In continuation of this month's heart disease awareness series, let's remember what we talked about last week. We considered how cardiovascular disease refers to a set of diseases that compromise the heart beat or blood flow, and that several diseases may leave the heart unable to pump blood efficiently. Last week we talked about the effects of inflammation, and how it leads to heart disease. This week, let's consider how blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes affect our hearts.
Kigali is the largest city in Rwanda, and this seminar drew a large number of church members and friends. The Regional Secretary for northern Africa, Brother John Bosco, was present, and the meetings were crowned with a special children's choir. The topics discussed during the seminar were as follows:
1. Divorce and Remarriage
2. Authority in God's Church
3. Signs of His Coming
4. Tithes and Offerings
5. The Mark of God and the Mark of the Beast
6. Preparation of Financial and Statistical Report
February is heart disease awareness month in the United States—a month dedicated to teaching the world about the increasing prevalence and risk factors of heart disease!
On November 20–22, 2015, Brother Peter Lausevic visited the Port Elizabeth Church in the Eastern Cape Province. This meeting was attended by church members from the Eastern and Western Cape provinces. Church members in this area invited friends, family members, former church members, and neighbors to this special event. The result was a total attendance of 39 individuals on Friday evening, and 104 during the Sabbath, including visitors from the community.
“When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee.” Isaiah 43:2.
One year, I was invited to conduct an evangelistic program on Masbate Island, one of 7,100 islands belonging to the Philippine Archipelago. Our colporteurs were beginning the work on this island. They were making the initial contacts, and several families were interested.