News Briefs for April 11, 2024
11 April 2024 |
Taiwanese Churches Assess the Aftermath of a 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake
“An earthquake in Taiwan, which took place around 8:00 a.m. local time on April 3, caused minor damage to three Seventh-day Adventist churches where South Korean missionaries are serving. Fortunately, no casualties were reported. However, aftershocks continue, and the full extent of the damage has not yet been determined, indicating that the overall impact may grow.” Full story at Northern Asia-Pacific Division website.
Haitian Churches Persist with Baptisms Despite Gang Violence
“‘At least 55 churches are closed,’ Caporal said. ‘The number is increasing week after week.’ Many of the offices of the schools and institutions cannot operate fully. ‘The personnel of the union office, for instance, continues to work in three different locations,’ he said.” More information about the church’s situation in Haiti at the Adventist Review website.
The Hopeful Debuts in Theaters April 17 & 18
“The Hopeful unveils the true-life story of William Miller,…whose post-war search for divine purpose leads him to predict Christ’s return. The film delicately navigates the resulting disillusionment and the unforeseen emergence of a passionate faith community in New England.” Debuting in theaters April 17 & 18. More information at the HopeTV website. Trailer can be viewed here.
Loma Linda Children’s Hospital Foundation Gala Raises Over $1 Million
“Local community members gathered at the Riverside Convention Center on Thursday, April 4, for the 31st annual Foundation Gala presented by Laurena and Darrell Bolden with Alaina Mathews, raising more than $1 million to support Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital.” Full story at LLUH website.
New Podcast Launches to Tell Stories of Adventist Women
A new podcast titled They Also Served: Stories of Adventist Women was launched in March by historian Heidi Olson Campbell to “uncover the untold stories and ‘unvisited tombs’ of women who made the Seventh-day Adventist church what it is today.” Find it here or search for it on your preferred podcast platform.
