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Christ’s Minutemen

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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.
The Upward Look p. 214
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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.

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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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Source: https://fulfilleddesire.net/12-dealing-with-difficult-passages-how-to-interpret-scripture-pastor-kurt-piesslinger-m-a/

12.6 Summary – DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PASSAGES | Pastor Kurt Piesslinger, M.A.

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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.

12.6 Summary
Whoever approaches the Bible in a faithful way will be blessed.

My God bless you today and always.

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Source: https://fulfilleddesire.net/12-6-summary-dealing-with-difficult-passages-pastor-kurt-piesslinger-m-a/

ADC’s Upcoming Online Course

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With all that is happening around you, around the world, upheaval of relationships and uncertainty of the future. Do you have some questions you would like to ask of God? If God was physically standing in front of you what would you ask Him? We have identified 10 Questions we believe that many would want to ask. Look out for the Adventist Discovery Centre, UK & Ireland upcoming online course launch – 10 Questions for God.
Source: https://adventist.uk/news/article/go/2020-06-18/adcs-upcoming-online-course/

South Kenya Conference President Fired

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18 June 2020 | Julius Bichanga, president of the South Kenya Conference of the Adventist denomination, has been removed from office. Bichanga had repeatedly been accused of having a child outside wedlock – a charge against which he had successfully defended himself. Kenya’s The Star reported on June 15 that Bichanga was asked to leave […] Source: https://atoday.org/south-kenya-conference-president-fired/

Part of wearing a mask is washing a mask!

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Now that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended wearing face masks in public to slow the spread of COVID-19, it’s important to know how to properly wash, disinfect and handle reusable cloth masks.
Ryan Sinclair, PhD, MPH, associate professor of environmental microbiology at Loma Linda University School of Public Health says his research supports that fabric, when not properly disinfected, are carriers for both bacteria, including E. coli, and viruses — norovirus…Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann-en/~3/6UoSoHnV-S4/

In South America, Seventh-day Adventists Reschedule Massive Literature Outreach

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“The Greatest Hope,” a book centered on the soon return of Jesus Christ to a sin-scarred planet, will hit the streets of South America on October 31. Thousands of Seventh-day Adventists in the region will go from slum districts to penthouses sharing the good news of Christ’s second coming on that day, church leaders said.
The Impact Hope event (Impacto Esperança in Portuguese) now in its thirteenth year, is noted for the tremendous enthusiasm of church members for distributing a missionary…Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann-en/~3/mdSGPDGdrXU/

Total member involvement feeds hundreds across Fiji

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Adventist churches across Fiji recently joined together for a Total Member Involvement (TMI) initiative to deliver food packs to workers and families who have lost jobs, income or have otherwise been negatively affected by COVID-19.
Church members from Lautoka Adventist Church, Ra East district, Ba district, Tavua district and Namosi district, as well as the Fiji Mission, joined forces to deliver hundreds of food packs containing fresh vegetables and essential items to people in Nadi on Fiji’s…Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann-en/~3/jTKtfeLLOAs/

Experts discuss the future of lives after the pandemic

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As lockdowns and other pandemic-related restrictions ease, what will happen to Seventh-day Adventist church attendance in the South American Division? It’s not entirely clear, but church-sponsored research offers some potential insights.
A recent survey of 1,930 Adventist Church members and attendees in the Brazilian Central Plateau region showed that 82.3 percent of them have regularly followed, in the past three months, the online services and schedules of their or even other Adventist…Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann-en/~3/YaTBx1nXLug/

19 people baptized during Kambubu spiritual revival week

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A spiritual revival week at Kambubu Adventist Secondary School, New Britain New Ireland Mission, Papua New Guinea, culminated in the baptism of 19 people.
The week-long series about salvation was attended by more than 300 people each night, including students, staff and families, and members of Kambubu English church and Kambubu Pidgin church. Two screens were set up inside and outside the chapel to cater for the attendees.
An appeal was made on the Friday evening, which saw staff, students…Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann-en/~3/co13WTolRHc/

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