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

In a special live-streamed event July 3-4, the Seventh-day Adventist Church will unveil its strategic focus for 2020-2025. Building on the Reach the World theme begun in 2015, the next five years will see a focus on mission through the Reach the World: I Will Go initiative.
Originally set to launch at the 2020 General Conference Session in Indianapolis, plans for presenting the initiative to the World Church had to be adjusted due to the coronavirus pandemic. This will now take place in a…

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By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Anthony Wagener Smith, North American Division Evangelism Institute)

Lewis Stubbs, my maternal grandfather, left a legacy of mission in my life and in the lives of countless others. The testimony of his life demonstrates how everyday believers can make disciples and plant churches. He is remembered not for his theological education (he had none) or material resources (he had few), but as one who walked deeply with God.
During World War II, Grandpa joined the United States Merchant Marines and traveled the world on military support ships as a chief purser and…

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By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Daniela Arrieta / IAD News Staff)

Dozens of Wayúu indigenous families in La Guarija in the northern part of Colombia received food baskets, thanks to an initiative of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) in Colombia.
The Wayúu families have been forced to follow quarantine guidelines because of the Coronavirus pandemic, and many have not been able to work and earn money for food. Almost 100 of the most needy families were selected recently and adopted for several weeks, during…

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By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Maja Ahac)

It is more than six months since Fredy escaped threats and uncertainty in his homeland, Colombia. Together with his wife and three children, he found a safe refuge in Belgium.
Then came Coronavirus and lockdown.
Fredy and his family were forced to stay inside their shelter but were taken care of by a kind member of the local community in Lint. To provide for his family, Fredy started baking and selling bread.
“One day the local Adventist pastor came to buy some bread and brought me good news:…

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

Fulton Adventist University College is playing a key role in the continuing professional development of instructors from the Fiji Police Academy.
Fulton presented the first study module of the National Certificate of Teaching in Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) program for the academy’s instructors and lecturers during the first week of June. This was one of four modules that will be presented by lecturers from Fulton as the academy staff complete the course over the remainder…

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By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (tedNEWS/EUDnews)

The Seventh-day Adventist Church has intentionally become more focused on supporting and raising awareness for people with mental health issues. The latest initiative is a moving film where the storyline deals with issues of anxiety and depression. Created by the South American Division, it was premiered on 5 June as part of the GAiN Europe Uncertainty project.
“This film looks like it was made for me,” RG wrote after seeing the movie. “I have been through this… I ask pray for me. Please help…

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By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Kimberly Luste Maran)

These six Adventists work in essential roles during this time of uncertainty and crisis. Each one answered a series of questions. Here are, In their own words (with editing for clarity only), glimpses into their lives and faith. We thank them and many others for their service, and encourage our readers to pray for them.—Editors.
All About “Us”
Name: Elfred Deynes Location: Miami, Florida Profession: Respiratory Therapist
What has been the toughest part of the past few months?
For me, the…

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

A listener survey conducted by Hope Radio in Kiribati has found that many people who have been tuning in to the radio station are now seeking Bible studies.
Hope Radio announcer Tarataake Angiraoi said the radio station has been working with young people from the Adventist churches in Tarawa to conduct the survey of around 5,000 homes. According to the survey, of those people who own radios, most of them are tuning in to Hope Radio.
“What is interesting is that in every 100 homes visited in…

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

Daniel R. Jackson, president of the North American Division, G. Alexander Bryant, NAD executive secretary, and Randy Robinson, NAD treasurer, recently sat down with Mylon Medley, assistant director of NAD communication, to discuss recent events related to racial injustice, the history and relevancy of regional conferences, and the presence of racism in the denomination’s past and present.
The North American Division has also asked their members to join together in a Special Day of Prayer for…

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By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Toka Moshesh, Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division)

I facilitated a presentation/workshop on Tshwane East Seventh-day Adventist Church’s Music Festival some years back. We took the time to appreciate Adventist music culture and what exactly that term meant. After playing seven one-minute clips of various styles of worship music, I asked the congregation what they thought the differences were between the styles. With a variety of comparisons drawn, interspersed with lots of giggling, I revealed that all clips came from Seventh-day Adventist…

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