News Briefs for September 5, 2024
5 September 2024 |
News from Ghana
The General Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church West Central Africa Division (WAD) has distributed electrocardiogram machines in 22 African countries to address rising heart-related attacks. The machines were offered at the opening of the Health Ministries International Conference through the 500,000 WAD Heart Health Project. Full story here
News from Southern Adventist University
“The School of Music at Southern Adventist University invites the community to a Fall Concert performed by its Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, October 6, at 7:30 p.m. in Collegedale Church of Seventh-day Adventists on the university campus. Directed by Laurie Redmer Cadwallader, the concert’s repertoire will include Verdi’s Overture to La forza del destino (The Force of Destiny). The event will also feature guest soloist Taylor Brown.” Quoted from The Pulse
News from Malaysia
“The first-ever Chinese Outpost International Centre (OCI) Convention, held from July 10-14, 2024, at Aenon Health Care in Tampin, Negeri Sembilan, gathered 300 individuals from across the globe with a shared mission: to inspire, connect, and support independent ministries worldwide. The event gave attendees a platform to explore profound spiritual insights and strengthen their relationship with Christ through encouraging sessions.” Quoted from ANN
News from Loma Linda University
Researchers from Loma Linda University have released the results of a new study showing that pesco-vegetarian diets reduce the mortality rate for middle-aged people by 18 percent. Full article here
News from Fiji
“More than 50 people were baptized across Fiji, and many more expressed interest in studying the Bible after a three-week evangelism series aired by Hope Channel Fiji.
The series, led by Aisake Tiko Kabu, Fiji Mission ministerial secretary, and broadcast from the Newtown Seventh-day Adventist Church in Nasinu, reached homes and villages across the country through television, radio, and social media.” Quoted from ANN
