How can we reach young people with the gospel? How can we help them form strong relationships with Jesus? Find answers to these questions in this newest episode of ANN In-Depth! This episode is based on the “Reach the World: I Will Go” Spiritual Growth Objective #3: To help youth and young adults place God first and exemplify a biblical worldview. One focus of this objective is for youth and young adults to embrace the belief that the body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, abstaining from alcohol, tobacco, recreational use of drugs, and other high-risk behaviors, and embrace church teachings on marriage, and demonstrate sexual purity. Another focus is on an increased ethical and responsible use of media platforms by students. You can learn more about "I Will Go" at https://iwillgo2020.org/ This week we are joined by Rachel Arner and Eric Jean-Baptiste. Rachel is a student at Andrew's University studying for her Master of Divinity. She is a preacher and a podcaster. Eric serves the Lake Region Conference as Executive Coordinator for Pathfinder Ministries and specializes in drilling and marching and teen leadership training. He began preaching at his local church at a very young age and has been working in youth ministry ever since. OUR GUESTS: Rachel Arner
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Here are the most recent news on ANN today: Not losing time, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency distributed food packs to the victims of the ongoing conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The team will continue to provide emergency relief and recovery assistance to the needy. The recent violence resulted in casualties and thousands of displaced families. News agencies even describe the adversity as the worst since 1994. ADRA-Cambodia helps flood victims
At least 39,000 households have been affected by the storms and flooding in Cambodia. ADRA-Cambodia partnered with local authorities to provide food assistance to the victims. ACS-NAD mobilizes warehouse distribution branches
To assist in disaster response, the Adventist Community Services of the North American Division organized warehouse distribution sites in the states within its territory. The activated operations aim to continue extending relief and assistance to the victims of the recent disasters in the region. Tune in to get more updates on the 2020 Annual Council and the General Conference Session and more exciting stories. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BLPhm9aytg

Creation Sabbath is on the fourth Sabbath of October every year. This year, it falls on October 24. In this video, Pastor Ted Wilson will remind us that Creation Sabbath is a time to reflect on the beauty of #Creation and of our #Creator. Have you ever stopped a moment to ponder the incredible beauty of the words found in Genesis 1:1? “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” How amazing. How wonderful. But then, the second verse tells us more— “The earth was without form, and void . . .” “Void”—an empty space. Nothingness. How incredible. #God created the earth, the sky, the sun, the moon, the stars, and living things—out of nothing at all. What a powerful, loving, Creator God! And yet, this incredible truth is hardly recognized in the world today. The devil has worked hard to obliterate the truth we find in God’s Word. Nevertheless, God invites us, through His power, to be lights in the world today. To let the world know that there is a Creator God who made them, who loves them, who died for them, and who is one day soon coming back to redeem His own. In order to fully understand the Creator, it is important to be out in nature where we can observe and appreciate His creation. This coming Sabbath, October 24, has been designated as “Creation Sabbath”—a beautiful time to reflect on the beauty of Creation and of our Creator. This worldwide celebration of Creation is organized by the Geoscience Research Institute, an entity of the Seventh-day Adventist Church that specializes in original research and the study of scientific and Biblical literature. On the website, creationsabbath.net, you will find many wonderful resources to help you celebrate this event. As you celebrate this Sabbath and every day, remember that God is our Creator, Redeemer, and Friend! 00:00 Greetings
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How can the #Adventist Church speak with one voice? We have churches all over the world, but many people have never heard of us. How can we work together so that we reach more people? Find out in this week's episode of #ANN In-Depth! This episode is based on the “Reach the World: I Will Go” Leadership Objective: To align world church resources with strategic objectives. The focus is for the General Conference to have, and its entities are working toward, an integrated media plan that maximizes the potential of technology. Another focus is for every organization to systematically review and align resources in light of the worldwide #mission priorities. This week we are joined by Ray Wahlen. He is the Undersecretary for the Global Seventh-day Adventist Church. SHOW NOTES
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On the Annual Council's opening day, the Secretariat Committee reported an increase in Seventh-day Adventist Church membership. G. T. Ng, executive secretary for the global Adventist Church, presented the worldwide Church's most recent membership figures' updates. The two significant challenges to the Church's mission and a potential solution were also highlighted. COVID-19 impacts tithe income and mission offerings
According to Division treasurers reports, the decrease in tithe income is estimated to be anywhere from 5% to 25%. Mission offerings have decreased by 10% to 40%, varying with location.
A series of actions were implemented to help mitigate the expected decrease in tithe and offerings. Financial plans for the 2021 budget were also discussed. Online evangelism reaches out to 18,000 people weekly
Adapting the new normal, Oakwood University Church goes online to minister to the community through the Breath of Life Ministries. The live streams are weekly, but it has reached thousands of people. Watch exclusive interviews and other uplifting news and stories only here at ANN. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogvzvoL2d90