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The life of Daniel in cinematic images

By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Andre Brink)

August 30-September 8, saw four media ministries, eight uniquely skilled crew from five countries and four continents; a professional Moroccan production team; the acclaimed Biblical film sets of Ouarzazate, along with 165 local actors and extras who eagerly and skillfully play the roles of Biblical characters, come together to pull off a highly successful production on the book of Daniel.
The crew with skills in filmmaking, photography, media technologies, directing and producing, converged on…

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New Adventist facility in El Salvador to provide shelter for families

By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Gamaliel, Guerra/IAD Staff)

A new facility recently completed by a local Seventh-day Adventist Church in El Salvador will provide overnight shelter to parents while they wait for their children during their in-patient care at a nearby hospital in the capital city of San Salvador.
Dozens of church and community members recently took part in the inauguration ceremony of the Miramonte Adventist Shelter and unveiled plans to benefit dozens of families who travel from far away to bring their children to nearby Benjamin Bloom…

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How to reduce your risk of developing cancer

By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Mark E. Reeves, MD, PhD)

Research has shown that you can greatly reduce your chance of developing cancer by the lifestyle choices you make.
Yes, hereditary factors can play a large part, too, and some families are affected by cancer more than others. But overall, a person’s choices will contribute to their health and wellbeing throughout their life.
More than 1.7 million people in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer this year, and an estimated 600,000 Americans will die from cancer this year,…

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In Jamaica, Adventists challenged to focus on the Church’s mission amid distractions

By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Nigel Coke/IAD)

Adventist Church President in Jamaica Pastor Everett Brown challenged newly installed leaders in the North East Jamaica region to make the community and people their main object of the church’s mission.
The challenge was made by the Adventist leader against the background of the recent spate of murders committed against women and children in the country.
“To remain relevant and true to mission, the church must identify with the needs of people,” said Brown, as he addressed the new leaders at…

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School of Behavioral Health helping to expand Child Life service in China

By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Larry Becker)

A new School of Behavioral Health program offering pediatric nurses from the People’s Republic of China the opportunity to complete training as Child Life Specialists launched in Fall 2017. The new program is an outgrowth of a four-year series of education exchange visits the School of Behavioral Health faculty members and students have made to the Zhejiang University Children’s Hospital (ZUCH), introducing nurses there to the benefits and value of child life services.
Nancy Wu was the…

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