Seventh-day Adventist beliefs are meant to permeate your whole life: spiritually, physically, mentally, and socially. Growing out of scriptures that paint a compelling portrait of God, you are invited to explore, experience and know the One who desires to make us whole.
The Seventh-day Adventist Church recognizes the autonomy of each individual and his or her God-given power of choice. Rather than mandating standards of behavior, Adventists call upon one another to live as positive examples of God’s love and care.
Part of that example includes taking care of our health—we believe God calls us to care for our bodies, treating them with the respect a divine creation deserves. Gluttony and excess, even of something good, can be detrimental to our health.
Adventists believe the key to wellness lies in a life of balance and temperance. Nature creates a wealth of good things that lead to vibrant health. Pure water, fresh air and sunlight—when used appropriately—promote clean, healthy lives.
Exercise and avoidance of harmful substances such as tobacco, alcohol and mind-altering substances lead to clear minds and wise choices. A well-balanced vegetarian diet that avoids the consumption of meat coupled with intake of legumes, whole grains, nuts, fruits and vegetables, along with a source of vitamin B12, will promote vigorous health.
Such health is a gift from a loving God who wants us to live life in its abundance. When we benefit from such love, we feel a sense of gratitude and appreciation toward our creator.
At North Bay Seventh Day Adventist church as part of our mission we seek to share God’s health principles and counsel as outlined in scripture and the counsels of the Spirit of Prophecy to combat disease and bring about health. These principles can be summarized in the following quote.
“Pure air, sunlight, abstemiousness, rest, exercise, proper diet, the use of water, trust in divine power, ----- these are the true remedies.”
Ministry of Healing, page 78
EAT TO LIVE COMMUNITY POTLUCK
Come and join us the first Sunday of the month for an exciting journey into healthful living. Learn about healthful eating while enjoying food prepared using vegan recipes. On your first visit, just come and enjoy the meal and fellowship. Upon your return visit, we encourage you to bring a vegan dish and a copy of the recipe to share with others. Speakers have included local physicians, lifestyle physicians, and cooking school instructors providing cooking demonstrations and lectures on nutrition.