1. Recognize that God created you to be productive
There are countless verses in Scripture about the benefit of hard work. From the Bible’s outset, God tells man to be productive, to “be fruitful and multiply . . .” (Genesis 1:28). Recognising productivity as a positive thing—rather than a hindrance—is a great mindset to start with.\
2. Keep the Sabbath
“The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath” (Mark 2:27). When God created us, He knew we needed rest for optimal performance….Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann-en/~3/mMx455xm8io/

A brand new Seventh-day Adventist Encyclopaedia (ESDA) is to be released next week, 1 July.
Several years in the making, the project will contain thousands of articles, short biographies, and fascinating insights into the history and life of the Seventh-day Adventist Church across the world.  Trans-European Division (TED) Executive Secretary Audrey Andersson has been involved in the process and has had the privilege of previewing the website. “It is inspiring and addictive. One story leads to…Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann-en/~3/wbBCRObIvlY/

Young adults Jeremy Choo and Jack Stott sensed a need among young Christians and non-Christians in their community for genuine connection and relevant conversation. Feeling compelled to do something, they started a Monday night gathering that has evolved into a full-fledged church plant launching soon. 
“We sensed a need amongst youth our age to talk about things that don’t normally get talked about at church: relationships, mood, addiction, anxiety and other contentious topics. We felt a need…Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann-en/~3/XtoWwwVf1mc/

A baptism is being celebrated in a Solomon Islands village where there was previously just one Seventh-day Adventist.
The baptism came after an Adventist school was established in Otekwanga village by the Diutadili Adventist Church.
Mannase Susungainia was the only Adventist in the village and his vision was for a school and a church to be built there. Otekwanga School, in Central Malaita, was established through his influence and the support from the district minister and Auki–Malaita…Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann-en/~3/0Yerq1ltnWU/

Adventist schools in the Trans Pacific Union Mission (TPUM) continue to move forward despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Now that face-to-face classes have resumed after the coronavirus lockdowns, teachers have been working tirelessly to assist students to catch up on their work and prepare for their mid-year examinations.
For many of the schools, the coronavirus crisis has actually been a blessing in disguise. When classes resumed Samoa Adventist College and Mizpah Adventist High…Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann-en/~3/9EO6SyZ3sdM/