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Adventist land in Papua New Guinea declared a protected area

By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Samuel Kopomu/Record Staff)

The Papua New Guinean (PNG) government’s peak environmental protection authority (CEPA) recently declared a “ridge-to-reef” land and marine protected area that includes two Adventist institutions and one campground.
The Variarata National Park, located on the northern border of the protected area, includes part of the large cliffs that overlook Pacific Adventist University (PAU). The rest of the university falls within the western boundary, and the declaration will now protect the abundant bird…

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Adventist Church president calls for Total Member Involvement in Southeast Mexico

By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Libna Stevens/IAD)

Adventist World Church President Ted N.C. Wilson made a call to hundreds of Seventh-Adventists in Southeast Mexico during a special worship gathering held in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico, on Aug. 19, 2018.
“God has a mission for the church in the southeast territory and that is to proclaim the Three Angels messages of Revelation 14, to lift up Christ in His righteousness, to lift up the restoration of God’s people through the Word of God, through healthful living,” said Wilson as he addressed…

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In Mexico, thousands of Adventists celebrate and train for small groups ministry

By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Libna Stevens/IAD)

Nearly 5,000 Seventh-day Adventist small-group leaders across the Inter-Oceanic region of Mexico celebrated evangelism growth, strengthened their ministry and renewed their commitment to continuing to share the gospel in their communities, during a large gathering Aug. 17-18, 2018.
The festival celebration, coined as “Mission First”, held at the Centro Expositor (Exhibitor Convention Center) in Puebla, Mexico, brought Adventist world leaders to witness the progress of the church and encourage…

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Adventist pastor loses family in tragic fire

By AdventistNews@gc.adventist.org (Solace Asafo, Communication Director)

A tragic fire claimed the lives of an Adventist pastor’s family during the early morning hours of Sunday, August 19. Ebenezer AtoKessie was away at camp-meeting when fire engulfed his house, killing his wife, two children, mother-in-law, and wife’s niece. The deceased are Grace Ampah, 65, Linda Kessie, 30, Precious Pokua, 9, and the 4-year-old and infant sons of the couple.
Linda, a teacher at the Valley View University Basic School in Accra, had recently given birth to their…

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