News Brief: 16 January 2025
16 January 2025 |
News from Andrews University
“Andrews University, a Seventh-day Adventist school in Berrien Springs, Michigan, United States, has received a grant of US$6,326,735 from Lilly Endowment, Inc., through its Ministry in Rural Areas and Small Towns initiative. The aim of the initiative is to provide resources to help churches in rural areas and small towns enhance the vitality of their ministries and strengthen the leadership of the pastors and lay leaders who guide them.” Quote from the full article
News from Southern Adventist University
Zach LeClerc, a junior nursing major at Southern Adventist University, premiered his 17-minute short film, Walls of Faith. The film follows the question “How do you connect with God through the outdoors?” as he shows how his climbing has influenced his faith. For the full article, click here.
News from Inter-American Division
“A newly launched center is providing emotional and spiritual support to patients and their families at a private hospital in Bucaramanga, Colombia, thanks to the efforts of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the region.
“Inaugurated at the Hospital Internacional de Colombia, the center was unveiled during a ceremony attended by hospital staff and church leaders. The space features a curated bookshop with titles published by the Inter-American Division Publishing Association (IADPA), a healthy food corner encouraging positive habits, and a section offering other resources and art products for both adults and children.” Quote from the full article