The Adventist church of Gaspar Alto, in Santa Catarina, completed 125 years of existence. Founded on June 15, 1895 by ten families of German immigrants, the temple now holds services for about 50 active members. On Monday, June 15, a virtual celebration was held to mark the date, attended by descendants of the pioneers, pastors, and Adventist Church world president Pastor Ted Wilson.
“Greetings from the world church family for the 125th anniversary of the church of Gaspar Alto. One hundred and…Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann-en/~3/cqcRHxqI1Gg/

I call it the “been-sitting-slouched-for-wayyy-too-long” stretch. You know the one—chest forward, back arched, head tilted skywards, arms extended overhead as far as possible (or, if you fancy, out to the side). Go on, try it now. I’ll wait.
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Sigh. It’s a good stretch. Although it once landed me in a bit of hot water.
A group of friends and I had gathered together for a movie night. I would have been 13 or 14 at the time. As the credits began to roll on the first film, I leaned back and…Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann-en/~3/FU_8M_cWax8/

To date, the West African nation of Côte d’Ivoire has been largely untouched by the COVID-19 pandemic. Maranatha Volunteers International’s work through local crews has continued uninterrupted, a welcomed sight for church leadership in a country where there are less than 10,000 Adventists.
Maranatha’s first project in Côte d’Ivoire, the Anan Seventh-day Adventist Church, is now complete. A special dedication ceremony will inaugurate the building this summer, performed by the president of the…Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann-en/~3/YOZ3jaQv-2M/

Men’s Health Month serves as a timely reminder for men to see their healthcare provider and raises awareness about the benefit of early detection. Men can suffer from a broad spectrum of issues ranging from heart disease and cancer to depression and suicide.
Anthony Hilliard, MD, chief of cardiology for Loma Linda University Health, shares tips that can make a big difference for the man in your life. 
“Committing to simple changes can protect your heart from developing heart disease, which…Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann-en/~3/-obxES53Gjk/

At different points in our lives, we will face financial challenges. Some of these will be so severe as to reach crisis level. We might not know where the financial crisis will come from or how long it will last—but one will come, and we will have to deal with it. We can be ready!
Personal financial planning for a crisis is simply preparing to meet future uncertainties. The crisis could be caused by war; natural disasters like volcanic eruptions, bushfires and cyclones; famine; or disease, like…Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann-en/~3/Ate6qAnFi-E/