Matthew 21:22 – "If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer." Tag someone in need of prayer and kindly share your prayer requests here. https://bit.ly/3GdFXpR Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muGJGEwBF4A
Pollards Hill Group Impacting the Community
The Pollards Hill Seventh-day Adventist group positively impacts the Mitcham/Pollards Hill environs.
The desire of the church leadership and members alike to be mission focused and relevant has resulted in the engagement of two community events within two months.
On Sunday, 25 June, the group set up a stall as an exhibitor at the Mitcham Carnival. This annual event has been significantly interrupted by Covid-19 resulting in a short break until its resumption this year. Sensing the window of…Source: https://adventist.uk/news/article/go/2023-07-20/1643/
Hanwell Excels in its Community Influence and Impact
“But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices, God is well pleased.” Hebrews 13:16 (NKJV)
What does a church caring for its community look like? If you visit the Hanwell Seventh-day Adventist church, you will see the answer to these questions beautifully exemplified in their diverse range of quality outreach initiatives. Hanwell’s expansive effort to embrace community needs, and offer timely and relevant support interventions, is applaudable.
Sarah Lubanga is Area 6D…Source: https://adventist.uk/news/article/go/2023-07-20/1642/
A Tribute and Synopsis of Katri’s Life
Katri – A War Orphan
Katri Sinikka was born a war orphan in Vaasa, Finland, on 1 July 1940. Her parents, August Uolevi Anttinen and Mirjam Kajankangas, got married, and shortly afterwards, her father ‘August’, went to war to defend his country (Finland) against the Russian Invasion. He was one of the first war officers killed in action by the Russians on 23 December 1939. As a result, Katri never saw or knew her father.
Not having a father in the home, Katri developed a solid bond with her…Source: https://adventist.uk/news/article/go/2023-07-20/1641/
Celebrating Women’s Ministries Emphasis Days 2023 at the NEC
The General Conference (GC), Trans-European Division (TED), British Union Conference (BUC), and North England Conference (NEC) got together on Sabbath, 24 June 2023, to celebrate the blessings and success of the Women’s Ministries Emphasis Days held worldwide in our local churches every year. The hall at the Copthorne Hotel, Merry Hill, in the NEC, was packed as the women poured in to start the worship service for this special event, the celebration of the Women’s Ministries Emphasis Days.
The…Source: https://adventist.uk/news/article/go/2023-07-20/1640/
Jamaica Union & BUC Collaborative Community Outreach
“Blessed are those who are generous because they feed the poor.”
Proverbs 22:9 (NLT) ‘Giving, Caring, Sharing’ is the tagline for a Jamaican Food Bank making an impact. The Jamaica Union Conference (JAMU) endeavours to reduce poverty and hunger on the island through the JAMU Food Bank. We have extended this initiative to the British Union Conference (BUC) Adventist Community Services for our partnership working on this project.
As part of their promotional campaign, they have released a video…Source: https://adventist.uk/news/article/go/2023-07-20/1639/
Isaia 57:15 – Giovedì 20 luglio 2023
“Ora il Signore, che sta più in alto di tutti, vive per sempre e ha un nome santo, dichiara: 'Io abito lassù e sono santo, ma sto con gli oppressi e gli umili per dar loro forza e speranza.” Meditazione giornaliera Apri la porta del tuo cuore, autori vari, presentazione di Anna Cupertino Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTcSOQDOu34
Avondale College Selects New Vice-Chancellor and President, Dr. Kerri-Lee Krause
19 July 2023 | Avondale University has made a landmark appointment by selecting Dr. Kerri-Lee Krause as the new vice-chancellor and president, approved by Avondale Council in its meeting on July 11. Chancellor Pastor Glenn Townend shared the announcement with campus, according to an article in the Adventist Record, stating that, “Kerri-Lee brings great sector […] Source: https://atoday.org/avondale-college-selects-new-vice-chancellor-and-president-dr-kerri-lee-krause/
Should an Adventist Study at Yale?
In this new video, Professor Matthew Korpman discusses what led him to study at educational institutions like Yale University and whether Adventists should apply to study at schools like that. Will they be welcomed? Is it a hostile environment? Or are there happy surprises for Adventists who venture to these places? Find out in this […] Source: https://atoday.org/95246-2/
ATSS: Stephen Chavez, “Adventists and Social Justice”
19 July 2023 | All of us know people who are “so heavenly minded that they’re no earthly good.” Seventh-day Adventists have a history of working to serve the needs of society. But with so many seemingly intractable problems, are we doing enough? Teacher: Stephen Chavez retired after serving 26 years as an editor for […] Source: https://atoday.org/atss-stephen-chavez-adventists-and-social-justice/
