Stanborough Secondary School, a Seventh-day Adventist secondary school, is situated on the serene Stanborough Park in Watford. From inception in 1919, school administration has held firm to the principle that education is the harmonious development of the physical, the mental and the spiritual powers. Stanborough still seeks to prepare its pupils for the joy of service in this world and for the higher joy of wider service in the world to come.
Covid-19 has undoubtedly impacted Stanborough…Source: https://adventist.uk/news/article/go/2020-05-14/stanborough-school-open-for-september-2020-enrolment/
God’s Plans Are Simple
But 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.
Christ, the Majesty of heaven, came to this earth in human flesh, expressing divine benevolence, sympathy, and love for the fallen race as He stood at the head of the human family. He came to redeem sinners and clothe them with His righteousness. As the Saviour of the world, He was subject to temptations. The enemy assailed Him on every point. Constantly he came to Him with the suggestion that by compromising with the world, He might win the world. Christ is our example…. [Although] He was in the world, He was not of the world. He was not to conform to worldly practices in order to reach the object of His life. He was not to please Himself. The highest standard must be maintained. Deviation from strict moral rectitude would mar His whole lifework.
In order to save humanity, Christ came down to the level of humanity, as far as worldly advantages were concerned. He came to this earth to be tempted in all points like as human beings are tempted. In the wilderness Satan came to Him and assailed Him on the great points on which he assails man, but the Saviour did not yield to the enemy. Not in a single particular was He overcome. And the temptations were just as real to Him as they are to us today.
Constantly the Pharisees tried to lead Christ away from the principles of God’s government. Making a great profession of piety, they sought to lead Him to swerve from His allegiance. Satan has persuaded many men to deviate from principle by telling them that the end will justify the means. Reasoning from a human standpoint, they excuse themselves for wrongdoing by saying that the cause of God would be the gainer in their unfaithful dealing. This deviation from the holy principles of heaven has placed them in the ranks of the great deceiver….
Christ came to this earth in human form to inaugurate a spiritual reform. He came to show man how to discard all ostentation and show; how to live upon the pure, vital principles of reform. He came to institute a plan whereby human character might be made pure. By His grace He desires to place men and women close beside the throne of God.
The laws of Christ’s kingdom are so simple, so compact, and yet so complete, that any man-made additions will create confusion. And the more simple our plans or work in God’s service, the more we shall accomplish. By studying how they can adopt the plans of worldly policy in their work for God, men disarrange God’s plans of humility and simplicity, which He desires shall be followed in advancing His kingdom.—Manuscript 53, June 30, 1901, untitled manuscript.
The Upward Look p. 195
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Prayer Requests
—-Things were better for R yesterday at work. Please continue to pray that all will be well today as well. L
—-urgently needing prayer again. Connie
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Dear Friends,
Some years ago when he was still in college, Ronnie Jay’s favorite goldfish jumped out of the tank. Ronnie Jay had added some new fish a few days before and we were wondering if this had anything to do with his goldfish’s new behaviour. Ronnie had not noticed the fish until he was carrying some groceries into his apartment and accidentally stepped on him. Immediately he scooped up the fish and tossed it into the tank. Then he isolated the fish in another tank.
How very sad and upset my son was! He and I prayed for that fish and so did some of you. Praise God! That fish lived and is doing well. The scales on a third of its body that it had lost have grown back. The fish did not act right, though. He lost his trust. He seemed so unhappy. Finally, Ronnie Jay decided to add a couple of smaller goldfish to keep him company. Suddenly, he perked up. The poor fish had been lonely!
We all feel lonely sometimes. We all feel like a fish out of water sometimes. Our life is lacking something. God has put that loneliness within us to draw us to Himself. Praise God! We don’t have to stay lonely. We don’t have to stay feeling like we are suffocating in a world of sin. Our Dear Saviour loves us so much that He came to this sinful, old world to rescue us. He will be by our side whenever we call Him. Indeed, He is knocking at our heart’s door longing to come in. (Rev 3:20) Even when everyone else leaves us feeling very empty and alone, God is there yearning to fill us with His love and comfort that only He can give. He promises,” I will never leave you or forsake you.” (Heb. 13:5) He desires to always be right there going through our life with us during both the good and bad times, leading us, comforting us, helping us in all.
Does God’s everlasting love ever fade away? Is it conditional? NO!! This is a kind of love that we can hardly imagine because it is so different from God’s love. Human love fades away. God’s love never ends. Many times human love leaves us feeling more lonely because of all the conditions attached. God’s love fills us with joy! Accepting God’s love, doesn’t mean that you will never have bad things happen in life, but you will always have Someone to help you through the problems that come up in everyday life.
May we keep our hand in Jesus’ Nail-scarred Hand and allow Him to lead us all the way to His Heavenly kingdom is my prayer.
Rose
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Death of Pastor Amalendu (Amal) Bairagee
We were saddened to learn of the death of Pastor Amalendu (Amal) Bairagee on 9 May 2020. Amal was born on 20 October 1949 near Calcutta, India. On 21 October 1975 Amal married Helen Simon. Their union brought about two daughters, Tina and Shikha.
After completing his secondary studies through the University of Cambridge, Amal entered Seventh-day Adventist denominational employment in 1974 within the Southern Asia Division as an educator. His educational leadership was pastoral in context…Source: https://adventist.uk/news/article/go/2020-05-14/death-of-pastor-amalendu-amal-bairagee/
Thinking ‘Adventistly’ about politics
I first came across the unusual but useful adverb “Christianly” in an article published last year about the role of faith in politics. In an interview, Michael Wear, a former director of President Obama’s White House faith-based initiative, said Christians have a special responsibility to speak up about issues of public policy.
“That doesn’t mean that we need pastors speaking on Sunday morning about what they think the marginal tax rate should be,” he said. “What it does mean is that we should…
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Love thy neighbor: ADRA provides essentials to 1000 kiwi families
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) New Zealand is working with a network of Seventh-day Adventist churches throughout the country to provide essentials to over 1000 Kiwi families in need.
During the level 4 lockdown in New Zealand, many non-essential workers lost either all or a percentage of their income. Many families have struggled throughout this time, but it has been especially difficult for families already living in poverty.
In response, ADRA NZ launched the “Love Thy…
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Members hold contest to motivate the making of children’s masks
Members of Seventh-day Adventist churches in the Santa Efigênia district in Curitiba, Brazil, were surprised at the end of April with a unique contest. Each of them could submit a child-sized homemade mask to be given to a young member of the community. Each design would be judged as a creative art piece, and winners would be chosen at the church level to compete with others at the district level.
The idea came up in a meeting with the district youth board. In discussion about the next youth…
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Coping with cancer during COVID-19
49-year-old Barbara Rader finally found hope that her terminal Stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis may not be the final chapter of her life. And then COVID-19 happened.
When she first received her cancer diagnosis in 2019, she was afraid she wouldn’t be around for special moments, like seeing her nephews and god-daughter grow up. When her diagnosis improved in the beginning of 2020, she was hopeful her life would be extended. Then she was hit with another fear: contracting COVID-19 as an…
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Stanborough Park Church Hub COVID-19 Response
What would your church look like, if it opened its doors to the community and reached out with a compassionate heart, in response to their presenting needs? Whilst you are taking a moment to think about that question, let me share with you what the Stanborough Park Church has been doing over the years.
Stanborough Park Church has a rich history of meeting community needs for well over 60 years. At any given time, you will find the church feeding the homeless, funding overseas missions,…Source: https://adventist.uk/news/article/go/2020-05-14/stanborough-park-church-hub-covid-19-response/
Jamaican Adventists Go Public With Mark Of The Beast Visions
13 May 2020 | Two Jamaican Adventists have warned the public about what they fear is a new word order that will soon be imposed on Jamaica. According to The Star, Jermaine Allen and Jacqueline Murray of the Linstead Seventh-day Adventist Church and North Street Seventh-day Adventist Church, respectively, claimed to have received visions on […] Source: https://atoday.org/jamaican-adventists-go-public-with-claims-of-mark-of-the-beast-visions/
Giovedi 14 Maggio 2020
Giovanni 6:68,69 Simon Pietro gli rispose: Signore, da chi andremmo noi? Tu hai parole di vita eterna; e noi abbiamo creduto e abbiamo conosciuto che tu sei il Santo di Dio. Testo di Massimiliano Paris presentato in studio da Laura Paris. Meditazione giornaliera, serie "Apri la porta del tuo cuore". https://hopemedia.it Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RGeCxz7_pQ
