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

The rapid movement of the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has forced Seventh-day Adventist World Church leadership to make adjustments as to how Church business is conducted, especially with recently imposed restrictions on travel, gathering size, and social distancing.
As we have previously reported, the General Conference Session formerly scheduled to take place July 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been rescheduled until May 2021 due to safety concerns with the number of…

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By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Judy Fua)

The Day Hope Died
Luke 24:21 (NKJV): “But we were hoping that it was He who was going to redeem Israel . . .”
Hope died slowly on that terrible day.
The first prickles of fear had begun in the garden when they were jolted from their stupor by the sound of an unruly mob crashing through the darkness toward them. In disbelief they had watched Judas, their friend and colleague, step forward and identify Jesus with a kiss, then melt back into the shadows.
Rough hands secured their Master and…

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

With the strong ‘stay at home’ message from governments and authorities, loneliness can be one of the negative side effects of this Coronavirus pandemic. Easter is a time when traditionally people and families meet for extra times of fellowship and worship – and often take the opportunity of spring sunshine to get out in nature. Sadly, this Easter is different. We are at home. Isolated. Many are lonely. Loneliness is one of the side effects of the coronavirus. The separation from our loved…

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By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Southern Asia-Pacific Division Communication Department)

A simple text message sent to Adventists friends in mainland China has raised $20,000 US dollars in less than 12 hours. Samuel Wang, Chinese Evangelist to the Southern Asia-Pacific region, has coordinated the fund-raising project via group chat to help the poor who are seriously affected, in the Philippines, by the government lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The first batch of rice distribution, held in the municipality of Silang, Cavite, started on April 3, where more than 1260…

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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 9, 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.
Brothers and sisters around the world, what a privilege to be able to be in contact with you in various ways through digital activity, through electronic means, social media, digital activities in the realm of reaching people all around the world. What…

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

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is launching the Good Goes Viral (#GoodGoesViral) campaign, a movement to inspire the world to engage in acts of kindness starting this Easter weekend, to pray for those affected by the COVID-19 crisis, and to support ADRA’s global response to the pandemic.
During a time when millions of people are staying home, the Good Goes Viral campaign is encouraging people to do good by sharing love and kindness in creative ways that creates connectedness…

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By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Ashley Stanton)

In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Australia programs are continuing to find innovative ways to serve their communities.
Community meals have now become takeaway, counselling services have moved online and care packages, including toiletries, are being delivered to the most vulnerable.
In amongst the chaos, people are finding refuge in the service of ADRA volunteers.
“People are all very anxious about what’s happening,” said Helen Hiscock,…

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By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Corrado Cozzi / Victor Hulbert)

Most of us know somebody with coronavirus or, perhaps, have it ourselves. Sadly, some of us know friends or family who have lost the battle.
Pedro Torres is a survivor. Along with six others, he chooses to speak out about his battle, his faith and his hope as a ‘virus victim’. You will be encouraged and moved by this video.
This latest #dearcoronavirus video is the third in a series produced by GAiN leadership in Europe along with active partners from other parts of the world.
You can watch…

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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 2, 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.
Greetings, Brothers and Sisters around the world, our wonderful church family, our worldwide family.
God is in control of all of our aspects as we place ourselves in His hands. Now, during this coronavirus pandemic, I want you to be encouraged in the…

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By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Mylon Medley)

Social distancing. It’s a term that has become ubiquitous in light of the coronavirus disease pandemic. According to the Johns Hopkins Medical Center, “Social distancing is deliberately increasing the physical space between people to avoid spreading illness. Staying at least six feet away from other people lessens your chances of catching COVID-19.” Unprecedented, widespread measures have been enacted to decrease gatherings and increase physical space between individuals in public spaces.
While…

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