News Briefs for July 27, 2023
27 July 2023 |
Maryland Governor, Wes Moore, Visits Takoma Park Seventh-day Adventist Church
“Moore shared the story of how members of the church stepped in to provide support for his family after his father passed away suddenly. ‘In that moment when things were the darkest … It was members of that congregation who came to [my mother] and were the first ones to tell her, “You’re going to be OK,” he said.'” Read full story at NAD News site.
Philippine Adventist Medical Aviation Services Helicopter Crashes
“An R44 Raven helicopter crashed in a banana plantation in Sitio Babahagon, Lantapan Bukidnon, on its way to Mountain View College (MVC). Two pilots and two passengers were on the chopper, and thankfully, all survived the unexpected accident.” Read full story at the ANN website.
Adventist Health Saves Madera Hospital from Liquidation
“Bankrupted Madera Community Hospital has reached an initial agreement with hospital chain Adventist Health to take over operations of the property and save it from liquidation, a source with knowledge of the deal told The Fresno Bee.” Read full story at The Fresno Bee‘s website.
NAD’s Educators’ Convention Returns Post-Covid
“The North America Division’s (NAD) 2023 Educators’ Convention is to be held in Phoenix, Arizona, from August 7–10 … Roughly 6,000 educators and other ministry leaders from across the NAD will gather for a jam-packed four days of networking, learning, and spiritual rejuvenation.” Learn more about the convention at the NAD News site.
Life-Sized Replica of the Sanctuary Created in Southern Peru
“The initiative sought to recreate the history of the earthly sanctuary that the people of Israel built in the desert, with objects that teenagers could see and touch. Actors used props to give vivid reenactments of the daily services, which illustrate Jesus’ work of intercession on behalf of people in the heavenly sanctuary.” Read full story at the Adventist Review site.
