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/

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/

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/

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