A Subtle Attack on Our Children.

Dear leaders and members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The following is part 3 of our series on the new GraceLink curriculum materials. Again you will notice in the letters below, the heartfelt concern of parents for their children's salvation and their accurate understanding of the Word. You can also sense their indignation concerning the abuse of the Word of God.

Making the Bible trivial with cartoon-like drawings that are unrealistic reduces the respect of the children for the Bible to the level of any other cartoon or children's book. There is also a considerable imbalance of theology with an excessive emphasis on grace and justification without its corresponding principles of sanctification and principled living. The lessons even subtly teach children how to break the Sabbath. This of course is classic New Theology being aggressively pushed on our children.

Rather than write our own articles concerning GraceLink, it was felt that it would be best to post the concerns and comments of Seventh-day Adventist members who have to deal with these things on a regular basis. Though there is much that could be said by us, none of the letters and articles published in this series of transmissions were written by anyone directly connected with Hartland. In other words, these are not merely the concerns of those involved in God's work at Hartland, but are reflections of widespread horror at what is being done to our youth.

Our loyalty to God's truth, the SDA church and its future destiny will not let us remain silent. You are free to copy and send this material unedited to any Seventh-day Adventist. But please write your concerns to the GC Sabbath School Department. If you have already written, send us a copy of your letter. Why let this disgrace continue any longer and thereby perpetuate the damage that GraceLink is doing, to the loss of our children's souls? Our first two transmissions had letters with considerable concerns about the artwork of the GraceLink curriculum. This transmission includes more on the theological agenda behind it.

It is also very important to note that some have been unable to find the problems reported in some of the letters that were transmitted in our first two transmissions when they went to their own copies of the GraceLink curriculum. This is simply because the letters were written about the first versions of GraceLink that were sold to the churches by the Review and Herald before some changes were made to the pictures. Over the last year there have been some cosmetic changes made in some of the artwork in response to the concerns raised by these, and no doubt other parents and teachers. However, these letter authors have advised us and the editors of the curriculum, that the concerns they raised were only a sampling of the overall concerns they had. Other specific problems continue, specifically the overall cartoon style and content, and the imbalanced theological content (which you will read about more clearly in this transmission and in future transmissions) and the overall agenda. The parents and teachers cannot be expected to do all the review work, especially when the problems are pervasive throughout the curriculum at all levels. It would be one thing if there were only an occasional problem, for a teacher or a parent to write their concerns for correction. No one would have trouble with that. But when the whole curriculum is at issue on fundamental teaching and practical experience (including but not limited to the wrong impressions made on children's minds by artwork and theological content) this is an entirely different matter. The bottom line in all of this is a basic question. Why did these things get printed in the first place? Who is minding the "store?" Why is the theological and practical agenda still the same as it was when these concerns were raised?

Further, think of all the cost of having to go back and redo some of the artwork and go back to press. How can all of this curriculum be revised without immense cost to the treasury of the Lord? There is a serious accountability problem here. The GraceLink curriculum should have never been published in the first place in its present (even revised) form. Our children are the Lord's. We must feed them spiritually with the best material, not the cartoonish husks drawn from the wellsprings of the worldly and superficial. The reason we published this material is because, after considerable time, the fundamentals have not changed beyond certain cosmetic things. The agenda is still the same; to give the children cartoons and give them imbalanced, superficial, powerless "grace" theology that does not reflect the principles of the Bible and Spirit of Prophecy. If you would like copies of the original art, and the current version of some of the specifics mentioned in the previous letters, just request them, and when they are ready, we'll send them out to you. Then you can see for yourself, how this has been developed. It is easy to get caught up in a few specifics when the real issue is the overall principles in publishing the GraceLink product. Please review the GraceLink material as a whole. The specifics are intended to draw your attention to the underlying issue. The first letter in this transmission addresses some of the more important points beyond artwork that are involved in the deep and troubling concerns about the GraceLink curriculum. The second letter concerns actual content, and the third addresses the agenda. [Our further comments in brackets].

February 14, 2001

General Conference of S.D.A

12501 Old Columbia Pike

Silver Springs, MD 20904-6600

Dear [Name Withheld by request],

I am currently leading the Junior Class in our local S.D.A. Church and have been teaching in our Sabbath schools from Cradle Roll through Teen since about 1984. My husband and I are very involved in our church and love our church. However we have a concern, which we would like to share with you.

I am writing in regards to the new GraceLink Curriculum for the Primary and Junior/Teen classes. As I looked over the Junior/Teen teacher's guide and children's lessons when they first came out, I tried to be open and accepting and my assistant and I have tried to use them now for about a year, picking and choosing what we could and not, using the rest. All the time though, we felt uncomfortable with the content of the children's stories, the graphics and the projects and activities in the teacher's helps. At home with my own children, ages 12 & 14, I did not use the children's quarterly, but used the overview page from the teacher's helps with Bible texts, S.O.P. references, etc. for our personal study. Other parents with children in our class complained about the awful graphics, stories and journaling and have even refused to allow their children to attend unless things change. Our primary leader after receiving her new lesson has refused to use the helps and uses only the Bible story and plans her own program around that, which gives her a lot of extra work. I know of many others who are concerned and just quietly go about making up their own programs. One lady I know in another church resigned as leader in the Junior/Teen class when these new lessons came out and she was not allowed to use any thing else. Because of all these situations I decided to write to you. I know many others who have not written or contacted you because they feel it would do no good. But I believe you should know of the concerns of teachers and leaders out in the field where the materials are to be used.

Here are some of my concerns (I only have limited time so have just given an overview):

1. Bible Study not at Center to Prepare Youth to Face Heresies & Falsehood

The Junior/Teen lessons for ages 10-14, in my opinion, are degrading. The young people can and should be digging for deeper truths in their Bibles, not reading simplified and fictionalized versions of the Bible stories. They have heard most of these stories from small up, at their age they should be finding the deeper meanings of the stories, spending more time in the Word of God and the inspired writings. Instead most of the class time is spent in games, dialogues, how they feel about things, and other frivolous exercises. We don't give enough credit to their ability to learn and understand Biblical truth and apply it to themselves. Nor are we preparing them for the great delusion soon to come upon this earth. I found it hard to find where our doctrines were hidden in the lessons, how will the children understand them?

"But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God."-- 2 Corinthians 4:2

"The Sabbath school is not a place of entertainment, to amuse and divert the children, although, rightly conducted, it can be all of this; but it is a place where children and youth are educated, where the Bible is opened to the understanding, line upon line, precept upon precept, here a little and there a little. It is a place where the light of truth is to be imparted."--Counsels on Sabbath School Work, p. 99

"Let there be no frivolous or superficial interpretations of the Scriptures, but let each be prepared to go to the bottom of the subject presented."--Counsels on Sabbath School Work, p. 182

"Jesus has said, 'Search the Scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of Me.' do not encourage a superficial manner of investigating the truth. Make every point of truth clear and distinct to the minds of the children."

"The Bible lessons which are taught in our schools are of far greater consequence than many now discern. These children will have to meet in the near future the heresies and fables that abound in the Christian world. Instruct the youth with simplicity but great thoroughness. Our work must stand the test of the judgment. The youth in this age must be fitted by the grace of Christ to meet and overcome evils which have been introduced into society... The supporters or error and of unscriptural doctrines are numerous. The world at large is leading them to forget God and to despise his claims. The law of God is trampled beneath unholy feet. Every youth is responsible to God for His opportunities, and for the precious light shining upon him from the scriptures." --Counsels on Sabbath School Work, p. 36

2. Intent of Stories Not Included in the Lesson

Many times the lesson God placed in the stories for us to learn are not included. (i.e. in the story of the Tower of Babel, the kids are encouraged to build a tower, like it was some great thing that happened, but not teaching the seriousness of rebellion against God and the dire results.) The intent as presented in the Bible and inspired writings is not presented much of the time.

"Love is dwelt upon as the chief attribute of God, but it is degraded to a weak sentimentalism, making little distinction between good and evil. God's justice, His denunciations of sin, the requirements of His Holy Law, are all kept out of sight."--The Great Controversy, p. 558

3. Reverence of the Sabbath Not Upheld

The games (i.e. dart throwing, relay races, balloon games, etc.) recommended in the teacher's helps may be appropriate for a Sunday afternoon picnic or a child's birthday party but are not appropriate for a Sabbath day's activities and especially not for Sabbath School. There are so many other illustrations that can be used from nature, etc. that would be appropriate. The children don't need exercise in class, if that is your reasoning. For one hour or so they can be involved in other ways. After all they sit still in school for that long, why not Sabbath School? Also, in one class, the teacher was to make and bake a cake as an illustration. This goes against God's direct instructions on Sabbath keeping. How can we teach them the correct way to keep the Sabbath when we are breaking it in class?

"And he said unto them, This is that which the Lord hath said, To morrow is the rest of the holy Sabbath unto the Lord: bake that which you will bake to day, and seethe that ye will seethe; and that which remaineth over lay up for you to be kept until the morning."--Exodus 16:23

"If thou turn away thy foot from the Sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on my holy day; and call the Sabbath a delight, the holy of the Lord, honorable; and shalt honour him, not doing thine own ways, nor finding thine own pleasure, nor speaking thine own words: then shalt thou delight thyself in the Lord; and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it."--Isaiah 58:13,14

"Parents [teachers too], above everything take care of your children upon the Sabbath. Do not suffer them to violate God's holy day by playing in the house or out-of-doors. You may just as well break the Sabbath yourselves as to let your children do it, and when you suffer your children to wander about and suffer them to play upon the Sabbath, God looks upon you as Sabbathbreakers."--Child Guidance, p. 533

4. Feelings Seem to Take an Exalted Position

There is a lot of sharing -- "How do you feel?" in the kid's journals, etc. and not enough of "What does God's Word teach?" or "What is truth?" God didn't ask the patriarchs how they felt about what he asked them to do. Even if we don't feel like it, God asks us to do certain things. And He will give us the grace to do them. Many times in the Christian walk we need to go against our feelings and follow a "Thus saith the Lord!"

"We walk by faith, not by sight."--2 Corinthians 5:7

"Our faith is not in feeling, but in truth." --2 Selected Messages, p. 157

5. Unreal, Unattractive, Degrading Graphics

The pictures depicting the stories are often untrue, they degrade the purity of God's people and are unattractive as well. Why do we have to stoop so low in the children's illustrations? We have much wonderful artwork in many of our publications. Why can't the children have high quality artwork too?

"Pictures (used) to represent Bible scenes must be no cheap designs.... A proper illustration of Bible scenes requires talent of a superior quality. With these cheap, common productions, the sacred lessons of the Bible disdain comparison."--Ms 23, 1896, p. 1

"Should we not make investigation in regard to the matter of illustrating our books largely? Would not the mind have clearer, more perfect ideas of angels, of Christ, of all spiritual things, if no pictures were made to represent heavenly things? Many of the pictures made are grossly false as far as truth is concerned. Do not pictures so far removed from the truth give voice to falsehoods? We want to be true in all our representations of Jesus Christ."--Letter 145, 1899

6. Grace that Cheapens?

On your website you state that the purpose of these lessons is to "resolve the confusion about salvation by separating talk about our response to God's grace, the good works Christians do, from the discussion of the salvation God's grace has freely given us." I agree that we have in the past preached "the law, the law, the law, until we are as dry as the Hills of Gilboa where there is neither dew nor rain." We need to preach God's grace, absolutely, BUT only in the context of His word. We are in grave danger of going too far the other direction. Never can grace and works or justification and sanctification be separated. They go together just as breathing and heartbeat go together.

"And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him." --1 John 2:3-5

"Some will not make a right use of the doctrine of justification by faith. They will present it in a one-sided manner, making everything of faith, and belittling works. Others will seize the points that have a leaning toward error, and will ignore works altogether. Now genuine faith always works by love; it supplies a motive power."--Review and Herald, 1-24-1893

"While God can be just, and yet justify the sinner through the merits of Christ, no man can cover his soul with the garments of Christ's righteousness while practicing known sins, or neglecting known duties. God requires the entire surrender of the heart, before justification can take place; and in order for man to retain justification, there must be continual obedience, through active, living faith that works by love and purifies the soul....."--1 Selected Messages, p. 366

I have shared with you from my heart because I care so deeply for our church and especially our young people. We are heading into the most exciting but trying times in earth's history. We need to be preparing our children and youth to face the dangers that will soon be upon us. I fear that the new Grace Link Curriculum is not doing this and that is why I have shared my deep concern with you. I pray that you will take these concerns to heart.

Sincerely in Christ,

[A heart-burdened, concerned mother and Sabbath School teacher]

Another Concerned Parent…

Dear Sirs:

I am writing a letter because I am concerned about the new GraceLink Sabbath School Lesson Quarterly that we received a few weeks ago in Primary. There are three areas of concern that I would like to address.

The first thing I noticed about the new quarterly was the artwork. My first reaction to this was, what denomination is this from? I have never seen cartoon-style artwork for Sabbath School before. In reviewing non-SDA materials years ago, I did see quite a bit of it but I had never seen it from our Church. As a church, we have been so blessed with good artists such as Harry Anderson, Russell Harlan and other artists that produced work for the Bible Story set. Darryl Tank is a more contemporary artist that has done some beautiful work. There are many other artists in our church that aren't as well known but could certainly be used to produce quality artwork to inspire our children.

Another area we have been greatly blessed with is in the area of counsel. God gave us a prophetess to aid us in every area of life. She has given much counsel to guide in the area of publications, including the illustrations used in our publications.

"Pictures to represent Bible scenes must be no cheap designs. True science of all kinds is distinction and power. He who by painstaking effort ascends step by step the ladder of human progress, must fix his eyes on the One above the ladder. The knowledge which God imparts is not of a character to belittle our ideas of sacred things. The glory of God must be kept before the mind's eye, not the cheap, earthly representations that imprint in the memory scenes which give a false conception of Christ and heavenly things. A proper illustration of Bible scenes requires talent of a superior quality. With these cheap, common productions, the sacred lessons of the Bible disdain comparison. . . God forbid that we should please the devil by lowering the standard of eternal truth by using illustrations that men, women, and children will make sport of."--Manuscript 23, 1896. Counsels to Writers and Editors, p. 167.

"I am troubled in regard to the use of pictures in our publications. Some of our papers seem bent on using them in season and out of season. And some of the cuts used are very inferior, and poorly illustrate the subjects represented. I hope our publications will not come to resemble a comic almanac. I would not altogether condemn the use of pictures, but let fewer be used, and only such as are good illustrations of the subject… If you choose to have a few pictures and good ones, I do not object. Let illustrations be choice rather than numerous."--Letter 28a, 1897. Counsels to Writers and Editors, p. 172.

"Should we not make investigation in regard to the matter of illustrating our books so largely? Would not the mind have clearer, more perfect ideas of angels, of Christ, of all spiritual things, if no pictures were made to represent heavenly things? Many of the pictures made are grossly false as far as truth is concerned. Do not pictures so far removed from the truth give voice to falsehoods? We want to be true in all our representations of Jesus Christ. But many of the miserable daubs put into our books and papers are an imposition on the public."--Letter 145, 1899. Counsels to Writers and Editors, p. 171.

The second area I would like to address is the section I found in the old quarterlies that is missing in the GraceLink quarterly, the section Books that Help. We really do miss that section. Though I know it is possible to find the stories in the Bible Story set and in the Spirit of Prophecy without it, it sure was a nice tool. In talking with a "veteran" Sabbath School teacher a few years ago on how she was able to stay "in control" of her class, she made a profound statement that I have applied to many situations. That is, when you feed the children, you greatly reduce the need to discipline. There are many details of stories that have been left out in the quarterlies, I presume because of lack of space. So we like to read the same story from the Bible Story and from the Spirit of Prophecy. That way by Sabbath, our children really know the story well, they know how God looked at the situation, and how to apply the principle of the story to their lives.

The third area of concern is the Primary Treasure paper. I no longer have the papers I am referring to, I threw them away. So, I almost hesitate to mention this because I can't tell you what week the paper was passed out but I am sure it wouldn't be too hard to figure out.

The story was about a girl and a gold fish. The mother requested that the daughter clean the fish tank. She put it off and didn't do it for days. Finally, the mother decided to clean it out. She emptied the tank into the toilet and the fish accidentally slipped through her fingers and into the toilet. Then the little girl came along and "really had to go" so she went to the neighbor's house to use the bathroom. To me that little story taught two things, one was that if I don't obey mom right away, she will get exasperated enough and do that icky job herself. The other thing is that it gets the children giggling about going potty.

I thought that the next story would be better so I read it. Wrong! It too contained a "potty joke." I had decided that we wouldn't be reading the Primary Treasure any more but then on the way home from church, my son started reading the new one before I had a chance to throw it away. In that paper there was some story about a child being afraid in the dark. I don't know if he said it, or a sibling said it but the idea was that he was afraid that there would be an alien or dinosaur or a monster that would damage their house and hurt him. We didn't finish the story to see if guardian angels were brought into the story or not. There are so many good, true things to read that we haven't read about monsters or aliens.

In choosing literature for our children, we have always used Philippians 4:8 which reads: "Finally brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy--meditate on these things."

I know that you want to be progressive and relevant in your publishing. I don't see a conflict between being progressive and relevant and following the counsel of the Bible and Spirit of Prophecy. If we are contradictory, our children will be the first ones to pick up on it. I hope and pray that as your committee meets to discuss further issues of the Sabbath School quarterlies, that you will consider the counsel we have been so blessed with. We will be praying with you as you seek to feed our flock of little lambs.

Yours in the Blessed Hope,

[A Very Concerned Mother]

Another Concerned Parent…

To Whom It May Concern:

I felt it was important to write my concerns to you, regarding the GraceLink Curriculum. I have put off writing to you, basically because I know many others have shared their concerns already, but the more I think about it, and the more I pray about it, I've come to see that I as an individual have a responsibility to voice my concern even though many others have. Because others have, I shouldn't remain silent. I will be held accountable for what I do and do not say.

My husband and I are greatly saddened by this GraceLink Curriculum. My husband taught it for a year and regrets doing so.

The following are reasons why we have chosen not to have our daughters taught this new GraceLink Curriculum.

1. On the GraceLink Web Site under the philosophy, and then under What it Means it states... " We believe that God's grace is sufficient for all our needs--that a mature Christian experience needs no other motivation than the saving love of Jesus." But it doesn't end there--Yes, we all are given the saving love of Jesus, Jesus freely gives that to each and every person, but that's not all the Christian experience needs. I love Jesus because He first loved me, and because I love Jesus it is my utmost desire to do His will not my own. Each and every person must make a response to that saving love of Jesus, and it is how each one of us responds to that love that will determine whether we live eternally with Jesus or we die with Satan.

Under What To Do -- second paragraph it says "We will resolve the confusion about salvation by separating talk about our response to God's grace, the good works Christians do, from the discussion of the Salvation God's grace has freely given us.

We can not separate out our response to God's gift of salvation. No matter how filthy I am, no matter how unworthy I am, my response is vital, your response is vital, we cannot separate them out. The Bible does not do that, nor does Spirit of Prophesy teach that. That is error, we must teach our children how vital their response to Jesus' precious gift of salvation is, and what that response does to their life. Because it depends on our children's response to that gift, as to how they will live their life, and that goes for each and every one of us.

God's grace is freely given, praise the Lord, however if we say Jesus did it all, there is nothing we need to do, that cheapens what our Savior did for us. He died for me and you, to give us the power to overcome sin. His grace is freely given to us from His love, but it was not free in the sense that it cost His blood, His life on Calvary, and when we truly accept that love He has for us, which caused Him to die for us, we will want to change, we will not want to live the same life. To come to that point requires a response from us, and that is what I want my children to know.

I realize you have one week within a quarter where there is talk about God's grace transforming our lives and behavior, does that not sound out of balance? My Bible doesn't teach it like that. Revelation 22:19 says "And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophesy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. If you are going to teach God's Grace, you much teach it the way the Bible does balanced. There is grace, but there is obedience too. And one week out of a quarter doesn't suffice. How would it be for us to eat cake and ice cream for 12 weeks and then salad on the 13th week? It may taste good, but we wouldn't feel to good. And 12 weeks of virtually all grace and 1 week on obedience (misrepresented at that) may sound good, but we won't feel good spiritually on the inside either.

2. This program is concerned more how the children feel and plays on their human emotions, (scary thing to play on). What's more important is how God feels and what God teaches in His word.

3. It's a curriculum, which tells the children you will have no wrong answers. (As an adult my Lord is still molding me and shaping me into His will, and I don't have all the right answers, am I to believe that my children will have no wrong answers and will not need to be corrected?

4. Its a curriculum made to appeal to the world, and it shows in it's lack of depth. It is very shallow in our message; there is usage of slang and sarcasm to fit the kid's of today. (Should we not elevate our children to a higher plain?)

5. It is not doctrinally sound, as it is out of balance in the teaching of grace, as well as errors in text and in artwork. The art is very wrong, and goes against the teachings of the Spirit of Prophesy with its cartoon effect. Ellen White says--"Choice rather than numerous-I am troubled in regard to the use of pictures in our publications. Some of our papers seem bent on using them in season and out of season. And some of the cuts used are very inferior, and poorly illustrate the subjects represented. I hope our publications will not come to resemble a comic almanac. I would not altogether condemn the use of pictures, but let fewer be used. And only such as are good illustrations of the subject...If you choose to have a few pictures and good ones, I do not object. Let illustrations be choice rather than numerous." Counsels to Writers and Editors, page 172, par. 2.

6. Many of the activities within the program helps are more for entertainment than to bring glory and honor to God, and a good many must make Jesus weep.

I am sorry if this letter offends anyone, but I felt I needed to share from my heart. And because of the reasons listed above my husband and I have sought out something more Godly, something that teaches the simple Bible and Spirit of Prophesy truths that our children so badly need.

My prayer is that you will see these problems and also see the need to supply a more Christ focused and well balanced curriculum that will teach the whole simple truths of the Bible and Spirit of Prophesy without the slang for the teens, without the cartoon artwork, without the activities to appeal to the kids, but activities that will truly appeal to the Lord. We don't need to gloss things over to try and win the children. When Jesus was here on this earth he wasn't glamorous, and yet the children were drawn to him, because of His love, His calling, His gentleness, His consistency, His forgiveness etc. etc. etc. That's what we need to draw our children too, not silly games that lack reverence for God's Holy Day, not teen language, so the kids will think its cool, not unrealistic artwork, not separating out our children's vital response to God's gift of salvation. This is not the road we want our children to go down. Because "What you win Children with, You Win Children to.

Please prayerfully consider all that's in this letter,

Sincerely,

[Another very concerned parent]

The following is a letter from a key leader responsible for the publication of the GraceLink material. Our comments are in brackets [ ].

April 6, 2001

Name withheld

RE: YOUR MARCH 19 LETTER

______, Thank you for your letter of March 19. I am sorry that the changes in the primary materials do not meet your approval. You mentioned that for several years you have not been using the Primary Program Helps. I find it puzzling that neither the new nor the old programs were acceptable. Usually people say that they like one or the other better, but neither of them met your standard for acceptability.

You must be an exceedingly good teacher. It is not unusual for people with an educational background to want to do their own programs. But usually they tell us that having our printed programs helps them think up their own creative ideas that better suit the local needs.

After 50 years of teaching, I imagine that you have seen a lot of changes.

I hope you will try to understand the reason for the changes. Because the fact is that today's children are not the same children whom we taught 50 years ago. They have different needs today. But I don't have to tell you that. I am sure you have noticed.

We are preparing a packet to help you better understand the GraceLink material. I hope that you will find it useful. All we ask is that you consider that material prayerfully. I know from the tone of your letter that you will. Thank you for your interest in the children of the church.

May you continue to be a channel of God's grace to them and their families.

NOELENE JOHNSSON

Children's Ministries Department

[There may be differences in young people today from children 50 years ago, but they still respond well to the truth and to accurate balanced and realistic Bible lessons. The fact that they are different is all the more reason to give them the truth, since so often their minds are filled with worldly foolishness. Stay tuned, more to come. Next transmission: Local SDA church rejects GraceLink].

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