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Evening Devotional: Transformed by Entering His Rest
Richard Davidson -Andrews University Theological Seminary
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July 1 Photo Gallery
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PAULSEN RE-ELECTED AS WORLD CHURCH PRESIDENT
Pastor Jan Paulsen, 70, was re-elected July 1, 2005, as world president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church during the movement's 58th General Conference Session. More ...
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Jan Paulsen: International Man of Ministry
Paulsen Meets Press Following Re-Election
Adventist World News - July 1
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Adventist Meeting Votes to Affirm Bible; Spirit of Prophecy Resolution Tabled
"The Scriptures constitute our supreme rule of faith and practice and the standard by which all teaching and experience is to be tested," according to a resolution on the Holy Bible voted by delegates to the 58th General Conference Session of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. A vote on a second resolution, citing the importance of the writings of Ellen G. White, one of the church's founders, is anticipated on Sunday, July 3. More ...
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Matthew Bediako Re-Elected Secretary
Pastor Matthew Bediako, who began his ministerial career in his native Ghana, has been re-elected as secretary of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, following a unanimous vote of delegates to the 58th General Conference Session. More ...
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Robert Lemon Re-Elected Treasurer
Pastor Robert Lemon, world church treasurer since 2002, was also re-elected to a full term in that office. More ...
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World Church: Statistical Report Shows Growth, Highlights Issues
For the first time in the history of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, membership grew by more than 5 million new members in a five-year period. This was reported July 1 by Bert Haloviak, director of Archives and Statistics for the world church, to delegates at the 58th General Conference Session. More ...
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Where are the Young People?
There are reportedly about 35 people -- out of nearly 2,000 -- under age 30 serving as delegates to the Adventist world church session in St. Louis, Missouri. The delegates come from the church's 13 divisions across the globe to represent a church of some 14 million members. More ...
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Antigua: Sir James Carlisle Calls for Adventist Commitment at World Church Session|
Sir James Carlisle, governor-general of Antigua and Barbuda, spoke with passion and conviction. More...
Cool Session Mood Unmatched by Hot St. Louis Weather
The mood, on the opening day of the 58th General Conference Session of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, could accurately be described as cool, calm and collected. But, in truth, it has not been without its trials and tribulations and organizers were required to paper over a few cracks. More...
July 2-3 Newsletter
The Daily Source is a limited-print newsletter for session attendees. The publication contains announcements, event notices, special events, and more. Copies will be handed out each evening at the dome entrances.
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Treasurers Report
"The duty of the treasury is to safeguard the church's assets," said Robert Lemon, treasurer for the Seventh-day Adventist world church. "The assets are not investments, bank accounts, or buildings, but members." More ...
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World Church: Secretariat Report Focuses on Changing Lives, Church Growth
After the extremes of late night meetings and fellowship, delegates might be forgiven for slipping in late to the Friday business session. Yet there were a large number of delegates who celebrated with Matthew A. Bediako, executive secretary of the world church, as he shared his joy in the growth of the church across the world. He stated how the church's focus on growth, unity and quality of life has attracted people to join the church. More ...
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Morning Devotional: Transformed by the Incarnation
Glen O Samuels
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