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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 ...
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...
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...
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...
My Cup Overflows
God First – Stewardship Emphasis
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.
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...
SEC Officers Residential Meeting
From 23-25 September 2024, the SEC administration, directors, and area coordinators gathered at Hay's Wood Retreat Centre for a pivotal residential meeting. This meeting was not just a routine event, but a crucial opportunity to comprehensively review the SEC's strategic direction, evaluate exist...
Hackney SDA Church shares the message of Hope at their annual street party
Last Sunday (15th September 2024) was an exciting day for Hackney Seventh-day Adventist church, as members had been busy all week decorating and cleaning the church in time for their street party. The church has been organising these street gatherings for over a decade, focusing on sharing the go...
BUC Pathfinders Braved Storms at the 'Believe the Promise' International Pathfinder Camporee 2024
A massive, unexpected storm and the threat of another at this year's much-anticipated International Pathfinder Camporee in Gillette, Wyoming, USA, forced the organisers to end the event a day earlier than scheduled at its new venue. The largest Pathfinder Camporee, which took place from 5-11 Augu...
Stanborough Press Acknowledges Author at Open Day Event
The Stanborough Press Open Day was held Sunday, 8 September, with a special emphasis on the 140th-anniversary celebration of ministry through their publications. Amongst the various reflections were acknowledgements and presentations to past Press managers, editors, long-serving staff, and author...
My God will meet all your needs
21st-century life demands that we acquire 'stuff'. James Wallman, in his book Stuffication: Why We've Had Enough of Stuff and Need Experience More Than Ever , speaks about 'that system, where more is always better, you can never have enough'. Often, we pray for God to supply our wants over our n...
Obituary – Dennis Stanley Porter: 8 December 1930–16 August 2024
Dennis Porter was born in 1930 in Tottenham to a mother who became an Adventist in 1899 at thirteen. The baby Dennis was dedicated in the Holloway church, and according to his sixteen-year-old sister, he bawled throughout the ceremony. His parents later moved to Edmonton, and his mother took him ...
London Area 6C Prays and Reaches Out to Hackney Community
As the summer holiday period drew to an end, the London Area 6C Prayer Ministries team were joined by members from various Area 6C churches in praying for the community at a local park in Hackney, East London on Sunday 25th August 2024. Many members of the public were open to receiving the spirit...
Health Expo sends shockwaves to Hexham Communities in Reading
On Saturday, 14th September 2024, Reading Angaza SDA Church witnessed a one-of-a-kind 'Health Expo Shockwaves'. Hundreds of people gathered at Hexham Community Centre not only to witness but to fully participate in the event. A variety of activities took place both inside and outside the centre’s...