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at Brandon Seventh-day Adventist Church we strive to
offer our Single Adults a Christian environment in which
to worship and fellowship in.
About this ministry -
(article
from Adventist Single Adult Ministries of Central Florida)
Adventist
Single Adult Ministries has a passion to help single
adults experience God and is committed to building strong
community, creating environments for personal growth
and mobilizing singles for service.
Since the time when Adam realized
he was without a mate, thereby experiencing loneliness,
many persons have found themselves in a similar state.
A careful examination of Scripture reveals a deep concern
for the "widows and fatherless," individuals
who, in their singleness, might be struggling. Not all
singles in our society today are struggling-any more
than married people struggle-but all these people have
special family needs.
Paul visualized the church as an oasis where all gifts
were valuable, a home where all could find fellowship
and support. All who belong to Christ, are Abraham's
seed, and heirs according to the promise. (Galatians
3:29) The fellowship of believers in Christ transcends
sexual, racial, economic, marital, or social distinctions.
Looking
Back on Life
Have you ever asked your self the question, "Why
did this happen?" Whenever I ask myself, I remember
the response from one of my friends who would always
tell me that God is always in control no matter what
happens in our lives.
Ellen White proclaimed, God never leads His children
otherwise than they would choose to be led, if they
could see the end from the beginning, and discern the
glory of the purpose which they are fulfilling as co-workers
with Him. DA 224, 225 According to the words of Martin
Luther, No one sees the hand of God working in his life
more clearly than when he reflects back on the years
of his life.
Looking back, a person can see how much he has accomplished
and suffered without trying or thinking about it, even
against his wishes and will. He gave such little thought
to what he was doing before it occurred or when it was
happening. Now, after everything has been carried out,
he is amazed and says, "Why did these things happen
to me
when I never thought about them or thought something
completely different would happen?" So Proverbs
16:9 is true, "A person may plan his own journey,
but the Lord directs his steps," even against his
plan and will.
So we must agree that our own cleverness and foresight
do not guide our life and actions. Instead, God's wonderful
power, wisdom, and goodness guide us. Only as we look
back do we fully recognize how often God was with us
when we neither saw his hand nor felt his presence at
the time it was happening. Accordingly, Peter said,
"He cares for you." (1Peter
5:7).
Even if there were no books or sermons to tell us about
God, simply looking back on our own lives would prove
that he tenderly carries us in his arms. When we look
back on how God has led and brought us through so much
evil, adversity, and danger, we can clearly see the
ever-present goodness of God, which is far above our
thoughts, mind, and perception.
Isn't it comforting to know that no matter what ever
happens in our lives God is always in control?
God's blessings to each of you,
Adventist
Single Adult Ministries of Central Florida
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