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Devotional: Even Now I Will Keep My Eyes Upon Jesus
Pam Stemmler
April 3, 2016
It matters not who you are, or where you live, how old you are, how young you are, how rich, how poor, we all face challenges. Don’t shrink back in despair; God has a plan and purpose for us. He has help available for us. He is not surprised by what is happening, or by what is going to happen. He is prepared! Are we?

It matters not who you are, or where you live, how old you are, how young you are, how rich, how poor, we all face challenges. That’s really not a new thought, but it especially hits home at some point or another.

 

The past weeks, months, and years have been trying for each one in some way or another, and we have the promise that there will be more tests ahead. Wait! Don’t shrink back in despair; God has a plan and purpose for us. He has help available for us. He is not surprised by what is happening, or by what is going to happen. He is prepared! Are we?

 

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Church Dedication: Presidente Prudente, Brazil
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March 30, 2016
Brazil
Photos of the newly renovated church in South Brazil's interior.

Presidente Prudente is a city in the interior of São Paulo, Brazil, and after decades of use, our church there has recently undergone a major renovation. On Friday evening, March 25, 2016, the brethren held an inauguration ceremony to commemorate the event.

 

Brethren and visitors from the surrounding area and churches were invited to participate in the special Sabbath meetings. The brethren were blessed with a full church and several musical items.

 

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Fighting Fear and Sadness
Ophelia Gherman, M.D.
March 27, 2016
There are so many things in this world that can bring fear and sadness. Understanding what fear is and how it works can lead to a better understanding of how we can control it!

There are so many things in this world that can bring fear and sadness. Fear of the dark is a common childhood fear. Among the youth, fear of loneliness or rejection is common. In adulthood, there are fears of failure, worry about economic security, and tension brought on by political wars. Fears can be rational or they can be childish, brought on by our own perceptions and expectations. Interestingly, most fear is learned.

 

So how can we be freed of fear, anxiety, and sadness? How can we unlearn this character trait?

 

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6th Seminar of the Lighthouse Missionary Bible School, Italy
D. Campodonico
March 27, 2016
Italy
A brief overview and summary of the latest events at the Lighthouse Missionary Bible School in Italy, as well as future events.

From December 23, 2015 to January 6, 2016, the Lighthouse Missionary Bible School (the educational institution of the SDARM Italian Field) completed its latest seminar course on Fundamental Bible Truths. Enrolled were 13 students from France, Italy, and Portugal. They had the opportunity to study The History of Seventh-day Adventism up to 1924 and The History of the Reform Movement with Br. Daniel Campodonico, and the books of Daniel and Revelation with Br. George Schiopu, and music with Sr. Bianca Schiopu.

 

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Judas Syndrome
Davi P. Silva
March 23, 2016
Judas, one of the most educated of Christ’s apostles, became notoriously known in world history. Because of his fatal role in the betrayal of Jesus—selling Him for 30 pieces of silver, the price of a slave—the false apostle is universally despised by a great number of Christians. We must beware lest we give way to a similar downward spiral.

Judas, one of the most educated of Christ’s apostles, became notoriously known in world history. Because of his fatal role in the betrayal of Jesus—selling Him for 30 pieces of silver, the price of a slave—the false apostle is universally despised by a great number of Christians.

 

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