The French Field (made up of France, Switzerland, and Belgium) was happy to welcome visitors and brethren to the 1st International Youth Convention in France held on July 25 - 31, 2016 in Chapelle D'Abondance. People from around the world and residing in 14 different countries spanning Europe and North and South America made their way to France for this special event. On the last day of our International Youth Convention, we had a total of 155 participants.
Obtaining effective treatment for arthritis early is important for slowing its progression, reducing the risk of long-term disability, and lowering accompanying health risks. Current medical treatments often rely on drugs that have unpleasant side effects, such as gastrointestinal bleeding and heart disease. Fortunately, we can help prevent, slow down, and ease arthritic symptoms through our diet.
Certain foods trigger inflammatory responses in the body, especially the joints, so making simple food changes can help ease inflammation.
On the weekend of August 5th through 7th, a group of 25 young people spent the weekend together in nature studying and discussing important topics on the theme of “Overcoming the World”. Pastor David Zic, Br. Serban Ionita, and Br. Jordan Chapman presented the studies and led the discussions on each study. The studies presented dealt with our great need of conversion in today’s world of social media distractions. The beautiful setting offered a wonderful meeting area, as all the studies were done outdoors in the Grand Canyon National Park. Our last study done by Br.
Last month, the Seventh Day Adventist Reform Movement church in Haiti was blessed with a graduation of nine students from the Haitian Caribbean Bible Institute (HCBI). The graduation ceremony occurred on Saturday evening, after sunset, on July 30, 2016. That weekend, brethren from all over the country gathered together for a camp-meeting held from July 28-30th.
This year our brethren in Rovinj, Croatia rented a room in the city's culture house for four public health lectures to be held throughout the first part of 2016. The first two lectures were held on February 24 and 25 on "Food acidity and its influence on the organism" and "Protein and Inflammation". Pastor and nutritionist from the Italian Field, Brother Abel Morales, delivered the messsages.