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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

In this video, Pastor Ted Wilson will talk about a special Sabbath and how God has led the Adventist movement. This Sabbath is an extra special day, as the world church has designated October 17 as “Spirit of Prophecy and Adventist Heritage Day.” This special day gives us a wonderful opportunity to reflect on how the Lord has led us in the past and how we can have confidence for the future. If you would like more information and resource material for this special Sabbath, I encourage you to visit the Ellen G. White Estate website at whiteestate.org. When we think about how the Adventist movement began, it is really quite amazing. God took such a small group of dedicated people—people who loved God, were studying Bible prophecy and looking for His coming—and guided them into His full Bible truth—helping them to understand the true message of Christ. As the Lord led, the movement grew, expanding not only across the United States, but around the world! Today, Seventh-day Adventists number more than 21 million members, located in more than 200 countries around the world! Nevertheless, it is so important that we never forget the way the Lord has led us, and His teaching in our past history. In the mid-19th century, when the Advent movement began, there were already many Christian denominations in various parts of the world. So, why did God raise up the Seventh-day Adventist movement at this time? Was it just to add one more to the many other Protestant denominations? Or was there a special purpose, a special mission for this group? The answer is found in Rev. 12:17—identifying the characteristics of God’s remnant people—those “who keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ” and Rev. 14:6-12, describing the message that the remnant is to give—that of the Three Angels, urging us to “preach to those who dwell on the earth—to every nation, tribe, tongue, and people—saying with a loud voice, ‘Fear God and give glory to Him, for the hour of His judgment has come; and worship Him, who made heaven and earth, the sea and springs of water.” To proclaim that “Babylon is fallen,” and giving the warning, “If anyone worships the beast and his image, and receives his mark on his forehead or on his hand, he himself shall also drink of the wine of the wrath of God.” Today, God is calling us to remember His leading and “His teaching in our past history,” and is urging us to move forward, through the power of His Holy Spirit, in the calling He has so graciously given. The world is looking, eagerly waiting for answers to the monumental problems we are facing today. Praise God He has given us an incredible, beautiful, hopeful message to share! 00:00 Greetings
00:11 “Spirit of Prophecy and Adventist Heritage Day.” 00:52 Ted Wilson’s Sermon
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There's a lot of fake, conflicting, and confusing news out there. We hear wine is good for you. Meat is good for you, caffeine is helpful, a vegetarian lifestyle is best. How do we navigate the mixed messages of health and nutrition? Find out in the newest episode of ANN In-Depth! This week we are joined by Dr. Katia Reinhert. Dr. Reinhert is the Associate Director for the Health Ministries Department of the World Seventh-day Adventist Church. She has a heart for ministry and a passion for global health and mission. HEALTH MINISTRIES
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38:20 – Why We Sleep Book – https://amzn.to/2SVvrxy
40:02 – The Social Dilemma Documentary – https://www.thesocialdilemma.com/
1:04:02 – Youth Alive Mental Health Initiative – https://youthaliveportal.org/mentalhealth/en Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GR_re3AYBSg

Dr David R Williams, PhD shares a presentation on effectively confronting the challenges of domestic violence. How can the church make a difference? Dr. Williams is a Professor at Harvard University and Associate Director (hon.) of the Health Ministries Department of the Seventh-day Adventist World Church. There are many faces of domestic violence and abuse. In this video, you will learn practical ways that you and the church can help and respond to domestic abuse. This presentation is a part of the General Conference Annual Council 2020 and is part of the church's enditnow global initiative. This is is an initiative to raise awareness and advocate for the end of violence around the world. It aims to mobilize Seventh-day Adventists around the world and invites other community groups to join in to resolve this worldwide issue. Learn more here: https://enditnow.org/ #domesticviolence #violenceagainstwomen #enditnow ___
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Racial disparity is a reality in this Pandemic. Dr Zeno Charles-Marcel explores some of the reasons why that is happening. Race and ethnicity are risk markers for other underlying conditions that impact health — including socioeconomic status, access to health care, and increased exposure to the virus due to occupation (e.g., frontline, essential, and critical infrastructure workers). Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwg6Z3he7NA