News from the Philippines, Germany, Australia, and Florida
22 May 2025 |
News from Germany
The Young Adults Congress (YAC) brought together more than 50 young professionals, researchers, and students from immigrant backgrounds over the first weekend of May. Under the theme “Rooted in Christ,” the event was designed to encourage young people who are starting a new life in a different country, as they live their faith in professional and personal spheres. Read the full story here.
News from the Philippines
“The Southern Asia-Pacific Division (SSD) of the Seventh-day Adventist Church officially inaugurated the Adventist Training Center (ATC) on May 8, marking a milestone in the Church’s ongoing efforts to expand mission-focused initiatives in the region. The center, located beside Lake Seloton in Lake Sebu, is the result of a redirected global offering originally designated for a hospital project in Surigao.” Read the full article here.
News from Australia
“Avondale University has been selected by Adventist Schools Australia (ASA) to lead a national research project designed to drive continuous improvement across its 48 schools and campuses. The multi-year commission will see Avondale’s Christian Education Research Centre (CERC) measure key factors such as school climate, student and staff wellbeing, and faith engagement, using data collected annually from students, staff and parents.” Read the full article here.
News from Florida
On Wednesday, May 21, the Good Neighbor Place thrift store in Apopka, Florida, caught fire in the early hours of the morning. Run by the Apopka Seventh-day Adventist Church, the store assists low-income and homeless individuals and shares the space with Orlando homeless outreach organization SALT (Service And Love Together) Outreach for monthly mobile services, such as showers, to those in need. Read the full article here.
