28 July 2019 | Hello Brethren, [With regard to the story about a fight at Nairobi Central Adventist Church:] I would like to let you know that I spoke to eyewitnesses of this incident. The pastor was not beaten. He may have been roughed up, but none of the alleged beat him. It is sad […]
From ADRA – 25 July 2019 | ADRA has been working in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since 1984. From that time, the team has responded to the Ebola virus disease that struck the country ten times. The most recent outbreak, which began since August 2018, has reportedly been the longest lasting and second […]
We are delighted that the North Pacific Union Conference has helped us get the word out about the inaugural AT1 gathering which is taking place in Portland, Oregon, from October 4–6 this year. Here is the AT1 announcement that the NPUC placed in the GleanerNow. This week we have a very specific ask. Would you […]
News reports from Adventist HealthCare, Shenandoah Valley Adventist Elementary, Porter Adventist Hospital and Loma Linda University Health: From a joint news release: Adventist HealthCare and Nexus Health/Fort Washington Medical Center announced today that they have signed a definitive agreement to have Fort Washington Medical Center, an acute-care hospital in Prince George’s County, Maryland, become part […]
ADP, 24 July 2019 | ADRA Germany joins three other nonprofit service agencies in supporting the Ocean Viking, a ship that operates in the Mediterranean Sea, rescuing refugees attempting to cross into Europe. “Humanitarian aid is our mission, regardless of ethnic origin, gender, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation. Humanitarian aid … […]
24 July 2019 | Simon Yam Tat-wah, a Hong Kong actor best known for playing a Shaolin crime lord in the film Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – Cradle of Life, was treated at Hong Kong Adventist Hospital after being stabbed this past Saturday. The violence took place when a knifeman attacked Yam at a promotional […]
By Tysan, 24 July 2019 | Adventists are rapidly learning to use new technology in many areas of the world, including developing nations. During June 4 through 8, 2019, over 400 delegates from Adventist churches in Tanzania gathered together at the International Conference Center in Arusha for a five-day Global Adventist Internet Network (GAIN) […]
23 July 2019 | The senior pastor of Nairobi Central Seventh-day Adventist Church was roughed up last Saturday as tensions between rival groups turned physically violent on the stage of the church. Pastor Jean Pierre Maywa, was physically assaulted and video shows members of the congregation rushing to his aid. Bottles were allegedly hurled inside […]
From a News Release, 15 July 2019 | The first weekend in July more than 1,000 people came together to mark the centenary year (1919-2019) of both the Primary and Secondary School in Watford, England. There was a Sabbath service held on the Stanborough Park grounds under a marquee, then a family fun and recreation […]
FROM ADRA – 22 July 2019 | Jonathan Duffy, president of the Adventist Development and Relief Agency, spoke in front of a packed room during the second annual Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom Summit at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., to address the preservation of religious liberty for all. Focusing on the […]
Dr. Loren Seibold, the executive editor of Adventist Today, will be a featured speaker at the Maritime Conference camp meeting, Tuesday, July 30, through Friday, August 2, at Camp Pugwash. He will speak each day on “Bible Principles for a Happy Home.” For additional information, email a request to atoday@atoday.org. He will be delighted to […]
21 July 2019 | Yesterday, the president of Zambia spoke out against the perception that the Adventist Church in the country belonged to the United Party for National Development (UPND). “We are one Zambia, one nation, one church, the church of Jesus Christ. So whether you are Catholic, Adventist, Pentecostal or whatever denomination, we are […]