Two men gave sermons in Norway.
The first preacher was well dressed and, in the mind of the farmer wearing work clothes in the back of the room, a bit arrogant.
Opening a book, the preacher read a statement by Seventh-day Adventist Church cofounder Ellen White. Picking up another book, he read another statement by Ellen White. His whole sermon consisted of statements from Ellen White.
That didn’t bother Øystein Hogganvik, the 30-year-old farmer seated at the back of the room.
Then the second…Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann-en/~3/xvTx3Oi5z6U/

During COVID-19 lockdown, my wife Pamela and I have set a record. We haven’t been home with each other for longer than a month at a time for more than 17 years—half our 34 years of marriage. As I write, we’ve been together for 10 weeks, and it could be more to come. Pam says it’s nice having me around. She doesn’t like lonely days when church work takes me away for weeks. We used to joke that part of our secret to a good marriage was spending up to a third of our time apart and we enjoyed…Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann-en/~3/p-l0CTGY5tU/

NOTE: This article was written in late March 2020 and updated in April. It is a reflection on God’s love and care; and how God can open our eyes in the midst of tragedy. While it refers specifically to the COVID-19 pandemic, the message can serve as a reminder during the current turmoil in the U.S.—Editors.
Elisha was hiding in Dothan from his enemies because they had become aware that he knew exactly what they were doing as they tried to thwart the plans of God’s people. This is the historical…Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann-en/~3/m-R1opinXZg/

In the middle of social isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic that artisan Mara da Silva found an opportunity to talk about Jesus. 
A resident of a condominium in the city of Serra, in Espírito Santo, Brazil, de Silva decided to create personalized gifts for her neighbors, with messages about the Bible. Now, four people are taking Bible studies with her through WhatsApp.
The first special “treat” was a fabric mask, to use for protection during pandemic. The mask was not given alone, but…Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann-en/~3/vBfSNamyNac/

GAiN Europe is delighted to announce the premier of the film Uncertainty, a film about fears, life decisions, and faith. The film is a production of South America, Inter-Europe and Trans-Europe Regions of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, directed by Jefferson Nali with the contribution of Adrian Duré, Hope Media Europe Producer, and Rafael Rossi, South America Communication director. This is a production Feliz7play for GAiN Europe. Alice is a young woman who is living through a moment of real…Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann-en/~3/vVA_ViIHmtY/