News Brief: 05 December 2024
05 December 2024 |
News from Loma Linda University
“Law enforcement departments from across the Inland Empire joined forces with Loma Linda University Health leadership, the Security Department, and community members for the 10th annual No-Shave November fundraiser. This year’s event raised $14,555 to support the Loma Linda University Cancer Center’s mission to advance cancer awareness, prevention, early detection, and innovative treatment.” Read the full article here
News from Walla Walla University
Walla Walla University’s Department of Music will host its annual Christmas concert under the theme “We Have Seen a Great Light,” at the campus church on Friday, December 8, at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., with the latter concert also being live streamed on the University’s YouTube page. Read the full article here
News from Ecuador
“More than 300 teenagers participated in the “Celebra Teen” event for Adventists aged 13 to 16, which took place at the Nueva Alborada Adventist Church in southern Ecuador on November 9, 2024. The event focused on preaching the gospel and highlighted the significance of missionary work among young people.” Read the full article here
News from the Southern Asia-Pacific Region
The Adventist Youth Ministries of the Southern Asia-Pacific region mobilized 50,616 young people to share Jesus through the VOY VICTORY initiative. The Voice of Youth (VOY) is a witnessing program designed to empower young people to share the Three Angels’ messages within local communities. As of 2024, 19,240 individuals were baptized across the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia, Timor-Leste, and Thailand. Read the full article here