Proverbs 3:27 says: "Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due when it is in your power to act." Here is the news of hope and healing from the Seventh-day Adventist Church community: In Mozambique, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) continues to help affected families. Cyclone Eloise devastated the region when it made landfall on January 23. It destroyed thousands of homes and agricultural produce due to heavy rains and floods. In response, ADRA deployed relief aid teams in different districts. ADRA's Lean Season Assistance Project in partnership with the World Food Program provides farmers with critical food assistance. According to David Masinde, country director of ADRA Mozambique, they coordinate with the local Seventh-day Adventist churches and other partners to participate in a rapid needs assessment in the area. In the Leeward Islands of the West Indies, the Adventist philosophy of education and students' holistic development are highlighted. The Seventh-day Adventist school in St. Eustatius had incorporated agriculture to its curriculum, and when the school shifted to online-learning due to the pandemic, students were given seeds to plant at home and asked to document their observations daily. The curriculum focuses on tools and their proper use, soil preparation, seeds planting, irrigation, plant care, and recognizing when fruits are ready to harvest. It aims to teach a greater appreciation for agriculture, encouraging the students to grow their own nutritious foods. Meanwhile, in the Western Australian Conference, Adventist young people joined the Youth and Student Literature Evangelism program in January. The young evangelists distributed more than 1,700 books; 1,000 of which were copies of Steps to Christ. The program's primary purpose is to engage young people in discipleship and sharing their faith. Watch these stories together with other uplifting feature stories here at ANN (adventist.news). Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M18D_a6zm_8

Will you reach out to those who are lost? Pastor Ted Wilson shares encouraging words for how to reach the world. While we have the wonderful hope of soon seeing Jesus face to face, we must remember there are so many others in the world today who do not yet have this hope—people who are frightened by what they see happening around them, people who are wondering what the future holds but do not know where to find trustworthy answers. Others may have known the truth at one time but have since left the faith. In Luke 15, we read the well-known trio of parables dealing with the lost—the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son. In the case of the lost sheep, the sheep knows it is lost, but doesn’t know how to find its way home. Of course, the coin doesn’t know it is lost, but it is still of great value and there is rejoicing when it is found. And the lost son is the most poignant story of all—a loved son who wanders far away but is drawn back home by his father’s love. God has given you and me the amazing privilege at this very time of reaching lost souls for Him, and He does not ask us to do this alone! In the marvelous book, Christian Service, we read, “Heavenly angels have long been waiting for human agents—the members of the church—to cooperate with them in the great work to be done. They are waiting for you.” (p. 89). What an amazing opportunity! Christ has commissioned His mighty angels to work with us in reaching souls for Him! To help bring focus to this important work, the world church has designated this coming Sabbath, February 6, as “Reach the World: Personal Outreach Day.” Organized by the Sabbath School and Personal Ministries Department of the General Conference, this day reminds us of the amazing impact we can have as individuals, through the power of God’s Holy Spirit, in reaching others for Him. Many helpful materials have been prepared for this special day, and you can visit this website to download these free materials [https://www.sabbathschoolpersonalministries.org/special-sabbaths]. Take a moment to consider a friend, a loved one, a neighbor, a co-worker, an online acquaintance—someone within your sphere of influence who God is calling you to reach for Him. He is calling you to reach out and minister to souls today. May God bless you as you say, “Yes, Lord, I hear your call, and in your strength, I Will Go today!” Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZXU5U4IcLg

How can schools become more mission-minded? How does education uphold freedom? Find answers to these questions and information on Adventist education in this newest episode of ANN In-Depth! This episode is talking about the “Reach the World: I Will Go” Mission Objective: To strengthen Seventh-day Adventist institutions in upholding freedom, wholistic health, and hope through Jesus, and restoring in people the image of God. The focus is for Adventist tertiary institutions increase the proportion of missiologists teaching mission, all of whom are faithful to biblical missional principles, Adventist educated, and endorsed by IBMTE. Learn more about the new strategic plan for the Adventist church at iwillgo2020.org Our guest this week is Dr. Lisa Beardsley-Hardy. She is the Director of the Education Department at the General Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The Education Department is responsible for the coordination, promotion, training, and quality of the global Seventh-day Adventist educational program. You can learn about the Education Department at education.adventist.org SHOW NOTES
7:00 – 'Tell the World' movie – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nH2r0J5VbL4&t=6001s 29:16 – I Will Go Website – iwillgo2020.org 37:45 – Handbook – adventistaccreditingassociation.org 1:04:43 – In-Depth Episode on Gaming – https://youtu.be/jhHqL6Hhuwg ___
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Hannah was desperate to have a child, knowing full well that really, anything that was a gift of God belonged to Him. We can be thankful that Hannah faithfully stewarded the gift of motherhood and her miracle son Samuel by offering her son to take part in the service of God, dedicating his life to Him. This video explores how Hannah’s faithfulness allowed many to be blessed for years and years and come, and is a great source of encouragement for parents today for them to know what putting God first looks like when it comes to their children. #GodFirst
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Disease may kill thousands of people, but thousands more died because they were overwhelmed by fear. When we look to the future with fear expecting the worst, rather than with confidence expecting the best, we've become filled with anxiety and paralyzed with worry. From the time we are born until the day we die fear often casted dark shadow on our lives. Fear crashes our spirit, breaks down our immune system, weakens our will and render us powerless in the battle with the enemy. Fear strangles our joy.
Dealing with fear, what can deliver us from our worst fears? Or Who can deliver us from those fears?
Clinging to the promises of God we are filled with hope when we face catastrophes.
“I will never leave you nor forsake you” Hebrews 13:5 Based on the Biblical Story of the Fall and God's promises of hope and new life in heaven, pastor Mark Finley talks about God's endless love and unshakable hope. #HopeForTroubledTime
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