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WELCOME
Adventist Single Adult Ministries has a passion to help single adults experience God and is committed to building strong community, creating environments for personal growth and mobilizing singles for service.

Since the time when Adam realized he was without a mate, thereby experiencing loneliness, many persons have found themselves in a similar state. A careful examination of Scripture reveals a deep concern for the "widows and fatherless," individuals who, in their singleness, might be struggling. Not all singles in our society today are struggling-any more than married people struggle-but all these people have special family needs.

Paul visualized the church as an oasis where all gifts were valuable, a home where all could find fellowship and support. All who belong to Christ, are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise. (Galatians 3:29) The fellowship of believers in Christ transcends sexual, racial, economic, marital, or social distinctions.

Looking Back on Life
Have you ever asked your self the question, "Why did this happen?" Whenever I ask myself, I remember the response from one of my friends who would always tell me that God is always in control no matter what happens in our lives.

Ellen White proclaimed, God never leads His children otherwise than they would choose to be led, if they could see the end from the beginning, and discern the glory of the purpose which they are fulfilling as co-workers with Him. DA 224, 225 According to the words of Martin Luther, No one sees the hand of God working in his life more clearly than when he reflects back on the years of his life.

Looking back, a person can see how much he has accomplished and suffered without trying or thinking about it, even against his wishes and will. He gave such little thought to what he was doing before it occurred or when it was happening. Now, after everything has been carried out, he is amazed and says, "Why did these things happen to me when I never thought about them or thought something completely different would happen?" So Proverbs 16:9 is true, "A person may plan his own journey, but the Lord directs his steps," even against his plan and will.

So we must agree that our own cleverness and foresight do not guide our life and actions. Instead, God's wonderful power, wisdom, and goodness guide us. Only as we look back do we fully recognize how often God was with us when we neither saw his hand nor felt his presence at the time it was happening. Accordingly, Peter said, "He cares for you." (1Peter 5:7).

Even if there were no books or sermons to tell us about God, simply looking back on our own lives would prove that he tenderly carries us in his arms. When we look back on how God has led and brought us through so much evil, adversity, and danger, we can clearly see the ever-present goodness of God, which is far above our thoughts, mind, and perception.

Isn't it comforting to know that no matter what ever happens in our lives God is always in control?

God's blessings to each of you,

Adventist Single Adult Ministries of Central Florida