By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (David Sebastian/Inter-American Division News Staff)

Adventist-operated Bella Vista Adventist Hospital in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, released its first patient who recovered from COVID-19 on Apr. 15, 2020. Elyse Octave, age 40, was wheeled through the halls of the hospital after spending three weeks under the care of medical staff at the Adventist hospital. Octave, a physician doing a residency in family medicine since 2019, returned to Puerto Rico from a trip home to New York City. Physicians, nurses and health professionals applauded Octave for his…

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By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (CD-EUDNews/tedNEWS)

“The new #dearcoronavirus #6 is perhaps to most moving to date. It may well make your spine tingle as you watch it,” declares Victor Hulbert, Communication director for the Trans-European Division, and one of the coordinators of the series #dearcoronavirus.
In this new videoclip we hear from two people who have both lost a loved one to this deadly virus – and give a silent tribute to support all those who have suffered loss.
Why the silence?
“Often we have no words that can adequately comfort…

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By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Ted N.C. Wilson, President, Seventh-day Adventist Church)

[Editor’s Note: Since May of 2019, the Adventist Church members in Burundi have endured ongoing persecution from the countries government. On October 24, the president of the Burundi Union Mission, pastor Lamec Barishinga, was arrested. This arrest was part of an escalating series of threats and attacks on the Seventh-day Adventist Church by the government of Burundi. For further reading about the situation of our Adventist brother and sisters in Burundi, please visit the Pray for Burundi…

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By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Record Staff)

1. Deuteronomy 31:8 The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.
2. Psalm 56:3-4 When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?
3. Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
4. Psalm…

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By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Bob Sauder, with Vinita Sauder)

On the night of April 12, 2020, my wife Lou and I were getting ready for bed and listening to the weather forecasters announce the tornado watches and warnings. Stormy weather was hitting all across the Southeastern U.S. When they announced that the worst of the storms had passed, I turned the TV off. We changed into our pajamas and lay on the bed holding hands as we said our prayers together, which is our nightly custom. I prayed that we would be safe from the storms.
We live in Chattanooga,…

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By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Ted N.C. Wilson, President, Seventh-day Adventist Church)

Editor’s Note: Below is a transcript of a message, posted to You Tube on April 24, from president of the Adventist Church, Ted N.C. Wilson. Elder Wilson will release a new video each week, during the Coronavirus pandemic, which you can view here.

It’s great to be back with you again. It’s been quite a journey, all through this situation with coronavirus COVID-19 all over the world, but God is with us, through the 100 Days of Prayer, through outreach, through social media, all kinds of…

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By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (ADRA International)

Doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, and more are just some of the countless workers in healthcare on the frontline fighting against time to help severely ill patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the battle wages on to aid numerous patients, so is the need for personal protective equipment (PPE).
Loma Linda University Health (LLUH), a leading teaching hospital in Southern California’s San Bernardino County, have staff working around the clock to ensure the community in the midst of…

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By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Ted. N.C. Wilson)

It’s so good to connect with you again. I hope you’ve had a good week, a good week in the Lord, as He has protected you and cared for you. Yes, there are challenges all around. People have been losing their lives. We’ve been praying for people and for families who have lost loved ones. We’ve been praying for people who are fighting this coronavirus.
God be with you in a special way during this 100 Days of Prayer, as we are uniting in prayer towards the Lord and His power to save. God will use…

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By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Victor Hulbert)

The latest in the viral social media series #dearcoronavirus visits with medical staff from 15 countries to share their commitment and passion during this difficult time.
With a mixture of front-line staff dealing directly with the virus, to those who still take a daily risk working in midwifery, psycho-sociological support for girls with eating disorders, or in general surgery, these brave men and women don’t see themselves as heroes, but do recognize the extra challenges to their lives, their…

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By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Beth Thomas)

One piece of business discussed annually at Spring Meeting is the Missionary Book of the Year. Especially now, when the world is in such turmoil, this special resource gives the 22 million members, pastors and leaders of the Seventh-day Adventist Church the perfect opportunity to share hope and peace with their friends and neighbors.
Almir Marroni, publishing director for the Adventist Church, outlined the 18-month process it takes to plan for the Book of the Year: 1) Defining a subject, 2)…

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