A few decades after it was officially organized, the Seventh-day Adventist Church sent its first missionary outside the United States, the denomination’s birthplace. This step was only possible after …… Source: https://adventist.news/en/news/treasury-urges-church-to-commit-to-foreign-missions
¡Esa música de la iglesia es diabólica!
Las iglesias se han dividido por muchas razones. Pero los instrumentos musicales que se han considerado apropiados para el culto colectivo es una de las más fascinantes y perdurables. Durante siglos, la música cristiana siguió estilos populares de música. Pero después del movimiento conservador de templanza de la época victoriana, los cristianos comenzaron a favorecer […] Source: https://atoday.org/esa-musica-de-la-iglesia-es-diabolica/
Sabbath: A City Called Confusion
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Read for This Week’s Study: Revelation 17:1-2, Revelation 17:15; Revelation 18:1-4; Revelation 17:4-6; Matthew 16:18; Jeremiah 50:33-38; Psalm 115:4-8.
Memory Text: “These will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, for He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and those who are with Him are called, chosen, and faithful” (Revelation 17:14, NKJV).
The great controversy theme is summarized in Revelation with the symbolism of two women: one clothed with the sun, in Revelation 12:1-17, and one dressed in scarlet, in Revelation 17:1-18.
The striking symbol of the woman clothed with the sun, in the dazzling glory of Christ, is found in Revelation 12:1-17. She is faithful to her true lover, Jesus. She is not defiled with the corruption of false doctrines. Throughout the Bible, a pure woman symbolizes the bride of Jesus, or the true church. In Jeremiah 6:2, the prophet says, “I have likened the daughter of Zion to a lovely and delicate woman” (NKJV). The prophet uses the expression “daughter of Zion” or a faithful woman to describe God’s people. (See also Ephesians 5:25-32 and Hosea 2:20.)
In contrast, the Bible likens apostasy to harlotry or adultery (James 4:4). Speaking of Israel’s rebellion and unfaithfulness, Ezekiel laments, “You are an adulterous wife, who takes strangers instead of her husband“ (Ezekiel 16:32, NKJV).
In this week’s lesson, we will study these two women of Revelation and probe, more deeply, the conflict between truth and error.
Study this week’s lesson to prepare for Sabbath, May 27.
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The Bible presents the idea that we are broken | Surrendering our Ideas
👉 Full episode here – https://youtu.be/7yfPQt8aUiM
👉 Learn more about StudyDeeper – https://studydeeper.org The North and South during the American Civil War both used the Bible as proof that they were right about slavery. Clearly, we bring our own ideas to the table when studying the Bible. Join us as we learn how to recognize them. Surrendering our Ideas
✅ Presenter – Dr. David Shin
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ADRA Solidarity Race Encourages Physical Activity and Promotes Inclusion
In one of the beautiful landscapes of Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, the Parque da Cidade, a race organized by the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) was held in two modalities: in-pe…… Source: https://adventist.news/en/news/adra-solidarity-race-encourages-physical-activity-and-promotes-inclusion
Celebrating 160 Years of What Defines Us
This year, the #AdventistChurch will celebrate 160 years–and you’re invited!
It was 160 years ago, two years into the American Civil War, 20 believers from churches around the Midwest and Northeast gathered in Battle Creek, Michigan. They gathered to organize a General Conference which would begin what has now grown into a worldwide congregation of over 22 million members today.
Their purpose: unity, identity, and mission. Because of the dedication of these 20 people, the Seventh-day Adventist…Source: https://adventist.uk/news/article/go/2023-05-19/1566/
Mission Spotlight for May 20
The Mission program of the Seventh-day Adventist Church is an opportunity for us to understand the needs of others and share in supporting them. Please click on the image below to watch the Mission Spotlight presentation for this week:
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BUC President Reflects On 2023 Ministerial Council
The British Union Conference (BUC) held ‘Called for This!’, its 2023 Ministerial Council from 28 April to 1 May in Hinckley, Leicestershire, for pastoral workers and their families. Under the leadership of Pastor Sam Ouadjo, BUC Ministerial Association Secretary and BUC President, Pastor Eglan Brooks reflects on the purpose of the gathering.
Pastoral Ministry is a calling. The late Eugene Peterson, pastor and theologian, said, “To follow Jesus implies that we enter into a way of life that is…Source: https://adventist.uk/news/article/go/2023-05-19/1565/
Angela Knight Jackson Participates in Service to Commemorate the Life of Florence Nightingale
The 58th annual Florence Nightingale Commemoration Service occurred on Tuesday 16 May at St Paul’s Cathedral in London. The yearly service at Westminster Abbey was changed to St Paul’s due to the coronation of King Charles III.
The Florence Nightingale Foundation supports and develops nurses and midwives in the UK. HRH Princess Alexandra has been the Patron since 1957. The Foundation has hosted annual services to commemorate Florence Nightingale’s life since 1965 in Westminster Abbey. It has…Source: https://adventist.uk/news/article/go/2023-05-19/1564/
Adventist Church Growth Despite Aging Populations
South Korea has the lowest birth rates in the industrialized world. The 2022 Birth and Death Statistics, released by Statistics Korea, state that the South Korean fertility rate is 0.78 percent (249,0…… Source: https://adventist.news/en/news/adventist-church-growth-despite-aging-populations
