Dear brothers and sisters around the world,
Warm Christian greetings with the following inspired words: “Knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us, therefore, cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light…. Put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfill the lusts thereof” (Romans 13:11, 12, 14).
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!
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.
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.
"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.