BULLETIN BOARD - An assortment of happenings, announcements, and resources from around the world Seventh-day Adventist Church
The Conscientious Objector: With Veteran’s Day in the rear view mirror, as Adventists, let’s remember our own Desmond Doss, who was the only conscientious objector to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor for non-combat achievements in World War II. Doss, derided by his army peers for his Sabbath keeping and Bible reading habits and shunned for his noncombatant status, would eventually save the lives of 75 of his fellow soldiers, all alone and while unarmed while bullets flew all around him. See the trailer for The Conscientious Objector, a documentary by Terry Benedict.
Pew Research Report: A closer look at Seventh-day Adventists in America identifies us as "A Small and Diverse Faith..." and "among the most racially and ethnically diverse American religious groups," and "extremely devout by traditional measures of religious observance." Their data was drawn from the 2014 Religious Landscape Study, conducted June 14 to September 30, 2014. Click here to read the report.
Emotional Wellness Summit. Early bird rate expires Tuesday, November 17 for the summit in Orlando, FL from January 13 to 17. Learn how you can be equipped to extend the healing ministry of Christ for the whole person, focusing especially on the often neglected mental and emotional needs of people. If you are a mental health professional, general health professional, researcher, health ministry leader, or just interested in integrating ministry with the mental health needs of people, you will want to be part of this discussion. Early-bird rate is $299. After November 17 it is $349. Save $50 by registering now.
Human Sexuality Report. The North American Division (NAD) of the Seventh-day Adventist Church proposed a “Statement on Human Sexuality” at their Year-end Meeting on October 29, 2015. After more than two hours of discussion, several revisions were incorporated into the statement, and the statement was approved on November 2, 2015, by a vote of 74-17. To read this statement that agrees with the General Conference guidelines human sexuality, marriage, family, homosexuality, and same-sex unions, click here.
Adventist in the Spotlight: G. Alexander Bryant, North American Division Executive Secretary, was invited to appear on the Glenn Beck Program as a spokesperson from the Seventh-day Adventist Church to answer questions about who Adventists are and what we believe. The program aired Thursday morning, October 22. Listen to the interview here. On October 27, Chuck Todd, host of Meet the Press, made a request for someone to share some of the beliefs of the church. Elder Bryant was very happy to accept the invitation, which was broadcast on MSNBC. Watch the interview here.
Resources
Let Freedom Ring! This series of sermons by Liberty Magazine editor, Lincoln Steed, is an overview of how antagonism against Christianity is growing at an alarming rate. What should our response be to the reports of government takeovers, of world wide persecution, and of Christians being slaughtered? Understand to meet this challenge by clicking here.
It Is Written Every Day Bible. Experience a whole new level of visual comfort and biblical study with this Giant Print Reference Bible. Featuring a forward by Pastor John Bradshaw, many study aids to strengthen your Bible reading, and dedicated in memory of Pastor Ron Halvorsen, Sr.—this new every day Bible from It Is Written is a beautiful gift and has the tools to enhance your time exploring the meaning of God's Word. Click here to learn more.
