The Adventist history is undeniably rich in mission stories. Our humble church beginnings are relevant to keep track of our real identity and mission. In this podcast episode, let’s join Dr. Dragoslava Santrac, ESDA’s Managing Editor, as she interviews Dr. Alain Coralie, Consultant Editor, East-Central Africa Division. Here is the preview of their conversation about the triumphant history of Seventh-day Adventist in the East-Central African Division:
East-Central Africa: Adventist Church History
The East-Central Africa Division of Seventh-day Adventist consists of several countries. The beliefs of people in this country are unique. Their rich culture obviously makes things complicated for missionaries. But, never did they stop in sowing the seed of truth. Currently, the East-Central Africa division is one of the fastest-growing. It has an estimated 4.5 million members. There is no doubt, God’s grace really works miraculously. Valuable Lessons in Adventist History
Every single mission is accompanied by challenges of making it successful. The sacrifices and commitment of missionaries in Adventist history were indeed inspiring. Their deeds are a reflection of true faith. Some of them might not be living, but the fruits of their hard work are now ripe and ready to harvest. Education System Gateway to Share God’s Message
The glorious grace of God's power shows a surprising outcome. God really works with missionaries in marvelous ways. It was 1900 when Adventist missionaries entered Western Kenya. Their beginnings were tough, but their passion for sharing the message with people got them going. Eventually, they used education as a bridge to sow the seed of God's word among Africans. The First Seventh-day Adventist Missionaries in Kenya The glorious grace of God's power shows a surprising outcome. Discover how Arthur Carscallen and Peter Nyambo worked persistently in their missions. Be inspired by how they responded to God's calling. Even various religious denominations did not hinder them from fulfilling their duty. Find out how they strive and survive at: https://encyclopedia.adventist.org/article?id=6IHG&highlight=Arthur|Carscallen Maasai Culture: Transformation without Compromising Faith
In Maasai culture, polygamy has been a long-accepted belief. This belief makes things hard to reach people, but God works surprisingly with Adventist missionaries. Faced with a culture against the Adventist faith, history reveals the power of God. He made the field workable for Adventist pioneers. Find out how the Maasai accept, commit, and hold the Adventist belief. Next on Deck… If you missed the previous podcast episodes, please don’t hesitate to explore the link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-k2Gb-DBYo-_LOrS0obIEGcCOTQgdvGa Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWJG3GJaxYQ

We bring you the latest Adventist worldwide news: Still recovering from the onslaughts of three typhoons, another strong storm devastated the Philippines. Typhoon Vamco left ruins in the northern and eastern parts of the country. The Adventist Development and Relief Agency continues to respond to the needs of the affected victims. To extend help thru ADRA, click here: https://donations.adra.org/donate. Recovering Adventist Families in Nicaragua Braces for Another Hurricane Hurricane Eta, a Category 4 storm, swept and flooded Nicaragua, forcing evacuation among its residents. More than 400 displaced persons sought refuge in the Adventist school in Puerto Cabezas. The local Adventist churches continue to help in the relief drive. However, the country is facing another threat from a Category 5 storm, Hurricane Iota. Let us pray for deliverance for the region. Adventist Youth and ADRA Aid Landslide Victims in El Salvador Due to torrential rains, mudslides ravaged Nejapa, El Salvador, leaving many people homeless and helpless. The Adventist young people immediately responded by activating the local Pathfinder clubs to collect essential relief goods for the affected families. The youth also assisted the efforts of ADRA in distributing relief packs to the community. Watch and catch the contagious helpful enthusiasm of these young people. Media Evangelism Results in 34,000 Baptisms in ECD With the theme “More Than Conquerors,” the media evangelistic campaign in the English-speaking countries of the East-Central African Division of the Seventh-day Adventists proved successful. More than 34,000 people were baptized. ECD Executive Secretary Alain Coralie and his wife Caroline served as the speakers of the said event. Tune in and hear how God has worked to make the project possible despite the challenges. Catch these and more news-feature updates here in ANN and be mobilized to be the good news, bringing relief to our helpless and homeless friends through prayers and generous donations. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hc1XnxWHnhk

Do we minister to “one of the least of these"? Pastor Ted Wilson reminds us of a very interesting and serious passage that gives us a glimpse into the final judgment. In Matthew 25:31-40, we read “When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory. All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats. And He will set the sheep on His right hand, but the goats on the left. Then the King will say to those on His right hand, ‘Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.’ Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You drink? When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You? Or when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’ And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’ (Matt. 25:31-40, NKJV). This passage goes on in verses 41-43, describing how Jesus then turns to those on the left hand and says the words, “Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels: for I was hungry and you gave Me no food; I was thirsty and you gave Me no drink; I was a stranger and you did not take Me in, naked and you did not clothe Me, sick and in prison and you did not visit Me.” Sadly, those on the left hand are surprised when they learn that when they did not minister to “one of the least of these,” they were refusing to minister to Jesus. As we look around today, there are so many opportunities to minister for Jesus. But one area that is often overlooked, one affecting the “very least of these” is the special ministry of reaching out to orphans and other vulnerable children. According to recent estimates, there are at least 140 million orphaned children around the world, with almost 10,000 children becoming orphans each day. How very sad to think of the trials these precious little one’s face at such a young age. Sadly, statistics show that many of these vulnerable ones will turn to a life of crime once they are older. As Seventh-day Adventists, what can we do to help reach these precious ones—the “very least of these”—before it is too late? In order to raise awareness, and to encourage action, the world church has designated this Sabbath, November 21, as “World Orphans/Vulnerable Children’s Day.” More information about this special day is provided by Adventist Possibilities Ministries here: https://www.possibilityministries.org/world-orphans-vulnerable-childrens-day Here you will find suggestions and opportunities of how you can become involved in this very special and important ministry. May God bless each one as, through the power of the Holy Spirit, we reach out in love and care to the “very least of these.” 00:00 Greetings
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How can we hold leadership accountable? What do ethics and integrity look like in the church? These are just a couple of the questions that will be answered in this video! Join us for the newest episode of ANN In-Depth! This episode is based on the “Reach the World: I Will Go” Leadership Objective: To enhance the transparency, accountability, and credibility of the denominational organization, operations, and mission initiatives. The focus is for there to be evidence that pastors and church leaders demonstrate the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior in interpersonal relations and finances. For this episode, we are joined by Paul Douglas. Paul is the Chief Audit Executive for the General Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He is also the Director of the General Conference Auditing Service or GCAS. He has more than 30 years of global responsibilities and results in the Americas, Africa, Asia, Europe, and Australia. Paul leads with an expectation for organizational excellence and promotes a culture of accountability and credibility to church organizations. Learn more about GCAS https://www.gcasconnect.org/ Learn more about I Will Go https://iwillgo2020.org/ ___
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#Leadership is important in the Church, in a business, and in families. How can we be effective #leaders in the different aspects of our lives? Are there traits that certain leaders have that make them great? Find out in this newest episode of #ANN In-Depth! This week we are joined by Brad Forbes. Brad is the President of AdventSource. AdventSource is the official leadership resource center for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America. They provide local church leaders with quality Christian resources. Their vision is for local church leaders to be energized by a loving relationship with Jesus Christ, empowered by resources and training to use their spiritual gifts. Learn more about AdventSource at https://www.adventsource.org/ ____ To follow our official social media accounts, just follow the links below:
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