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Hixson SDA - Truth & Wellness

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#HeartForGod

“And Daniel's life was completely being changed. What was changing his language? What was changing his education? What else was... They they even changed his name. Everything was changing around him, but there was a decision that no one could change for him. And that decision was who is going to have my heart? And you know and I know Daniel already knew who had his heart.”

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#TrustGod

“You know, when we we we sometimes pray and the lord brings a resolution. Right? Praise the lord for that. We pray and there's a resolution. But sometimes we pray and there is no resolution. Sometimes we pray and there seems to be no answer. Sometimes we pray and we still are suffering through things. Sometimes we pray and we have to know by faith that an answer will come even if it means on resurrection day. Amen? We have to trust God to that point.”

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#GodIsFaithful

“Let me tell you something if you don't know. God is always faithful. Always. The ones that run out on him, just like the story of Gomer, is us. And then he is faithful to go and chase us and buy us back. And then we're there a few months and then we run out again and and what does he do? He says, that that was the fourth time. That's it. No more. No. God is a patient. He loves you, and he goes out out to rescue you again.”

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Visiting

What is the worship format, and does it vary by service?
The Saturday worship service includes uplifting music, prayer, inspiring stories, and a Scripture-centered message. The church describes this as its regular format and doesn’t mention that it varies between services. (https://hixsontn.adventistchurch.org/)

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Can someone attend while exploring Christianity or questioning their beliefs?
Yes. Visitors are warmly welcome, and the church describes its Wednesday Sabbath School Jumpstart as a relaxed, welcoming place to explore the lesson and share insights “no pressure.” (https://hixsontn.adventistchurch.org/about/) (https://hixsontn.adventistchurch.org/events/)

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Is registration required, or can someone simply arrive?
The website provides a registration form and asks for contact details and the number of tickets, so registering ahead is advisable. It doesn’t explicitly say registration is mandatory or whether walk-ins are accepted. (https://hixsontn.adventistchurch.org/herbal-remedies-lunch-and-lecture/)

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Beliefs

What denomination or network does the church belong to?
The church belongs to the **Seventh-day Adventist Church**. Its website identifies it as Hixson Seventh-day Adventist Church. (https://hixsontn.adventistchurch.org/)

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What are its stated core beliefs?
The church website does not give a formal, numbered statement of core beliefs. It describes the church’s mission as sharing the gospel of Jesus, nurturing and serving its community, and preparing for Christ’s Second Coming. (https://hixsontn.adventistchurch.org/about/)

In the sermon material, we emphasize trusting God and living faithfully by His Word, including honoring the Sabbath. ([01:23:30 from November 08, 2026]) We believe Jesus understands human suffering and went to the cross out of love, and that forgiveness and strength come through Him. ([01:45:33 from November 08, 2026]) We also stress faithfulness to God even when obedience brings difficulty or its outcome is uncertain. ([01:24:21 from November 08, 2026])

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What are its stated policies concerning LGBTQ people?
The provided materials do not state a specific policy concerning LGBTQ people. The sermon excerpts express general teachings about reserving intimacy for marriage and treating people as Christ does, but do not explain how those teachings apply to LGBTQ people. ([01:07:27 from November 08, 2026]) ([01:40:29 from November 08, 2026])

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Teaching

Which recent sermons would help someone understand the teaching?
The provided sermon excerpts don’t directly explain the church’s herbal-remedies or wellness teaching. They do offer a recent sermon on Daniel that may help with its broader spiritual themes: making faith-guided choices, trusting God, and remaining faithful under pressure. (https://hixsontn.adventistchurch.org/herbal-remedies-lunch-and-lecture/)

In the Daniel sermon, we emphasize that Daniel had settled convictions before facing pressure, and that parents and church leaders help nurture faithfulness in young people. ([59:54 from November 08, 2026]) We also connect trust in God with obedience, and highlight Daniel’s commitment to prayer despite consequences. ([01:22:39 from November 08, 2026])

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How does the church talk about sin, confession and forgiveness?
We talk about sin as failing to follow God’s commands or dishonoring God—for example, by being dishonest, yielding to temptation, or dishonoring the Sabbath. In prayer, we openly ask God to forgive our shortcomings and name specific failures, such as doubting God or doing what we should not have done. ([01:52 from November 08, 2026])

We teach that forgiveness comes through God’s grace and Jesus’ sacrifice: the prayer claims “the blood of Jesus” and gives thanks for the forgiveness God gives. The message also says that God knows our struggles and our need for forgiveness, and points to Jesus’ death on the cross as an act of love. ([01:52 from November 08, 2026]) ([01:44 from November 08, 2026]) ([01:45 from November 08, 2026])

Forgiveness is paired with asking God for strength to resist temptation and remain faithful. The sermon also presents apologizing when we have wronged someone as a way of showing the work God is doing in a person’s life. ([01:52 from November 08, 2026]) ([01:03 from November 08, 2026])

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How does the teaching approach community and honesty with others?
We approach community as a welcoming, participatory place: people can explore Bible lessons together, share insights, and grow in faith in a relaxed, no-pressure setting. We also say the church will support people facing challenges, such as a Sabbath-related work conflict. (https://hixsontn.adventistchurch.org/events/) ([01:35:11 from November 08, 2026])

We teach honesty as doing what is right even when dishonesty might benefit us—for example, telling the truth on forms and not altering a financial report. We also encourage honesty about private struggles, including asking someone to help hold us accountable when needed. ([01:38:32 from November 08, 2026]) ([01:39:19 from November 08, 2026])

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How does the church approach doubt and suffering?
We treat doubt with honesty and patience: we recognize that people may struggle or feel God has not answered, and we pray for forgiveness and renewed faith rather than pretending those doubts never happen. We also teach that prayer does not always bring an immediate resolution; faith means continuing to trust God, even when an answer seems delayed or may come only at the resurrection. ([01:50 from November 08, 2026]) ([01:52 from November 08, 2026])

In suffering, we emphasize that God knows each person’s struggles, and that Jesus understands suffering from his own experience. We encourage people to bring their problems to him and rely on his strength to endure. ([01:44 from November 08, 2026]) ([01:46 from November 08, 2026])

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How does the church approach faith and work?
We approach faith and work by treating work decisions as an opportunity to trust God and live out our convictions. We teach that members should be upfront with employers about keeping the Sabbath—from Friday evening to Saturday evening—and seek other shifts or accommodations rather than compromise it, trusting God even when faithfulness may carry a cost. ([01:35 from November 08, 2026])

We also emphasize integrity at work: be truthful in forms and financial reports, even when dishonesty might bring an advantage. ([01:38 from November 08, 2026])

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Is an answer based on an official statement or an interpretation of sermons?
It depends on which source the answer uses. The church website states the church’s mission, so an answer based on that is grounded in an official published statement. (https://hixsontn.adventistchurch.org/about/)

An answer drawn from the sermon excerpts is an interpretation of what Pastor Walter Mancia teaches in those sermons—for example, his remarks about keeping the Sabbath faithfully. That should not be presented as a separate official church policy unless the website or another official statement says so. ([01:35 from November 08, 2026])

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Community

Which groups currently meet, and when?
- **Bible Study:** Every other Tuesday; the website doesn’t specify a time.
- **Sabbath School Jumpstart:** Wednesdays at **6:30 PM** on Zoom.
- **Sabbath School:** Saturdays, with classes for all ages; the time isn’t listed.
- **Worship Service:** Each Saturday; the time isn’t listed. (https://hixsontn.adventistchurch.org/; https://hixsontn.adventistchurch.org/events/)

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Are there groups or introductory gatherings open to newcomers?
Yes. Newcomers are welcome to join the church’s Sabbath School Jumpstart Group on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. It offers a relaxed, no-pressure setting to explore the week’s lesson and share insights. The church also holds Bible study every other Tuesday and Sabbath School classes for all ages. (https://hixsontn.adventistchurch.org/events/) (https://hixsontn.adventistchurch.org/)

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Can someone join groups or volunteer before becoming a member?
Yes, you’re welcome to join the Sabbath School Jumpstart group; the church describes it as relaxed and “no pressure,” with no membership requirement mentioned. The website doesn’t say whether volunteers need to be members, so please contact the church to ask about volunteering. (https://hixsontn.adventistchurch.org/events/)

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