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International Sabbath Day

January 19, 2002 was declared International Sabbath Day (See Press Release). The purpose of International Sabbath Day was to celebrate the diversity of the Adventist church while remaining one body under Christ.

Members and guests from the following countries were represented.

 

Brazil Philippines
Belize Puerto Rico
Guatemala Mexico
El Salvador Korea
France Romania
Haiti Ukraine
Ireland United States
Jamaica Venezuela
Kenya Zimbabwe
Sweden

The feature of the day was the International Luncheon which included food from all countries. The fellowship hall was brightly decorated with flags and informational posters about many countries.

The Master of Ceremonies Ricardo Romero introduced each country followed by an interview of the people from that country. We found out information about foods, languages and customs. As church activities were reported from each nation, it was encouraging to hear how the church is prospering around the world through God's watchcare.

 

The line for the food gives us time to talk!
The food!
And more food!
Do you eat some of this tasty dish?
How about some perogies?
Mary shows off her plate
Tamales from El Salvador
One of the desserts
Here's how it looks on the plate.
Behind the scenes preparation.
Chuck just heard there was something he missed while Jim is wiping his hands of the matter.
This is good eating.
The flag of Belize.
Ricardo Romero serves as emcee for the ceremonies.
The people of Haiti
A large contingent from El Salvador
Kenya is well represented. Remember the music?
Zimbabwe. More good music.
The crowd listens to the stories from each country.
Brazil: Ricardo interview Mary, but Tony also gets in a word.
Belize. English and Spanish.
Mr. United Nations. Ron is of many nationalities.
The flags of many nations.
Gilbert displays the flag of Kenya.
From many countries, yet all headed to be future citizens of heaven.

 

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