ANN this week: First in the news, More than four million 100 thousand refugees from Ukraine have crossed the Polish-Ukrainian border since the beginning of the conflict. Adventist Disaster and Relief Agency (ADRA) helps them with shelter, food, and mental health support. In Bangkok, Thailand, the Southern Asia-Pacific Division of Seventh-day Adventists held its first Communication Advisory Meeting after two years of lockdown. Communication leaders from all thirteen unions, as well as world church leaders from the General Conference and Hope Channel International, convened to discuss opportunities of expanding the Adventist brand to evangelize and share the gospel with people who want to know Jesus. On Sabbath morning, July 23rd, Daniel R. Jackson, former president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America, passed to his rest after several months of battling cancer. Jackson, who served the Adventist Church for 49 years, retired in July of 2020 after serving as the North American Division president for a decade. Week of Prayer inspires young people in South America to serve through social and spiritual activities. During the month of July, the Adventist Church throughout the territorya holds several Youth Week of Prayer events. After waiting three years, due to Covid-19 restrictions, young adults in Sweden were finally able to meet in person and spend a weekend at Västeräng Camp. The camp motivated the youth to be followers of Jesus, and not just be fans. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YULqeLk8R3I

In this episode, Pastor Ted Wilson talks about stewardship, which constitutes the twenty-first fundamental belief of the Seventh-day Adventists. We often hear this verse: “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35). Yet, in today’s world, so much is focused on what one gets. Nevertheless, the saying is true. It directs our attention to something bigger than ourselves and encourages us to look to the Giver of all good things. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines stewardship as “the conducting, supervising, or managing of something, especially the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one’s care.” When we think about stewardship, we realize that all that we have—time, money, abilities, health, and life—come from God. And He asks us to be careful stewards of these gifts. Our twenty-first fundamental belief explains: "We are God’s stewards, entrusted by Him with time and opportunities, abilities and possessions, and the blessings of the earth and its resources. We are responsible to Him for their proper use. We acknowledge God’s ownership by faithful service to Him and our fellow human beings, and by returning tithe and giving offerings for the proclamation of His gospel and the support and growth of His church. Stewardship is a privilege given to us by God for nurture in love and the victory over selfishness and covetousness. Stewards rejoice in the blessings that come to others as a result of their faithfulness." When we give all that we have to God, He accepts it and puts us back in charge of it as stewards or caretakers. Accepting this stewardship responsibility breaks the tendency of selfishness and reminds us of the example He has given us. Now, these are four areas in which God has entrusted us to be good stewards: 1. Ourselves By developing our physical and mental powers to the best of our ability and opportunities, we bring honor to God and become a blessing to others. 2. Abilities God has given each of us special abilities. Whatever they are, they can be used to benefit other people and glorify God. 3. Time As faithful stewards, we glorify God by using our time wisely. “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart as working for the Lord” (Colossians 3:23). We are also admonished to not behave “as fools but as wise, redeeming the time because the days are evil” (Ephesians 5:15, 16). 4. Material possessions Our material possessions and financial resources are gifts from God. To help us remember this, God instituted a system of tithes and offerings wherein we are to return 10% of all our increase and give faithful offerings to Him. As this system provided the financial means for supporting the priesthood of the Israelite temple, it finances today’s worldwide outreach of the gospel. We can never outgive the Lord. He has placed us in the role of stewards for our benefit. One reason He asks us to consecrate our lives to Him is to help us grow spiritually and develop our character. As we are kept aware of God’s ownership of everything and the love He bestows on us, our love and gratitude are nurtured. Faithful stewardship is a safeguard against covetousness and selfishness. It leads to the development of economy and efficiency. True stewards bless others as they are involved in serving others and are willing to share what God has graciously given to them. Through stewardship of time, talents, and resources, we become a blessing to the church, resulting in a strong church body ready to respond to the needs of God’s cause. With this, the church will have adequate funds to support the ministry and expand His kingdom. In closing, let us be reminded to “give and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you” (Luke 6:38). To learn more about our twenty-first fundamental belief, the principle of stewardship, visit www.adventist.org/stewardship. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Mt0he4IRNE

How can you live your best life? Let God take control. This #short clip from the message, "Noah's Noble Life Together With God", by Sam Neves
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTwZ4akh8uU&list=PL-k2Gb-DBYo_ga5U5FGlXrn4c2r0xe4ni encourages us to dethrone ourselves from the center of our world and give God the ultimate control so that we can live our best life. Watch the full video to learn more about submitting our hearts to the Lord and letting Him control our life. ————————————————————————————
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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Is forgiveness a one-time thing, or is it something we do over and over? This #cut from the video, “Forgiveness [How Do We Learn to Forgive?]” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLAnaq2KfMk, explains exactly what forgiveness means, and why it is so vital to learn how to forgive. Oftentimes, our definition of forgiveness can be quite different from God’s. Watch the video to learn what the Bible says about forgiveness and how we can learn to forgive someone who has hurt us. ———————————————————————————— 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 and 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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How do you unlock your brain power? Our brain is powerful, but it is even more powerful when we co-operate with Christ. Jesus Christ demonstrated that, as we connect with the Divine, we will be empowered to do a mighty work for God. By connecting with the Divine, we can achieve success in any ministry. Watch the video to learn how we can achieve success as we surrender our thoughts to Jesus. ————————————————————————————-
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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