By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (North America Division)

On June 21, 2020, the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s North American Division issued the following statement after a full-page advertisement was published by a fringe organization on the same day in the Nashville Tennessean, a Gannett-owned newspaper.
“The Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America is deeply disturbed by the two hurtful ads recently published in the Nashville Tennessean.
“The claims made against the Muslim community have caused pain and strife. We soundly reject these…

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By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Silvia Tapia, South American ADRA)

Every day, about 40,000 people are forced to flee their countries due to persecution, conflict, or widespread violence. Today, approximately 79.5 million people are displaced from their places of origin. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), in December 2019 it was estimated 26 million refugees were spread across the world.
The UNHCR said, in 2020, the Venezuelan refugee and migrant crisis should be considered the second largest on the planet, just behind that…

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By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Maryellen Fairfax)

Curdled milk sits in the breakfast bowl, remnants of yesterday’s dinner. It’s raining again today. You load the clothes into the dryer and turn on the news, searching for some semblance of normal. The monotone warnings and humdrum rhythms bring strange comfort, wordless lyrics to life’s repetitive tune.
Ba dum.
“Key federal ministers deny the PM’s push for a global COVID-19 inquiry . . . ba dum, ba dum . . . tensions between Australia and China increase . . . ba dum . . . violence escalates in…

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

There is life after a cancer diagnosis — that’s the message Gina Valvo, 49, wants new cancer patients to see and hear clearly. Valvo hopes sharing her story will inspire many who are faced with a similar life-altering medical report.
Valvo learned she had Stage 4 cancer in May of 2019. Physicians at Loma Linda University Medical Centertold her it started in her left breast and spread to her spine, liver, bones and finally, her left ovary.
When physicians began to explain her life-expectancy,…

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By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Lucas Alves)

The role of the local church elder in the Adventist Church is of fundamental importance. Reflecting on its function, in the light of the Word of God, is essential, as we run the risk of diminishing its value and relevance in these challenging days.
The Bible offers a roadmap for success in this important function: In chapter 20 of the book of Acts, we find Paul with a group of elders, coming from the city of Ephesus to Miletus, to say goodbye to the great apostle with the possibility of never…

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The Adventist church of Gaspar Alto, in Santa Catarina, completed 125 years of existence. Founded on June 15, 1895 by ten families of German immigrants, the temple now holds services for about 50 active members. On Monday, June 15, a virtual celebration was held to mark the date, attended by descendants of the pioneers, pastors, and Adventist Church world president Pastor Ted Wilson.
“Greetings from the world church family for the 125th anniversary of the church of Gaspar Alto. One hundred and…

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I call it the “been-sitting-slouched-for-wayyy-too-long” stretch. You know the one—chest forward, back arched, head tilted skywards, arms extended overhead as far as possible (or, if you fancy, out to the side). Go on, try it now. I’ll wait.
. . .
Sigh. It’s a good stretch. Although it once landed me in a bit of hot water.
A group of friends and I had gathered together for a movie night. I would have been 13 or 14 at the time. As the credits began to roll on the first film, I leaned back and…

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By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Maranatha Volunteers)

To date, the West African nation of Côte d’Ivoire has been largely untouched by the COVID-19 pandemic. Maranatha Volunteers International’s work through local crews has continued uninterrupted, a welcomed sight for church leadership in a country where there are less than 10,000 Adventists.
Maranatha’s first project in Côte d’Ivoire, the Anan Seventh-day Adventist Church, is now complete. A special dedication ceremony will inaugurate the building this summer, performed by the president of the…

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By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Janelle Ringer)

Men’s Health Month serves as a timely reminder for men to see their healthcare provider and raises awareness about the benefit of early detection. Men can suffer from a broad spectrum of issues ranging from heart disease and cancer to depression and suicide.
Anthony Hilliard, MD, chief of cardiology for Loma Linda University Health, shares tips that can make a big difference for the man in your life.
“Committing to simple changes can protect your heart from developing heart disease, which…

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By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Thomas Ariku Motou)

At different points in our lives, we will face financial challenges. Some of these will be so severe as to reach crisis level. We might not know where the financial crisis will come from or how long it will last—but one will come, and we will have to deal with it. We can be ready!
Personal financial planning for a crisis is simply preparing to meet future uncertainties. The crisis could be caused by war; natural disasters like volcanic eruptions, bushfires and cyclones; famine; or disease, like…

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