1. J.N. ANDREWS
J. N. Andrews was an intellectual who enjoyed
study much more than physical activity. He was
one of the best-known evangelists and leaders
of the early Adventist Church.
A respected theologian, Andrews helped develop
many church doctrines. He was influential in
creating the church's bylaws and constitution.
In 1855, after thorough investigation, Andrews
adopted sunset Friday evening as the beginning
of the Sabbath, our day of worship. This became
a standard for Adventists. He also organized
the church as a legal business association,
allowing the church to obtain legal possessions
and property. During the Civil War, Andrews
lobbied Adventist draftees be allowed to take
a non-combatant stand.
In 1860, he was involved in the organization
of the denominational publishing house. The
following year he published his extensive research,
History of the Sabbath and the First Day of
the Week. The book reviewed the seventh-day
Sabbath in history. He was the editor of the
Review and Herald, one of the church's most
successful publications, for a number of years.
In 1874, he became the first Seventh-day Adventist
missionary in Switzerland. He organized the
various companies of people who worshipped on
Sabbath, or Saturday, into a unified community.
While living in Basel, he contracted tuberculosis
and died. He was 54. |
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 MILESTONES |
1831 to 1844
The "great second advent awakening."
1849
First paper, the Present Truth, was printed
in Middletown, Conn.
1860
Name of Seventh-day Adventist adopted by the
church.
1863
First General Conference and formation of the
SDA church on May 21, 1863.
1866
The Health Reform Institute opened
its doors.
1871
First college opened which became Andrews University.
1896
The Church now has established work in 209 countries.
1915
Ellen G. White dies on July 16, at St. Helena,
CA.
1942
Voice of Prophecy radio show begins broadcasting
coast to coast.
1950
Faith for Today TV show begins.
1955
SDA membership hits 1 million.
1986
SDA membership hits 5 million.2 |
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