by Stephen Ferguson | 21 April 2020 | As CNN reported in an article by Hollie Silverman dated April 6, “He recovered from the coronavirus and now his plasma donation could save the lives of others”: “On March 6, Jason Garcia noticed he had a mild cough and some congestion. “The 36-year-old aerospace engineer from […] Source: https://atoday.org/now-his-blood-can-save-others/
Sharing Scripture for April 19 – 25
This is a tool for you to use if you lead a Sabbath School (SS) class or small group. It is keyed to the Bible texts used in the current week’s Adult SS Lesson and includes a brief story from current news you can use to introduce the discussion and then a series of discussion […] Source: https://atoday.org/sharing-scripture-for-april-19-25/
Germany- and Switzerland-based Adventist Churches Discuss Easing Coronavirus Restrictions
21 April 2020 | Leaders of the Adventist Church in Germany and Switzerland are planning the gradual lifting of COVID-19 restrictions on congregations. The APD (an Adventist news agency covering Germany and German-speaking Switzerland) reported that Evangelical leaders met with the German government on April 17 to discuss the lifting of a ban on religious […] Source: https://atoday.org/germany-and-switzerland-based-adventist-churches-discuss-easing-coronavirus-restrictions/
Church to Feel Coronavirus Financial Impact at Every Level
In his Executive Committee presentation during Spring Meeting 2020, Tim Aka, associate treasurer and director of Church investments at the General Conference, warned that the denomination will feel the coronavirus financial impact at every level of organization. With many members unemployed, Aka said, “it is reasonable to assume a 10% to 20% decline in giving.” […] Source: https://atoday.org/church-to-feel-coronavirus-financial-impact-at-every-level/
How to Join the Adventist Today Sabbath Seminar
On Sabbath, 18 April, Adventist Today pilots a new online Sabbath School class. Here’s what you need to know: Host: Dr. Jim Walters of the Loma Linda School of Religion Teacher: Dr. Loren Seibold, retired pastor and Executive Editor of Adventist Today Topic: We’ll be discussing the second coming of Jesus as taught by Seventh-day […] Source: https://atoday.org/how-to-join-the-adventist-today-sabbath-seminar/
