Canadian Adventist Messenger - Cover Stories

When Surrender is Gain - March 2024

COVID-19 swept the globe at a threatening rate. A pandemic was declared, and we were plunged into a period of lockdowns, closures, restrictions, and the unknown.But in Saint-Georges, Que., a lovely voice pushed back against the uncertainty.

The Media and The Message - January 2024

For many people, the message and the medium used for its communication are two separate phenomena. One might even say that the message is what really matters, while the medium is only the method for delivery or the means of expression. But that leads to several questions: Is it possible to isolate the message from its medium? Doesn’t a message require a certain medium to travel and be well received by a specific group of people? Doesn’t the medium influence the effective reception of the message? Doesn’t the message need to be adapted for the medium that will carry it? In Jesus’ incarnation we saw that the message and the media are interconnected, because Jesus was the Word, and the Word became flesh. By God’s grace, Hope Channel Canada will be a comprehensive media undertaking, available on cable, on the web, through apps, speaking to different demographics on different media. As 2024 begins, we invite you to join Hope Channel Canada in partaking of God’s mission. We need your prayers, your trust, your encouragement, and volunteer help.

For the Sake of God's Mission - December 2023

Despite unfavourable circumstances, a 28-year-old young man was adamant about starting to publish a little paper. Unable to walk properly because of a foot injury, he trudged 13 kilometres back and forth between Rocky Hill and Middletown, Conn., in search of someone who’d be willing to produce an eight-page publication and get paid once the money was raised. How would that become a reality? And why would a gifted speaker who experienced toil on the farm want to use the printing press in the first place? Why go through such challenges? Where did such determination come from? The short answer is God’s mission! Written by Douglas Pereira.

Be Fair, Defend, and Rescue - November 2023

In early childhood, our children contend with sickness and diseases. Recently, the children of this world were forced to deal with a global pandemic. But children don’t come with an awareness of their environment and of safety concerns conveniently preloaded into their brains. There is much they don’t know and much they need to learn. This month, in the Messenger, read how ADRA Canada has partnered with other global organizations to be fair, defend and rescue children at risk. Written by Heather Grbic and read by Dauncey. For the video version of this and other Messenger cover stories, please follow: ⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEnG36kSv-61CjzYILZFj7AHDIIfvueEk⁠⁠⁠ [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEnG36kSv-61CjzYILZFj7AHDIIfvueEk] Check us out: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/camessenger_sda/⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/camessenger_sda/] Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/CanadianAdventistMessenger [https://www.facebook.com/CanadianAdventistMessenger]

Navigating Neurodiversity With God - October 2023

In the intricate tapestry of human existence, autism weaves a vibrant thread, imbuing Canada’s diversity with depth and wonder. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, approximately one in every 66 children (ages 5–17) is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This complex neurodevelopmental condition presents various strengths and challenges for those it affects, and that includes children in our schools, churches, and local communities. The Pule family’s journey with neurodiversity is no exception.   (Neurodiversity refers to the idea that neurological differences, such as those seen in autism or ADHD, reflect normal variations  in brain development. “Neurodiversity,” Psychology Today, 2023, https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/basics/neurodiversity.) Written by Angelica Sanchez and read by Lisa Mercer. For the video version of this and other Messenger cover stories, please follow: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEnG36kSv-61CjzYILZFj7AHDIIfvueEk⁠⁠ [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEnG36kSv-61CjzYILZFj7AHDIIfvueEk] Check us out: Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/camessenger_sda/⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/camessenger_sda/] Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/CanadianAdventistMessenger [https://www.facebook.com/CanadianAdventistMessenger]