ADVENTIST HERITAGE
In this year, the Seventh-day Adventist Church was officially organized.
What is 1863?
This Jamaican dish combines salted cod with a soft, yellow fruit brought from West Africa. It is eaten daily and on Emancipation Day reminds us that God turns bitter slavery into sweet freedom
What is Ackee and Saltfish?
Many Adventists choose this plant-based eating pattern, avoiding meat.
What is a vegetarian diet?
This Jamaican music genre, famous worldwide, speaks of struggle and hope—a reminder to sing "songs of deliverance"
What is Reggae?
This ancient custom involved tearing one's clothes and putting this on the head or body as a sign of repentance—like Nineveh did when Jonah preached
What are Sackcloth and Ashes?
This pioneering author and church co-founder wrote The Great Controversy and Steps to Christ.
Who is Ellen G. White?
This Trinidadian dish features chickpeas and potatoes cooked in a fragrant, spiced sauce.
What is Channa Masala?
From Friday sunset to Saturday sunset, Adventists observe this weekly day of worship and rest.
What is the Sabbath?
This American music genre has roots in gospel and blues
What is Gospel (or Spirituals)?
his Biblical city, now in modern-day Turkey, was one of the Seven Churches in Revelation. Its message warns against being "lukewarm."
What is Laodicea
This New York farmer became a leading voice inthe Advent movement before the Great Disappointment.
Who is William Miller?
This Nigerian festive rice dish is cooked with tomatoes, peppers, and spices, served at celebrations worldwide.
What is Jollof Rice?
Adventist health teaching encourages avoidingalcohol, tobacco, and drinks containing thisstimulant.
What is caffeine?
This Trinidadian instrument is made from oil drums—a reminder to "make a joyful noise unto the Lord"
What is the Steel Pan?
This bread, eaten during the Passover, is made without yeast. It symbolizes urgency and purity
What is Matzah (Unleavened Bread)
This Michigan city became an early center of Adventist publishing, healthcare, and education.
What is Battle Creek?
This Panamanian staple is a thick, round flatbread made from ground corn, often split and filled with cheese, meat, or beans.
What is a Tortilla (or Arepa Panameña)
This simple Christian ceremony, often practiced before Communion, recalls Jesus washing the disciples' feet.
What is foot washing (the Ordinance of Humility)?
This Dominican Republic musical genre, with African and Spanish roots, is played during Carnival.
What is Merengue?
This Persian king issued a decree allowing the Jews to return home from Babylon—foreshadowing ultimate liberation when Christ returns.
Who is Cyrus?
In 1874, this former teacher became the denomination's first official overseas missionary.
Who is J. N. Andrews?
This bread fell from heaven in the wilderness. Jesus called Himself this "true bread from heaven" (John 6:32)
What is Manna?
This breakfast cereal company grew from the work of Adventist brothers John Harvey and Will Keith in Battle Creek.
What is Kellogg's?
This Haitian dance and music genre, with African and French roots, is played during Carnival.
What is Kompa (or Konpa)?
This spice, used in incense and anointing oil (Exodus 30:23), was one of the gifts brought by the wise men to Jesus (Matthew 2:11). It represents worship and prayer.
What is Frankincense?