News Briefs for June 29, 2023
29 June 2023 |
Ben Carson Makes Surprise Visit to Auburn Adventist Academy
“An AAA senior wrote a letter of invitation to Carson to see if he would visit the academy campus in the State of Washington, United States. A few days before Mother’s Day weekend in May, the final details were confirmed. Not only was the invitation honored, but also included a shared lunch conversation.” Full story at Adventist Review site.
Supreme Court Strengthens Protections for Religious Accommodations
“In a unanimous decision issued Thursday, the United States Supreme Court has discarded decades-long precedent by strengthening legal protections for workers whose religious beliefs conflict with their job obligations.” Read full story at ANN site.
Oldest Adventist Woman Alive Thrives at 110 Years Old
“At 110, Coeur d’Alene resident Hazel Schultz is the oldest woman nationwide in the Seventh-day Adventist Church….She’s lived through the world wars and other historic events, but what she remembers most is family.” Full story at Coeur d’Alene/Post Falls Press site.
NAD Hosts Prison Ministry Conference
“From April 27-29, 112 Prison Ministries leaders, volunteers, and guests gathered at the North American Division’s (NAD) headquarters in Columbia, Maryland, for the 2023 NAD Prison Ministry Conference.” Read full story at NAD News site.
Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center Receives $1 Million Donation
“U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen visited Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, to deliver a $1 million check – funds dedicated to supporting the hospital’s Cardiovascular Center for Diabetic Patients.” Full story at Yahoo Finance site.
