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25 Jun 2025
Hackney’s Treasures Lead Out for Children’s Day During 35-Degree Heatwave
On Sabbath, 21 June 2025, Hackney Seventh-day Adventist Church held a vibrant children-led programme titled Treasured by God, featuring 18 participants from Junior Sabbath School and the Teens Department. Through music, memory verses, storytelling, poetry, and three powerful sermonettes by young speakers, the children shared heartfelt expressions of faith and God’s love. The programme, despite a heatwave, brought joy and inspiration to all, with church leaders and families commended for their support and dedication.
25 Jun 2025
Taunton Church Sabbath with TED’s Dr Johnson Rekindles Passion for Mission
On 21 June, Dr Patrick Johnson of the Trans-European Division delivered a stirring message at Taunton Church on the hope-filled relevance of the Three Angels’ Messages. The day included both preaching and interactive teaching, inspiring members to study Scripture deeply and share the gospel with renewed clarity and purpose.
19 Jun 2025
Festival of Well-Being Brings Hope and Healing to High Wycombe
On 14 June 2025, over 600 residents attended High Wycombe’s Festival of Well-Being—a joint effort by local churches, MIND, the Council, and community groups. Organised by Wycombe Community and Hope Community Seventh-day Adventist Churches, the event offered free health checks, craft activities led by Pathfinders, and outreach stalls. The day fostered meaningful connections, highlighted faith in action, and affirmed the churches’ role in promoting holistic well-being.
19 Jun 2025
Tottenham Lighthouse Welcomes Dr Petras Bahadur for Sabbath on Muslim Outreach
Tottenham Lighthouse Seventh-day Adventist Church welcomed Dr Petras Bahadur, Global Director for Adventist-Muslim Relations, on 10 May 2025, for a powerful message on reaching Muslim communities with cultural understanding and Christ-like love. Joined by Elder Enoch Ganagaraj BEM of One Vision, the day focused on Isaiah 60’s prophecy of the “Children of the East.” Dr Bahadur’s visit sparked generous donations towards the church’s food bank, which supports many Muslim families, and reinforced the call to make the church a house of prayer for all nations.
16 Jun 2025
ACFM District Day of Fellowship: A Call to Revival and Mission
On 7 June 2025, the Ashford, Canterbury, Folkestone, and Margate churches united for a District Day of Fellowship under the theme “Revive Us Again.” With SEC President Dr Kirk Thomas as guest speaker, the event stirred hearts toward renewed mission. His sermon—centred on obedience and revival—concluded with a powerful story and appeal that led to a baptismal decision and several recommitments. The day celebrated unity, service, and spiritual renewal across the district.
