August 22, 2009 Abuse Prevention Emphasis Day
This year the Seventh-Day Adventist church has chosen this sabbath, August 22nd, as the church-wide abuse prevention day. The Adventist church chooses the fourth sabbath of each August to promote awareness of abuse against women. The Women's Ministries department of the General Conference has prepared literature and sermons to be shared on this day to educate Adventists about domestic abuse.
What I really like about the Adventist church is that it does not brush the issue of abuse under the rug or blame the victim for the actions of the abuser. The church as a whole, holds the man responsible for how he treats his wife and expects him to love his wife as Christ loved the church, as commanded in the Bible.
If you are in an abusive relationship and your church is not supporting you, consider visiting an Adventist church this Saturday. Every Adventist church has a Women's Ministries organization which helps abused women just like you.
For more information on Abuse Prevention Day visit the Women's Ministries website.
What I really like about the Adventist church is that it does not brush the issue of abuse under the rug or blame the victim for the actions of the abuser. The church as a whole, holds the man responsible for how he treats his wife and expects him to love his wife as Christ loved the church, as commanded in the Bible.
If you are in an abusive relationship and your church is not supporting you, consider visiting an Adventist church this Saturday. Every Adventist church has a Women's Ministries organization which helps abused women just like you.
For more information on Abuse Prevention Day visit the Women's Ministries website.
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