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June 2011 C H U R C H
W O R K S
World View .......................... 3 World Report C O V E R
S T O R Y
Empowering Women for Ministry ..................... 26 Features editor Sandra Blackmer discusses the mission and methods of women’s ministries with Heather-Dawn Small and Raquel Arrais.
F U N D A M E N T A L
B E L I E F S
Glimpses of My Father
By Susana Chaskelis Schulz ......................................................... 20
When Jesus wanted to tell us what God is like, He said, “Our Father.” D E V O T I O N A L
Blessed Is She! By Chantal J. Klingbeil................................... 22 God’s formula against fear
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News & Views NAD News NAD Update NAD Perspective People’s Place
World Vista 8
Women at the Heart of the Church
W O R L D
H E A L T H
Depression in Women .................................. 7 By Allan R. Handysides and Peter N. Landless B I B L E
Q U E S T I O N S
The Holy Spirit in Revelation ..........................40 By Angel Manuel Rodríguez B I B L E
S T U D Y
Finding True Peace By Ellen G. White.................................. 25
End-time Gifts of the Spirit.............................41
S P E C I A L
W O R L D
S P I R I T
O F
P R O P H E C Y
Even in the midst of chaos, Jesus promised calm.
F E AT U R E
The Great Controversy By Gina Wahlen ............................ 33 For more than 100 years this book has touched lives.
N A D
F E AT U R E
By Mark A. Finley 43 44 45 46
E X C H A N G E
Letters The Place of Prayer NAD Letters Exchange of Ideas
Time to Wake Up! By Ron E. M. Clouzet .............................. 36 With everyone wondering What’s next? we have a message.
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The cover photo for the April 2011 issue was taken by Todd Gessele for Adventist Mission. We apologize for the omission of that information. —Editors