Tune in and be updated on the following Adventist news: Brazil’s Supreme Federal Tribunal granted additional protections for Sabbath-keeping public employees in the country. The nation’s highest judicial body with its 11 justices decided over the appeals of two Seventh-day Adventists, Margarete da Silva Mateus Furquim and Geismario Silva dos Santos, whose cases were related to keeping the Sabbath (Saturday) as a holy day. The decision will now become the governing decisions for future cases in lower courts throughout the nation. Adventist Church and ADRA Help Devastated Colombian Islands After Category 5 Hurricane Iota ravaged the Colombian islands of Providencia and San Andres, the local Adventist church and the Adventist Development and Relief Agency quickly helped clear roads and assisted displaced families. They distributed humanitarian aids like hygiene kits, portable gas stoves, Bibles, and hymnals. If you feel moved to assist financially, please visit ADRA | Adventist Development and Relief Agency International. Digital Evangelism Efforts Result to 5,836 Baptisms in Mexico As a result of four online evangelism campaigns in the Inter-Oceanic Mexican region, more than 5,800 people have been baptized during this pandemic period (from April to early November). The Adventist Churches in the region may have been forced to close their doors given the health crisis, but they were challenged to reach people. Using social media platforms proved effective in sharing their campaigns about hope amid crisis, Daniel and Revelation prophecies, health and well-being, and John 3:16 message. Watch these and more inspiring news and feature stories only here in ANN, or visit News (adventist.news). Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQG_xzPqbms

In this video, Pastor Ted Wilson shares some thoughts on Christ and His righteousness. This is such an important topic to understand as we are rapidly coming to the close of earth’s history. Jesus is indeed coming soon! In preparation for His soon return, Scripture invites us to humble ourselves, pray, seek God’s face, and turn from our wicked ways (see 2 Chronicles 7:14). However, some critics have accused Seventh-day Adventists as teaching or promoting legalism, that is, righteousness by works, but nothing could be further from the truth. As Seventh-day Adventists, we believe that salvation is through Christ and Christ alone! As we accept the power that accompanies justification, Christ begins to sanctify us—transforming us into His glorious image. This entire change is the all-encompassing righteousness of Christ. When we accept Jesus into our lives, a miraculous Spirit-filled conversion takes place and Christ changes us into His likeness so that we become more and more like Him. The provision for this right relationship is described in one of the most powerful verses of the Bible, 2 Cor. 5:21—“For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.” God, the Father, provided His perfect Son as a sacrifice for our sins that we would be able to take on the perfect righteousness of Christ. Through the leading of the Holy Spirit, as we confess our sins and fall at the foot of the cross, we are cleansed of our sins and re-created into the image of God. This is God’s all-encompassing righteousness—we are saved by grace and we live by faith—all through Jesus Christ! And when we accept Christ and His righteousness, we also follow Him in believing and accepting His beautiful truths revealed in the doctrines of the Bible—all centered in Him. We are totally dependent upon our relationship with Christ for sanctification. That is Christ’s righteousness. Let no Seventh-day Adventist think of themselves as better than anyone else or accuse others of not being holy or perfect. We are all sinners at the foot of the cross in need of a Savior who provides for us His righteousness. The character of Christ is perfectly reproduced in our lives when we lean completely on Christ alone. We must daily allow the Holy Spirit to change us more and more into the likeness of Christ. This is the work of a lifetime. We are to ask for Christ’s character in our lives as we learn practical obedience to His Word through His power. So how should we understand the plan of salvation in these last days of earth’s history? It is only Christ’s all-encompassing righteousness of justification and sanctification that will save, change, and nurture us into true disciples of Christ. It is something that Jesus does both for us and in us. Through His grace, we can have divine power and His character as we are made more and more like Him. The culmination of Christ’s saving grace and righteousness will be to welcome Him at His second coming—proof to the world of His justifying salvation and ability to change our lives through His sanctifying power. What a day that will be! 00:00 Greetings
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Another evangelical pastor, another suicide. What is happening in the Christian Church where so many are committing suicide? Why aren’t we talking about mental health among our leaders? We do not struggle just with flesh and blood… and yet we judge and look down on faith leaders who dare admit that they are struggling with mental health. In this episode of ANN In-Depth, we take a look at suicide and mental health among church leaders. GUESTS This week we are joined by Dr. Dee Knight and Chaplain Paul Anderson. Dr. Knight is a doctor of clinical neuropsychology. She has been running her own psychotherapy and consultation practice for over nine years. Chaplain Anderson is the Director of Adventist Chaplain Ministries for the North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He completed four units of Clinical Pastoral Education at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He also holds certifications in Suicide Awareness and Prevention, Civil Mediation, Alternative Workplace Dispute Resolution, Temperament Analysis, Marriage Enrichment, Workforce Diversity, and is a certified Life Coach. Learn more about our guests: Dr. Dee Knight
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We bring you special coverage of the latest Adventist news and features: Despite this year’s many challenges and difficulties, the United States still observe and celebrate Thanksgiving. The world may be devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic, wildfires, typhoons, and other disasters. However, there are still many blessings to count and be grateful for. Wherever you are in this world, we invite you to take some time this week to spare time for reflection on the things you are thankful for and how you can share your gratefulness to others. For this week’s ANN InDepth episode, let’s join Sam and Jennifer as they discuss with Dr. Heather Thompson Day about the benefits of gratitude. Further, let’s learn how to give back through this year’s ADRA Gift Catalogue. Shelley Nolan Freesland, associate director for Annual Giving for the Adventist Development and Relief Agency, expounds more on this. Watch all these only here on ANN. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKNdkG3s3Yc

There are many verses in the Bible telling us to give thanks. In this video, Pastor Ted Wilson reminds us of one story of thankfulness from the Bible and the importance of thanking God for the blessings in our lives. During this time of year, especially here in the United States, our thoughts often turn homeward as families eagerly anticipate gathering together to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday—a special time to thank God for the blessings of the year, spend time with dear ones, and help those less fortunate. This year is very different. Due to the coronavirus, life has been disrupted in so many ways. Families and friends are discouraged from gathering together, many church congregations no longer meet in person, economic challenges are affecting people everywhere, and tragically, more than 1 million lives around the world have been lost to this deadly disease. As we look back on the year 2020, it doesn’t seem as if there is much for which to be thankful! Nevertheless, we are urged in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 to “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” Amazing! Right here in this short passage of Scripture, we are given a clear description of what God’s will is for each of us. It is to:
1. Rejoice always.
2. Pray without ceasing.
3. Give thanks in everything. Why would God ask us to rejoice, pray, and give thanks, even in difficult circumstances? In the Bible, we are given several examples of people who did just that. One is found in the book of Acts. Paul and Silas were in the city of Philippi, preaching the gospel, when a demon-possessed girl began following them, crying out and causing a disturbance everywhere they went. We read about in Acts 16, beginning in verses 18 and 19: And this she did for many days. But Paul, greatly annoyed, turned and said to the spirit, “I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her.” And he came out that very hour. 19 But when her masters saw that their hope of profit was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them into the marketplace to the authorities. False witnesses were brought in to testify against the two missionaries, who were then beaten mercilessly and thrown into prison. As they lay on the cold stone floor, bruised and bleeding, were Paul and Silas complaining about their terrible circumstances and the completely unfair treatment that put them there? No! In verse 25 we read, “But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them.” Amazing! They were praying and singing hymns to God! And notice the very important last part of this verse—the prisoners were listening to them. Perhaps this gives us a clue as to at least one reason God invites us to rejoice, pray, and give thanks in all circumstances—because others are listening, watching how we deal with situations—and this provides a wonderful opportunity for the Lord to work through us as His witnesses. No matter what difficulties we may face, with God as our Savior, we have every reason to “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XGkJ0vCPmU