By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Tortola, British Virgin Islands)

British Virgin Islands Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith (left) and Governor Augustus Jaspert (right) unveil a plaque during the one year commemoration service held on Tortola, Sep. 6, 2018, after Hurricane Irma caused extensive damage on Sep. 6, 2017. Courtesy of BVI Government Service
To mark the first anniversary of people’s perseverance in the wake of Hurricane Irma, the British Virgin Islands (BVI) hosted a national commemorative service a year later in Tortola. United as hurricane survivors,…

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By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Tracey Bridcutt)

Colorful costumes, inspiring testimonies and the opportunity to dig deep and support Australia’s drought-stricken farmers were all part of this year’s Breathe conference, held on Sabbath (September 22) at Waterview in Bicentennial Park (Sydney Olympic Park).
Around 500 women gathered for the event, hosted by Sydney Adventist Women, and were uplifted by personal stories, warm fellowship, singing and prayer. Many wore the national costumes and colors of their heritage as a way to celebrate the…

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Seventh-day Adventists on the British Virgin Island of Virgin Gorda recently marched against violence through the church’s EnditNow initiative. The Adventist initiative focuses on ending violence against women and children.
The march gathered dozens of young church members from the only Adventist Church on the island to spread anti-violence messages on banners, posters, and balloons, with Pathfinder band music and a flat truck with speakers…

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By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Douglas Babakobau/ Martiza Brunt)

Organizing a Pathfinder camp can be a big challenge, but for Douglas Babakobau, Sitiveni Vesikula and Peter Varuru, who are passionate about Pathfinders, it was an easy decision to make.
With the support of the local Nakorovou, Nasinu, and Viani Seventh-day Adventist churches, and nearly $A700 (500USD) donated to assist in costs, the three young men successfully ran a mini Pathfinder camp for 19 children. Held during the second week of the August school holidays in the Nasinu…

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By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Mylon Medley, North American Division)

The Seventh-day Adventist Church does not tolerate abuse of any form.

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By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Andrew McChesney)

He fails and ends up planting a church in Ethiopia

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By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (David Sebastian/IAD Staff)

As he came out of the water, 103-year-old Carlos Ortíz García raised his hands in victory, rejoicing to have accepted Jesus as his personal Savior. Church members at the Youth Center of the East Puerto Rico Adventist Conference, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, rejoiced with him as they witnessed the baptismal ceremony on Aug. 11, 2018.
“Jesus is my life and it is He that strengthens me,” said Ortíz as he spoke about his decision. Born in 1914, Ortíz was shy of turning 104 just 24 days before his…

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By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Heather Reifsnyder and Heather Jackson)

For the third time, the Loma Linda University Medical Center received the Advanced Certification in Ventricular Assist Device (VAD), further highlighting the hospital’s commitment to excellence in service. The Joint Commission awarded this reaccreditation earlier this year.
“The importance of implantable mechanical devices cannot be overstated because they save the lives of heart failure patients who may otherwise die,” said Anees…

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By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Kimberly Luste Maran, NAD communication department)

Disaster Relief unit of ACS working with other relief agencies, local government.

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By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (The General Conference Administrative Committee)

After Clarification, Two subcommittees activated

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