“The Past with A Future—Looking Back to Move Forward Led by God”

By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Ted N C Wilson, president, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists)

Hebrews 10:23-25 “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.”
What an enormous privilege to be in Battle Creek, Michigan, as we focus on “The Past with A Future—–Looking Back to Move Forward Led by God.” The…

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“The Past with A Future—Looking Back to Move Forward Led by God”

By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Ted N C Wilson, president, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists)

Hebrews 10:23-25 “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.”
What an enormous privilege to be in Battle Creek, Michigan, as we focus on “The Past with A Future—–Looking Back to Move Forward Led by God.” The…

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Hundreds receive free medical care at World Church Headquarters

By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Beth Thomas, ANN)

In the wee hours of Sunday, October 7, hundreds lined up outside of the World Church headquarters in Silver Spring, Md. to receive free vision and dental care offered by The Hope Clinic, a one-day collaborative effort.
General Conference volunteers, along with partners Adventist Medical Evangelism Network (AMEN), Housing Opportunities Commission (HOC), the Hope Channel, ADRA, and Emmanuel-Brinklow Seventh-day Adventist Church (Ashton, Maryland), pooled resources to sponsor the 3rdannual…

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Daily Devotional aid “Believe His Prophets” begins new cycle

By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (General Conference Ministerial Association, Seventh-day Adventist Church)

On Sabbath, October 13, Adventist members from around the globe will begin reading through the Bible together. This is the third cycle through the scriptures for those who participate in the Believe His Prophets daily Bible reading plan.
In October 2012, this Bible reading plan was unveiled as part of the global Revival and Reformation Initiative following the 2010 General Conference session. Titled Revived by His Word, this devotional aid was designed to encourage believers around the world to…

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President of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Ted N.C. Wilson, calls for prayer ahead of the 2018 Annual Council.

By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Ted N.C. Wilson, president, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists)

Below is a transcript of a video Ted N.C. Wilson, president of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, recorded calling for prayer ahead of the Annual Council Meetings in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Greetings to each of you as members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church around the world—–almost 21 million of us. Yes, I am speaking directly to each of you, our dear and faithful members of God’s Advent movement. Soon the Annual Council of the General Conference Executive Committee will…

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President of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Ted N.C. Wilson, calls for prayer ahead of the 2018 Annual Council.

By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Ted N.C. Wilson, president, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists)

Below is a transcript of a video Ted N.C. Wilson, president of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, recorded calling for prayer ahead of the Annual Council Meetings in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Greetings to each of you as members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church around the world—–almost 21 million of us. Yes, I am speaking directly to each of you, our dear and faithful members of God’s Advent movement. Soon the Annual Council of the General Conference Executive Committee will…

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World Mental Health Day 2018: Young people and mental health in a changing world

By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Torben Bergland, MD/Psychiatrist, Associate Director, Health Ministries Department, General Conference)

Mental health issues are not luxury problems. They are serious issues many people of all ages around the world struggle with. October 10this World Mental Health Day 2018 and the focus this year is on young people. The World Health Organization (WHO) says there is “no health without mental health.” That is true. If you are struggling with mental health issues then they will affect your quality of life, your enjoyment of life, and your ability to perform and contribute. Therefore, mental health is…

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Questions regarding the Seventh-day Adventist Church and its leadership

By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (General Conference Communication Department)

The Seventh-day Adventist Church is an international spiritual community of 21 million members bound together by the Holy Spirit in its commitment to Christ, His message and mission. Our worldwide church organization strengthens the unity of the church, safeguards its doctrinal integrity and fosters its mission.
Over the past few months some questions have been raised regarding the Seventh-day Adventist Church and its leadership. We invite you to consider the following:
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Montemorelos University celebrates vehicle-free zone once a month on campus

By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Laura Marrero/IAD News Staff)

In an effort to combat pollution caused by the hundreds of vehicles entering and leaving the campus every day, a group of students at Montemorelos University have come up with a vehicle-free-zone initiative that includes closing its gates for one day once a month. Students, faculty and staff can enter or leave campus on foot, or on a bike anywhere they need to go every last Tuesday of the month.
“Through this initiative, we want people to create a habit of using other more efficient ways of…

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ADRA receives air support to help with ongoing relief aid in Indonesia

By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (ADRA International)

As response efforts continue for thousands of affected people hardest hit by a 7.5 magnitude earthquake followed by an 18-foot tsunami, which struck the town of Palu and nearby areas in central Sulawesi in Indonesia, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) has received air support thanks to Airlink, a disaster response organization in Washington, DC, to assist with ongoing relief work.
Airlink has helped connect over 80 relief agencies with over 40 airlines to receive fast and…

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