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October 25, 2021: Perfect Timing

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“For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen” (Jer. 29:11–12, TLB).

Sometimes God amazes us with how He reveals His plans. In 1978, I was almost finished with my Elementary Education major at Walla Walla College (Wash.). It was time to think about where I wanted to teach. My parents had moved back to California and wanted me to be closer to them, but I wasn’t sure I wanted to move there. With graduation looming on the horizon, I needed to start seriously thinking about teaching positions.

Watch 'Protecting Your Mental Health Like an Olympian

Watch 'Protecting Your Mental Health Like an Olympian," Friday, October 22, 7 p.m.

We’re collectively feeling the weight of the pandemic, tension in the world and everyday stress. What can we do to find healing in what seems to-be an out-of-control world?

Join us on Friday, October 22 at 7 p.m., as we consider how Adventists relate and respond to today’s news through a spiritual lens.

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Rick Remmers Accepts Call to North American Division

Today, Rick Remmers, executive secretary of the Columbia Union Conference, accepted a call to the North American Division (NAD) to serve with President G. Alexander Bryant as assistant to the president.

“Following weeks of prayerful consideration, I have sensed the Lord’s leading,” says Remmers. “I will finish up the round of fall meetings taking place and make the transition at the end of the year.”

Columbia Union President Dave Weigley, says, “It’s been a pleasure working with Rick. He has been a real blessing to our union, and though he will be missed, I think the division has made a wise choice.”

WGTS Listeners Propel Station to Successful Fall Fundraiser

WGTS midday show host Becky Alignay records thank you videos for listeners who gave.

Story by Jerry Woods

 

WGTS 91.9 listeners joined together to keep the ministry fully funded during the recent Fall Fundraiser. Close to 3,000 listeners gave a total of 110-percent in donations to meet the fundraising goal and to keep the station running strong for the next six months. 

 

World-Renowned Orthopedic Surgeon Joins Kettering Health

Story by Kettering Health Staff

Thomas Graham has joined Kettering Health as senior vice president and chief innovation and transformation officer. Graham is a world-renowned orthopedic hand surgeon, health care executive, author, inventor and entrepreneur.

As senior vice president and chief innovation and transformation officer, Graham will focus on defining and translating the creative, innovative culture established in the spirit of Kettering Health’s namesake, Charles F. Kettering, and ensuring Kettering Health continues to deliver advanced, high-quality care to those they serve.

Adventist Health and ADRA Partner to Send Medical Supplies to Africa During Third Wave of COVID-19

Story by Adventist Health and ADRA Staff

Six shipping containers filled with medical supplies from Adventist Health are on their way to Africa to assist with COVID-19 emergency responses in Ghana, Malawi, Namibia, Uganda, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

This $3 million project is the result of a partnership between California-based Adventist Health and the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), the international humanitarian branch of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Each shipping container is filled with general medical supplies, personal protective equipment, medication, operating room supplies and mobile medical testing equipment for COVID-19 and other diseases.

October 18, 2021: Sabbath Peace and Monday’s Miracle

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“Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you” (1 Pet. 5:7, NKJV).

It had been a difficult and long month. Rent was due, and we were running out of diapers and food. We were going crazy.

On Friday evening, after our “Sabbath Welcome” worship, I prayed, “Lord, I can’t carry these worries into the Sabbath. I’m just going to give them to you! I know You will take care of us.” At that moment, an amazing peace entered my heart. Our Sabbath day was a delight. So much so that when Monday came around, I was still at peace.

October 17, 2021: Thankful for God’s Plan

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“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end” (Jer. 29:11, KJV).

In my early twenties, I began wondering about everything I had experienced in my life. I endured verbal abuse as a child. My heart was badly broken at age 16. I was kicked out of my home at 17. I experienced a fire that claimed all my belongings at 20. What was my life’s purpose?

October 16, 2021: ‘Arise and Go’

“Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore, arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, to the land which I am giving to them—the children of Israel” (Josh. 1:2, NKJV).

The servant of God has died. Moses, who spoke to God as a friend, has perished. The Israelites’ leader, friend and loving intercessor would no longer be with them.

Even in the midst of loss or pain, God always has a plan. After Moses’ death, God said to Joshua, “Now therefore, arise ...” Arise is a difficult word when living in sadness, clueless about how to confront the challenges of life. However, God invites us to trust in Him and calls us to “arise.”