{"id":3821,"date":"2016-11-17T17:20:10","date_gmt":"2016-11-17T17:20:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/sitenews\/2016\/11\/17\/joint-worship-and-sabbath-memories-in-montengro\/"},"modified":"2016-11-17T17:20:10","modified_gmt":"2016-11-17T17:20:10","slug":"joint-worship-and-sabbath-memories-in-montengro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/joint-worship-and-sabbath-memories-in-montengro\/","title":{"rendered":"Joint worship and Sabbath memories in Montenegro"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>17 November 2016 | Be\u010di\u0107i, Montenegro [Natasha Mirilov]<\/p>\n<p>The Trans-European Division (TED) leaders and South England Conference (SEC) workers, ministers and directors shared a Sabbath together in Be\u010di\u0107i, Montenegro on Friday and Saturday, 11-12 November 2016.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_3817\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3817\" style=\"width: 220px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/sitenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_enjoying-the-view-Medium.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" alignleft size-full wp-image-3817\" src=\"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/sitenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_enjoying-the-view-Medium.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"220\" class=\"caption\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\" title=\"Enjoying the view\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_enjoying-the-view-Medium.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_enjoying-the-view-Medium-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_enjoying-the-view-Medium-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_enjoying-the-view-Medium-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_enjoying-the-view-Medium-800x500.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_enjoying-the-view-Medium-350x219.jpg 350w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_enjoying-the-view-Medium-700x437.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_enjoying-the-view-Medium-900x562.jpg 900w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_enjoying-the-view-Medium-1100x687.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_enjoying-the-view-Medium-560x350.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1229px) 100vw, 1229px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3817\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Enjoying the view<\/figcaption><\/figure>Over 160 SEC workers, gathering for their Workers Meeting from 6-13 November, and TED the Executive Committee, conducting their annual Year-end Meetings 11-15 November, celebrated the sanctity of the Sabbath and all the benefits that came with the restful day.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_3818\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3818\" style=\"width: 220px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/sitenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_Derek-Morris-with-SEC-workers-and-spouses-Medium.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" alignright size-full wp-image-3818\" src=\"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/sitenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_Derek-Morris-with-SEC-workers-and-spouses-Medium.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"220\" class=\"caption\" style=\"margin-left: 10px; float: right;\" title=\"Derek Morris with SEC workers and spouses\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_Derek-Morris-with-SEC-workers-and-spouses-Medium.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_Derek-Morris-with-SEC-workers-and-spouses-Medium-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_Derek-Morris-with-SEC-workers-and-spouses-Medium-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_Derek-Morris-with-SEC-workers-and-spouses-Medium-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_Derek-Morris-with-SEC-workers-and-spouses-Medium-800x500.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_Derek-Morris-with-SEC-workers-and-spouses-Medium-350x219.jpg 350w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_Derek-Morris-with-SEC-workers-and-spouses-Medium-700x437.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_Derek-Morris-with-SEC-workers-and-spouses-Medium-900x562.jpg 900w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_Derek-Morris-with-SEC-workers-and-spouses-Medium-1100x687.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_Derek-Morris-with-SEC-workers-and-spouses-Medium-560x350.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1229px) 100vw, 1229px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3818\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Derek Morris with SEC workers and spouses<\/figcaption><\/figure>This was an opportunity not only to reconnect with friends and establish new bonds, but also to rejuvenate in the wonderful surroundings and superb hotel services at Hotel Splendid. It was obvious to notice the positive interaction between the two groups leading the Seventh-day Adventist Church.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_3819\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3819\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/sitenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_Huan-Prestol-church.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" alignleft size-full wp-image-3819\" src=\"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/sitenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_Huan-Prestol-church.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" class=\"caption\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\" title=\"1. Sabbath congregation; 2.Juan Prestol-Pues\u00e1n, General Conference Treasurer\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_Huan-Prestol-church.jpg 1565w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_Huan-Prestol-church-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_Huan-Prestol-church-1024x490.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_Huan-Prestol-church-768x368.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_Huan-Prestol-church-1536x735.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_Huan-Prestol-church-350x168.jpg 350w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_Huan-Prestol-church-700x335.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_Huan-Prestol-church-900x431.jpg 900w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_Huan-Prestol-church-1100x526.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_Huan-Prestol-church-560x268.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1565px) 100vw, 1565px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3819\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">1. Sabbath congregation; 2.Juan Prestol-Pues\u00e1n, General Conference Treasurer<\/figcaption><\/figure>Friday vespers started with Juan Prestol-Pues\u00e1n, General Conference Treasurer, describing the calling of ministers, leaders and individuals. The two Sabbath services saw Derek Morris, president of Hope Channel, firing up the church leaders to tell the truth about Jesus and to long for a ministry filled with miracles.<\/p>\n<p>It did not take long for attendees to collaborate and create a choir to lead the congregation through the powerful theme song, \u201cFacing a Task Unfinished\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_3820\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3820\" style=\"width: 220px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/sitenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_SEC.TED-choir-Medium.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" alignright size-full wp-image-3820\" src=\"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/sitenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_SEC.TED-choir-Medium.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"220\" class=\"caption\" style=\"margin-left: 10px; float: right;\" title=\"SEC &amp; TED choir\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_SEC.TED-choir-Medium.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_SEC.TED-choir-Medium-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_SEC.TED-choir-Medium-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_SEC.TED-choir-Medium-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_SEC.TED-choir-Medium-800x500.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_SEC.TED-choir-Medium-350x219.jpg 350w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_SEC.TED-choir-Medium-700x437.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_SEC.TED-choir-Medium-900x562.jpg 900w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_SEC.TED-choir-Medium-1100x687.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/images_news-2_SEC.TED-choir-Medium-560x350.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1229px) 100vw, 1229px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3820\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">SEC &amp; TED choir<\/figcaption><\/figure>With both groups gathering at the venue to discuss the future of the church and to be moved to carry on God\u2019s work, it was a blessing to see attendees admitting to be re-inspired after the Sabbath worships. [<em>ted<\/em>NEWS]<\/p>\n<p>More:<br \/>See a selection of photos from the day on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/media\/set\/?set=a.1204128372985877.1073741876.115640131834712&amp;type=1&amp;l=758973fbe9\">TED Facebook page<\/a>.<br \/>Watch a recording of the Sabbath morning service with Derek Morris on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/secadventist\/videos\/1185793264819492\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook live<\/a>. <br \/>Read an overview of the 2016 TED Year-end Meetings:&nbsp; <a href=\"http:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/1008-ted-year-end-meetings-a-family-gathering\">TED Year-end Meetings &#8216;a family gathering&#8217;<\/a>.<br \/>Learn how the TED is responding to the GC &#8216;<a href=\"http:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/1007-ted-seek-unity-within-diversity-of-cultures-and-perspectives\">Unity in Mission&#8217; document<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>ted<\/em>NEWS Staff: Victor Hulbert, director; Esti Pujic, editor<br \/>119 St Peter&#8217;s Street, St Albans, Herts, AL1 3EY, England<br \/>E-mail:&nbsp;<span id=\"cloak1c6082dd5c87472bbc711a29faff2a9b\"><a href=\"mailto:tedNEWS@ted.adventist.org?subject=tedNEWS\">tednews@ted.adventist.org<\/a><\/span><br \/>Website: www.ted.adventist.org<br \/><em>ted<\/em>NEWS is an information bulletin issued by the communication department of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the Trans-European Division.<br \/>You are free to re-print any portion of the bulletin without need for special permission. 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