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Safeguarding – A Biblical Mandate
A quote of disputed origin claims that "The measure of a civilisation is how it treats its weakest members." While the source of the reference may be in doubt, the truth of the sentiment resonates with the plethora of biblical calls to advocate and act on behalf of the vulnerable. The psalmist ur...
2024-11-01T09:12:12.000Z
How to Heal
"'But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,' declares the Lord,…" Jeremiah 30:17 We sat in reflective silence, processing the words just spoken over the several hours it took to share her story. Recounting the catalogue of childhood traumas and the subsequent repercussions in her adu...
2024-11-01T07:11:18.000Z
Building Bridges: Stevenage Sabbath School Introduces ‘Lovesharing’ for Outreach
Sabbath School in Stevenage was a great blessing. The approach taken by our PM Director was informative, insightful, and educational. The focus was more on making the church a pleasant, welcoming, perfumed atmosphere for the community and members. We were asked this key question: Why does the chu...
2024-10-31T12:09:00.000Z
Hackney’s Community Ministries minister to the homeless at The Strand
Last Sunday, 27th October 2024, members of the Hackney Community Ministries department ministered to the homeless at The Strand in Central London. We go out and feed the homeless once every month at The Strand. Among the volunteers in our team is 82-year-old Sister Emelda Greer and our current ol...
2024-10-31T12:09:00.000Z
Pathfinders Embrace Adventure and Faith at Area 1 Curriculum Camp in Chapel Porth
One blustery weekend from Friday, 11 October, to Sunday, 13 October 2024, 35 Pathfinders and over a dozen counsellors gathered at Chapel Porth for our first Pathfinder Curriculum Camp in recent memory. For many Pathfinders, this was their first camping experience, and they eagerly erected their t...
2024-10-30T12:11:00.000Z
Hope has a Name… and He is a solution to our Crisis
Walthamstow two weeks series culminating in four Baptisms
2024-10-30T12:11:00.000Z
Hanwell SDA Church welcomes local councillors and health professionals at inaugural "Community Freebies Day"
It was an immense honour and a great privilege to have three of our esteemed local councillors inaugurate our "Community Freebies Day", highlighting Public Health Promotion, Cancer Awareness and Detection, Health and Wellbeing, Community Cohesion, and Community Champions on 20th October 2024. Thi...
2024-10-30T12:11:00.000Z
Go Downham! Inspired for Mission
Saturday, 14th September 2024, marked another successful day for Downham SDA Church. Following many prayers and planning meetings, department leaders working together under the guidance of the Personal Ministries and Health Ministries departments were granted permission by Bromley Council to deli...
2024-10-30T12:11:00.000Z
Watford Town Seventh-day Adventist Church Unites Community in Joyful Celebration at Annual Music Day 2024
On Saturday, 26th October, the Watford Town Seventh-day Adventist Church buzzed with anticipation for its annual Music Day. Hosts Linda Lusingu and Dennis Wanguirubi welcomed everyone in attendance and set the tone for the day’s proceedings. Today, the church celebrates not just musical talent bu...
2024-10-30T12:10:00.000Z
One Vision, Arsenal FC & Holloway SDA Church Unite to Tackle Health Inequalities in Islington
In an inspiring initiative to tackle health disparities within Islington’s communities, One Vision has united with Arsenal Football Club and Holloway Seventh-day Adventist Church to address health inequalities and build a stronger, more cohesive community. Led by Enoch Kanagaraj, Founder and Chie...
2024-10-29T12:11:00.000Z
Funeral Details – Pastor Derek C Clothier
The funeral service will be held on Monday, 4 November at the Weston-super-Mare Seventh-day Adventist church at 1:00 pm and after to the crematorium, then back to the church for the repass. As a tribute to Pastor Clothier's Welsh heritage, we kindly request that attendees wear something yellow, s...
2024-10-25T09:57:35.000Z
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...
2024-10-25T08:29:10.000Z
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...
2024-10-24T19:57:20.000Z
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.
2024-10-24T11:12:00.000Z
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...
2024-10-23T11:12:00.000Z