The Office of Archives, Statistics, and Research brings together the Adventist Church’s past and present in order to inspire the future.
This week in Adventist history, we’ll learn about the first Seventh-day Adventist baptism in Germany, which occurred on January 8, 1876, and some other events that happened around the same time.
This episode will also give a brief overview, and sneak peek into what the Office of Archives, Statistics, and Research does with records, in addition to providing information on the current state of the Seventh-day Adventist Church through data and statistics.
Watch the first episode of our video magazine, brought to you by the Office of Archives, Statistics, and Research at the World Headquarters of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The Seventh-day Adventist Church has been an established denomination since 1863. It is a global Christian family with over 21 million members who hold the Bible as the ultimate authority. We are believers who promise to help people understand the Bible to find freedom, healing, and hope in Jesus. Want to learn more about the Seventh-day Adventist Church? Visit our website at: https://www.adventist.org/ Click the notification bell so that you never miss a new video! Find us on social media by following the links below:
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This week, ANN features several stories, including the 2023 Adventist Church Ten Days of Prayer initiative, the work of an Adventist pastor helping families living in Ukraine, a woman’s commitment to evangelism, and a look at the Adventist school for the Deaf in Kenya. For more Adventist news, subscribe to our Youtube channel. ANN is the official news channel of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. For all things Adventist news, visit adventist.news Follow ANN on social media!
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This week, Pastor Ted Wilson discusses the second chapter of The Great Controversy by Ellen White, entitled "Persecution in the First Centuries." Christ's followers suffered humiliation, suffering, and persecution. They were stripped of their possessions and driven from their homes. They were "falsely accused of the most dreadful crimes and declared to be the cause of great calamities…As they became the objects of popular hatred and suspicion, informers stood ready, for the sake of gain, to betray the innocent. They were condemned as rebels against the empire, as foes of religion, and pests to society. Great numbers were thrown to wild beasts or burned alive in the amphitheaters. Some were crucified; others were covered with the skins of wild animals and thrust into the arena to be torn by dogs. Their punishment was often made the chief entertainment at public fetes. Vast multitudes assembled to enjoy the sight and greeted their dying agonies with laughter and applause" (Ellen White, The Great Controversy, page 40). But despite this, the number of Christians increased. Since Satan wasn't succeeding in wiping them out through brutal persecution, he tried a more deceptive approach. "Persecution ceased, and in its stead were substituted the dangerous allurements of temporal prosperity and worldly honor. Idolaters were led to receive a part of the Christian faith while they rejected other essential truths. They professed to accept Jesus as the Son of God and to believe in His death and resurrection, but they had no conviction of sin and felt no need of repentance or of a change of heart" (page 42). This is how compromise and corruption entered the church. "The Bible was not accepted as the standard of faith." Pagan rituals and festivals became a part of the Church's practice. "The doctrine of religious freedom was termed heresy, and its upholders were hated" (page 45). Though ridiculed for their faith, early Christians remained faithful to the teachings of Christ and His disciples. "Well would it be for the church and the world if the principles that actuated those steadfast souls were revived in the hearts of God's professed people. There is an alarming indifference in regard to the doctrines which are the pillars of the Christian faith. The opinion is gaining ground that, after all, these are not of vital importance. This degeneracy is strengthening the hands of the agents of Satan, so that false theories and fatal delusions, which the faithful in ages past imperiled their lives to resist and expose, are now regarded with favor by thousands who claim to be followers of Christ" (page 46). We are living in the end times. Our only safety is to build on the solid rock of God's Word. As such, let us ask for the Holy Spirit's guidance as we study the Bible, understand its teachings, accept them into our hearts, and share them to others. To learn more about persecution in the first centuries, read The Great Controversy by Ellen White at https://greatcontroversyproject.org/. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zCKngWKenM

A church is usually made up of several different individuals with a variety of backgrounds. When planning a worship service, it’s essential to make sure the message reaches every listener. The same is true for music. Music is an essential part of the worship experience. How can we reach the heart of every listener from every age group and every generation? This #short clip from the Global #Campmeeting sermon, “Four Practical Ways to Deepen Your Worship Experience Through Music” with Ryan Day and Tim Parton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyIit3qqREE&list=PL-k2Gb-DBYo9tb9fHW_AxGxJ1R8MpNnpa&index=41 shares a few practical tips to help make a worship experience the best it can be. Watch the video to find out more.
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The Seventh-day Adventist Church has been an established denomination since 1863. It is a global Christian family with over 21 million members who hold the Bible as the ultimate authority. We are believers who promise to help people understand the Bible to find freedom, healing, and hope in Jesus. Want to learn more about the Seventh-day Adventist Church? Visit our website at: https://www.adventist.org/ Click the notification bell so that you never miss a new video! Find us on social media by following the links below:
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This week in Adventist history, let’s look into the life of proofreader, Mary Steward, who contributed to the Seventh-day Adventist Church for over half a century. Born in Wisconsin in 1858, Mary attended Battle Creek College (now Andrews University) and worked as a proofreader and editor for the Review and Herald Publishing House, Battle Creek Sanitarium, and other institutions. Ashlee Chism expounds on this story and others on This Week in Adventist History. Visit https://encyclopedia.adventist.org/ for more Adventist stories and events. Established in 1863, the Seventh-day Adventist Church is a global Christian family with over 21 million members who hold the Bible as the ultimate authority. We are believers who help people understand the Bible to find freedom, healing, and hope in Jesus. To learn more about the Seventh-day Adventist Church, visit https://www.adventist.org/. Subscribe to this channel and click the notification bell so you’ll never miss a new video. Follow us on these social media platforms:
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