News and Information from the North American Division
November 15, 2018
The Camp Fire, now considered the deadliest fire in California’s history, has claimed the lives of close to 60 in the Concow and Paradise vicinities. According to news reports, more than 52,000 were evacuated from the area; about 8,800 homes have been destroyed. Nearly 1,300 Adventist church members have been affected; and several Adventist properties have been destroyed or sustained serious damage. MORE
“We are all co-workers together with God,” remarked Daniel R. Jackson, president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America, as he paraphrased 1 Cor. 3:9 at the start of his annual report at the first business session of the 2018 NAD Year-End Meeting. READ a summary of the report.
An officer of the NAD, a vice president, and a ministry director gave their final respective reports during the division’s 2018 Year-End Meeting this past week as they prepare for their retirements. Executive committee members seized the opportunity to thank the leaders for their service and lasting impact on the division and the Church’s mission of spreading the gospel. MORE
AdventSource, the official ministry supply center for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America, became an NAD institution on Nov. 9, following a vote by the NAD Corporation Board. MORE
The final day of the 218 NAD YEM yielded opportunities for mission expansion for immigrants and refugees. Executive Committee members also heard reports on verified volunteers, church planting, and a taskforce by NAD Conference presidents. The day concluded with a young adult delegate reading a response from AIA student representatives to a GC document voted at the most recent Annual Council. MORE
The Social Media Best Practices Checklist for Ministries is foundational info for those seeking to start successful digital mission work. Whether your denominational entity is just getting started on social media or conducting a review/audit of existing social media accounts, read the blog and download the latest version of the NAD Social Media Guidelines for an in-depth manual with resources/guidance for safe, professional, and effective social media ministry.
Camp Fire in Northern California Damages Adventist Health Feather River Hospital, Patients Evacuated
Nurses Fleeing Fast-Moving Camp Fire Scramble to Save Patients–and Themselves (Calif.)
Rancho Viejo Adventist Church Hosts "Stand Down" Event to Aid Vets, Homeless in Santa Fe (N.M.)
Upper Lake Adventist Church to Host Health Program Beginning Nov. 12 (Calif.)
Hinsdale Adventist Academy Teacher, Disney Superfan Travels the World with GMA (Ill.)
Free Men's Health Screenings by Adventist Health Bakersfield (Calif.)
Southern Adventist University Has Christmas Tree Lighting Nov. 27 (Tenn.)
History Comes Alive at Galt Adventist School (Calif.)
"Operation Whitecoat" Documentary Shown at Blackberry Adventist Church (Minn.)
Hinsdale Adventist Church to Host "Adventures in Vegetarian Cooking" Seminar (Ill.)
It Is Written is pleased to announce the ReCHARGE Evangelism Retreat, to be held on Dec. 9-11, at the Cohutta Springs Conference Center in Georgia. Join IIW for practical seminars that will improve your evangelism skills. Call (661) 319-9529; or CLICK HERE to email for more information or to register.
Adventist Community Services' Emotional & Spiritual Care class will be offered Dec. 11-12, at the NAD headquarters in Columbia, Md. This course will equip and deploy volunteers to serve as credentialed responders providing emotional and spiritual care to individuals traumatized by disasters and other tragic incidents. Pre-register by Nov. 22! CLICK HERE to register.
ALC's "Introduction to the Psalms" mini-course focuses on the unique elements of Hebrew poetry used in the Psalms, allowing a deeper understanding of the Psalms as poetry, prayers, and songs. You will also take a look at personal and corporate worship as it relates to Psalms–leading to a better interpretation of the Psalter as a whole. Earn 0.5 continuing education credits.
Hope Channel is please to share stories of lives changed by hope in the show "Transformed." Watch "Transformed," on Thursday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m., Monday at 11 a.m., and Tuesday at 11 p.m. (EST). CLICK HERE to watch.
The Adventist Ministries Convention will be held Jan. 13-16, 2019, in Albuquerque, N.M., with the theme "Stronger United: Many Voices, One Vision." Although different areas of concentration in ministry are essential, ministries operating with the "silo mentality" have become the norm. Spreading the gospel is too important to continue this way. AMC will offer workshops, exhibits, keynote addresses, and more on how to better minister together.
The NAD Health Summit is held once every 2-3 years in order to provide training, networking, and inspiration for anyone involved with (or interested in) health ministries. This year's theme is "Healing of the Nations." The summit will be held in Jan. 20-26, 2019, in Albuquerque, N.M. CLICK HERE for more info.
Young adults: Join the Cruise With a Mission for its next adventure in the Caribbean on Dec. 15-22, 2019! Visit www.cye.org/cwm for more information; registration begins Oct. 10. Come, be a part of changing our world for Christ! And ... CLICK HERE to check out the story about our last cruise on Sept. 9-16, where we made a difference in several communities in Alaska.
It Is Written's My Place With Jesus is excited to introduce a brand new mobile app designed to help children learn about Jesus and the Bible in a fun, interactive way. Players can customize their character, enjoy fun Bible lessons, hang out in the tree house with friends, earn badges for their backpacks, gather collectibles that unlock mini-games, and much more! Download it now for free. My Place With Jesus is available for both Android and iOS devices.
November
11-17 Prayer Focus: South Central Conference
15 National Philanthropy Day
17 Welcome Home Sabbath
17 Offering: Local Church Budget
18-24 Prayer Focus: Southeastern Conference
24 Offering: Local Conference Advance
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Southern Union
December
1 Offering: Local Church Budget
1 Bible Sabbath
8 Prison Ministry Sabbath
8 Offering: World Budget
15 Offering: Local Church Budget
22 Offering: Local Conference Advance
29 Offering: Union Designated and 13th Sabbath Offering: Southern Asia-Pacific Division