Established during the Millerite movement of the 1840s, the Seventh-day Adventist Church is a mainstream Protestant church with approximately 22 million members worldwide, including 1.2 million members throughout the United States, Canada, Bermuda, and Pacific territories. The church consists of 150,000 churches and other worship groups, 230 hospitals and sanitariums, and over 9,400 schools around the world, serving students from preschool through university. The Adventist Church is one of the fastest-growing Protestant religions in the world.
The church’s global humanitarian arm, Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) works in 120 countries, providing community development and disaster relief to over 25 million people to date.
The name “Seventh-day” refers to the biblical Sabbath, Saturday, ordained by God at Creation. Adventist” refers to the return, or second advent, of Jesus Christ.
Adventists believe a Trinity of three persons—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit—make up one God. They made salvation possible when Jesus, the Son, came to earth as a baby and lived a sinless life in accordance with the Father’s will. As an adult, Jesus was crucified for the sins of the people of the world and rose from the dead on the third day, winning victory over sin for everyone.
When He returned to heaven following the resurrection, Jesus left the Holy Spirit to serve as our Comforter and Counselor. He promised to return to earth a second time to complete His plan of salvation and take His people to heaven. Adventists are among the believers who look forward to that day.
Adventists believe that God is concerned with the quality of human life, and that everything—the way we live, eat, speak, think, treat each other, and care for the world around us—is important to Him.
North Vancouver Seventh-Day
Adventist Church Plant
OUR VISION
To envision our members being active spiritual agents bringing peace, health and hope to our community.
OUR MISSION
To make disciples of Jesus Christ in North Shore, living as His witnesses and proclaiming the everlasting gospel of the Three Angels’ Messages in preparation for His soon return.
OUR VALUES (G. R. O. W. I. N. G)
God-centered, Reaching-out, Obedient to God’s Word, Worship and Fellowship, Involvement of members, Nurturing Disciples, Giver and Generous
THE LOGO
The letters NVA stands for North Vancouver Adventist blends with the three angels Adventist logo creates a powerful symbol representing Adventist faith. Into this logo underscores the fiery determination of its members to bring light into a world. The fiery spirit of its members mirroring the passionate commitment of shining and sharing the light.
Different colors of flame reflecting various Filipino regional traditions and diverse cultures of members. Flame symbolizes the Holy Sprit that guides the church into all truth, also continuously fuels spiritual growth and gaining insight for illumination and empowerment to ascribe glory to God.
The concept of an open book signifies accessibility reflecting the idea that the wisdom contained within the Bible is available for everyone to read and understand. The open pages encourage everyone from different walks of life to delve into its teachings. This accessibility ensures that anyone curious searching about its messages can engage for moral guidance, historical context, or spiritual enlightenment, the Bible is positioned as a resource ready to offer answers.
God has uniquely fashioned each of us with a blend of talents and skills that make us who we are. These God-given qualities are not just for personal gain or satisfaction. Instead, they serve a greater purpose and enable us to stand as vessels of positivity and goodness in the wider world. By recognizing and embracing our individual talents, we open ourselves up to a fulfilling journey of growth and self-discovery. These talents are not random; they are gifts from God intended for us to hone and share as a testament to His boundless love and grace.
Utilizing our talents is more than just an expression of personal ability; it’s a means to extend our reach and impact others positively. Each skill we possess can be transformed into an instrument for support, inspiration, and service uplifting others…
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