News Briefs for September 7, 2023
7 September 2023 |
Adventist Risk Management Employs Process to Screen for Sexual Predators
“Adventist Risk Management, Inc. (ARM) has launched a new initiative to eliminate the employment of known sexual predators in the North American Division (NAD) of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.” Full story at the Adventist Review site.
Adventist Health Ukiah Valley Holds Event for Opioid Overdose Awareness Day
“August 30 was International Opioid Overdose Awareness Day, and to bring awareness of the high ongoing rates of opioid deaths in Mendocino County, Adventist Health Ukiah Valley held a ‘Day of Remembrance and Hope’ event.” More information at The Mendocino Voice site.
School in Brazil Collects Over 4,000 Milk Cartons to Reinforce Houses
“Porto Alegre Adventist Academy (CAPA) joined the Brasil sem Frestas (“Brazil without Gaps”) project to help vulnerable families, especially in times of heavy rain and cold, by covering wooden houses with milk cartons.” Full story at the Adventist News Network site.
ADRA Offers Summer Games for Kids in Banija, Croatia
“The Summer Games offer an array of activities for the children, ranging from sports and water games to creative workshops, face painting, personalized screen-printed t-shirts, and inspiring talks…At the end of each Summer Games week, every child received a gift bag containing an inspirational book.” Full story at Adventist Review site.
Adventist Aviation Services Celebrates 60 Years in Service
“Adventist Aviation Services (AAS) is gearing up for its 60th year of dedicated service to some of the most remote communities in Papua New Guinea… AAS has evolved from a private operation providing essential transport for pastors and supplies to a semi-commercial charter service, expanding its reach and impact.” Full story at Adventist News Network site.
