News Briefs for January 11, 2024
11 January 2024 |
Unity and Empowerment: Over 2,000 Women Gather at Regional Congress in Zambia
“More than 2,000 women from six union territories of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe attended a regional congress at Rusangu University, near Monze, Zambia. Two hundred ninety were from the Malawi Union Conference. The theme for the regional congress was ‘Better, Not Bitter.'” Full story at ANN website.
Washington Adventist University Celebrates 120 Years of Service
“Washington Adventist University (WAU) is proudly celebrating 120 years of dedicated service to education, faith, and community… To mark this momentous occasion, a series of events and activities have been planned throughout the year to celebrate.” More information at WAU website.
Churches Partner with ADRA to Rebuild After Flood Damage in Australia
“In the aftermath of the devastating floods caused by ex-tropical cyclone Jasper, the Seventh-day Adventist Church, in partnership with ADRA, is actively supporting affected communities in Far North Queensland, Australia, where properties, public infrastructure, and church members’ homes have been impacted.” Full story at Adventist Record website.
Adventist Health Castle in Kailua Provides Much-Needed Trauma Center
“Certain trauma patients on Windward Oahu no longer have to go to Queen’s Medical Center or Pali Momi for critical care. Adventist Health Castle in Kailua is now designated a Level 3 Trauma Center, giving emergency responders another option when treating patients in crisis.” Full story at Hawaii News Now website.
Pastor Ronald Henderson Dies at 77 Years Old
Pastor Ronald Henderson died in Alberta, Canada, on October 2, 2023. He served for many years in both the Southern Caribbean Conference and the South England Conference. More at the UK News site.