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News Briefs for June 18, 2020
News reports from Kettering Adventist Church; Newbold Church; Loma Linda University Health; the GAiN Europe Uncertainty project; Denmark; Rocklin, California; Greater New York Conference and Argentina: Pastor Andrea Jakobsons has been chosen as the new senior pastor at the Kettering Adventist Church in Kettering, Ohio. Jakobsons has been serving as youth, collegiate and young adult […] Source: https://atoday.org/news-briefs-for-june-18-2020/
What Will Life After #Coronavirus Be Like?
#Coronavirus has changed our way of life. What will it look like when we start integrating back into society? Will we be more #grateful? Will we experience feelings we ignored while away? What does this return to “normal” look like? In this ANN In-Depth episode, we talk with Dr. Peter Landless, Director of Health Ministries for the Seventh-day Adventist Church. You can learn more about Health Ministries at their website: https://healthministries.com/ Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXYrFsScpQw
World Refugee Sabbath
Standing on the cliffs above Dover you can look out over the English Channel towards France and watch mighty ships and tankers plough through the busiest shipping lanes in the world. Dotted amongst those hundreds of vessels, you may just spot a small inflatable boat crammed with people – refugees and migrants, who have paid large sums of money to people smugglers to help them cross into British waters. Their lives are in great danger.
You do not see this in the news headlines. You do not…
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Inter-America celebrates Women’s Ministries leaders during special emphasis day
Thousands of Seventh-day Adventist women throughout the Inter-American Division (IAD) territory took time to reaffirm their commitment of spreading the love of Christ in their churches and communities during a special program highlighting Women’s Ministries Emphasis Day, on June 13, 2020. The online program saw women ministries leaders from throughout the 24 unions or major church regions worshiping, testifying and sharing how God is leading in their lives to reach others.
“We are delighted…
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The Adventist Church in North America’s Ministerial department holds “Let Justice Roll” virtual conference for pastors and church leaders
“Pastors and church leaders, thank you for joining us,” welcomed Ivan Williams, Sr., North American Division (NAD) Ministerial Association director, in a statement read by Sidnee Kilby, Ministerial Association administrative assistant. Williams, who could not be present for the NAD’s “Let Justice Roll” virtual conference on June 10, 2020, continued, “This conference is born out of moral outrage over the systematic injustice and racial discrimination long endured by African Americans in and out…
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Newbold College of Higher Education Acknowledge ‘Past and Present Wrongs Perpetrated on Racial Grounds’
“Racial Injustice: No More. We have shown our solidarity. Now, we have a job to do. It is time to apologise. It is time to hold ourselves accountable. It is time to vow change for a better future.”Source: https://adventist.uk/news/article/go/2020-06-18/676/
June Presidential Message | AWR360º
With more than 1,000 radio stations in 130 different languages, Adventist World Radio is reaching the most remote places on the planet. Jesus is coming soon, and we rejoice in the knowledge that He’s using our programs to change hearts. We make sure every presentation is not only Christ-centered, but evangelistic, giving the listeners an opportunity to learn the full gospel message. God’s Spirit does the rest. Thank you for your support that is making such a profound difference in countless lives around the world! —Duane McKey, President Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zw3FpdTQaR4
Christ’s Minutemen
If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. Matthew 16:24.
The natural appetites and inclinations crave earthly pleasures. But those who love Jesus will bring these appetites and inclinations into harmony with His will. They have chosen to be on the Lord’s side, and their lives are to stand out in vivid contrast to the self-seeking of worldlings.
The tempter will come to them with his blandishments and bribes, saying, “All this will I give thee if thou wilt worship me.” But they know that he has nothing worth receiving, and they refuse to yield to his temptations. Through the grace of God, they are enabled to keep their purity of principle unsullied. Holy angels are close beside them, and Christ is revealed in their steadfast adherence to the truth. They are Christ’s minutemen, bearing, as true witnesses, a decided testimony in favor of His truth. They show that there is a spiritual power that can enable men not to swerve an inch from truth and justice, for all the gifts men can bestow. Such ones, wherever they may be, will be honored of heaven, because they have conformed their lives to the will of God, caring not what sacrifices they are called upon to make.
Religion is not pretense. All shallowness must be avoided. Christian character is built by receiving and believing in Christ. “As many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name” (John 1:12). The true Christian carefully cherishes the truth, realizing that it is more precious than gold. He has an argument that is proof against all the assaults of the enemy.
Nothing but the truth of God can meet the needs of the soul. This truth must be enshrined in the heart, becoming a part of the life. Thus an experience is gained that makes the soul watchful, careful to do nothing that would be out of harmony with the will of Him who died that men and women might have eternal life. He was tempted in all points as we are, yet without sin. He knows how to succor those who are tempted.
Satan is ever watching for a chance to corrupt the soul and spoil the integrity. He who is off his guard will be assailed and overcome. Our safety depends on having Christ as our Saviour. The pardon that He gives brings rest and security to the soul. Let us be sure that we are rooted and grounded in the faith. Bible doctrines are precious to the soul because they contain holy principles.—Letter 249, July 19, 1904, to Brother and Sister Arthur.
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Prayer Requests
—-Last evening’s prayer requests from prayer meeting: Please pray for travelling mercies for Mike, Eileen, and Larry as they drive across country today and tomorrow. Pray that Larry will follow up with the doctors recommended by the hospital once he gets home.—Pray that Ron, Jerry, Dan, and Ryan can find work.—Safe travel for Tara—Pray for Ann who has a bad cut on her foot.—-Pray for Eric who has tested positive for Covid-19—Pray for Reynneth as she takes her RN boards—and her husband who is having immigration problems.
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12.DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PASSAGES – HOW TO INTERPRET SCRIPTURE? | Pastor Kurt Piesslinger, M.A.
Series HOW TO INTERPRET SCRIPTURE? with Pastor Kurt Piesslinger, M.A. |
12.DEALING WITH DIFFICULT |
Now it is going to be dramatic…
Memory Text: 2 Peter 3,15.16 – And consider that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation—as also our beloved brother Paul, according to the wisdom given to him, has written to you, as also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things, in which are some things hard to understand, which untaught and unstable people twist to their own destruction, as they do also the rest of the Scriptures.
Content:
12.1 Possible Reasons for Apparent Contradictions
12.2 Deal With Difficulties Honestly and Carefully
12.3 Deal With Difficulties Humbly
12.4 Determination and Patience
12.5 Deal With Difficulties Scripturally and Prayerfully
12.6 Summary
My God bless you today and always.
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