August 17 - The Influence of Pure Hope

Summary

The Seventh-day Adventist community unites to support the Pure Hope Center of Influence at Central America Adventist University, Costa Rica, funded by the 13th Sabbath Offering in 2021. The center, directed by a professional psychologist, offers free mental health workshops and therapy groups for men with anger issues and women victims of domestic violence, fostering healing and personal growth. The initiative emphasizes God's love through practical help, with health fairs, computer classes, and tutoring sessions, inviting viewers to continue their support and prayers for such impactful projects worldwide.

Takeaways

• 🤝 The Seventh-day Adventist community unites to extend help to those in need, pooling resources, time, and prayers into initiatives that bring hope and healing.
• 🌏 The 13th Sabbath Offering in 2021 was used to establish a center of influence at Central America Adventist University in Costa Rica.
• 🏫 The Pure Hope Center of Influence is a place for community projects that impact non-Adventists, inviting them to experience benefits and the love of God.
• 👨‍⚕️ Eduardo, the center's director and a professional psychologist, offers free classes and workshops with volunteer support to address mental health issues.
• 🚹 A specific therapy group for men with anger management issues is one of the most attended, aiming to help them recover through therapy and faith.
• 🚺 There is also a group for women who have suffered from domestic violence, where emotional wounds are healed through meetings and support.
• 🤔 The center does not make decisions for individuals but guides them to make the best choices for their lives.
• 💼 The 13th Sabbath Offerings facilitated various programs like health fairs, computer classes, and tutoring sessions, enhancing community well-being.
• 📖 Speaking of God's love is not limited to preaching through the Bible; it can be done through different professions and services.
• 🙏 The script encourages viewers to continue praying for the Center of Influence and for those who need to know God.
• 👥 The audience is invited to pray for those who are going through difficulties and to support the center's mission through their contributions.

Q & A

What is the purpose of the Seventh-day Adventist mission offerings?

The purpose of the Seventh-day Adventist mission offerings is to unite believers for a common purpose, extending a helping hand to those in need through various initiatives that bring hope, healing, and love.

How did the 13th Sabbath Offering in 2021 benefit Central America Adventist University?

The 13th Sabbath Offering in 2021 helped Central America Adventist University to open a center of influence on their campus in Costa Rica, known as the Pure Hope Center of Influence.

What kind of projects are carried out at the Pure Hope Center of Influence?

The Pure Hope Center of Influence carries out projects that impact the community, inviting mainly non-Adventists to benefit from these initiatives, such as free classes, workshops, and mental health therapy groups.

Who is Eduardo and what is his role at the Pure Hope Center of Influence?

Eduardo is the director of the Pure Hope Center of Influence and a professional psychologist, who holds free classes and workshops for the community with the help of volunteers.

What specific therapy group is most attended at the Pure Hope Center of Influence?

One of the most attended therapy groups at the center is specifically for men who have anger management problems, aggression, or violence at home.

How does the center address the issue of domestic violence among women?

The center has a group for women who have suffered from domestic violence, where deep emotional wounds have been healed as a result of the meetings and therapy provided.

What is the approach of the center when helping individuals with their problems?

The center does not make decisions for other people; instead, it helps and guides them so that they can make the best decision that they believe is appropriate for their lives.

How do the projects at the Center of Influence demonstrate the love of God?

The projects at the Center of Influence demonstrate the love of God by addressing the needs of individuals and showing them love and care through their various initiatives.

What other services were made possible by the 13th Sabbath Offerings in 2021?

Health fairs, computer classes, and tutoring sessions were all made possible through the 13th Sabbath Offerings in 2021, thanks to the faithful giving of the community.

How does the speaker believe God's love can be spoken of beyond preaching through the Bible?

The speaker believes that God's love can also be spoken of through different professions, allowing individuals to serve in various ways and reach those who might not be reached by approaching them with a Bible alone.

What is the speaker's invitation to the audience regarding prayer and support for the Center of Influence?

The speaker invites the audience to continue praying for the Center of Influence and other centers around the world, and to pray for those who need to know God, asking for guidance and help for those going through difficulties.

Outlines

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🤝 Community Outreach and Support

The Seventh-day Adventist community is highlighted for its mission offerings that unite believers in a common purpose of extending help to those in need. The 13th Sabbath Offering in 2021 was particularly impactful, enabling Central America Adventist University to establish a Center of Influence in Costa Rica. The center focuses on community projects that invite non-Adventists to experience the benefits of Adventist initiatives, such as free classes and workshops led by Eduardo, a professional psychologist and the center's director. These initiatives aim to heal and guide individuals through various challenges, including anger management for men and support for women who have suffered domestic violence.

Keywords

💡Seventh-day Adventist

The Seventh-day Adventist Church is a Protestant Christian denomination known for its observance of Saturday as the Sabbath, in accordance with the biblical commandment. In the video, Seventh-day Adventist believers are highlighted as a community coming together for a common purpose, emphasizing their faith and unity in extending help to those in need.

💡Sabbath Offering

A Sabbath Offering refers to the donations made by members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church during their Sabbath services. In the context of the video, the 13th Sabbath Offering in 2021 is specifically mentioned as a source of funding that enabled the establishment of a center of influence at Central America Adventist University.

💡Center of Influence

A Center of Influence is a community outreach initiative by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, aimed at impacting lives and providing services to those outside the church. The Pure Hope Center of Influence, as described in the script, is an example where the community, including non-Adventists, is invited to participate in various programs for personal and social betterment.

💡Pure Hope

Pure Hope is the name of the Center of Influence at Central America Adventist University. It is a place where projects are carried out to impact the community positively. The name 'Pure Hope' signifies the center's mission to provide hope and healing through various initiatives, as illustrated by the free classes, workshops, and therapy groups mentioned in the video.

💡Eduardo

Eduardo is identified as the director of the Pure Hope Center of Influence and a professional psychologist. His role is central to the operation of the center, as he leads the initiatives and provides professional guidance. His dual role as a director and a psychologist exemplifies the integration of faith and professional expertise in serving the community.

💡Mental Health Therapy

Mental health therapy is a professional treatment for mental health issues. In the video, the Pure Hope Center offers various therapy groups that address specific needs such as anger management for men and support for women who have suffered from domestic violence. These therapy sessions are part of the center's mission to heal deep emotional wounds.

💡Anger Management

Anger management refers to the process of controlling and dealing with one's anger in a healthy way. The script mentions a therapy group specifically for men who have anger management problems, indicating the center's focus on addressing this issue and helping individuals to overcome aggression or violence at home.

💡Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behaviors by one partner against another in an intimate relationship. The video script highlights a group for women who have suffered from domestic violence, emphasizing the center's commitment to healing and supporting these women through therapy and community support.

💡Health Fairs

Health fairs are community events that provide information, screenings, and resources related to health and wellness. The video mentions health fairs as one of the initiatives made possible by the Sabbath Offerings, indicating the center's role in promoting health awareness and services within the community.

💡Computer Classes

Computer classes are educational programs designed to teach computer skills. The script refers to computer classes as part of the offerings at the Pure Hope Center, suggesting the center's efforts to empower individuals with practical skills that can enhance their employability and daily life management.

💡Tutoring Sessions

Tutoring sessions are one-on-one or small group educational sessions designed to provide additional academic support. In the video, tutoring sessions are mentioned as another initiative supported by the Sabbath Offerings, highlighting the center's commitment to educational support and community development.

💡Faithful Giving

Faithful giving refers to the act of donating regularly or generously out of a sense of duty or devotion. The video emphasizes the impact of faithful giving through the Sabbath Offerings, which have enabled the center to carry out its life-transforming projects and services.

💡God's Love

God's love is a central theme in the video, representing the motivation behind the Seventh-day Adventist believers' actions. It is portrayed as a driving force that inspires the community to serve others and demonstrate love through their various initiatives, as exemplified by the projects and services provided by the Pure Hope Center.

💡Prayer

Prayer is a form of communication with God, expressing one's thoughts, feelings, and requests. The video script invites viewers to continue praying for the Center of Influence and for those who need to know God, emphasizing the importance of spiritual support and connection in the mission of the center.

Highlights

Seventh-day Adventist believers unite for a common purpose of extending help to those in need.

Adventist communities worldwide contribute resources, time, and prayers to initiatives bringing hope, healing, and love.

In 2021, the 13th Sabbath Offering helped Central America Adventist University open a center of influence in Costa Rica.

The Pure Hope Center of Influence conducts projects impacting the community, inviting non-Adventists to benefit from its programs.

Eduardo, the center's director and a professional psychologist, offers free classes and workshops with volunteer help.

The center hosts mental health therapy groups, including one specifically for men with anger management issues.

Men struggling with aggression or violence find recovery through therapy and divine will at the center.

A group for women who have suffered domestic violence is also available, healing deep emotional wounds.

The center does not make decisions for individuals but guides them to make the best choices for their lives.

Projects at the Center of Influence address community needs, subtly revealing God's love through these initiatives.

Health fairs, computer classes, and tutoring sessions are made possible by the 13th Sabbath Offerings in 2021.

God's love can be communicated not only through the Bible but also through various professions and services.

Individuals can serve God in different ways, depending on their area of expertise or interest.

People can talk about God and reach others in ways that direct Bible approach might not be effective.

Continued prayers for the Center of Influence and similar centers worldwide are requested.

Viewers are invited to pray for those who need to know God and be guided on their path.

Contributions to the special project through the 13th Sabbath Offering are acknowledged and appreciated.

Transcripts

Your mission offerings unite Seventh-day Adventist believers

for a common purpose,

extending a helping hand to those in need.

Adventist communities around the world

pour their resources, time, and prayers

into initiatives that bring hope, healing, and love to countless individuals.

In 2021, a portion of the 13th Sabbath Offering

allowed Central America Adventist University

to open a center of influence on their campus in Costa Rica.

Right now we’re at the Pure Hope Center of Influence,

which is within the campus of Central America Adventist University.

This is where we carry out projects that have an impact on the community,

where mainly those people who are not Adventists are invited

so that they can be impacted,

so that they can see a benefit within their lives.

Eduardo is not only the director of the center,

but he’s also a professional psychologist.

He holds free classes and workshops for the community

with the help of volunteers.

A variety of mental health therapy groups meet here.

One of the most attended is specifically for men.

Men who have anger management problems,

that there is perhaps aggression or violence at home,

they come here too

and through the knowledge of therapy,

as well as the will of God,

the human being, in this case men, can be recovered.

There’s also a group for women

who have suffered from domestic violence.

Deep emotional wounds have been healed

as a result of these meetings.

We do not make decisions for other people,

we simply help them and guide them

so that they make the best decision

that they believe is appropriate for their lives.

When you do projects like the ones the Center of Influence has,

you're helping them with a need that they have.

And it's like one, through that need,

little by little shows them the love of God.

Your 13th Sabbath Offerings in 2021 helped transform lives

through the ministry of Pure Hope.

Health fairs, computer classes, and tutoring sessions

have all been made possible

because of your faithful giving.

I believe that God commands that we speak of His love.

Speaking of His love does not simply mean preaching through the Bible,

we can also do it from our different professions.

I believe that they can also serve in different ways.

In whatever area the person is in,

they can talk a little more about God

and reach those who we aren’t able to reach

by approaching them with a Bible alone.

Please continue to pray for this Center of Influence

and other centers around the world.

I invite all those who are watching us

to always pray for those who need to know God.

That He puts the path in front of all those good people,

and helps them with whatever they are going through.

Thank you for contributing to this special project

through the 13th Sabbath Offering.