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Young adults in Seventh-day Adventist congregations around the world are encouraged to donate blood as part of the church’s March 18, 2017 Global Youth Day. The effort seeks to combine community service with Christian witness.
According to a statement from the world church’s Youth Department, “There is a lot more to religious faith than simply going to church and listening to sermons. The true practice of religion involves the revelation of God’s love in living out Jesus’ gospel commission.”
February 13, 2017 in From the World Church, RSS English by IADComm
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February 10, 2017 | Mandeville, Jamaica | Nadeen Campbell/IAD Staff Northern Caribbean University (NCU), an institution operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Jamaica, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the government of Jamaica for the implementation of the in-vitro propagation of Irish potato seed program. The MoU was signed between NCU, the Ministry […]
February 10, 2017 in From the Field, RSS English by IADComm
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A group of students from Adventist-operated Montemorelos University recently obtained second place for their film submitted during the 9th national university Hazlo en Cortometraje, or Do it in Short film, contest held in Mexico City, Mexico.
The contest promotes the creation and cinematography training of university students and former graduates by convening them in an annual for short films that propose creative solutions to the social and environmental challenges facing Mexico and the world.
February 10, 2017 in From the Field, RSS English by IADComm
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Seventh-day Adventist world leaders called for the training of a younger generation of leaders to complete the church’s mission of spreading the gospel.
About 40 church leaders, including division presidents, university presidents, and senior General Conference officers, spoke about the role of young people at the 10th Global Leadership Summit in Ukraine’s capital, Kiev. The annual event encourages world divisions to provide their members with regular leadership training opportunities.
February 9, 2017 in From the World Church, RSS English by IADComm
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The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Inter-America recently launched the first of a series of textbooks for thousands of pupils across Adventist schools in the territory.
The brand new Spanish language textbooks will be used for first graders in 422 primary schools in the Spanish-speaking countries in the Inter-American Division (IAD).
February 8, 2017 in From the Headquarter, RSS English by IADComm
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A Seventh-day Adventist leader, pastor, and police chaplain in Canada recently had an unprecedented opportunity to witness to Muslims living in a populous area northeast of Toronto.
Pastor Mansfield Edwards was a guest speaker in one of the official candlelight vigils convened by the various levels of government on February 1 in the wake of the Quebec City mosque shooting that, according to media reports, left six people dead and at least 19 injured last January 29.
February 7, 2017 in From the World Church, RSS English by IADComm
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A Seventh-day Adventist congregation in the center of Tokyo, Japan, had dwindled to fewer than 10 active members, prompting fears it would be closed.
Instead, local leaders of the movement designated the church as the “Setagaya Youth Church,” and today, membership is thriving as young adults continue to find nourishment for their faith.
February 6, 2017 in From the World Church, RSS English by IADComm
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Addressing President Donald J. Trump and a room filled with American political and civic leaders — as well as international leaders including King Abdullah II of Jordan — on Feb. 2 at the 65th National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, U.S. Senate Chaplain Barry C. Black, a Seventh-day Adventist pastor, recalled the motivation his mother gave him to memorize Bible verses, which kindled a lifelong quest to know the Author of those words.
February 3, 2017 in From the World Church, RSS English by IADComm
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The Seventh-day Adventist Church in El Salvador recently celebrated its decade-long literacy program by graduating more than 500 people who now know how to read and write. The students, mostly adults, smiled big as they held their certificate of completion during a special program held at the Central Adventist Church in San Salvador, on Jan. 17, 2017.
January 31, 2017 in From the Field, RSS English by IADComm
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It’s famously said of New York City that “if you can make it there, you can make it anywhere.” Now, a pair of Seventh-day Adventist entrepreneurs are demonstrating just that — and it began with a desire to share their faith in Jesus in one of the world’s largest metro areas.
Ivan Joshua Raj, 34, and Heidi Liv Tompkins, 43, are Seventh-day Adventist Bible workers, but with a twist: they’ll reach out to folks with a carob candy truffle known as a “Caruby,” or with a plant-based, gluten-free meal at a “pop-up” restaurant that also serves up Adventist music in the background and Adventist tracts for diners to take home.
January 30, 2017 in From the World Church, RSS English by IADComm
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