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Questions regarding the Seventh-day Adventist Church and its leadership

By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (General Conference Communication Department)

The Seventh-day Adventist Church is an international spiritual community of 21 million members bound together by the Holy Spirit in its commitment to Christ, His message and mission. Our worldwide church organization strengthens the unity of the church, safeguards its doctrinal integrity and fosters its mission.
Over the past few months some questions have been raised regarding the Seventh-day Adventist Church and its leadership. We invite you to consider the following:
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Montemorelos University celebrates vehicle-free zone once a month on campus

By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Laura Marrero/IAD News Staff)

In an effort to combat pollution caused by the hundreds of vehicles entering and leaving the campus every day, a group of students at Montemorelos University have come up with a vehicle-free-zone initiative that includes closing its gates for one day once a month. Students, faculty and staff can enter or leave campus on foot, or on a bike anywhere they need to go every last Tuesday of the month.
“Through this initiative, we want people to create a habit of using other more efficient ways of…

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ADRA receives air support to help with ongoing relief aid in Indonesia

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

As response efforts continue for thousands of affected people hardest hit by a 7.5 magnitude earthquake followed by an 18-foot tsunami, which struck the town of Palu and nearby areas in central Sulawesi in Indonesia, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) has received air support thanks to Airlink, a disaster response organization in Washington, DC, to assist with ongoing relief work.
Airlink has helped connect over 80 relief agencies with over 40 airlines to receive fast and…

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In Colombia, congress event motivates young people for missionary service

By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Edith Patiño/IAD Staff)

Encouraging Seventh-day Adventist professionals and university students to become missionaries is what has driven church leaders in Colombia to hold an Adventist Professionals and University Students International Missionary Congress last month. Themed I Will Go Too 3.0, the event became the third largest gathering at the Colombia Adventist University in Medellín, Colombia.
More than 1,500 church leaders, professionals, students and active church members were motivated to answer the call to…

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Women’s Health 101

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

In many places around the world, autumn brings cooler temperatures, back-to-school shopping and schedules that are busier than ever, making it difficult for many women to find time for a checkup. With so much to do, health can sometimes take the backseat to other things on the schedule.
Ron Johnson, MD, an assistant professor of Gynecology & Obstetrics at Loma Linda University

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Israel Reflections

By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (tedNEWS)

2018 seems to have been a bumper year for Adventist believers visiting Israel. There is something special about walking were Jesus walked, taking a boat trip on Galilee, or worshiping on the Mount of Beatitudes. And what can be more moving than celebrating communion near the garden tomb – remembering a Savior who did more than die on a cross – but who overcame death to give us resurrection hope.
Those who have made the journey will testify to the spiritual benefits and biblical…

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Tsunami kills hundreds in Indonesia; ADRA responding

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

A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake in Indonesia triggered a powerful tsunami that killed nearly 400 people in the hard-hit town of Palu and nearby areas in central Sulawesi leaving hundreds missing and injured. The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is deploying emergency response teams to the disaster area to provide rapid aid to the people most affected by this tragedy.
“The devastation is extensive and the…

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