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I Can Only Imagine.
I grew up scared of God – really scared of Him. I remember, as a 5-year-old, the terror I felt when I was told that if I was naughty, I wouldn't go to heaven. Of course, I was never naughty, but I was often good for the wrong reasons. I can't pretend that as a pre-schooler, I knew what heaven w...
25 October 2024
Psalm 141 - Complete Consecration
In Bible times, sacrifices were offered twice daily: in the morning and in the evening. The morning sacrifice was conducted around 9:00 am, and the evening sacrifice was conducted around 3:00 pm. The people gathered while the priests delivered worship and said prayers. This is a psalm of complete...
24 October 2024
Transformation Now: Hackney SDA Church Campaign ends with a baptism
The Transformation Now campaign with guest speaker, Dr Sherwin Jack, which took place at the Hackney Seventh-day Adventist Church from 12th-19th October 2024, ended in a joyous celebration as one precious soul, Volta Weekes, gave her life to Christ in baptism.
24 October 2024
Area 8 Enhances Communication and Media at Training Day
The Communication & Media Area Training Day for Area 8 took place on 20th October 2024 at the Clacton-on-Sea Seventh-day Adventist Church Plant, drawing local church communication and media teams ready to enhance their skills. Organised by the South England Conference Communication and Media Depa...
23 October 2024
The SEC Communication and Media Guide in Adriatic Union
On 13 October 2024, Dr Sorin Petrof, Communication and Media Director for the South England Conference (SEC), served as a keynote speaker at the Adriatic Union Conference’s (AUC) "Communication and Media Seminar" held in Zagreb, Croatia. The event, organised by Pastor Neven Klačmer, AUC's Communi...
22 October 2024
Tottenham Lighthouse Celebrates 'International Day'
The rich, vibrant cultural diversity that we enjoy in the Seventh-day Adventist Church was celebrated at Tottenham Lighthouse Church on Sabbath, 12th October 2024. Our divine hour speaker, Pastor Dr Emmanuel Osei, Past President of the SEC, and his wife, Sister Laura Osei, flew in from Ghana to b...
17 October 2024
Isle of Wight Dynamic Mission-Focused Sabbath Ignites Passion for Outreach
Isle of Wight Church's Community Services and Personal Ministries Day
17 October 2024
Generation to Generation: Pastor Thomas’ First Campaign Since Becoming SEC President
“When God looks at us… He sees… generations. Christ did not just die to save one individual or two; Christ died to save families… He died to save children… wives, husbands, parents, grandparents. He died so that generations can be saved.” Speaking at the Grace Community Seventh-day Adventist Chur...
11 October 2024
BUC President's State of the Union Address for BUC Churches
Pastor Eglan Brooks, President of the British Union Conference (BUC), recently delivered a State of the Union Address in conversation with BUC Stewardship Director Mrs Catherine Anthony Boldeau, sharing the progress and challenges in advancing the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church a...
11 October 2024
Obituary - Pastor D C Clothier
We are saddened by the news of the death of Pastor Derek Charles Clothier, who passed away on 24 July 2024, aged 92. Born in Trealaw, Rhondda Valley, South Wales, on 24 August 1931, Pastor Clothier was influenced by the faith of his mother and the late Pastor Charles D Wilson and was baptised by ...
11 October 2024
Seek His Face Always
In 2 Chronicles 20, we read of impending doom. The Moabites, Ammonites, and some Meunites plan to go to war against King Jehoshaphat. When he learns about their plans, he is alarmed. But instead of panicking, he encourages his subjects to join him in seeking the Lord. After recalling the Lord's g...
9 October 2024
World Mental Health Day
Each year, World Mental Health Day is celebrated on 10 October. Set by the World Federation of Mental Health, this year's theme is captioned workplace mental health . Highlighting the importance of talking about mental health and normalising conversations on this aspect of wellbeing, the Mental ...
9 October 2024
Adventists Celebrate Dementia Care Award
Thursday, 26 September, was a special day for the Sheffield Memory Hub. They received a prestigious national award and were applauded as ‘Winner’ in the category of ‘Outstanding Provider of Dementia Care in the Community’. The Sheffield Memory Hub is a community group based at the Sheffield Afric...
3 October 2024
Police Chaplaincy Award for Pastor Seth Adjare
On 30 September, Pastor Seth Adjare was honoured at a prestigious award ceremony at Arundel Castle, where he received a divisional commendation for his outstanding contributions to the West Sussex Police Division. Adjare has been a dedicated chaplain for the Police Division since January 2020. He...
3 October 2024
Obituary for Arthur John Woodfield (11 September 1916 - 3 September 2024)
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Arthur John Woodfield, affectionately known as John, who left us peacefully at the age of 107 in Wokingham on 3 September 2024. Born in Hereford on 11 September 1916, John lived a remarkable life filled with dedication to his family, faith, and educati...
3 October 2024