CALIFORNIA, USA—The Northern California Conference (NCC) Youth Department is pleased to invite musicians and vocalists from all over the world to join us this July for an international choir and orchestra at the NCC Music Camp!
We will be studying music theory from a Biblical perspective, teaching skills to aspiring musicians, and diligently rehearsing to perform public concerts in Sacramento, California.
For more information and to register today, visit https://nccmusiccamp.com.
In today's society we are surrounded by individuals suffering from mental/emotional issues, such as depression; disorders; obsessions; addiction—work, drugs, alcohol, food, immorality; anxiety—fear, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); anger; hurt; sadness; personal relationship troubles; sexuality—adultery, fornication, promiscuity.
CHAPECO, BRAZIL - The Good Samaritan NGO is a branch of the SDARM's Welfare Department in Brazil and has satellite branches in the different Brazilian Unions. Every year the organization chooses two locations in which to host humanitarian missions, taking aid and meeting the basic needs of the region's people. Cities are chosen months in advance, and the plans for the project are made, as well as plans for someone to stay in the city to follow up with the contacts made during the mission. Selected for this year's first mission was Chapecó, Santa Catarina.
It is possible to make food an ally in helping us feel happy. This is because good eating habits can directly aid our well-being.
The proper functioning of the nervous system depends on a number of factors such as the release of sufficient amounts of neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, noradrenaline, and acetylcholine for example, which are substances that transmit nerve impulses to the brain for the purpose of causing feelings of pleasure and well-being.
For many SDARM young people and brethren, the year started full of music. On January 9-15, 2017, the 3rd Music Summer School took place at the South Brazilian Union Headquarters in Itu, São Paulo, Brazil.
During these wonderful days, the students enjoyed classes on music theory, singing, and in practice of their instrument of choice. Classes were divided into three levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Teacher included members of the GC Music Committee: Brother Marcos Pedrazas, Brother Isaac Terceros, and Sister Barbara Montrose.