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ARMin News

Southern Union — Orange Cove SDA Church, Fleming Island, FL
In October, 2013, Pastor André Van Heerden and his wife, Juliet, proposed to the Church Board that they begin a 12 Step Sabbath School Class in order to meet the various recovery needs of their eclectic congregation. The group used the Journey To Wholeness materials over the course of one year, and are beginning again with a new set of participants. Below is the testimony of one group member: “This has been the most amazing and soul-searching journey I have been on. I view my faith in Christ differently. Before, I was afraid to fully trust God with every aspect of my time and life. Not anymore. I am not saying it’s easy taking responsibility and holding yourself accountable for your past. Learning to really let it go and let God work it out is a daily process. The rewards of this program are a deeper connection with Christ and learning to accept the freedom that He offers.” Currently, Pr Van Heerden is doing a Sabbath sermon series on the 12-step recovery in Christ.

North Pacific Union (NPUC)
On October 3-5 the NPUC, NAD ARMin and Adventist Health co-sponsored an ARMin training in Portland, Oregon. Nearly 100 people attended the training held at the Portland Adventist Medical Center, representing Alaska, Washington, Portland, and Upper Columbia Conferences. NPUC ARMin Director, John Loor, was delighted to see more than 10 pastors attending and many other committed to initiate ARMin 12 step groups in churches and communities.

Lake Union — Andrews University

The Journey to Wholeness Christ-centered 12-Step Group meet on Fridays, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. in the Seminary Building, Room N-108 and Sabbath (Saturdays) 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. in Nethery Hall, Room 134. All are welcome

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