By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Madeline Dyche, as told to Andrew McChesney)
I saw three lives changed by the Pathway to Health free mega clinic in Fort Worth, Texas
Source:: sda website
By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (RecordStaff)
The world of God – the ultimate source of music and lyrics
Source:: sda website
By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Victor Hulbert, Trans-European Division)
When you have been inspired you need to visit. That was the case for Pastor Ted Wilson during his visit to the European Pastors’ Council in Belgrade, Serbia, 28 August – 2 September 2018. He specifically asked to visit the nearby ADRA Community Centre for refugees.
“What I’ve seen is just a tremendous blessing for these people,” Wilson reflected in a video interview recorded during a tour of the facilities.
As president of the Seventh-day Adventist World Church, Wilson had…
Source:: sda website
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,…
Source:: sda website
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…
Source:: sda website
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…
Source:: sda website
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…
Source:: sda website
By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Mylon Medley, North American Division)
The Seventh-day Adventist Church does not tolerate abuse of any form.
Source:: sda website
By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Andrew McChesney)
He fails and ends up planting a church in Ethiopia
Source:: sda website
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…
Source:: sda website