If our witness about #Jesus comes from a heart that has been transformed by His #grace, charmed by His #love and amazed at His #truth, others will be impressed with how the truth we believe has impacted our lives. The most powerful proof for the Good News is a changed life. People may argue with your beliefs. They may disagree with your Bible teachings. They may say that you do not understand the #Bible. But who can argue with
your personal story about what Jesus means to you and what He has done in your life? #Witnessing is sharing what we know about Jesus. Witnessing is letting other people know what Jesus means to us and what He has done for us. Some people think that witnessing is only about trying to prove what they believe is right and show that other people’s beliefs are wrong. But if we talk about Bible truth that way, we will not win many people to Jesus. Our sharing about Jesus must come from a heart that has been changed by His mercy and forgiveness, His love, and His truth. Then other people will see how the truth we believe has changed our lives. That is the best reason why we must live what we believe. We must show that every Bible teaching is about Jesus and shows His love too. Then people will want to accept what the Bible says. Sabbath School Lesson 11: https://absg.adventist.org/pdf.php?file=2020:3Q:ER:PDFs:ERQ320_11.pdf Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNixYStTjR8

Ellen White is the most translated American author of all time as well as the most translated woman in history. But who was #EllenWhite? She was a woman of remarkable spiritual gifts who lived most of her life during the nineteenth century, yet through her #writings she is still making a revolutionary impact on millions of people around the world. During her lifetime she wrote more than 5,000 periodical articles and 40 books. Today, including compilations from her 50,000 pages of manuscript, more than 100 titles are available in English, and many others in multiple languages. Her writings cover a broad range of subjects, including religion, education, social relationships, evangelism, prophecy, publishing, nutrition, and management. Her life-changing masterpiece on successful #Christian living, Steps to Christ, has been published in more than 140 languages. Seventh-day #Adventists believe that Mrs. White was more than a gifted writer; we believe she was appointed by #God as a special messenger to draw the world's attention to the Holy Scriptures and help prepare people for Christ's second advent. From the time she was 17 years old until she died 70 years later, God gave her approximately 2,000 #visions and dreams. The visions varied in length from less than a minute to nearly four hours. The knowledge and counsel received through these revelations she wrote out to be shared with others. Thus, her special writings are accepted by Seventh-day Adventists as inspired, and their exceptional quality is recognized even by casual readers. However, as stated in the book, Seventh-day Adventists Believe . . . , “The writings of Ellen White are not a substitute for Scripture. They cannot be placed on the same level. The Holy Scriptures stand alone, the unique standard by which her and all other writings must be judged and to which they must be subject” (p. 227). Ellen G. White was truly a remarkable woman who, meeting all the tests of a true #prophet as set forth in the Holy Scriptures, helped found the Seventh-day Adventist #church. And through the counsels given through this special messenger, God has blessed us immensely. Embrace this incredible blessing that God has gifted to His Church. I have found the more I read the Spirit of Prophecy, the most blessed I am. And today, all of her writings are available, not only in hard copy but online. Just go to egwwritings.org, choose your language, and start reading today. I am sure you will be blessed! Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbkAGvPfIIQ

How can we live and learn through times of #distress like the one we're in now? In the #Bible, #God would send difficulties to bring people back to him. Hardships are meant to bring us back to the #Lord. During this #COVID-19 #pandemic, there have been memes all over the internet like “whoever God has asked to go to Nineveh—please just go.” While we don’t believe God caused COVID-19 – are there things we can learn as we are dealing with this #crisis. Can we use this time to go back to the Lord— individually and corporately. Should we be doing something that calls attention to back to Him? Find out in this week's #ANN In-Depth episode. GUESTS This week we are joined by Dr. Dee Knight and Catalina Arevalo. Dr. Knight is a doctor of clinical neuropsychology. She has been running her own psychotherapy and consultation practice for over nine years. Catalina is the host of Connected Adventist Podcast. In her podcast, Catalina addresses various topics on life lessons. Learn more about our guests: Dr. Dee Knight
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In this video, Pastor Ted Wilson and Nancy Wilson will be talking about a very special topic – the #family and the upcoming “Family Togetherness Week”! #God cares about individuals, and He cares about families. The hope of a coming #Savior gave hope and courage to our first #parents, and it continues to give hope and courage to us today! Even though we live in a fallen world and experience the many challenges that brings, God designed the family to be a shining light for Him. Of course, you cannot have the home God wants you to have without having Him as the main component. One of the best ways as a family to do that is by taking time, morning and evening, to have family worship. Family worship is a great time to involve #children! Make it interesting, enjoyable, and not too long. Sing together. Read together. Pray together. God can help bring peace and joy into the home, and He can help everyone to work together. For families, it can become very complicated as you are pulled in so many directions, I realize how essential it is that children feel they are part of the family unit—that they aren’t just passive members being cared for. Involve them in age-appropriate home tasks, helping to keep things clean and running smoothly. Involve them in family discussions. If kids learn early to have responsibilities, they will have a sense of ownership in the family, knowing that they are an important part of the family. While God designed the family unit, He also created the larger family—the family of God—where we are all brothers and sisters in Christ! The Seventh-day Adventist Church is a wonderful worldwide family of more than 21 million members around the world! And now even during these challenging times, the worldwide Adventist Church family is coming together in new and exciting ways, encouraging one another, and reaching out to a world desperate for hope. And now, more than ever, it’s so important to be a “home missionary.” This is a wonderful way in which we can all, as members of God’s family, come together in service for Him. In fact, this coming week is “Family Togetherness Week.” Organized by the Family Ministries department of the General Conference, this is a special opportunity to spotlight the family—both individually, and as a Church. Resource materials are available here: https://family.adventist.org/resources/family-togetherness-week-2020/ Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXYT370dKaU

Positioned on the largest country in Asia and the most populous country globally, our Adventist Church in China serves as a beacon of light. We are known as a significant Christian denomination with a notable presence in China. Dr. David Trim and Dr. Dragoslava Santrac, editors of the online Adventist encyclopedia, host another episode of histories and stories. Pastor Daniel Jiao, the Chinese Union Mission's executive secretary, paves the way to our Chinese Church history in this video podcast. First Adventist Mission Story in China
Who would have thought that an American shepherd, seaman, and gold miner would start Adventism in China? Though already in his 60s, Abram La Rue got formal schooling to prepare himself for his China ministry. But he was sent to the Hawaiian Islands considering his age. He was able to plant permanent Adventist work in the Island. Never giving up on his dream, he persisted and delivered the gospel to China. Read his story here: https://encyclopedia.adventist.org/article?id=B8AZ. Clarence Creager Crisler: A Missionary to China
It is incredible to note that Mr. Crisler worked as Ellen White's secretary for almost 15 years before traveling as a missionary to the Far East. He authored the book, China's Borderlands and Beyond, which portrayed missionary works in the country. Pastor Jiao shares some antique pictures about this worker of God. One image depicts a beautiful church story of prayer warriors that hang maps of unentered territories inside their church. Check these exclusive mission-filled photos yourself! Medical Work: Extending the Gospel to the Chinese
In Hong Kong alone, the two Adventist hospitals gave a prestigious landmark in the place. These health institutions provide a wide range of medical services. Pastor Jiao further presents the history and updates on these healing missionary work. Other Mission Stories from China
Aside from the healing ministry, our church history tells about the successes and struggles in Chinese pioneers' lives. The country's shift to the Communist government, the destructive World War II, and famine were just a few challenges that they had to face. Many of the administrative units of the Adventist church became unusable. Only the Anxian Hall of the Southeast China Union Academy now remains. And it was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2017. Read the whole account here: https://encyclopedia.adventist.org/article?id=8HQ6&highlight=china. Next on deck… There are more facts and artifacts to dig. Our Adventist church is teeming with historical treasures waiting to be unraveled. See you in our next video podcast. Suppose you missed the previous video podcast episodes, no need to worry! Check the playlist at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-k2Gb-DBYo-_LOrS0obIEGcCOTQgdvGa or visit http://adventistarchives.org/. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTG6IIpBEXY