Seeing ourselves as others see us is not always easy. Even at a recent conference on Adventists and Military Service, men, and it was mostly men, cordially differed on the value, ethics and efficacy of Adventist involvement in the military, including in chaplaincy.
This highlights the real value of a recently published book reflecting on lessons learnt in the 100 years since World War I. Adventists and Military Service: Biblical, Historical and Ethical Perspectives is an initiative of the…Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann-en/~3/RDV3AgL3lxI/

Torrential rainfall has already devastated many households in the regions of India, Nepal, and Bangladesh, causing landslides. The recent downpour has been blamed for the deaths of 180 people and reportedly affected more than 44 million people. 
ADRA is working closely with local authorities in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh to assess damages and community needs. Below are updates on aid provided by ADRA in each country.
INDIA
Shelters have been established for more than 45,000 people who lost…Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann-en/~3/aijJcRmJWoM/

The choir director had an exciting announcement.
“Our Christ’s Kids children’s choir has been invited to sing at a musical concert at the big Cabaret des Artistes concert hall,” she said. “We need to rehearse.”
The 30 children in the Christ’s Kids choir from the Seventh-day Adventist English Church would sing five songs at the concert in Libreville, Gabon. Children’s choirs from other Adventist churches also would sing.
Twelve-year-old Bonte Medou couldn’t wait for the big day to come. He…Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann-en/~3/Dx-FlCRUn5Y/

President of Colombia Ivan Duque shared his commitment to upholding religious liberty in Colombia during a special breakfast to commemorate its Religious Liberty National Day in Colombia, on July 4, 2019. More than 130 religious leaders were invited to the Bolivar de la Casa de Nariño Room in the Presidential Palace, in Bogotá, Colombia, to continue contributing to the social actions and sustainable entrepreneurship in Colombia. “For me to have the presence of all of you today, is the…Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann-en/~3/SJWOKVF52p8/

Today, July 16, is the 104th anniversary of Ellen White’s death in 1915, and we are still here. By God’s grace, I hope we will soon be in heaven.  However, the Lord has given us such amazing instruction in the Bible and the Spirit of Prophecy to help us in daily living, our mission outreach, and our focus on Christ’s soon coming.  I want to encourage each of you to participate in the reading of the Bible and Spirit of Prophecy as you engage in “Believe His Prophets.” I urge you to pick up the…Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann-en/~3/by8P3UHMNrI/