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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
Quarterly Day of Prayer Podcast Launch
Three British Union Conference (BUC) departments, Stewardship, Evangelism, and the Ministerial Association, have come together to produce the Quarterly Day of Prayer Podcast this week. This collaborative effort is part of our shared mission for revival and reformation, for members' spiritual deve...
3 October 2024
Celebrating 140 years of God’s blessings
The lyrics 'Jesus is a Rock in a weary land; He's a shelter in the time of storm' have resonated with me since Sunday, 8 September. This was the final message delivered through song by the London Adventist Chorale to all who visited Stanborough Press Open Day. What an appropriate and encouraging ...
3 October 2024
Do not be Anxious
Did you know that 1 in 4 adults in England suffer from a mental health condition and that 1 in 6 have reported experiencing anxiety or depression in the UK? Anxiety is on the rise, and it's not surprising! Major world events like the escalating situation in the Middle East and the ongoing conflic...
3 October 2024
TOTTENHAM LIGHTHOUSE: 16 Precious Souls Say YES To Jesus In Baptism
There is joy in heaven over one sinner that repents (Luke 15:7, 10), can you imagine the great rejoicing in heaven when 16 precious souls were baptised on Sabbath, 28 September 2024? Eight of the candidates were from Barnet and eight from Tottenham Lighthouse. It was another history-making and em...
3 October 2024
The Best is Yet to Come!": Area 2 Day of Fellowship Brings Spiritual Uplift
On September 30th, the southwest of England was abuzz with spiritual energy as the Area 2 Day of Fellowship unfolded. Under the theme "The Best is Yet to Come!" the event brought together more than 600 church members for a diverse and engaging day of worship, learning, and community. The day bega...
2 October 2024
Beautiful Baptism at the Ashford SDA Church
Sabbath 21 September 2024 was a very special day. The sun was shining, the sky was bright blue, and there was a buzz of excitement in the air as six precious souls prepared to declare their commitment to the Lord. Rhea Benjamin, Liam Peters, Livi Peters, Liandre Peters, Aaron Etokakpan and Sally ...
2 October 2024
Reflecting Hope Health Checks Event at Exeter
In a demonstration of its commitment to community service, the Exeter Seventh-day Adventist church dedicated the Sabbath 28 September to providing free health checks. We are deeply grateful to the team of dedicated volunteers and professionals who generously offered their time and expertise, serv...
2 October 2024
Our Journey of Faith and Excellence at Stanborough Primary School
At Stanborough Primary School, our pupils' journey begins with a guiding principle rooted in scripture: "Let your light shine before others" (Matthew 5:16). From the earliest stages in Nursery, our children are taught to embody the values of excellence, curiosity, and compassion. These values are...
26 September 2024
Faith and Health Conference 2024: Advancing Inclusive Healthcare
The One Vision charity successfully hosted the Faith and Health Conference 2024 at Stanborough Park Seventh-day Adventist church on Monday, 23 September. The event brought together faith leaders, healthcare professionals, dignitaries, and community representatives to discuss the essential connect...
26 September 2024
SEC PRAYER MINISTRY’S ANNUAL RETREAT – ‘PLUG INTO THE POWER’
The long awaited SEC Prayer Ministry’s Retreat 2024 was held on the weekend of 6 -8 September. The theme was, ‘Plug Into The Power.’ It was held at the Delta Marriott Hotel in Milton Keynes, but the demand was so great that the Kent Hill Training Centre close by, was used to accommodate about 50 delegates.
26 September 2024
Finding Sheep
'Go Find My Sheep' was the caption for this year's General Conference (GC) en ditnow ® Emphasis Day (abuse awareness), a global event observed by our church community around the world on 24 August 2024. The package provided for a full day's programme outlined with materials for both am and pm s...
26 September 2024