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by Loren Seibold | 4 September 2026 | What happens when a congregation of Seventh-day Adventists wants to transfer from one conference to another? There are North American Division policies to guide the process. But, as you’ll learn in this story, they aren’t necessarily followed. The biggest hindrance? Money. Conferences are concerned about the value […] Source: https://atoday.org/can-a-congregation-switch-conferences/
We live in a culture that tells us to ignore or get rid of negative feelings, but sometimes we need to feel bad so we can repent and be led to a greater joy without regrets. Watch the video presentation here. https://youtu.be/xjkGTpsGqTY?si=Brm_y_fJPLjEuc6Y</p
Daily Lesson for Sabbath 5th of September 2026
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2 Corinthians 8:1-24; 2 Corinthians 9:1-15; John 3:16; John 17:5; Luke 9:58; Revelation 13:8; Romans 12:8; Romans 15:26-27.
Memory Text:
“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich” (2 Corinthians 8:9, NKJV).
2 Corinthians 8:1-24 and 9 show that Paul gave the Corinthians the opportunity to serve their brothers and sisters in Judea. This passage shows that giving is a privilege that God grants us, so that we can emulate the self-giving character of Christ. The language of heaven is one of giving. Notice these remarkable words: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son” (John 3:16, NKJV; emphasis supplied).
Furthermore, John 3:16 clearly expresses God’s purpose in giving Jesus, so that “whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (NKJV). Stewardship and mission go together in this passage. They are as inseparable as the two sides of a coin. It is no wonder that Paul identifies himself and his fellow workers as “stewards of the mysteries of God” (1 Corinthians 4:1, NKJV). We, too, are stewards in the same sense.
This week we will see that the concepts of stewardship and mission are deeply rooted in the example of Jesus. Indeed, stewardship and mission are inseparable. Stewardship provides the church with financial and human resources to fulfill God’s mission.
La historia del flautista de Hamelín ofrece una imagen sugerente para pensar el desafío que enfrenta hoy la Iglesia frente a las nuevas generaciones. Según el relato, después de que el flautista librara a la ciudad de una plaga de ratas, sus dirigentes se negaron a pagar la recompensa prometida. Como consecuencia, el flautista regresó […] Source: https://atoday.org/chile-una-generacion-perdida/
“Remember the Sabbath . . .” is more than a command—it carries God’s promise: “I will help you remember the day I set apart for you.” The Sabbath points back to who God is: your Creator, your Deliverer, the One who frees you from the bondage of sin. This Sabbath, rest in His promise and remember the One who gives you freedom. #HappySabbath Source: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/xOFn7QDLAzI
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