News Briefs for August 15, 2024
15 August 2024|
Solomon Islands Builds New Sanitation Facilities
New toilets and showers will be public facilities for Talakali Adventist Community High School (TACHS), the primary school, and the local community. The school is an evacuation center in times of natural disaster, and community members are grateful the facilities are available. Full article available at Adventist News Network
Annual Adventist Family Research Conference hosted at Andrews University
“The annual Adventist Conference on Family Research and Practice was held at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University from July 18–20. This year’s conference focused on “Understanding Diverse Families” and included keynote speakers Elaine and Willie Oliver and Arlyn Drew.” Quoted from full statement by Andrews University
British Union Conference rescheduled State of the Union Address
“The British Union Conference (BUC) will host the State of the Union: Address, delivered by Pastor Eglan Brooks, President, on Sabbath 17 August at 5 pm. This address will be broadcast live on the BUC YouTube channel “state of the union address” on youtube.com, and will provide a comprehensive overview of the progress and continued delivery of the BUC Strategic Plan.” Quoted from Adventist.uk
Innovative evangelism from Japanese Adventists through Manga project
“The publishing department of the Japan Union Conference (JUC) is delighted to announce the release of a groundbreaking manga book inspired by Ellen G. White’s The Great Controversy. Published in July 2024, this unique project represents a significant milestone in blending traditional religious narratives with contemporary Japanese culture.” Quoted from Inter-American Division
New Solar Power System Revolutionizes Central Jamaica Conference
“The Central Jamaica Conference (CJC) of Seventh-day Adventists celebrated a major milestone during a handover ceremony of its new solar-powered panel system at its headquarters in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, on June 19.” The new system is designed to be more sustainable and reduce the conference’s dependence on traditional energy sources. Quote from Adventist Review
