This week’s additional readings emphasize Ellen White’s influence on the importance of the Adventist mission. Adventists believe that their core purpose is mission—proclaiming God’s final message to the world. The first reading, drawn from Ellen White’s writings, reflects her deep missionary spirit. This is followed by a piece in which she challenges young people to pursue education as a means of better-serving others.
David Trim’s chapter explores Ellen White’s role in shaping the Seventh-day Adventist mission, while Erton Köhler’s article highlights her insights on the nature and impact of mission for the church.
- Ellen G. White, Mission in the Writings of EGW, Chapter 1 “Mission: The Vision.”
- Ellen G. White, “The Importance of Education,” Fundamentals of Christian Education, pp. 82-86.
- David J. B. Trim, “Ellen G. White and Adventist Mission,” The Gift of Prophecy in Scripture and History, pp. 337-357.
- Erton Köhler, “Our Mission Mandate,” Adventist World, April 2020, pp. 24, 25.
- Link: https://whiteestate.org/absg/12
Thought for the Day
When we come to Him in faith, every petition enters the heart of God. When we have asked for His blessing, we should believe that we receive it, and thank Him that we have received it. Then we are to go about our duties, assured that the blessing will be realized when we need it most. When we have learned to do this, we shall know that our prayers are answered. Desire of Ages, p. 200