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Adventist Community Services Disaster Response (ACS DR) sprang to action after disasters hit Louisiana (flooding) and Clayton, California (fire), this past weekend. Volunteer teams comprised of church members and ministry leaders are working together on recovery efforts. MORE
After 38 years of serving Denver, Colo., ACS Community L.I.F.T. ceased operation on August 17. The closure was announced on Aug. 2 by action of the Rocky Mountain Conference executive committee. The committee voted “to reluctantly recognize the need to close ACS Community L.I.F.T. at this time due to lack of funding and support from constituent churches,” the action stated. MORE
Raymond E. Ryckman, a Seventh-day Adventist scientist with top-secret U.S. government clearance and a leading expert on Chagas disease, died on July 18, just a month after his 99th birthday. Ryckman — who got involved in medicine through the influence of Native Americans visiting his family’s farm in the 1920s — conducted grant-funded research for the United States Army at the School of Tropical and Preventive Medicine, the forerunner of Loma Linda University’s School of Public Health in California. MORE
Washington Adventist University students, faculty, and staff are mourning the death of Joseph Gurubatham, 74. He was a former vice president of Academic Affairs for WAU (formerly Columbia Union College), and had just retired from his position as senior vice president at the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools in Washington, D.C. MORE
Adventist University of Health Sciences (Fla.) Announces new Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
More Evacuations After Sacramento (Calif.) Fire, Local Adventist Church Serves as Center for Victims
All-Nations Seventh-day Adventist Church (Ohio) Purchases New Building
San Diego Academy K-12 Goes Solar
Free Dental and Health Care Provided by Grand Rapids, Mich. Church
ASI Convention Provides Opportunity to Share Mission and Vision
Bethany Seventh-day Adventist Church (Va.) Hosts Community Block Party
Adventist Churches/Ministries Serve 300 at Free One-day Clinic in Napa Valley (Calif.)
Church Teams Up With Adventist Inventor to Share Jesus via Paper USB Drive
There’s still time to attend camp meeting in some conferences! Each conference in the North American Division plans a camp meeting (some are 10-day events!) filled with seminars and sermons that teach biblical principles, healthier lifestyles, practical living principles, and more. Check out this year’s camp meeting schedule.
Pastors and Evangelism Coordinators: You Can Be the Voice of Prophecy in Your Community! VOP Local is empowering local churches with cutting-edge, easy-to-use evangelism resources. Here’s just a taste of two of them: If your church hasn’t done so already, now is the perfect time to register for the September 15-17 Shadow Empire encore event across North America! This short series, which addresses modern-day religious freedom by exploring the life of Constantine the Great, was filmed on location in Europe and the Middle East. After each program, the local pastor leads the group through a short Bible study, then invites visitors to join the church’s ongoing Bible study (or another event) at the conclusion of the series. Click here for more info.
And each month VOP’s evangelism team produces a brand-new “Shop Talk” training session—sharing the A to Zs of evangelism and Bible work. Thus far, five episodes are available, featuring topics such as “Gaining Decisions for Christ” and “Learning to Deal With Objections.” Pastors can learn more and register for free at www.voplocal.com.
NAD Regional Health Summit is coming to British Columbia this fall. Visit Camp Hope in Hope, BC, Canada, from Sept. 28-Oct. 2, and learn how to use health care as an outreach tool. Physical, emotional, and social health are all important needs in our community. Providing hope along with sharing the loving character of Jesus will be the focus of this special mountain-top exhibit. MORE INFO
HE SAID GO Missions Conference 2016: The purpose of this conference, to be held on Nov. 18-20 in San Diego, Calif., is to serve as a catalyst for missions, not only overseas, but also in domestic service. It is our prayer that our local church members become active in their communities and abroad. In order to accomplish this task, we are inviting medical professionals, our union and conference leaders, university/college presidents and their respective chaplains, along with their missions coordinators, to be part of this special gathering. We are also inviting youth directors, youth pastors, academy chaplains, and young adults. From Native American mission opportunities, including the Siberian Eskimos in northern Alaska, to Guam-Micronesia Mission territory, it is our prayer that everyone attending will choose to respond to the opportunities of service that God may present to them. Watch the video; and click here for more information.
The Society of Adventist Communicators invites you to Denver, Colo. (Oct. 13-15) for a time of inspiration, celebration, training, and growing as professional communicators. Join us to “Keep Climbing” as we continue to blend traditional and digital communication practices in our field. Use #SACdenver16 and #AdventistComm on social media; and click here for registration info.
The fourth annual EYE RUN will be held Sunday, Oct. 2, at Holmes Lake Park in Lincoln, Neb. Early bird registration is open now! The EYE RUN is a fundraiser and eye health education event that encourages you to walk or run with family and friends. Enjoy our best early bird pricing when you assemble a team of 4 to 9 individuals. But don’t wait — early bird pricing is available through September 1. Don’t live in Lincoln? Register to walk or run on your own or with a team in your local area as EYE RUN virtual participants. Encourage friends, family, and church members to participate with you on Oct. 2. Church health ministries leaders: Consider using the EYE RUN as a way to connect your ministry efforts with individuals from your community. LEARN MORE
Free registration available for people who are blind and their guides. Individuals who are blind and their sighted guides are eligible to receive complimentary registration. Contact EYE RUN coordinator Jeri Lyn Rogge for more information at 1-402-488-0981, extension 213.
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Church members in military service, fire and rescue, and law enforcement can find valuable information and resources from the National Service Organization of Seventh-day Adventists. What is the official position of the denomination on military service? What support does the church offer service personnel? Learn more at the Adventists in Uniform website.
Adventist World Aviationorganizes pilots, flight enthusiasts, and mission support workers to effectively carry out international relief efforts and share the gospel message with those in need. Besides flight mission work, AWA also supports several academies with aviation programs, including Thunderbird Adventist Academy (Ariz.), where students are taught aviation in the context of mission service.
August is “Spiritual Gifts” month. Encourage your children to discover and develop their spiritual gifts with this informational poster aimed at kids. More Fun-da-MENTALS can be found HERE.
Based on the book What You Do Best in the Body of Christ by Bruce Bugbee, this digested version provides short explanations of various spiritual gifts and a handy guide to identifying your personal gifts.
Watch summer shows now. Hope Channel Classics will feature documentaries on Martin Luther, John Wesley, Corrie ten Boom and more. Faith for Today’s award-winning drama series, Westbrook Hospital, is back by popular demand. Musical artists from My Story, My Song will perform an encore in mini concerts. Also back is Barry Black in Higher Ground. In addition to the return of these favorites is Arnion, a brand new show that presents a fresh, contemporary look at the book of Revelation. For air times, check the program guide. Watch Hope Channel on DirecTV 368, streaming online, on Roku, and mobile apps.
An enditnow Emphasis Day (Aug. 27) kit is FREE and downloadable from the NAD Women’s Ministries website. There is a sample sermon, suggested program, and children’s story for church with a PowerPoint presentation. The entire enditnow Emphasis Day kit is available in English, French, and Spanish; churches may choose to use some or all of the materials. It may be printed/reproduced as needed. The 2016 theme is “Learning to Love as He Loved,” by Nancy Wilson.
A field trip is coming up, and you need drivers. Who will slide behind the wheel? Are they safe drivers? Adventist Risk Management, Inc. (ARM) breaks down three questions you need to ask and answer before your volunteer drivers buckle up in this 1.5-minute read. And learn more about the volunteer screening process and background check in ARM’s Child Protection page.
It Is Written’s SALT Program is a three-month evangelism training school that takes place each fall on the campus of Southern Adventist University. Now you can watch SALT 365, It Is Written’s free online evangelism training. In this week’s video presentation, “Effectively Teaching the Sabbath,” is presented by Pastor John Bradshaw. Next week: “Prayer During Visits,” with Dale Tunnell. This is valuable material you won’t want to miss!
Value in Brokenness
“Sometimes it really is in our brokenness that we’re able to be most effective to other people and their brokenness. And they’re able to see that we’re real, we’re going through the same struggles, but we have a hope that we can share.”
— Andrea Keele, Long-Term Volunteer
Processing assistant in the NAD Office of Volunteer Ministries,speaking at the Aug. 17, 2017 NAD worship
Did you know God gives us the power to obey Him?
Salvation is all of grace and not of works, but its fruitage is obedience to the Commandments. This obedience develops Christian character and results in a sense of well-being. It is an evidence of our love for the Lord and our concern for our fellow men. The obedience of faith demonstrates the power of Christ to transform lives, and therefore strengthens Christian witness. MORE Watch the 90: second video on Vimeo.
Share it! Each topic on the My Way to Jesus website links to a video, an invitation to study the Bible, the Find-a-Church Directory, a link for kids to My Place with Jesus, a place to send prayer requests, and more. You can easily post the videos and information on your church website and/or share the updates from the My Way to Jesus Facebook page. Learn how.
August 18, 2016
Special Days
August Focus:
Spiritual Gifts
August 27 – Enditnow Day
September Focus:
Health
Sept. 3 – Men’s Day of Prayer
Sept. 11-17 – Nurture Periodicals: (Adventist Review, Insight, Guide, Primary Treasure, Our Little Friend)
Sept. 11-17 – Family Togetherness Week
Sept. 17 – Family Togetherness Sabbath
Sept. 18 – Let’s Move Day
Sept. 18-24 – Hispanic Heritage Week
Sept. 18-24 – Let’s Move Week/Health Education Week/Vibrant Life
Offerings:
September Special Offerings
Sept. 10, Fall Mission Appeal: World Budget/NAD
Helpful Special Day Websites and Resources
Sample Offertory Readings (in English, Spanish, Portuguese and French)
Sept. 7-10, Adventist Community Services Convention
Sept. 11-14, Women Pastors and Chaplains Retreat
Sept. 16-18, Forever One Marriage Retreat
Sept. 28-Oct., Health Summit Canada
Oct. 10-13, Nonprofit Leadership Convention, Session 2
Oct. 13-15, Society of Adventist Communicators Convention
Oct. 20-23, SDA Attorneys’ Conference & Retreat
Nov. 18-20, HE SAID GO Missions Conference
2017:
Jan. 8-11, 2017, Adventist Ministries Convention, Tucson, Ariz.
Adventist World/
NAD Edition
August 2016
NAD Feature: “Lending a Hand, Providing for Needs,” by Kryzia Abacan, pp. 30-37
NAD News: Oakwood University Church Honors NBA Legend “Magic” Johnson; Jesus 101 Wins People’s Choice Telly Award; La Sierra University Enactus Team Wins Championship; Washington Adventist University Graduate Wins College TV Awards Emmy, pp. 11-13
NAD Update: “Evangelist C.D. Brooks Passes to His Rest,” pp. 14-15
NAD Perspective: “Visionaries: Who’s Next?” by Dan Weber, p. 17
Daily Prayer Guide
Months of Aug.-Sept. 2016 – For this period, please pray for the Adventist Church in Canada, with 376 churches and 68,087 members.
Aug. 21-27 – This week please pray for the Alberta Conference, with 64 churches and 11,178 members.
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