IT". PS. 127:1. Pastor St. John's goal was to please God daily. A special thanks to Pastor St. John for working long with the church, and having the confidence that we could do it. The membership moved their church home, on July 20 th, 1991.
On January 4, 1992, Pastor Charles Parker was assigned to the Cambridge SDA Church. Fifteen months later, all Pastor Parker duties relating to the church was suspended. In the interim, Pastor R. Washington is providing spiritual guidance and administrative direction. He worked closely with First Elder Betsy Davis and members to dedicate Cambridge Church to the ministry to the glory of God, our Father, by whose favor we have built his house; To the honor of Jesus, the Son of the living God, our Lord and Savior; and to the work of the Holy Spirit, minister of life and light with secretary of N.E. Conference Pastor T.H.C. Baker on April 17, 1993.
Pastor Kryan John took Cambridge SDA Church to higher heights. He instituted a more lively form of worship. The members of Cambridge loved him and wife and three sons before transferring from the Cambridge Church of Seventh-Day Adventist in February 1997. First Elder Pastor Wilbert Hemsley become the acting pastor of the Cambridge S.D.A. Church, while the congregation keeps to their dedication to have God house as a tribute of gratitude and love from those who have tasted the cup of Thy salvation and experienced the riches of Thy grace, bringing the house as a freewill offering to our God.
Today, in all areas of our lives and ministry, we share the words of the Lord unto Zerubbabel, "NOT BY NIGHT, NOR BY POWER, BUT BY MY SPIRIT, SAINTH THE LORD OF HOSTS." IBC. 4:6.
The congregation of The Cambridge SDA Church dedicated the building at 62 Dexter Street in Medford to God for the worship in prayer and song; for the preaching and teaching of the Word and for the celebration of the holy ordinances; for the strength to those who are tempted and for help in right living; for the sanctification of the family; for the guidance of children and youth; for the salvation of men. Cambridge Church is also dedicated for the defense of liberty; for the training of conscience and for aggressive warfare against evil; for the help of the needy; for the relief of the distressed; for the defense of God's Sabbath; for the hastening the coming of Christ. The people of Cambridge church and congregation, consecrated themselves anew to dedicate the entire building to the cause and service of God.

Last modified: 9/15/97

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