Tobacco use is the most common cause of preventable death worldwide. It has been estimated that in the 20th century over 100 million people died due to tobacco use. That is more than the casualty total for WWI and WWII combined!
News Updates
Ophelia Gherman, M.D.
December 22, 2016
Whether you or someone you love is addicted to tobacco smoking, understanding how the addiction forms helps in the intervention and quitting process.
Evelyn Gessner
December 20, 2016
Brazil
On December 16, 2016, the Ebenezer Missionary School held its graduation for this year's class.
CURITIBA - On December 16, 2016, the dream of Ebenezer Missionary School students was beginning to come true. Their graduation weekend had finally arrived. The class of 2016, affectionately known as the "Exodus" class, was finally to graduate after two years of dedicated studies. A spiritual conference began on Friday, after sunset. The keynote speaker, Brother Adrian Finaru, delivered a message on the illusions of liberty.
Joice Kelly and Luciane Barbosa da Silva
December 14, 2016
Switzerland
On November 18-20, 2016, our church in Geneva, Switzerland, held its first Marriage Seminar under the theme "Water or Wine?"
GENEVA - On November 18-20, 2016, our church in Geneva, Switzerland, held its first Marriage Seminar under the theme "Water or Wine?" with Pastor Cicero Barros as the main speaker. The event began on Friday night, continued during the Sabbath, and ended on Sunday afternoon. There were 13 couples present, 4 of whom were visitors. We also had the opportunity to have with us 4 visitors who were single but helped in the event. The event was organized by the Geneva's Family Department Director, Sister Luciane Barbosa, with the help of Sisters Paula Barbosa and Celene Rocon.
Joélison Nascimento
December 13, 2016
Portugal
On November 19, 2016, the Portuguese Field's Evangelism Department held a smoking cessation campaign in the city of Almada, Portugal.
"I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live," Deuteronomy 30:19.
Mateus Leopoldino
December 11, 2016
Brazil
On Sabbath, December 10, 2016, the choir from our church in Vila Matilde went to a local park in São Paulo to spread joy and God's love through song.
SÃO PAULO - On Sabbath, December 10, 2016, the choir from our church in Vila Matilde went to Parque do Carmo, a local park in São Paulo, to spread joy and God's love through song. They were joined by friends and visitors who helped in the event. The objective of the event was to bring attention to Christ's first advent and to place hope in the hearers' hearts for His second coming.