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This is such an enjoyable thread.

The agenda for the upcoming GC Session runs for some 94 pages. The link below takes you to an artice on the agenda and also includes a link to the actual agenda. https://atoday.org/exploring-the-2025-general-conference-session-agenda/

Gave us so much beautiful music. Very hard life.

He was the Roman Catholic Preist in the TV Series MASH. The following article suggests that he has something to say to us today. https://atoday.org/the-faith-of-father-mulcahy/

Excellent article! I loved that show and definitely William C's role in the show!! Even though this was a comedy it did keep the religious/spiritual aspect free of making religion a joke!!!

SDA Baptisms are normally public. They are not required to be public. it is the call of the pastor doing the baptism. The SDA Church accepts baptism by immersion, performed by clergy of other Christian faiths. Such people are not required to be re-baptized in order to join the SDA Church. Sometimes such people will request to be re-baptized, when such happens, they will often be re-baptized. But, it is not required. Page 50 of my Church Manual (Revised 2000) contains two sentences related to baptism. Neither requires re-baptism of converts from other Christian groups. Again, yes, we do uphold baptism by immersion for all.

George R. Knight, Reding Ellen White: How to Understand and Apply Her Writings. Review & Herald, 1997 & 2015, 140 pages. Amazon is selling for $11.00. As a member of the Seventh-day Adventist clergy, I firmly believe that prospective SDA members must be instructed in the history and development of this denomlination. This instruction must include the tole and purpose of Ellen White, one of our early founders. I consider this instruction to be critical.. Dr. George Knight is an academic historian who has written much on the history and development of Adventism. The above book deals with the role and purpose of Ellen White. It addresses the following issues: * The fundamental purpose of her writings. * Principles of interpretating her writings. * The application of her writings to the life of the SDA Christian. I think that this book ought to be given to every person who is considering becoming a SDA member. In addition, this book will be a help to present members in helping them to wade through the "junk" the is often circulate about her. NOTE: This book does not address current issues related to the actual authorship of her writings.

I have not heard that either. But maybe they liked Seventh-day Adventists, which I could believe, especially how they responded to beauty in the world around them and in their songs. I hope we get to hear them again in heaven. I would not be surprised.

You probably don’t need foods with added protein, nutritionists say The human body needs protein. Proteins carry out countless functions inside cells and they are vital for the growth, repair and maintenance of muscles, bones and skin. And with food companies rolling out high-protein versions of a huge range of foods, including milkshakes and granola bars — and even pancakes and popcorn — you might be tempted to think you need to add more to your diet. https://apnews.com/article/high-protein-muscle-food-nutrition-e3bd1ddb197139bdf7fe67a09fcdf32e?

Scholars have proposed a typical pattern by which sects transition to a more formal, organized Church. The following article explores how that issue might apply to the Seventh-day Adventist Church. https://atoday.org/i-alone-can-fix-it-how-churches-grow-and-evolve/

⛅ Vista du jour Photo: Juan Gonzalez This stunning shot was captured by reader Juan Gonzalez in Paso Robles, Calif., after a Father's Day dinner with friends on Sunday.

If the Seventh-day Adventist denomination is to meet the ethos of today, it must engage the thinking of today. I cannot relegate such to that which is closed to the general membership/public.

Yes and Praying and asking for anointing from the elders of the church can help this problem. I have witnessed this

A group of some 5.8 million veterans (12-month period over 2023 - 2024) was studied to determine the rate of PTSD that they had: * About 14% of the male veterans had been diagnosed with PTSD. * About 24% of the female veterans had been diagnosed with PTSD. How do I know? Over the years I have been involved in research of US veteran's medical issues. As a result, I am provided with information related to the result findings.

⛰️ Tour of the Americas Photo: Jean Walker Readers Mike and Jean Walker of Cornville, Maine, have visited more than 50 national parks in the U.S. and Canada. They sent us this stunning photo, taken by Jean at Schwabacher Landing in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park.

Isn’t that what musk is on?

June’s full moon, nicknamed the strawberry moon, will shine brightly on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/10/science/june-full-strawberry-moon?

Thank you!

Photo: Mark Tonzello The sun sets behind the Eiffel Tower in this stunner captured by reader Mark Tonzello during his travels.

Sorry for your loss! I will definitely keep your family in our 🙏s

For your interest, my military service includes the following: * Drafted enlisted service as a combat medic--two years. * First SDA To serve in a National Guard unit (D.C.) as a Chaplain. * Service as a Chaplain in an Army Reserve unit. * Active-duty Army Chaplain for 18 years. * First Army Chaplain in modern times to go into combat with a COED unit. * Teaching faculty at the US Army Chaplain School--probably the first SDA. * Retired with a Légion of Merit among my awards.

📱 Hotline to Trump President Trump might be the most accessible president ever — for spies or scammers, Axios Future of Cybersecurity author Sam Sabin writes. He has been known to pick up when his cell rings, even if he doesn't know who's calling. Senior members of his team also love chatting on their personal devices. Why it matters: If Trump is willing to answer unknown numbers, as The Atlantic reported this week, there's no guarantee a scammer, impersonator, or even a foreign intelligence operative couldn't have a chat with the president. 🔎 Federal authorities are investigating a scheme where someone spoofed the phone number of White House chief of staff Susie Wiles to impersonate her in calls to senators, governors and CEOs, per The Wall Street Journal. Meanwhile, Chinese hackers reportedly penetrated U.S. telecom networks as early as summer 2023, according to Bloomberg — a year earlier than previously known. That access has been used by a China-backed group, Salt Typhoon, to spy on Trump, Vice President Vance, and other officials, the N.Y. Times reported. White House communications director Steven Cheung told Axios: "President Trump is the most transparent and accessible President in American history. World leaders, heads of state, elected officials, and business titans all reach out to him because they know America is back under President Trump's leadership." Keep reading.

Can you believe it has been since November of 2017 since we’ve been sharing God’s Word and promises? Some read it first thing when they wake up each day. Some are recording each new promise marked with a (N). Some meditate on the meaning and apply it to their lives. My prayer is that you will find those that fit your life and pray them back to God as His Word will not return unto Him void.

The following two articles that report on cases of alleged abuse of students in a SDA School. * It should be noted that conduct may be inappropriate but not criminal. * The intent of this post is to inform as to what is happening and It is not to pass judgment on either named persons or on the administrative actions that are associated with these charges. * Due process in important and all associated persons, including students, should be given all of their due process rights. * Often situations are complex and final decisions may be complex and not easy to make. https://spectrummagazine.org/news/student-allegations-lead-to-academy-teachers-removal-and-5-charges/ Also see: I have decided not to list a second alleged incident at this time.

The General Conference has established a system whereby people can make an anonymous report of abuse either by telephone (833-706-0062) or by making an Internet report at the link below. https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/media/en/gui/76151/index.htm; Also see: https://www.nadadventist.org/news/conference-offers-hope-and-healing-victims-abuse

Joe; who are the ones wanting it in the US? US members are a minority in the International Church. I can well imagine that the members in Africa would be delighted to have it in Africa. Others would likely be delighted to have it in Denmark/Sweden. The total cost would likely be less if it was held in Africa.

I have his Daily Devotional from 2008 I believe called: Lest We Forget, by him. It's actually a book I was going to recommend that our friend Gustave might be interested in reading? I've been rereading it again this year, and enjoying it more this time!! But I'm not sure it's still available for purchase?

For those interested in the Reading Ellen White book that Amazon isselling for $11, the follwing informs as to the content: Reading Ellen White: How to understand and apply her writings. Author: George K. Knight Contents Part One Preliminary Considerations Page 1. Which Is the Inspired Counsel? 13 2 The Purpose of Ellen Writings 16 3 The Relationship of Ellen White’s Writings to the Bible 21 4. Compilations: Official and unofficial 30 5. Read With a Plan 36 Part two Principles of Interpretation 6. Begin With a Healthy Outlook 43 7. Focus on the Central Issues 46 8. Emphasize the Important 51 9. Account for Problems in Communication 58 10. Study All Available Information on a Topic 63 11. Avoid Extreme Interpretations 70 12. Take Time and Place Into Consideration 77 13. Study Each Statement in Literary Context 85 14. Recognize Ellen White’s Understanding of the Ideal and the Real 90 15. Use Common Sense 95 16. Discover the Underlying Principles 100 17. Realize That Inspiration is Not Infallible, Inerrant, or Verbal 105 18. Avoid Making the Counsels ”Prove” Things They Were Never Intended to Prove 113 19. Make Sure Ellen White Said It 119 20. A Few more Principles of Interpretation 124 Part Three Principles of Application 21. Applying the Counsel to My Life: a Question of Faithfulness 131 22. Applying Counsel to Others. A Question of Loving Care 134

An article at the following reference contains links fo many more such people. https://spectrummagazine.org/views/seven-ways-christians-can-bring-back-meaning-to-memorial-day/

Those who wish to purchase this from Amazon may do so at; https://www.amazon.com/Glory-Exploring-Ellen-Whites-Visions/dp/1479618152/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1V11FAF5MO95&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.U3EgVpa8-lQVmO0kXzIhiw-5dLkh2vhoRNWKyKkX2XKhN3oBtqoJZ2tVHV5mN3j0V-8syCZ9Qs8Vbd2XdmJ0XMAqY-RGPC7U1ydh1b57ZigOmT3Ys-9r1xnn_DkV3pgxWa02Obc1MJSvCDhs-byEoZgpU7kWLjXfnEq0vy6JqAIxPMe3tz2VPhG_cH4WMpCTBoPDa1dOGOfiuAu1DjHxNjKKYzwRvIfRnaQR-WLk6Io.6ZXOKMY4PJcnYpta0w7dhE-o4HMViTRWi-dIFBwhGuc&dib_tag=se&keywords=Glory+Glory+Glory+Ellen+White+book&qid=1748262780&sprefix=glory+glory+glory+ellen+white+book%2Caps%2C218&sr=8-1 Amazon sells it for $34. I am unable to find our much about it. However, it does seem to have some academic credentials.

FYI: Doug Batchelor is the head of an independent ministry that is not formally a part of the Seventh-day Adventist Chruch. His ministry owns property and employs people who work for it. This should not be considered a negative. There are many independent ministries who contribute to the work of God on this Earth. I personally financially support some.