This week on ANN. Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte stood reverently as Seventh-day Adventist Church leader Ted N.C. Wilson prayed during a meeting that had been expected to be brief but lasted 36 minutes as Duterte spoke about his faith and Wilson gave an informal Bible study on servant leadership. Wilson, who led an Adventist delegation to the Malacañan Palace, expressed appreciation to Duterte for supporting religious liberty, promoting healthy lifestyle choices, and demonstrating the reconciling ministry of Jesus in granting amnesty to former rebels who have laid down their arms after hearing the gospel through Adventist World Radio. The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) in Tanzania has been working to lend support during the pandemic but shifted its efforts to focus on breaking down barriers to COVID-19 awareness and prevention. Part of the dilemma involved the local government’s position earlier this year that vaccines were not necessary, and that there were no plans to receive COVID-19 vaccines being distributed in other countries. With the election of Tanzania’s new president, Samia Suluhu Hassan, the administration reversed its stance on vaccines and is working to get vaccines distributed throughout the country. Stirling Adventist Church member Tim Welch has been awarded South Australia Taxi Driver of the Year. The award is part of the 2021 SA Tourism Awards, which recognize and celebrate the outstanding contributions of local businesses and exceptional customer service. Welch, who has worked as a taxi driver for the past 22 years, stood out from the 4,000 taxi drivers in the state due to his exceptional service. He is also being recognized for bringing wheelchair-accessible taxis to Adelaide Hills. He says eight people have visited his church through friendly conversations in his cab. Originally from England, Welch had other careers, but he enjoys being a taxi driver and shares his love for Jesus when he has the opportunity. Students from Seminole County Public Schools in the U.S. state of Florida are involved in a one-year internship at AdventHealth in the central Florida area. These interns package blood culture and COVID kits, helping control contamination at emergency departments across the region. Check out how these students are gaining work skills at AdventHealth: (link) On November 1st, the Seventh-day Adventist World Church launched a new app called Adventist Teams to grow the church’s presence in the digital world. The app will allow members worldwide to source and distribute quality, biblical content for friends and family in the digital space. Adventist Teams is a result of the worldwide Adventist Church’s focus on Total Member Involvement. Be in the know of the latest news and current events within the Adventist community. Visit Adventist News Network. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kl3nfdAV1-4

This week, Pastor Ted Wilson and his wife, Nancy, share thoughts on ministering to the most vulnerable children in the world. According to research, children who grew up in a loving, caring Christian home are more resilient and better equipped to face life's challenges. Unfortunately, millions of children today live without parents. Statistics show that Asia has 61 million orphans, Africa has 52 million, and Latin American and the Caribbean have 10 million. Throughout the Bible, God has expressed His concern by asking His people to show care and concern for the orphans. "A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in His holy habitation. God sets the solitary in families…" (Psalm 68:5-6). This Sabbath, November 20, is the World Orphans/Vulnerable Children's Day. Under the direction of the Adventist Possibility Ministries, this yearly event encourages awareness of the welfare of these children and encourages us to do what we can to help. The Bible reminds us to respond to their needs. Matthew 19:14 tells us to let children come to Jesus. Psalm 82:3 says that we are to "defend the poor and fatherless." Also, Proverbs 31:8 compels us to speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves. Isaiah 1:17 mentions that we are to protect the fatherless from those who mistreat them. Still, Matthew 25 encourages us to feed and clothe those in need. Finally, Luke 3:11 and Romans 12:13 remind us to share our resources with the less fortunate. With this, Adventist Possibility Ministries offers suggestions and ideas to help orphans and vulnerable children on www.possibilityministries.org/orphans. These suggestions include praying, adopting, foster parenting, and sending special gifts. Children need to feel that they are special. So, take time listening to their stories. Also, provide them a temporary home away from home. Above all, point them to Jesus as their best Friend. Testimonies for the Church, volume 6, says, "Let those who have the love of God open their hearts and homes to take in these children. It is not the best plan to care for the orphans in large institutions. If they have no relatives able to provide for them, the members of our churches should either adopt these little ones into their families or find suitable homes for them in other households." It continues, "These children are in a special sense the ones whom Christ looks upon, whom it is an offense to Him to neglect. Every kind act done to them in the name of Jesus is accepted by Him as done to Himself." The church is blessed with organizations that provide services for orphans and vulnerable children. Some of them are listed here: www.possibilityministries.org/orphans. With this, may the Lord open our eyes and touch our hearts, showing us how we can minister to these children. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUyGlITQM-w

God has promised that He will restore everything humanity has lost. There is a happy ending to the story of humanity in the end. We are not there yet, but we have Jesus, whose love is a sneak peek at the Kingdom of God. This Kingdom shows up right now in the lives of those that live for Him. Watch this video about a better world that is coming. Blog: https://www.ibelievebible.com/a-new-world/ ___
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¿Cómo fue tu experiencia en la Semana de Oración? Esperamos que haya sido de bendición e inspiración. Si aún no has descargado los materiales de lectura, puedes hacerlo ahora, en: adventistworld.org. Al culminar la Semana de Oración de este año, al Pastor Ted Wilson le gustaría invitarte a participar en la Ofrenda de Sacrificio Anual. Esta ofrenda se recolecta anualmente para financiar la obra misional en todo el mundo. Comenzó en 1922, pocos años después de que terminara la primera guerra mundial. La obra misionera mundial adventista se estaba expandiendo rápidamente, pero las economías en apuros de Europa y Estados Unidos encontraron problemas de financiamiento. Durante el Concilio Otoñal de la Asociación General celebrado del 20 al 27 de septiembre de 1922 en Kansas City, Missouri, los delegados decidieron pedir a los miembros de la iglesia que hicieran un sacrificio semanal para cubrir un déficit presupuestario de un cuarto de millón de dólares ese año. Como respuesta, los miembros dieron más de $ 350,000. A lo largo de los años, esta ofrenda ha continuado, y el 100% se destina al trabajo de primera línea de Misión Global para plantar iglesias en lugares del mundo no alcanzados. La economía mundial se enfrenta hoy a un desafío similar. Sin embargo, el desafío es aún mayor debido al crecimiento explosivo de la población mundial y la proximidad del regreso de Cristo. Si coincidimos con el espíritu de abnegación de nuestros miembros en 1922, fortaleceríamos el alcance misionero pionero de la iglesia. El Pastor Wilson comparte un video titulado, "Da Para que Otros Puedarn Ir.” La pregunta aquí es, “¿Qué Sacrificarás para Alcanzar al Mundo para Jesús?” Con esto, el sacrificio personal es el desafío. Ahora que Jesús vendrá pronto, el tiempo es corto. Sin embargo, todavía hay millones de almas esperando ser alcanzadas. Como dice el libro Mayordomía Cristiana: "La obra de Dios, que debería progresar con diez veces más fuerza de la que posee actualmente, es retardada, como la primavera es detenida por los helados vientos del invierno, debido a que algunos cristianos profesos se están apoderando para sí mismos de los recursos que deberían dedicar a su servicio. Debido a que el amor abnegado de Cristo no está entretejido con las prácticas de la vida, la iglesia es débil cuando debería ser fuerte. Debido a su propio proceder ha apagado su luz y con esto ha privado a millones del Evangelio de Cristo.” {CMC 58.3} Hermanos y hermanas, encendamos la luz y alcancemos a los millones que todavía están en la oscuridad. Experimentemos el privilegio y la bendición de trabajar con Dios, reclamar sus promesas y contemplar su gloria mientras obra milagros de gracia. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IJW3M9qzeA

Como foi sua experiência na Semana de Oração? Esperamos que você tenha sido abençoado e inspirado. Além disso, se ainda não o fez, baixe as leituras semanais especiais em adventistworld.org. No momento em que a Semana de Oração deste ano culmina, o Pastor Ted Wilson gostaria de convidá-lo a participar da oferta anual de sacrifício. Esta oferta é coletada anualmente para financiar o trabalho missionário em todo o mundo. Tudo começou em 1922, alguns anos após o fim da primeira guerra mundial. A obra missionária adventista mundial estava se expandindo rapidamente, mas as economias em dificuldades na Europa e nos Estados Unidos enfrentavam problemas de financiamento. Durante o Concílio de Outono da Comissão da Conferência Geral, realizado de 20 a 27 de setembro de 1922, em Kansas City, Missouri, os delegados decidiram pedir aos membros da igreja que fizessem um sacrifício semanal para cobrir um déficit orçamentário de um quarto de milhão de dólares naquele ano. Como resposta, os membros doaram mais de $350.000. Com o passar dos anos, esta oferta continuou, com 100% dela indo para a linha de frente do trabalho da Missão Global para plantar igrejas nas partes não alcançadas e sub-alcançadas do mundo. A economia global está enfrentando um desafio semelhante hoje. No entanto, o desafio é ainda maior devido ao crescimento explosivo da população mundial e à proximidade da volta de Cristo. Se igualássemos o espírito abnegado de nossos membros de 1922, fortaleceríamos o alcance da missão dos pioneiros da igreja. O pastor Ted compartilhou um vídeo intitulado "Dê para que eles possam ir." A questão aqui é: "Do que você abrirá mão para alcançar o mundo por Jesus?" Com isso, o auto-sacrifício é o desafio. Com a certeza de que Jesus voltará em breve, o tempo é escasso. No entanto, ainda existem milhões de pessoas esperando para serem alcançadas. Como diz o livro Conselhos sobre Mordomia: "A obra de Deus, que deveria estar avançando dez vezes mais que na presente força e eficiência, é detida como a primavera retardada pelo sopro gélido do inverno, porque alguns do professo povo de Deus se estão apropriando dos meios que devem ser dedicados a Seu serviço. Visto não estar entretecido na vida prática o amor abnegado de Cristo, a igreja está fraca, onde deveria ser forte. Devido a seu próprio procedimento apagou sua luz e privou milhões do evangelho de Cristo" (página 54, Ellen G. White). Irmãos e irmãs, vamos acender a luz e alcançar os milhões que ainda estão nas trevas. Vamos experimentar o privilégio e a bênção de trabalhar com Deus, reivindicando Suas promessas e contemplando Sua glória enquanto Ele opera milagres de graça. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Mr6R1LumZk