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-august-25-31/
Bangladesh: Thousands Affected By Slum Fire Lose Everything; ADRA Works With Authorities To Provide Aid
From ADRA – 26 August 2019 | Reports estimate that more than 15,000 people were heavily affected by a recent fire that swept across a densely populated slum in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, leaving three people injured, and over 2,000 houses damaged beyond repair. The local government has been working to place people […] Source: https://atoday.org/bangladesh-thousands-affected-by-slum-fire-lose-everything-adra-works-with-authorities-to-provide-aid/
Allegations Of Indoctrination Complicate Introduction of Pathfinder Clubs Into Jamaican Schools
25 August 2019 | Plans announced recently to allow for the opening of Adventists Pathfinder clubs in Jamaican schools have hit a roadblock. According to The Gleaner, the Jamaican Government has received pushback from entities that feel the presence of the clubs would lead to indoctrination of students. The prospect of introducing Pathfinder clubs […] Source: https://atoday.org/allegations-of-indoctrination-complicate-introduction-of-pathfinder-clubs-into-jamaican-schools/
Does Faith in God Prevent Gun Crimes?
By Sonja DeWitt | 24 August 2019 | Mike Huckabee thinks he has a solution for the mass shooting problem. “’I would posit that the lack of thought and prayers is probably the single biggest factor in what is behind them,” Huckabee wrote. He also said that mass shootings will never stop until “kids are […] Source: https://atoday.org/what-does-your-god-think-of-guns/
Modesty—from a Woman’s Perspective
by Lindsey Abston Painter | 24 August 2019 | A few months back AT editor Loren Seibold wrote a piece about modesty—about how it’s a man’s responsibility if he chooses to sin, and he should take responsibility for his own temptations, not blame women’s appearance. It was an excellent piece and made me want to […] Source: https://atoday.org/modesty-from-a-womans-perspective/
