June 1, 2016: Adventists around the world are being asked to do something about the millions of families fleeing war and persecution to save their lives. On the third Sabbath this month (June 18) the topic is to be discussed, prayed about and the focus of action plans in every local church in the Seventh-day […]
Update added June 1; From ANN, May 31, 2016: Dr. Paul Ratsara has resigned as president of the Adventist denomination’s Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division. The denomination’s governing body voted yesterday to accept the resignation which, according to rumor, was originally offered last week and comes after six weeks of accusations of academic fraud. Ratsara said […]
by Loren Seibold A recent comment on an Adventist Today article caught my eye. “I don’t think the author knows Jesus as his personal friend,” someone wrote. Let’s set aside that that’s probably not a safe judgment to make about someone else. What struck me was the deficiency the author was charged with: “He doesn’t […]
Thank you to all who serve(d) God and country. Your sacrifice is appreciated.
From ANN, May 26, 2016: Northern Caribbean University (NCU) students Princess Shakes and Natoy Allen placed sixth in the annual International Business Model Competition (IBMC), which was held in Washington, D.C., on April 29 and 30. The two students created an organic mosquito repellent, Guardana, inspired by the need to have individuals protected after […]
From ANN, May 26, 2016: Approximately 230 people sought to affirm members of the often marginalized deaf, deaf-blind community during the International Congress for the Deaf and Deaf-Blind in Seville, Spain from May 13-15. Attendees came from 15 countries, mostly from the Inter-European Division, the host division. Additional individuals and groups also came from […]
Reports from the United Nations, Washington DC, Belgium, Jamaica, Loma Linda University, Botswana and two important new book releases. Jonathan Duffy, president of the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), spoke to the World Humanitarian Summit early this week in Istanbul, Turkey. The meeting was convened by Ban Ki-moon, United Nations secretary-general because the world […]
by Wandile Bangisi, May 24, 2016: The Adventist church in the Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division (SID) has been engulfed in allegations of academic dishonesty in the past few weeks. These allegations found their way to a newspaper in South Africa, The New Age. The story has also been covered by Adventist Today and by Spectrum, the journal of the […]
by Jenniffer Ogden Please welcome Jenniffer Ogden as a new columnist for Adventist Today. Jenn is the Children & Family Pastor at the Walla Walla University Church. A recent transplant to the Walla Walla Valley, Jenn loves the wonders of academia, locally grown produce and PNW beards. Having recently finished visiting all 50 states, she is now anticipating […]
Sabbath, May 28 8:00 PM Mt. Rubidoux SDA Church 5320 Victoria Ave Riverside, CAWorship Leaders, Praise Teams, Singers, Choirs and Musicians from the Inland Empire Elevate Worship Conference 2016 will unite to Elevate the Name of Jesus! It’s a night of Worship Featuring: Mt Rubidoux Praise Teams and Choir, Seacoast Grace Worship Team, Fountain of […]
Photos by S M Chen, posted 5-25-16 by D Kovacs …except ye become like little children…Matt. 18:3
By Malaika Childers, posted 5-25-16 by D Kovacs Photo caption: Evan Young makes last minute preparations with coach, Stephanie Mowrey, for Team MGAES Mustangs. All photos used by permission of Meadow Glade Adventist Elementary School. On April 10, 2016, 16 teams from around the Northwest and Saipan met at Walla Walla Valley Academy for […]