Remember when we used to write and mail letters and it took days or months to reach its destination, and then we had to wait even more days or months to receive an answer? I remember. Even though I am almost not old enough to have experienced that for long, I still sent some letters before the new communication models came along. I do not remember, at this time, hearing so much about anxiety, stress, depression. The time it took for a letter to arrive was expected without stress. Anxiety, depression, and stress were very little known words. But today? Who has never heard of these?
News Updates
Jaene Tenorio, Nutritionist
February 23, 2017
Does technology have a role in how much anxiety and stress we feel?
Marck Gonzales via Facebook
February 22, 2017
Mexico
Update on the missionary school building in Mexico.
HIDALGO, MEXICO—In November of 2016 we posted about the progress of the missionary school being built in Hidalgo, Mexico. Construction was well under way, and the anticipation for its completion was growing. You can find the photos here.
Below are the photos of the missionary school as of January. The brethren anticipate the construction will be finalized by April of 2017.
Roxanne Fountain
February 16, 2017
United States
The Northern California Conference (NCC) Youth Department is pleased to invite musicians and vocalists from all over the world to join us this July for an international choir and orchestra at the NCC Music Camp!
CALIFORNIA, USA—The Northern California Conference (NCC) Youth Department is pleased to invite musicians and vocalists from all over the world to join us this July for an international choir and orchestra at the NCC Music Camp!
We will be studying music theory from a Biblical perspective, teaching skills to aspiring musicians, and diligently rehearsing to perform public concerts in Sacramento, California.
For more information and to register today, visit https://nccmusiccamp.com.
Pam Stemmler
February 13, 2017
Biblical counseling principles that are simple, but a recommended place to start.
In today's society we are surrounded by individuals suffering from mental/emotional issues, such as depression; disorders; obsessions; addiction—work, drugs, alcohol, food, immorality; anxiety—fear, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); anger; hurt; sadness; personal relationship troubles; sexuality—adultery, fornication, promiscuity.
Kevin Gessner
February 12, 2017
Brazil
On January 22-24, the Good Samaritan Welfare Department began one of its semi-annual humanitarian missions. This year's first mission took place in Chapecó, Santa Catarina.
CHAPECO, BRAZIL - The Good Samaritan NGO is a branch of the SDARM's Welfare Department in Brazil and has satellite branches in the different Brazilian Unions. Every year the organization chooses two locations in which to host humanitarian missions, taking aid and meeting the basic needs of the region's people. Cities are chosen months in advance, and the plans for the project are made, as well as plans for someone to stay in the city to follow up with the contacts made during the mission. Selected for this year's first mission was Chapecó, Santa Catarina.