This is an official e-publication of the North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

December 1, 2021

”God, if You want me to go downthere, I have no problem with it. IfYou want me to leave everything Iknow, ... and move to Texas, away fromeveryone — to take on a job that I’venever done, that I’m not quite sure about— I’ll do it.” This was Robert “Bob” Allen’sprayer eight years ago as he and his wifecontemplated leaving their lives and jobsin New York for camp ministry in Texas.MORE

It’s always encouraging to hearthe words “thank you.” There’s agood reason for our affectiontowards appreciation, it’s built into ourDNA — we received the trait from ourheavenly Father. And expressing ourthanks has no expiration date. Idiscovered this after expressing mygratitude to my former neighbor for herunselfish act of Christian kindnesstowards me a long time ago. MORE

In August, Matías Soto, formerteacher and experienced techstartup officer, was appointed asdirector of Innovation & Entrepreneurshipat Andrews University. In this role, Sotowill be responsible for overseeinginnovation efforts at the Office ofInnovation & Entrepreneurship, as well assupervising the certificate program. MORE

The Adventist Community ServiceCenter of Fort Madison, Iowa,seeks to expand its storage afterexperiencing an increase in both patronsand item donations. According to directorJanie Warner, the center was so full ofdonations that it was difficult to walkaround inside, which led personnel to setup tables outside for those in need. MORE

ADVENTISTS IN THE NEWS

Commentary: Five Areas to Redefine the Clinical Leader of the Future (AdventHealthDoctors Share Thoughts)

Pre-Thanksgiving Food Giveaway Highlights Generous Nature of Local Community (Mont.)

Twenty Years Strong: Natural Bridge Church Continues a Thanksgiving Tradition (N.Y.)

Volunteers, Community Members Come Together In-Person for Thanksgiving Day MealAgain (Ore.)

Hope for the Holidays Dec. 6th – Community Grief Support (Ore.)

Goldendale Adventist Christian School To Present Christmas Play [part of a news round-up] (Wash.)

Task Force Battling Hunger in Del Norte Aims To Distribute 900 Food Boxes This HolidaySeason (Calif.)

ANNOUNCEMENTS & RESOURCES

Gifts for you to SHARE the joy! Are you enjoyingLifeTalk Radio's Christmas music? Listen on the freemobile app, on Amazon Echo, Google Home, ROKU, orONLINE. Plus, you can order free printed sharing cardsfor Christmas giving, and send our new free ChristmaseCards via email! Share the joy of Christ’s birth with freeLifeTalk Radio sharing cards, eCards, and bulletininserts/flyers. 

Join David DeRose, M.D., for his weeklypodcast, "American Indian and Alaska NativeLiving." Each one-hour episode focuses on a broadrange of health issues in Indian country, viewed in aholistic way that can align with traditional Nativeperspectives. LISTEN to the podcast, and check out Dr.Derose's, "30 Days to Natural Diabetes and High BloodPressure Control" presentations.

ReCharge your church’s ministry with the It IsWritten public evangelism and church growthretreat! Evangelism doesn’t have to stop with COVID-19.As the world becomes more confusing, our opportunityto share the gospel increases! Learn practical tools fromexperienced soul-winners such as G. Alexander Bryant,John Bradshaw, and more. Held Dec. 12-14 at CohuttaSprings Conference Center in Georgia; CLICK HERE toregister by Dec. 6.

Is your church engaging with Muslim Afghansas they resettle in your community? AdventistMuslim Relations is happy to present five webinars toprepare and assist pastors reaching this group. Checkout: "Refugee: Who? What? Safe?" "The Church as aHealing Community," "Islam 101: Faith, Culture, andEngagement," "Logistics: What Is the Next Step? WhatAre We Expected to Do?" and "God's Perspective onRefugees (E. G. White)."

"Happy birthday, Jesus" is a free,downloadable 25-day activity devotional forthe entire family created by the North American Division,Children’s Ministries department.This devotional,available in English and Spanish, guides readersthrough the first 25 days of December, celebrating andremembering Jesus, the real reason for the season.LEARN MORE

Do you have a prison ministry? Do youpersonally visit those who are incarcerated?Jesus 101 offers free resources for this purpose— youcan request these FREE materials to minister to inmatesduring the upcoming Christmas season. Jesus 101 willprovide devotional booklets, pamphlets, and DVDs at nocharge for prison outreach. Materials may be sent toprison ministry leaders or directly to prisons. Email yourrequest to office@jesus101.tv. For more informationabout Jesus 101, visit www.Jesus101.tv.

NAD Ministerial is delighted to announce thatregistration for the CALLED Pastors' FamilyConvention is now open. Pastoral families areencouraged to take advantage of the early bird ratesthrough Jan. 31, 2022. The convention will be held June19-22, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. This event isdesigned for all pastors and their families in the NorthAmerican Division. CLICK HERE to learn more/register.

EVENTS CALENDAR

December

4         Bible Sabbath 4         Offering: Local Church Budget 11       Prison Ministry Sabbath 11       Offering: Adventist Community Services                  (NAD) 18       Offering: Local Church Budget

December Focus: Christian Hospitality

Camp MeetingCalendar

Adventist Mission

25       Thirteenth Sabbath Offering: Northern Asia-            Pacific Division (NSD)  

ADVENTIST JOURNEY

Cover: Nicole and Victor Broushet,entrepreneurs/restauranteurs, andmissionaries in Massachusetts; WATCHthe interview.

Feature: "Breaking Bread, Serving God,Building Community," by Kimberly LusteMaran, pp. 04–07

NAD Update: "NAD Virtual SabbathSchool Convention Offers Guidance,Resources, Inspiration," by Kimberly LusteMaran, pp. 08–09

Perspective: "Great Opportunity forPastors and Churches," by HeatherCrews, p. 11

This magazine is mailed to Adventists inNorth America; click HERE to view theNovember issue online. 

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— John McVay, president of Walla Walla University, during NAD staff worshipon Dec. 1, 2021

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