Creation lecture series
Atlanta, Georgia, United States—A major lecture series on creation is to be held during the noon and evening break times of the Seventh-day Adventist General Conference Session in Atlanta, Georgia, this June and July—with some of the best minds in Adventism exploring theological and scientific implications of creation.
“Significant effort has been made to ensure these presentations are accessible to all interested church members,” says Timothy Standish, a research scientist at the Geoscience Research Institute (GRI), based in Loma Linda, California, and organizer of the lectures. “This is not to be a dry discussion of theoretical issues rendered confusing and irrelevant with unintelligible jargon. Those who attend these practical and inspiring lectures will leave better informed about the issues and with more reason for faith in and worship of our Creator God.”
Across the entire spectrum of Adventism, belief in the biblical account of Creation serves both as the glue unifying the church and as an organizing principle upon which other Adventist beliefs are built. Pastors will share practical experiences of how the doctrine of creation enriches their ministries, graduate students will relate why creation is essential to their worldview, administrators will affirm the Adventist belief in a recent literal Creation as described in the Bible, and scientists will point out ways in which creation testifies to its Creator.
This series of lectures on creation will be presented in room B311 of the Georgia World Congress Center, adjacent to the Georgia Dome. Sessions will be conducted from 12:10 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. and 5:10 p.m. to 6:50 p.m.—each session containing three lectures.
Those interested in creation are also encouraged to visit the GRI booth located on aisle 300, space 316, in the exhibition hall. A detailed schedule of talks is available at the Geoscience Research Institute Web site: www.grisda.org. [Timothy Standish]
IMPACT Atlanta calls young adults to lead and serve
Atlanta, Georgia, Uni ted States—IMPACT At lant a [iATL], held June 23 through July 3, 2010, at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, will bring together Christian young adults from around the world to sharpen leadership and compassion skills through training and community service to the neighborhoods of Greater Atlanta.
Held concurrently with the 2010 General Conference Session [www.GCsession.org] of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, iATL is a young adult leadership and discipleship experience where collegians and young professionals will actively engage the Great Commission and great commandment in training, ministering, and worship.
General Conference of Seventhday Adventists youth director, Baraka Muganda, indicated that “Leadership refers to becoming involved, being a part of the mission of the church, and lending your influence to make things happen.” Fueled by mentoring in leadership and discipleship, iATL young adults are being groomed to impact Atlanta and beyond.
Registration, housing, and meal accommodation rates are exclusively available to collegiate age Adventist young adults through young professionals (up to age 35) who apply, register, and are accepted as official iATL delegates. Information is available at www .impactatlanta.info. [A. Allan Martin]
The 150th anniversary of the name Seventhday Adventist
Silver Spring, Maryland, United States—On Sabbath, October 2, 2010, Adventists worldwide are invited to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the adoption of the name Seventh-day Adventist. Although the church’s General Conference was not organized until 1863, local congregations and the publishing house started using the new name after it was voted on October 1, 1860.
James Nix, chair of the 150th Seventh-day Adventist Committee, described the purpose of the anniversary commemoration: “Names identify persons and organizations. Likewise, the name Seventh-day Adventist identifies who we are worldwide, including two major teachings of the denomination. More than just a time for remembering, it is hoped that each member, congregation, and institution will reflect on what it means to be Seventh-day Adventist in today’s world. How can I, my church, or local Seventh-day Adventist institutions more effectively carry out our God-given prophetic calling?”
Program suggestions, historical resources, and other information for the commemoration are available at www.150SDA.org. Additional materials are being added continually. You and your congregation or institution are invited to join the worldwide Adventist family in commemorating our distinctive name. [James Nix]
Advertising representative for Ministry
Silver Spring, Maryland, United States—Ministry is pleased that Cheri Gatton has agreed to be the advertising representative for Ministry. For a number of years, Ministry has had a loyal group of advertisers and, recently, other organizations have started using the journal to communicate with the magazine’s larger readership.
As a professional journal aimed at clergy, advertisers have opportunities to bring their resources or services to clergy. In addition to advertising in the printed version, a number are also advertising on the Ministry Web site: www.ministrymagazine.org.
“Cheri Gatton has demonstrated the ability to show advertisers how Ministry helps reach important clients, and we welcome her service to the journal and the advertisers,” stated Nikolaus Satelmajer, editor. Ms. Gatton can be reached at +1-208-965-0157, or advertising@ ministrymagazine.org. [Nikolaus Satelmajer]
