For millions around the world, the quarantines imposed by the spread of COVID-19 have meant new and different ways of doing things, from remote working to “virtual” church services via video conferencing.
Young Seventh-day Adventists in the church’s East Dnieper Conference, headquartered in Dnipro, Ukraine, a city formerly known as Dnipropetrovsk, experienced this recently as a Bible competition normally held in person went online instead. The virtual event took place on May 30, 2020.
The…
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PTSD — Finding healthy ways to cope in crisis
Only 20 percent of Americans regularly attend church, and only 2 in 10 millennials consider regular church attendance important. The church no longer has the option of embracing change or leaving it to the next generation. The time is now; otherwise, we will become irrelevant. Change is never easy, but with the Lord, anything is possible (see Matt. 19:26).
At the same time—and particularly during the nationwide lockdowns of the past few months—people search online for answers to life’s big…
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Our Merciful God
Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. Psalm 103:1, 2.
I would call your attention to the precious promises in the Word of God. All who are children of God have not the same powers, the same temperaments, the same confidence and boldness. I am glad indeed that our feelings are no evidence that we are not children of God. The enemy will tempt you to think that you have done things that have separated you from God, and that He no longer loves you, but our Lord loves us still, and we may know by the words He has placed on record for just such cases as yours. “If any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous” (1 John 2:1). “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (chap. 1:9).
Now, my dear sister, I have evidence that God loves you, and the precious Saviour, who gave Himself for you, will not thrust you from Him because you are tempted and in your weakness may have been overcome. He loves you still.
Peter denied his Lord in the hour of trial, but Jesus did not forsake His poor disciple. Although Peter hated himself, the Lord loved him, and after His resurrection, He called him by name and sent him a loving message. O, what a kind, loving, compassionate Saviour we have! And He loves us though we err.
Now do not worry yourself out of the arms of the dear Saviour, but rest trustingly in faith. He loves you; He cares for you; He is blessing you, and will give you His peace and grace. He is saying to you, “Thy sins be forgiven thee.” You may be depressed with bodily infirmities, but that is no evidence that the Lord is not working in your behalf every day. He will pardon you, and that abundantly. Gather to your soul the sweet promises of God. Jesus is our constant, unfailing Friend, and He wants you to trust in Him….
Jesus sees the guilt of the past, but He speaks pardon; and we must not dishonor Him by doubting His love. This feeling of guiltiness must be laid at the foot of the cross of Calvary. The sense of sinfulness has poisoned the springs of life and of true happiness. Now Jesus says, “Lay it all on Me. I will take your sins. I will give you peace. Banish no longer your self-respect, for I have bought you with the price of My own blood. You are mine. Your weakened will I will strengthen. Your remorse for sin I will remove.” Then turn your grateful heart, trembling with uncertainty, to Him, and lay hold on the hope set before you.—Letter 49, July 17, 1898, to a dear sister.
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Prayer Requests
—-Please pray for Larry who is in the hospital and is having tests today to see why his iron is so low even though he has had iron IV’s since Thursday. Rose
—-Peter (age 7) has many chigger bites in a very sensitive area. Poor boy is miserable with all the itching. The doctor said to give him Benedryl. Please pray for him. Rose
—-Please pray that Ronnie Jay and Wanangwa will have a safe trip home tomorrow. Rose
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Sabbath School Lesson: Jesus is with Us From War to Victory
#Daniel 10 shows us Daniel’s final dream. This dream starts in chapter 10 and continues in Daniel 11 and Daniel 12. From the start, we are told that this dream is “about a great [important] war” (Daniel 10:1, NIrV). Daniel 11 gives us more information about this war. Daniel 10 shows us what this war is about. It is a war between good and evil. Yes, the war in Daniel 10 is fought on earth. But it is a spiritual war too. As we study Daniel 10, we will see that our prayers are important in this war. When we pray, our prayers can change what happens. We are not alone in our fight against evil. Jesus joins us. He fights against Satan for us. In this war, we do not fight only against human powers. We fight against the powers of darkness. Paul explains this important Bible truth: “Our fight is not against people on earth. We are fighting against the rulers and authorities [leaders] and the powers of this world’s darkness. We are fighting against the spiritual powers of evil in the heavenly places” (Ephesians 6:12, ERV). In the end, our success in this war rests on Jesus. He alone beat Satan at the cross. Sabbath School Lesson 11: https://bit.ly/3fkIbYb Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiOmjeC8fY8
Lunedi 15 Giugno 2020
Luca 19:5,6 Quando Gesu' giunse in quel luogo, alzati gli occhi, gli disse: Zaccheo, scendi, presto, perche' oggi debbo fermarmi a casa tua. Egli si affretto' a scendere e lo accolse con gioia. Testo e presentazione in studio a cura di Elvira Franzoni. Meditazione giornaliera, serie "Apri la porta del tuo cuore". https://hopemedia.it Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D32VxVwH9Eg
Aunt Sevvy, I’m tired of being a lonely virgin!
13 June 2020 | Dear Aunt Sevvy. I’m 27 and I’m still waiting for an Adventist guy—which seems difficult to find. It is difficult to keep my virginity. My feelings and hormones push me to want to have sex, guys are willing to oblige, and I’m tempted. But what I really long for is a […] Source: https://atoday.org/aunt-sevvy-im-tired-of-being-a-lonely-virgin/
Why giving blood is necessary during a pandemic
COVID-19 brought much of the world to a screeching halt, isolating people in their homes, taking kids out of school and closing the doors to many businesses. Despite this, hospitals across the country have remained open and operational, dedicated to providing lifesaving care to patients. Because of this, the need for blood donation still exists, according to Tait Stevens, MD, a pathologist and president of medical staff at Loma Linda University Health.
“Modern medicine depends on blood…
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In Jamaica, Northern Caribbean University Alumni Launches Fundraiser for COVID-19 Scholarships
The Northern Caribbean University’s Alumni Federation recently organized its most ambitious fundraiser event to help hundreds of students affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The media-thon raised US$350,000 in pledges and donations on May 24, 2020.
The event, held on the Mandeville, Jamaica, campus, marked the official launch of a fundraising drive to raise US$1 million by July 31, 2020. This is the first time that the university has been able to raise so much money in a single fundraising…
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Adventists raise over 3,000 tons of food
Since the COVID-19 pandemic was officially announced, thousands of people have been affected financially. During this difficult time, small acts of compassion bring relief and help to minimize the effects of the virus on society. It was for this purpose that the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s South American Division promoted the Easter Mutirão, (coordinated work project) as conducted by Adventist Solidarity Action (ASA). The project brought several departments together in initiatives spread…
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Oakwood University establishes George Floyd Scholarship to support education
Oakwood University answered the challenge issued by Scott Hagen, president of North Central University in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the U.S. to establish a George Floyd Memorial Scholarship to support students. During the funeral service for Floyd held on June 4, 2020, Hagen was quoted by Forbes.com as saying, “I am now challenging every university president in the United States to establish your own George Floyd Memorial Scholarship Fund.”
Leslie Pollard, Oakwood University president, said,…
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