We all want to be loved, cared for, and understood. But do we treat other people in this way? Do we treat them the way we want to be treated? Do we practice this golden rule?
Following Jesus’ teachings and His example, we will be purposefully compassionate. Compassion helps us see people in a different way. We see them as valuable, though they might be hurt or suffering. We see in them people who deserve to be hugged, loved, understood, helped, and cherished.
This enditnow® packet focuses on compassion. Let us learn how we can be more compassionate, more proactive, more helpful, and more like Jesus.
The documents for this year include a children's story, sermon, and seminar scripts in MS Word | Sermon PPT | Seminar PPT. We encourage you to use these resources in your church’s enditnow® Emphasis Day program.
Karen Holford is the Trans-European Director of Adventist Family, Children’s, and Health Ministries. She is also a qualified family therapist with a certificate in compassionate leadership.
enditnow® Emphasis Day is August 23, 2025. Please see download links below for the 2025 English packet.
Fourth Sabbath of August
enditnow® Emphasis Day
enditnow® is a worldwide church initiative
enditnow® Emphasis Day is on the world church's Calendar of Days and Events and falls on the fourth Sabbath of August. General Conference Women's Ministries (GCWM) coordinates the production and distribution of the enditnow® Emphasis Day resource packets with contributions from six additional co-sponsoring departments of the General Conference: Children's Ministries, Education, Family Ministries, Health Ministries, Ministerial Association, and Youth Ministries.
Previously released for August 24, 2024
Go Find My
Sheep
Resource Packet
Both the Old and New Testaments refer to God's people as sheep, to the body of believers as a flock, and to our Lord as the Shepherd. Abuse victims need to know that Jesus cares about them. And that's where we come in, says Joanna Daniel, author of the 2024 resource packet, Go Find My Sheep. The Shepherd is looking for people to go in search of the lost. He is looking for people who will minister as He does.
In the seminar titled "The Trauma-Informed Church," Joanna Daniel describes five ways the church can help traumatized people heal and find community. They include an informed team, awareness of existing barriers, effective listening, preserved confidentiality, and continued support.
What's in the Packet?
Document includes children's story, sermon and seminar scripts in MS Word and PDF | Sermon PPT | Seminar PPT. You may print and reproduce the packet to share with others. We encourage you to use these resources in your church's enditnow® Emphasis Day program.
Joanna Daniel is a compassionate counselor, dynamic speaker, and accomplished author. As the founder of Wounds to Scars, an organization dedicated to empowering adult survivors of childhood trauma and supporting women who have experienced abuse, Joanna has become a beacon of hope for those in need of healing. With a deep commitment to making a positive impact, Joann and the Wounds to Scars team facilitate conferences and retreats that provide safe spaces for individuals to embark on their journey of healing.
Recognizing the importance of extending healing beyond individual experiences, Joanna is actively involved in creating and writing training programs for organizations and churches. These programs are designed to equip these entities with the tools and knowledge needed to create safe spaces for people to heal collectively, by fostering environments of trust and empathy. Joanna is a Qualified Counselor and Registered Counselor Member ACC who lives in Wales, United Kingdom.
