Hello, 2021! What have you got for us? After all the austerity we experienced last year due to the COVID-19 crisis, we look forward to a brighter new year. As we bid goodbye to the year 2020, we reflect back on some ways how Seventh-day Adventists imparted relief and hope during those challenging moments. There is no reason to stop sharing the faith, hope, love, and healing of Jesus to others. One of the most effective ways to reach out at a time of crisis is through digital evangelism. Every Friday, Elder Ted Wilson would share a special message to the Adventist church. He has highlighted the significance of family, Creation Sabbath, and many other timely topics. Whilst on Thursdays, ANN InDepth shares discussions with experts about issues impacting the church. The relevant topics include health, prayer, and leadership. Watch these online outreaches at https://www.youtube.com/user/Adventistsaboutlife. Meanwhile, here are some events that we’ll look forward to: This new year, we’ll start with Ten Days of Prayer with the theme, “Seeking Revival”. It will begin on January 6. Members are encouraged to focus on the relevance of experiencing a personal revival and the joy of complete surrender to God. For more information, visit https://tendaysofprayer.org/. We also look forward to the 2021 General Conference Session, which will be held in Indiana on May 20-25, 2021. Health protocols will be emphasized for participants. For other Adventist events and special days, please check https://gc.adventist.org/events/special-days/. We’d also like to start 2021 with a merry heart, and we’d like to share some laughs, light moments, and special features with you. You can find more of these at News (adventist.news). As we reflect back on the past year and look forward to this new year, may we continue asking the Lord for avenues to serve Him. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NffF0ny_3sk

How can we start this year right for a healthy life? Find out in this new special message from Pastor Ted Wilson. Everyone likes to have a new beginning—especially after experiencing such challenges as we faced in 2020! And while we don’t know exactly what the new year holds, we can be assured that God does, and we can be confident and secure in Him as we trust and follow Jesus in 2021. A new year is a gift—an opportunity for a new beginning. It’s a time to try new things, change old habits, and make better choices—especially when it comes to health—both physically and mentally. Adventist health practices have been noticed around the world and studies show that those practicing the Adventist lifestyle of eating a plant-based diet, getting regular exercise, abstaining from harmful substances such as alcohol and tobacco, maintaining a healthy body weight, and eating nuts regularly can significantly increase a person’s life expectancy by several years. As followers of Christ, it’s important to choose carefully what we eat and drink, to take time to exercise, to drink plenty of water, to be sure to get our much-needed rest, and to consider how we look at life in general as we lean on Christ each day. Read God’s Word and see how many health blessings are provided in Scripture. And read books such as The Ministry of Healing, Medical Ministry, Counsels on Health, and Counsels on Diet and Foods. All of these books and more are available for free download at egwwritings.org. As we submit to the Lord and follow His health laws outlined in the Bible and the Spirit of Prophecy, we become healthier, happier, and holier—all through the power and grace of Jesus Christ. Apart from Him, none of this is possible. But God will add His incredible blessings when you ask Him to help you to live healthfully, enjoying life to the fullest. Jesus said, in John 10:10, '” . . . I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sb_MsmxDrd4