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Leoni de A. Braga Silva
February 14, 2016
Brazil
In 2010, Sister Leoni's daughter suffered a stroke, which eventually left her paralyzed. However, she soon learned that God never truly abandons His children.

“For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great mercies will I gather thee.” Isaiah 54:7

 

Just about everyone, at some point in his or her life, has endured the feeling of abandonment, perhaps by one’s parents, by one’s children or spouse, by friends, or even abandonment by God. We feel rejected, despised, in despair and helpless.  

 

On October 8, 2010 my 19 year-old daughter, Vivian Daiany, experienced a stroke when five veins in her head were obstructed and provoked a strong convulsion.

 

John Bosco
February 7, 2016
Rwanda
On January 24–31, a week-long seminar was held in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda.

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 

Ophelia Gherman, M.D.
February 7, 2016
February is heart month in North America. So this month, we're taking the opportunity to dedicate a few posts towards increasing awareness concerning the increasing prevalence and risk factors of heart disease!

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! 

 

JM Sithole
February 7, 2016
South Africa
Over the course of the last two months of 2015, several meetings were held in the South African Field Conference.

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.

 

Rolly Dumaguit
February 7, 2016
“When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee.” Isaiah 43:2. Brother Rolly Dumaguit tells the story of a time when God calmed a storm in in his life.

“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.

 

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