This coming Sabbath is Spirit of Prophecy/Adventist Heritage Day. It is a special day to commemorate how Adventism began and how God has been leading the church. In The General Conference Bulletin, 1893, p. 24, Ellen White wrote: "In reviewing our past history, having traveled over every step of advance to our present standing, I can say, 'Praise God!' As I see what God has wrought, I am filled with astonishment and with confidence in Christ as Leader. We have nothing to fear for the future, except as we shall forget the way the Lord has led us and His teaching in our past history. We are now a strong people if we will put our trust in the Lord, for we are handling the mighty truths of the word of God. We have everything to be thankful for." Indeed, it is good to remember how God has led us in the past and how He has taught us His mighty truths in the Bible. For this reason, we commemorate the Adventist heritage and value the gift of the Spirit of Prophecy. In Revelation 12:17, we read: "And the dragon was enraged with the woman, and he went to make war with the rest of her offspring, who keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ." Now, what is the testimony of Jesus? Revelation 19:10 says it is "the spirit of prophecy." What a timely and important gift! Yet, Ellen White warns us in Selected Messages Book 2, p. 78: "The very last deception of Satan will be to make of none effect the testimony of the Spirit of God…Satan will work ingeniously, in different ways and through different agencies, to unsettle the confidence of God's remnant people in the true testimony. He will bring in spurious visions to mislead and will mingle the false with the true, and so disgust people that they will regard everything that bears the name of visions as a species of fanaticism; but honest souls, by contrasting false and true, will be enabled to distinguish between them…" Meanwhile, the Spirit of Prophecy is not the Bible, nor is it equal to it. But, as White says, it leads us to the Bible. And it is inspired by the testimony of Jesus. According to the Selected Messages Book 1, p. 41, "Through His Holy Spirit, the voice of God has come to us continually in warning and instruction, to confirm the faith of the believers in the Spirit of prophecy. Repeatedly the word has come, 'Write the things that I have given you to confirm the faith of My people in the position they have taken.' Time and trial have not made void the instruction given, but through years of suffering and self-sacrifice have established the truth of the testimony given. The instruction that was given in the early days of the message is to be held as safe instruction to follow in these closing days." Now, the testimony of Jesus is part of the Advent movement. It is a gift from God, centered in Christ and all that represents – salvation, grace, and ministry in the heavenly sanctuary. As we near the end of time, we need to stay close to God by studying His Word and following His counsels in the Spirit of Prophecy. This testimony serves as the lesser light that leads to the greater light of God's Word. With this, may God bless you as you discover the wonderful gift He has given you through the Spirit of Prophecy. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW2Ng547Vmk

There's often a lot of emphases put on marriage and families in Christian communities. Marriage and family are both good gifts from God. We need to keep in mind that the way the people in the Bible worked towards and approached marriage isn't necessarily the way that we should today. This video gives some perspective on this topic. Blog: https://www.ibelievebible.com/soulmate/ ___
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When you hear about prophecy, Daniel and Revelation– what do you think about? Does it scare you? Does it give you hope for the future? What relevance does it have on your life today? This week, Sam and Jennifer sit down with Clinton Wahlen, associate director for the Biblical Research Institute, about why we should still read and study prophecy today and how it can bring us closer to Jesus. —
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David is an unlikely character to be a worshiper. He was a warrior. He was fierce, but he has written more Psalms than anybody else. God sent the Prophet Samuel to Bethlehem and led him to David, a humble shepherd, and talented musician. God looked at David’s heart and saw the reflection of His own. David had this incredible sense of God’s presence. He knew God was in control and that the name of God is to be worshipped and revered. David loved to worship. He was a man after God’s own heart. But are we like David? His life reminds us there can be only one God who we ought to worship. It demonstrates the values of courage and loyalty to what you believe in, whatever the odds. You may already know who David is. But in this video, we will be reflecting more about everything we can learn from David. Join us as Pastor Sam Neves helps us understand the importance of true worship, just like David did. To follow our official social media accounts, just follow the links below:
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This week on ANN. Following a 7.0 magnitude earthquake in 2010, where more than 220,000 people died, 1.5 million people were displaced, and roughly 300,000 people were injured, Haitians migrated to several countries, chief among them Brazil, where an estimated 85,000 arrived between 2010 and 2017. Additionally, there were 48,000 Haitians requested asylum between 2010 and 2015, and significant arrivals continued at least through 2019 when nearly 17,000 Haitians sought protection. Haitian immigrants have also looked to move to countries like the United States and Chile. The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) has deployed teams and mobilized resources to Mexico, Honduras, and Colombia. ADRA Inter-America Regional Manager, Ellen Giaccarini, says there are ongoing needs among migrants for access to food, mattresses, blankets, and psychosocial support. As fire engulfed the Bay Island of Guanaja off the northern coast of Honduras on October 2, Seventh-day Adventist leaders and members quickly moved to prevent damage to its school, churches, and community. The fire destroyed or damaged more than 200 homes and businesses. The school sustained damage to its third floor while 30 church members lost their homes and properties. A volcanic eruption on la Palma in Spain sent lava oozing through the streets of populated areas, setting fire to homes and destroying property on September 19. More than 10,000 people were evacuated from the island. No casualties have so far been reported. According to information from the Adventist pastor in La Palma, Maicer Romero, the eruption has not affected the Church. The lava route towards the beach has only caused the relocation of one church member and his family. Statistics indicate that approximately 400,000 people go hungry daily in Jamaica. Recognizing this urgent issue, the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Jamaica is fighting to alleviate hunger through a large food bank center. The virtual launch took place at the Seventh-day Adventist Conference Center in Mount Salem, St. James, on September 25. The Food Bank will seek to source food and distribute food through the five conferences, and in turn, they will distribute the food to persons in the church and the wider community. It’s never too late for one to accept Jesus Christ as personal Savior. This is a living testimony coming from the North Zambia Union Conference, one of the unions in the Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division. Edward and Joyce Tembo have been married since 1942, giving us a shining example that love indeed lives in their home. Joyce is now 98 years old, and Edward is 109, giving them a combined age of 207 years. They just got baptized! As more and more grandparents have become primary caregivers for their grandchildren, the Seventh-day Adventist Primary School on the Caribbean island of St. Eustatius hosted a program in September to honor their dedication. More than 35 grandparents visited their grandchildren’s classrooms and engaged in arts and crafts — the day corresponded with National Grandparent’s Day, which is celebrated on the second Sunday in September. Former editor of Signs of the Times, Marvin Leroy Moore, died on September 27 at his home in Caldwell, Idaho, with his wife, Lois, by his side. He was 84. Moore attended the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary, located at Washington Missionary College, now Washington Adventist University, in Maryland. To hone his writing skills, Moore attended the University of Texas at Dallas, earning a Master’s Degree in Creative Writing. Around 1974, he began working as a freelance writer and published his first book, Trial by Fire, a compilation of stories about bravery. In 1985 he was offered his dream job at Pacific Press Publishing Association, where he served for a total of 36 years, first as a book editor and for the last 27 years as editor of Signs of the Times magazine. The Adventist Church has started its Annual Council business meetings, starting with the LEAD Conference. LEAD stands for “Leadership, Education and Development.” This year, the Annual Council will be presented by Adventist Mission, and the theme will be “Through the Storms: Mission During Crises.” The Annual Council is one of two yearly meetings of the Seventh-day Adventist World Church’s Executive Committee. The Adventist Multi-cultural Family Service Center is an Urban Center of Influence in South Korea. As a result of the center’s presence in the community, new congregations have started in various languages. More from Adventist Mission: (link) Know the latest news and current events. Visit Adventist News Network for more info and inspiring stories within the Adventist community. For more Adventist news and current events, go to Adventist News Network. ANN site – https://adventist.news/
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