Adventist Heritage Center. November 17, NEW MATERIAL AVAILABLE! The NAD held its year-end meeting on Oct. 27-Nov. 1. Delegates representing

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1 Adventist Heritage Center From: Sent: To: Subject: North American Division Communication on behalf of North American Division Communication Thursday, November 17, :25 PM Adventist Heritage Center NAD NewsPoints-College students at NAD meeting; ibelieve initiative; AU fundraises for Haiti; "Endangered Adventists"; LSU WWII documentary; and more News and Information from the North American Division View this in your browser November 17, 2016 NEW MATERIAL AVAILABLE! The NAD held its year-end meeting on Oct. 27-Nov. 1. Delegates representing Adventist entities across North America The student leaders of Adventist colleges and universities in North America form a group called the Adventist Intercollegiate Association (AIA). They are 1

2 formed the NAD Executive Committee tasked with attending to the church's business in their division. Click here to find reports, news, videos, and more. invited to take part in the annual North American Division Year-End Meeting, held at the NAD Headquarters in Silver Spring, Md. This video is a report from them on their experience at the 2016 meeting. ibelieve, an NAD initiative geared toward young adults (and created by young adults), is made up of four main components released incrementally throughout each week: short blog posts, short videos, social media discussion videos, and social media postings of faithbased reflective questions and comments. The ibelieve: Bible Study initiative was launched in early Sept. 2016, and in the first 28 days, more than 214,000 people were reached on Facebook, including more than 32,000 video views. Click here to learn more. On Nov. 19, the Mission for Salvation & Health to Communities in Distress (MISCOD) will host a fundraising concert for Haiti in the Andrews University Seminary Chapel. Journey Ministries, a popular Andrews University vocal ensemble, directed by Marguerite Samuel, will perform along with Carlon Nyack. Henry Claude Antoine Adelson, seminary student and founder of MISCOD, is passionate about raising money and resources for his home country of Haiti. MORE 2

3 The Adventist Review online recently published an article Endangered Adventism, painting a bleak outlook for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America. There's no doubt that there is serious competition for the hearts and minds of young people in North America, but are they truly that close to disappearing from our churches? The membership management team at eadventist responds. MORE La Sierra University has joined forces with The Manumitter, a global human rights organization, to bring the world the uplifting story of Erwin E. Cossentine, war-time president (WWII) of La Sierra, and his tireless efforts to free his students from internment camps. La Sierra film and television students will work alongside Hollywood film industry professionals to produce the short film One Small Stand. MORE Adventists See Gibson s Hacksaw Ridge as an Outreach Tool (Tenn.) Adventist WWII Conscientious Objector Served Down Beach From Hacksaw Ridge [video] Glendale Adventist (Calif.) Gets an A in Hospital Safety For Some Maine Church Members, Living Their Beliefs Means Eating More Plants Two Adventist Hospitals (Fla.) Recognized for Efficient Use of EMR Technology 3

4 Armenia Fund, Glendale Adventist (Calif.) Conclude Successful 2 nd Mission to Armenia Umatilla Church, Florida Hospital Waterman Host Health Fair Prayer Vigil Held Following U.S. Elections (Md.) "You Can Have It All" is a video depicting one woman's prayer for strength and courage. Not to fight, but to surrender to God. To see the beauty in life's sometimes turbulent and unrelenting ways. This project, created by Dillan Forsey, is the introduction video for the Night of Worship program held at the Hamilton Community Church in Chattanooga, Tenn. Share this compelling and inspiring 3-minute clip. The Adventist Ministries Convention is a premier event held for church leadership twice every five years. Since 1988, its purpose is to provide training/resourcing for more than 700 denominational leaders. The 2017 convention will be held in Tucson, Arizona, and will feature more than 28 ministry tracks, exhibit events, inspirational and motivational general sessions, outreach activities, and awards given to individuals for ministry achievement. Click here for more. Lifestyle Magazine welcomes guest John Salley, a four-time NBA champion. Although most sports professionals would consider becoming vegetarian a career-killing move, Salley argues that it actually extended his career and saved his life. Learn how on Nov. 17 on Hope Channel at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. EST. 4

5 The Desmond Doss Council produced and mailed a Bible study booklet to all Seventh-day Adventist churches in North America as an opportunity to follow up on the Hollywood movie, "Hacksaw Ridge." This is an easy-to-read, 32-page study guide with unique WWII stories that capture interest then lead into an easy-to-follow Bible study with follow-up discussion questions. The Doss Council asked Dick Stenbakken, long-time Army chaplain and former director of Chaplaincy Ministries for the GC, to author the booklet. Click here for more info. "United Prayer" refers to collaborating believers lifting their prayers to God as a unified body. The power of prayer is magnified in a community setting, standing shoulder to shoulder as thanks, concerns, and requests are presented to the Heavenly Father. This handbook, "Praying for Rain," discusses the roots of united prayer as described in the Bible and Spirit of Prophecy, as well as suggestions for leading a group in a season of united prayer. "A chain of earnest, praying believers should encircle the world," (Reflecting Christ, p. 121). Download this mini-handbook as a PDF. It Is Written's SALT Program is a three-month evangelism training school that takes place each fall on the campus of Southern Adventist University. Now you can watch SALT 365, It Is Written's free online evangelism training. This week's video presentation is "Making the Bible Study More Personal," with Greg Wilson. Next week: "Responding to Difficult Bible Questions About Health," with John Bradshaw. Don't miss this valuable material! 5

6 November November Focus: Prayer 5-26 Native Heritage Month Prayer Focus: South Central Conference 15 National Philanthropy Day HE SAID GO Missions Conference 19 Welcome Home Sabbath; Offering: Local Church Budget Prayer Focus: Southeastern Conference 26 Offering: Local Conference Advance Month of Prayer: Southern Union Conference December December Focus: Christian Hospitality 3 Bible Sabbath; Offering: Local Church Budget 10 Special Offering: Adventist Community Services 17 Offering: Local Church Budget 24 Offering: Local Conference Advance 31 Offering: Union Designated/13th Sabbath - Inter-European Division Month of Prayer: Southwestern Union Conference 6

7 NAD Feature: "Desmond Doss: Adventist, War Hero, Legend," interview of Charles Knapp by Dan Weber, pp NAD News: Refugees Receive Dental Care at Grand Rapids Event; ACS Helps Lead National Mass Care Exercise;Nearly 700 Served in Texas Free Health Clinic; Greater New York Conference Commissions First Female Pastor, pp NAD Update: "Dedication and Dreams in Pohnpei," by Armando Miranda Jr., pp NAD Perspective: "Are You Ready for Hacksaw Ridge?" by John Bradshaw, p. 17 This magazine is mailed to Adventists in North America; click HERE to read online. 7

8 Thankful Through the Storm "When we think of thanksgiving we think of [thanking God for] good things after we've come through the storm. But we are called to give thanks for everything, the good and the bad. Not everything that happens to us is good, but it is for our good. 'In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you'" [1 Thess. 5:18]. Desiree Bryant, associate director, projects coordinator for NAD Education, speaking at staff worship on Nov. 16,

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