Press Releases from Advent Messenger (361 total)
The Largest Eucharistic Celebration and Procession in New York City's History Dr …
One of the most recognizable sites in the world is Times Square, with its flashing lights and soaring billboards. Times Square, which has been shown in innumerable films and television programs, is a center for fashion, entertainment, cuisine, media, news, finance, and shopping. Millions of tourists visit this area every year, and its annual New Year's Eve celebration with the dropping of the ball is broadcast on television across the…
Worship Became Chaotic During a Sabbath Praise Concert at the Danish Union Annua …
The highest spiritual authority in the Seventh-day Adventist Church for Denmark, the Faroe Islands, and Greenland is the Danish Union of Churches Conference. The Union's role is to advance the mission of the worldwide church by providing spiritual leadership and guidance to its conferences. That is what they are supposed to be doing. It seems to me that the following words, quoted by Charles Spurgeon, have come true today in…
At the Nations' Capital, a "Grand" Eucharistic Procession of 700 Roman Catholics …
700 Roman Catholics participated in a "grand" procession on May 20, 2023, in which they carried what they refer to as the Holy Eucharist past the White House while singing and praying for a national revival. One devoted Catholic said, "We should do this every day until the country converts and until our leaders convert." This march was part of a nationwide campaign called the National Eucharist Revival, which aims…
Thanks to Federal Funding, Adventist Health has Implemented a System-wide Corpor …
Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, health care system that serves more "than 80 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care." Adventist Health also claims that its mission is an "expression of the Adventist faith and a contemporary expression of the healing ministry of Jesus." Advent Health is also an organization that is under the jurisdiction of the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists.
Despite…
A Campaign to Collect One Billion Signatures for Rome's Universal Fraternity wil …
The World Meeting on Human Fraternity, scheduled for June 10, 2023, will bring representatives from around the world to the Vatican. Pope Francis, his cardinals and bishops, thirty Nobel Prize winners, environmentalists, schoolchildren, various charities, and many other political and religious figures will be present to discuss the theme of creating a global fraternity. The following was published by Vatican News:
• "The World Meeting on Human Fraternity, to be held…
Last-day Sabbath Keepers
The Old Testament prophecies make it clear that in the last days of human history those who are loyal to God will be Seventh-day observers. In a heavenly vision, Isaiah, contemplating the end time, the time when "My salvation is near to come, and my righteousness to be revealed" (Isaiah 56:1), declares, "Blessed is the man that doeth this, and the son of man that layeth hold on it; that…
Loma Linda University Health and AdventHealth Join Forces with (Lord) Darth Vade …
Loma Linda University Health (LLU) recently published a news release stating that its children's hospital staff is promoting "Star Wars characters" such as "Darth Vader" and the "Stormtroopers" to honor their patients' progress toward healing and recovery. LLU's care team brought in Darth Vader and organized a "victory walk" to "congratulate" its patients. At Adventhealth, Darth Vader is seen welcoming new born babies in celebration of "Star Wars Day."
Darth…
The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Calls for Sunday Rest to Reclaim our P …
The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) is a non-profit Evangelical Christian outreach organization that promotes multimedia evangelism, conducts evangelistic crusades, and engages in disaster relief. On May 16, 2023, the BGEA published an article titled "Taking Bach Your Sabbath" and featured Cissie Graham Lynch, the granddaughter of Billy Graham. Cissie Hraham Lynch shared the following points about Sunday:
• What do Sundays look like for you? Are they a…
The Elephant in the Living Room that No One wants to Notice
In the popularly acclaimed Ecumenical Movement, almost all Christian denominations, which once protested the errors of the Roman Church, are compromising their foundational beliefs to join hands with the Roman Papacy. Hence, the Ecumenical Movement can justifiably be considered the greatest threat to the Christian faith and the American way of life in the twenty-first century. Designed, implemented, and orchestrated by the Roman Papacy, the Ecumenical Movement's fundamental teaching is…
Dynamic, Pentecostal-style Worship, with its Trance-like Meditation, Vain Repeti …
More than 800 people crowded into the Patmos Chapel Seventh-day Adventist Church in Apopka, Florida, on Sabbath morning, March 18, 2023, to hear the Patmos Chapel SDA Church Praise Team, the Dynamic Praise Choir from Oakwood University in Huntsville, Alabama, and the Sabbath sermon from North American Division President G. Alexander Bryant. Just prior to President Bryant's message, there was a dynamic worship service that included singing, dancing, jumping, clapping,…
The NAD President Joins Political Leaders to Inaugurate the Adventist Church of …
North American Division President G. Alexander Bryant has a plan to turn our local churches into "community" centers by expanding their mission beyond traditional religious activities. He wants to change the roles of our churches to address the social, cultural, recreational, and leisure needs of the community. According to a news report published by the North American Division (NAD) of Seventh-day Adventists, President Bryant met with union and conference officials,…
The G7 Nations Want to Establish a "Strong" ESG Social Credit System for Their C …
The G7 Summit was held from May 19-21, 2023, in Hiroshima, Japan. Known this year as the G7 Hiroshima Summit 2023, this international forum consists of seven of the world's most advanced economies. The group includes Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The European Union, the United Nations, and other special guests were also represented in the G7 meetings. According to a summary of…
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Filed a Lawsuit against IHOP for …
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a federal agency in the United States responsible for enforcing federal laws that prohibit workplace discrimination. This agency has just filed a lawsuit against the IHOP restaurant chain for firing an employee who refused to work on Sundays. The employee had requested a religious exemption that would prevent him from working on Sunday in order to respect his day of worship. His request,…
La Sierra University Church will hold the "I Am Affirmed" LGBT+ Graduation Cerem …
Adventist education is in the midst of monumental changes. On Sabbath, June 3, 2023, La Sierra University will be celebrating a special graduation ceremony "to honor" LGBT+ students and to acknowledge their achievements and contributions to the university." Even though the rest of the 2023 graduating class will not have their ceremony celebrated until Sunday, June 18, 2023, this Sabbath service is a special ceremony to recognize LGBT+ students.
Paul…
Smoking Gun: AdventHealth Received a $747 Million Covid Tax Bailout Despite Reco …
Open the Books published an article on May 10, 2023, about how the top 20 "non-profit" hospital systems in the United States made enormous profits during the Covid pandemic. As expected, AdventHealth was mentioned in this report. Keep in mind that even though Loma Linda University Health, Adventist Health, Kettering Health Network, Adventist HealthCare, and other church-owned healthcare systems were not included in this article, they also profited greatly for…
A Faith-based Resolution called No Menthol Sunday has just been passed by the Ci …
A resolution titled "No Menthol Sunday" was signed by the mayor of Minneapolis on May 11, 2023. The resolution calls upon all city residents to observe this measure. This is a faith-based initiative sponsored by The Center for Black Health & Equity and local area churches with the aim of creating a tobacco-free world.
The mayor and city council approved a resolution that reads as follows:
"NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT…
Pope Francis Invites Everyone to Participate in the Global Celebration of Laudat …
On May 22, 2023, the eighth anniversary of the encyclical Laudato Si', Pope Francis renewed his call for everyone to dedicate this week, Laudato Si' Week, to the environment. The call is mobilizing everyone together, not just Catholics, to address environmental challenges in accordance with the Pope's policies outlined in his climate document. This means that Laudato Si' Week will be a global celebration to bring people together and inspire…
La Sierra University Church will hold the "I Am Affirmed" LGBT+ Graduation Cerem …
Adventist education is in the midst of monumental changes. On Sabbath, June 3, 2023, La Sierra University will be celebrating a special graduation ceremony "to honor" LGBT+ "students and to acknowledge their achievements and contributions to the university." Even though the rest of the 2023 graduating class will not have their ceremony celebrated until Sunday, June 18, 2023, this Sabbath service is a special ceremony to recognize LGBT+ students.
Paul…
Ellen White Comes to Life through Artificial Intelligence, and You Can Talk to H …
"Then said the woman, Whom shall I bring up unto thee? And he said, Bring me up [the prophet] Samuel." 1 Samuel 28:11.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the ability to simulate certain aspects of human behavior, including imitating people, dead or alive. With advances in technology, AI has learned how to mimic human speech, writing style, and even the visual appearances of real human beings. AI simulations can be visually realistic…
Ganoune Diop is on a 2023 Committee Tasked with Uniting Churches, Building Bridg …
The 2023 Global Christian Forum Committee members can be seen in this picture. The GCF's executive officer and secretary, Dr. Casely Essamuah, is seated in the front while Ganoune Diop is standing in the back. Ganoune Diop is Director of Public Affairs and Religious Liberty for the worldwide Seventh-day Adventist Church. He is also a current member of the 2023 Global Christian Forum Committee. As a committee member, Diop is…
Spiritualism: Pope Francis Entrusts All Mothers, Both the Dead and the Living, t …
On Mother's Day, Sunday, May 14, 2023, Pope Francis urged people to join him in entrusting all mothers to the protection of the Virgin Mary. This was a religious act of consecration and dedication that basically involved handing over our mothers, both the living and the dead, to the Virgin Mary and entrusting them to her care.
Catholic News Agency reported the following: "Mother's Day is celebrated in many countries today.…
An Adventist Academy was "Very Happy" to Announce that 51 of their Students rece …
Adventist educators published this photo of their youth standing behind the letters UMC, which stand for the Catholic University of Maule. On May 3, 2023, a Seventh-day Adventist academy in Talca, Chile, proudly announced that 51 of its graduates would be attending a Catholic university. The Catholic University of Maule (UMC), which provided the Adventist youth with honorary scholarships, was established by Bishop Carlos González, a Jesuit-trained theologian.
Adventist Academy…
A Most Important End-Time Sign: The Rise, Fall, and Restoration of the Temporal …
Pope Francis is taking over the world of politics. The Vatican is once again a major player, and in some parts of the world, she already has absolute power. But Rome is far from finished. She is not content. She will never be satisfied until she becomes the most important worldwide superpower on earth. She yearns for the restoration of her former power, when she ruled over the kings of…
Catholic Archbishop Hérouard: "We want to Protect the Right of People not havin …
In a video released on March 3, 2023, Archbishop Antoino Hérouard, President of the Social Affairs Commission for the Commission of Bishops' Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), reaffirmed the urgency to protect Sunday as the common day of rest for Europe. Archbishop Hérouard is a Jesuit-trained member of COMECE. COMECE is the Vatican-led organization that represents Pope Francis in the European Union. Catholic Archbishop Hérouard expressed the following in…
Jesuits: Pope Francis is "Perhaps the Only Global Moral Figure that there is Rig …
Jesuit Priest Antonio Spadaro is the Editor in Chief of the Jesuit-run periodical La Civiltà Cattolica. As "one of Pope Francis's most trusted friends and advisors," he "accompanies him on every foreign trip." Spardaro is a Jesuit who is especially knowledgeable about the facts and circumstances surrounding the Pope's pontificate. On March 6, 2023, Spadaro expressed the following in an interview he gave to the Catholic publication Crux…
A Most Important End-Time Sign: The Rise, Fall, and Restoration of the Temporal …
The papacy is represented by the first beast of Revelation 13, who was going to receive a deadly wound that would afterwards be healed. This power was to be imprisoned as retribution for all the millions of people it had imprisoned. Because so many people had been executed during Rome's rule, Rome was to receive a deadly wound as well. In 1798, the French army arrived with its military forces…
Pope Francis is Aligning the United Nations 2030 Agenda with the Vatican's Lauda …
A remarkable phenomenon is taking place in today's political and religious world. There is an alignment taking place in which political and religious leaders are uniting to promote the very same message. The world is uniting under Pope Francis' leadership to save the planet, even as sin and lawlessness continue to spread at an alarming rate. The Pope's plan for World Youth Day 2023 is to combine the UN 2030…
After a Decade at the Vatican, Pope Francis' Encyclicals have Attracted "Widespr …
Today is the 10th anniversary since Pope Francis assumed the papacy. "US Catholic" just published a summary of Pope Francis' ten years as pope. The following alarming and prophetic statements were made by "US Catholic" during their overview of Pope Francis' experiences and accomplishments:
• "Pope Francis has written few encyclicals, the most authoritative statements of papal teaching. The ones he has written, however, have tended to attract widespread attention outside…
Catholic Cardinal: Sunday Worship Strengthens Church and Community Life, and tho …
On March 11, 2023, the Catholic Archbishop of Singapore, William Goh, who was elevated to Cardinal status by Pope Francis in 2022, published a formal directive ordering people to return to church on Sunday. The order was called "Restoring the Solemnity and the Spirit of the Day of the Lord by Participation in the Sunday Eucharist." In his capacity as leader, Cardinal Goh cautioned clergy and laypeople alike that the…
Pope Francis' Vision for the Church: "Heal the Wounds, Heal the Wounds, and Star …
Since his election, Pope Francis has been on a mission to fundamentally transform not only the Catholic Church but also all other religious communities. One of the most notable changes Pope Francis has brought about is his emphasis on becoming a more welcoming and compassionate church on issues such as homosexuality, abortion, climate change, and social justice. He has also been more willing to engage with other religions and faiths,…
Disfellowshipped Seventh-day Adventists in Kenya are Forbidden from Singing Our …
In many religious communities, hymns are a central part of the worship experience. Hymns are typically songs of praise and devotion that are sung to express worship and adoration for God. Singing hymns can be a way to connect with the divine, to express gratitude and love, and to deepen one's spiritual experience. However, if you are excommunicated from the Seventh-day Adventist Church and you continue to sing hymns from…
The Vatican Publishes Weekly "Lord's Day Reflections" to be Read on Sundays
Every week, the Vatican prepares special readings for Sunday designed to help deepen the faith of the Catholic community. These special Sunday readings are called "Lord's Day Reflections." Once again, the public is being manipulated into embracing the Sunday rest agenda. The Vatican decrees Sunday as the Lord's Day, and the world follows. However, saying that Sunday is the Lord's Day is simply not true. Yet this lie has been…
Spiritualism: The New Holy Spirit Board Lets you Communicate with Jesus Directly …
Amazon is selling the new Holy Spirit Board for $29.95, which claims that you and your friends can communicate directly with Jesus if you sit together in a dimly lit room, holding hands or forming a circle. It's the "Christian" version of the Ouija board, in which participants receive spelled out messages and answers to their questions from spirits or other so-called supernatural entities. This is pure divination and is…
Pope Francis Says that the Climate Crisis "Demands the Creation of New and Far-s …
On April 20, 2023, Pope Francis hosted a delegation of British interfaith leaders from Greater Manchester at the Vatican. According to the Vatican's Holy Press Office, Francis urged the need to protect the environment by creating new economic models in light of the principles expressed in Laudato Si'. Pope Francis said:
• "I express my appreciation for your efforts, as religious and political leaders, to raise awareness of the urgent…
Crosswalk Magazine: "Set Aside Sundays for Rest and Worship"
Crosswalk.com is a popular online Christian magazine that features daily spiritual articles, resources, and guidance. On April 21, 2023, the Christian website published an article titled, "What is the Sabbath and Is It Still Important Today?" Surprisingly, this article applied to Sunday every single argument and justification provided in the Bible for observing God's true seventh-day Sabbath, Saturday. The article stated in part:
• "The word 'Sabbath' is related to a…
Pope Francis Calls for the Unification of Europe and a Return to its "Christian" …
"Rome is aiming to re-establish her power, to recover her lost supremacy" (Great Controversy, p. 581).
Pope Francis arrived in Hungary on April 28, 2023, for an apostolic visit to the nation. During a welcome ceremony, the Pope met with the president, the prime minister, and other political authorities at the Sándor Palace. In his official address to the nation, Pope Francis urged Hungarians and the European community to come together…
All of Mexico Celebrated Family Day on Sunday
Family Day is a holiday observed in various countries around the world to celebrate the importance of family and encourage families to spend quality time together. Even though the goal is to benefit and strengthen relationships within families and communities, one of the other possible motives is to highlight the importance of Sunday. We can be sure of that whenever Rome is involved in this kind of celebration. Seven 24…
The Florida Conference Spanish Camp Meeting Featured New Dress Codes and A New V …
On April 28-30, 2023, the Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists held their Spanish Camp Meeting, called Building the Kingdom, at Camp Kulaque in High Spring, Florida. During one of the worship services that took place on Sabbath, April 29, 2023, a version of the famous beloved hymn "How Great Thou Art" was sung with contemporary music and loud drums, according to a report published by Baluarte. The classic, distinctive hymn…
Civil Unrest: The US has Already Experienced 200 Mass Shootings so Far in 2023
"Light has been given me that the cities will be filled with confusion, violence, and crime, and that these things will increase till the end of this earth's history" (Testimonies, Vol. 7, p. 84).
With the recent massacres taking place in our communities, we are seeing the kind of civil unrest that we were warned about in God's word. TheHill.com reported the following on May 8, 2023: "Seven shootings over the…
The Vatican Invites Hindus and Christians to Build a Fraternity-based Humanism G …
Rome is creating a universal family that embraces, affirms, and recognizes all belief systems. According to Pope Francis' encyclical, every religious and spiritual tradition, regardless of its origin, is valid and is part of the divine path that leads us to the same God. The goal is to establish the concept that no single religion or belief system has a monopoly on truth. Every belief is unique. All perspectives must…
A Catholic Bishop Says that it is "Absolutely Essential" for us to Reclaim the " …
The times that we have long awaited are coming. Today, prophecy is being fulfilled so quickly that even those who have clearly understood it stand in awe as we witness a series of events happen one after another. On May 5, 2023, Bishop Robert Reed from the Archdiocese of Boston published an article in The Pilot, a Roman Catholic newspaper, titled "Sabbath: A Blessing We Should Think About Accepting." In…
Disfellowshipped Seventh-day Adventists in Kenya are Forbidden from Singing Our …
In many religious communities, hymns are a central part of the worship experience. Hymns are typically songs of praise and devotion that are sung to express worship and adoration for God. Singing hymns can be a way to connect with the divine, to express gratitude and love, and to deepen one's spiritual experience. However, if you are excommunicated from the Seventh-day Adventist Church and you continue to sing hymns from…
The Signs of the Times Magazine Advocates the Jesuit Futurism Theory, the Idea t …
"The Antichrist," written by David Lackey, was the featured article in the Signs of the Times for March 2023. Despite the fact that the article "The Antichrist" contained a total of 2,167 words, it is quite remarkable that the words "Papacy," "pope," "Rome," "Vatican," or "Catholic" don't appear anywhere in this essay. Instead, the current editors and writers at the Signs of the Times are telling us that the Antichrist…
Adventist Youth in the South Philippines are Doing More Than Just Marching
"God requires of His people now as great a distinction from the world, in customs, habits, and principles, as He required of Israel anciently. If they faithfully follow the teachings of His word, this distinction will exist; it cannot be otherwise" (Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 458).
It is important to recognize that there is a difference between the secular and spiritual worlds, and these two spheres are completely separate. The…
Ecumenism at its Worst: Several Adventist Pastors and Theologians Join Catholics …
Journey Films will be producing a 2-hour documentary film called "Sabbath." According to the filmmakers, this documentary "explores the history of one of the world's most important spiritual practices and its timeless relevance for a stressed-out, modern world." They also state that the Sabbath is "God's invitation" for "a more sustainable way of life." The documentary features Roman Catholic, Protestant, Seventh-day Adventist, Muslim, and Jewish religious leaders and experts as…
Church Leaders and School Administrators Must Step In and Put a Stop to Fight Ni …
The Southern Accent is the official weekly student-run newspaper at Southern Adventist University, a church-owned university in Collegedale, Tennessee. Today, The Southern Accent published an article that both celebrated and advertised a "Fight Night" community boxing event. "Fight Night" is a term commonly used to describe worldly events featuring combat sports such as boxing, mixed martial arts (MMA), kickboxing, and others. These events usually feature a series of fights between…
An Adventist Evangelist Cried Out During Jamaica's Champs 2023, "Go Home and Kee …
Jamaica's ISSA Boy's and Girl's Championships, also known as Champs, are an annual track and field competition sporting event for high school students held at the National Stadium. Thousands of spectators attend this event because it attracts some of the best athletes in the nation. Godfrey Williams, a lone Seventh-day Adventist evangelist, was protesting the 2023 Championships' desecration of the Lord's Sabbath day by holding some of the games on…
At a Divine Sabbath Seventh-day Adventist Worship Service, a Puppet Declared, "I …
"Moreover they have done this to Me: They have defiled My sanctuary on the same day and profaned My Sabbaths." Ezekiel 23:38.
On Saturday, March 18, 2023, the puppet ministry of Auburn Academy and Walla Walla University in Tacoma, Washington, joined the Alofau Seventh-day Adventist Church in American Samoa for "the entire divine service." The puppets sang and told stories that Sabbath morning. One of the puppets even told the church…
Filipino Cultural Night at Washington Adventist University
On April 1, 2023, the Filipino Student Association at Washington Adventist University, located in Takoma Park, Maryland, hosted the 2023 Filipino Cultural Night. The event included recognizing and celebrating tradition and fostering diversity and understanding between different groups of people. There was dancing and singing and other cultural activities designed to preserve and promote culture.
Instead of influencing the culture with the gospel, the church is being adapted to imitate worldly…
Warning: Adventist Pentecostal Worship Methods, Worldly Dancing and Sensual Dres …
The "Young Adults" emblem in the background of this image is the official logo for Adventist Youth Ministry, General Conference.
"God has not changed. He is as particular and exact in his requirements now as he was in the days of Moses. But in the sanctuaries of worship in our day, with the songs of praise, the prayers, and the teaching from the pulpit, there is not merely strange fire,…
