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First Baptism in Jamaica
Vernon Rankine
October 27, 2016
Jamaica
On October 22, 2016, we had a wonderful baptism for Brother Chad and Sister Juley in Jamaica.

On October 22, 2016, we had a wonderful baptism for Brother Chad and Sister Juley in Jamaica. There were 18 people in attendance for the baptism. After a sermon by Brother Helisto Barker, the President of the Belize Field who was visiting with us, we had lunch. Then, we went to the ocean where we had the baptismal service. We praise the Lord for the wonderful time we had. Despite the threat of rain in the nearby area, we were blessed and had no rain where we were in worship.

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Teens and Depression
Ophelia Gherman, M.D.
October 27, 2016
Just as we are to physical illnesses, everyone is susceptible to mental health illnesses, including teenagers. Here are some indicators that your teen is depressed or is heading down the road to depression.

Just as we are to physical illnesses, everyone is susceptible to mental health illnesses, including teenagers. Due to peer-pressure for social acceptance, the many changes going on in their lives at this time, and any number of external and internal factors, teens can often be at risk for depression and anxiety.

 

Here are some indicators that your teen is depressed or is heading down the road to depression: 

(List compiled from Dr. David Burns’ 10 Cognitive Distortions)

 

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Updates from Colombia
Segundo Guzmán
October 26, 2016
Colombia
From October 18-21, 2016 the SDARM ministers, pastors, and Bible workers of the Colombian Union gathered for a seminar on Ministerial Ethics held at the Union Headquarters in Barbosa, Santander, Colombia.

From October 18-21, 2016 the SDARM ministers, pastors, and Bible workers of the Colombian Union gathered for a seminar on Ministerial Ethics held at the Union Headquarters in Barbosa, Santander, Colombia. Brother Segundo Guzmán, the General Conference Regional Secretary for Central America was also present for the seminar.

 

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Jesus and the Sinner: What can we learn from the story of the woman caught in adultery?
Davi P. Silva
October 24, 2016
The true followers of Christ are severe with themselves and tolerant of others. But the hypocritical Pharisees are more lenient with themselves and intolerant of others. What is our real condition?

After spending a night in deep communion with the heavenly Father on the Mount of Olives, Jesus went to the temple to continue His work of teaching the truth.

 

As the Lord stood in the temple, He was interrupted by the unexpected visit of a group of angry Pharisees and teachers of the law who arrived on the scene dragging a terrified woman whom they accused of being caught in the act of adultery, which had really happened.

 

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Eating Healthy on a Busy Schedule
Ophelia Gherman, M.D.
October 20, 2016
Eating healthy can be a challenge at times. Our busy work schedules and hectic evenings barely leave enough time to think about and plan meals. Here are some tips that may help maintain consistent, delicious, nutritious, plant-based meals

Eating healthy can be a challenge at times. Our busy work schedules and hectic evenings barely leave enough time to think about and plan meals. In fact, I have found that scrambling for dinner ideas at the last minute may compromise the quality and nutritious content of my family’s meals and make the drive thru or local restaurant more tempting. If you're like me, I imagine you might also face this challenge. So today, I'd like to share some tips that may help maintain consistent, delicious, nutritious, plant-based meals.

 

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