2 October 2024 | Militant airstrikes which began on September 21 have been devastating the people of Lebanon, leading to fatalities, devastation, injuries, and over 500,000 internally displaced people, or IDPs, to be left among the wreckage. Many towns and villages have been forced to evacuate to other parts of the country, uprooting their lives […]
16 August 2024 | Record-breaking rainfall has been the catalyst for devastating landslides in Kerala, India, resulting in 361 fatalities and more than 250 individuals missing. This natural disaster is the result of numerous issues, such as five times the regular amount of rainfall, the region’s steep terrain, rampant deforestation, and inadequate drainage systems. The […]
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) partnered with the North American Division’s Adventist Education for the highly anticipated International Pathfinders Camporee with the ambitious goal of setting a Guinness World Record. The record in question is for most backpacks stuffed with school supplies. From August 5 to 11, nearly 60,000 people have collected in […]
11 July 2024 | Adventists in Switzerland Celebrate 150th Anniversary of John Nevins Andrews’ Arrival “It was the 150th anniversary of the sending of the first official Adventist missionary to European soil. For the occasion, the Swiss Union had the honor of welcoming Pastor Ted Wilson, president of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventist Churches, […]
4 July 2024 | Oregon Conference Explains New Workarounds & Pastoral Assignments “To the fullest extent possible, we aimed to equalize workload of pastors and financial sustainability. In addition, we’ve been able to shift funding for six full-time positions from the Gladstone office to the pastoral workforce to help increase pastoral coverage to our churches. […]
13 June 2024 | “Adopt a Family” Project Helps Brazilians Affected by Recent Flooding “Individuals across Brazil and beyond are coming together to support those in need. This initiative, accessible through a straightforward online process, invites contributions from anyone, anywhere, with an internet connection. To participate, donors can visit the project website: sos.asr.org.br.” Adventist Hospital Receives […]
6 June 2024 | Adventist Grandmother Saves 17 Lives During Papua New Guinea Landslides “A 70-year-old church member who was caught in the landslide was rescued after saving 17 lives—seven adults and 10 children, according to the Papua New Guinea Post-Courier. Kion Kopal Diai, who was asleep at a lodge owned by her son, woke […]
23 May 2024 | ADRA Mobilizes to Help Victims of Brazil’s Recent Floods Brazil declared a state of emergency on May 2, due to devastating floods in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. ADRA has been providing aid through laundry services, meal distribution, clean drinking water, and more. More information at ADRA’s website. Adventist Institutions Featured […]
9 May 2024 | May 11 – ADRA’s Disaster and Famine Relief Offering Sabbath for Gaza and Others “Recent reports from the United Nations indicate that approximately 30 percent of children under the age of two are suffering from acute malnutrition, while over 70 percent of the population is on the brink of famine and […]
22 April 2024 | The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is leading a global campaign called #GoGreenWithADRA to celebrate Earth Day. This initiative encourages communities in the U.S. and around the world to participate in activities such as environmental cleanups, gardening, and tree planting to promote sustainability and raise awareness of environmental issues, according […]
29 February 2024 | ADRA Puts a Spotlight on Human Trafficking During the Super Bowl “The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) draws critical attention to human trafficking prevention during sporting events such as the Super Bowl.” See their video to create awareness at the ADRA website. Religious Liberty Summit to Be Held at Pacific […]
22 February 2024 | C. Josef Ghosn Inaugurated as Third President and CEO of AdventHealth “C. Josef Ghosn was inaugurated as the third president and CEO of AdventHealth University (AHU) on February 15 . . . . Most recently, he served as vice president of strategic planning for AdventHealth’s Multistate Division and, before that, as […]
