News reports from the Pennsylvania Conference, Columbia, Portland, Oregon; Tracy, California and the Washington Conference: Since the state government has stated that churches can reopen, the Adventist denomination’s Pennsylvania Conference is encouraging its local churches to begin the process of safely resuming in-person worship services. Pastors have been given guidelines from the government, the Center […] Source: https://atoday.org/news-briefs-for-june-4-2020/
Corona care
Students who lose income because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and demonstrate financial need will benefit from the response to Avondale’s annual appeal this year. Source: https://wp.avondale.edu.au/news/2020/06/05/corona-care/
My name is Koonjiani
Avondale arts student Stephanie Callaghan created a podcast that discussed the journey of learning about her Aboriginal culture and has, in National Reconciliation Week, agreed to share and discuss it with us. Source: https://wp.avondale.edu.au/news/2020/06/05/my-name-is-koonjiani/
The AT Sabbath Seminar is so gratifying!
3 June 2020 | Dear Adventist Today: As I was sitting on my front porch this morning with my cup of coffee, I started thinking about how much I appreciate the on-line discussions every Saturday morning. I hope they continue even after people are able to back to regular church services. Why? Well, because of […] Source: https://atoday.org/60868-2/
Cooked Tomatoes May Reduce the Risk of Prostate Cancer
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An opportunity to share happy
It was an effective way to get our attention—a small package of chocolates delivered on the eve of Easter, “packed with sanitized hands,” with an introductory letter complete with details of their family, work, and pets.
Over the following few weeks, amid the ongoing social-distancing restrictions, the 21 houses on our street have exchanged a number of letters and created a “Hope Fence”—including artworks by children and young people, messages of encouragement, jokes and an Anzac Day [Memorial…Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann-en/~3/mgZy7233gJM/
Non-profit Organization Serves Greater Rio de Janeiro Through a Variety of Social Services.
Sandra Sobral was only 36 when she suffered a debilitating stroke. As part of her treatment, she was placed in a medically induced coma for some time. “I couldn’t speak, touch, or see. People did not know that, even in that state, I could perceive their fear to approach me. It was almost as if I was dead, ” she recalls. It was during that lonely time that she made a pact with God. “If You return my health, I will dedicate my life to helping people,” she promised. Miraculously, she made a full…Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann-en/~3/WBwjxD9GUlg/
AT Reader Poll: How COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts Adventists
4 June 2020 | Four out of five Adventist Today readers report that they are sheltering at home as much as possible and their local church is using an electronic connection for its Sabbath worship services. Small numbers indicate that they or a family member have been infected or a close friend or relative has […] Source: https://atoday.org/at-reader-poll-how-covid-19-pandemic-impacts-adventists/
NAD President Addresses Racial Tensions in the United States
NAD President Daniel Jackson shares a special message for the members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America in regards to the racial tension in the United States.
Source: https://vimeo.com/426015982
What day is the Lord’s day?
Ever wondered if there is any real significance to what the Bible calls ‘the Sabbath day?’ Oftentimes when this topic arises, it either gets the cold-shoulder and is framed as legalism, or conflict breaks out as to whether the Sabbath is Saturday or Sunday. But what does the Bible say? What day is the Lord’s day? Is this day of the week a sign of legalism, or of rest and worship? Watch this sneak peek and tune in to see the significance of The Authentic Seal and your questions answered @ awr.org/bible. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cosvg2LpzM8