December 2005 Archives
Year in Review: Adventists Celebrate Growth, Share World Concerns in 2005
Some 14.3 million people are now baptized members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church worldwide, with a total of 25 million people believed to attend weekly worship services. Such growth was a highlight of the Adventist Church's year in 2005, a...…December 22
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Tanzania: Four Church Leaders, Driver Are Killed In Crash En Route to Funeral
Four leaders in the Seventh-day Adventist Church in East Tanzania, along with the son of one leader, were killed in a head-on vehicle collision Dec. 21. The men died while en route to the funeral of Dr. Witson Mwamakamba, former...…December 22
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United States: Adventist Educators Ponder Impact of Intelligent Design Ruling
A Dec. 20 ruling from a federal court in the United States finds that "creation science" or "Intelligent Design" cannot be taught in state-sponsored schools because it has a religious base. Seventh-day Adventists are among several faith groups who are...…December 22
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United Kingdom -- A few years ago, Katja Antaniuk knew nothing of God and every moment was dedicated to cross-country skiing. She competed at a national level for seven years and participated in the Olympics. She learned about God from...…December 20
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Health: Loma Linda University, LLU Medical Center Mark Centennial
In 1905, Albert Einstein published the Special Theory of Relativity, the first jukebox was invented, and, on a small hill in Southern California called Loma Linda, a dream began.The Seventh-day Adventist-owned Loma Linda University and Loma Linda University Medical Center...…December 20
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Papua New Guinea: Adventist Schools Join Public School System
In an effort to make Christian education more affordable for students, Seventh-day Adventist schools in the Papua New Guinea Union Mission (PNGUM) will join the united National Education System (NES) at the beginning of the 2006 school year.Michael Liamo, PNG...…December 20
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World Church: Adventist Leader Urges Care for the Poor as 2006 Draws Near
Along with preaching the Gospel message, Seventh-day Adventists must also express practical concern for "the very poorest" of the world, Pastor Jan Paulsen, world church president, said in a year-end message recorded for 14.3 million church members in more than...…December 15
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Culture: 'Have Yourself a Blessed Little Christmas,' Composer Hugh Martin and Singer Del Delker Recollect
He was a huge success story during Hollywood's golden era. Hugh Martin penned some of the most memorable songs and worked with some of the top entertainers of his era. He wrote the original songs for the classic Hollywood musical...…December 14
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New Leadership Team Appointed For the Middle East Church
The Seventh-day Adventist Church in the Middle East has a new leadership team that includes what is believed to be the youngest person ever to be appointed to an administrative post in that region. At 33-years-old, Conrad Vine has been...…December 14
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Peru: Adventist Caravan of Hope to Walk the Inca Trail
"Our goal is straightforward -- to share the gospel of Jesus Christ right on the Inca Trail," said Melchor Ferreyra, president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Peru.Adventists in Peru announced plans for 2006 to conduct an innovative initiative, fitting...…December 13
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Adventists Share How Churches Can Help Those with HIV/AIDS
While it is not a hospital, many have testified that the love and warmth experienced in churches can be a healing balm for the soul. Oscar and Eugenia Giordano, both medical doctors who agree with the concept, are working to...…December 13
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ANN Analysis: Beyond the 'War on Christmas,' What Should Adventists Do?
At a time of year when "peace on Earth" is supposed to be a dominant theme, pundits are proclaiming a "war on Christmas" in many parts of the world.In North America, retailers -- and even the White House -- are...…December 13
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Denmark: Remix Emerges
Several churches across Europe are adding a new element to the way they do church, and Denmark is no exception. 'Remix,' the Seventh-day Adventist church plant in Copenhagen, is celebrating its first two baptisms. With seven other baptized church members...…December 13
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Albania -- A new evangelistic center was opened in Durres on Nov. 26, the second center in Albania funded by the December 2000 worldwide thirteenth Sabbath School offering for Albania. Pastor Leigh Rice, outgoing president of the Adventist Church in...…December 13
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Philippines: Adventist Government Workers Pledge Honesty
Adventists employed in various Philippine government branches are committing themselves to oppose graft and corruption. They have banded together to form an organization called Seventh-day Adventists in Public Service (SDAPS). The primary goal is to promote honesty and transparency in...…December 06
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Sudan: Adventist Pastors Make Long Journey for High-Level Training
What may be considered a standard for church pastors in much of the world -- a solid, basic theological education at a recognized seminary, and regular extension courses to stay current and refresh skills -- can be a daunting challenge...…December 06
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First Online Wedding Couple Celebrates 10 Years
Who says an online marriage can't last? The first couple to be officially married in cyberspace on CompuServe, Rachel Twing and Randy Terwillegar, are celebrating 10 years this month. They had decided they would never find Mr. or Mrs. "Right,"...…December 06
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ADRA Launches Remembrance Campaign, Publishes Report on Tsunami Response
A three-minute Sound of Silence starting on Dec. 25 at 7:58 p.m. (EST) will commemorate the anniversary of the Southeast Asia tsunami. One year after the disaster the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) International is encouraging the world take...…December 02
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Chile: Evangelism Series Inspire Life-Saving Gifts
When a Seventh-day Adventist evangelist conducts an outreach event, it's not unusual to have people respond by giving their lives to Christ. But a recent Adventist-led outreach that covered the entire nation of Chile brought in much more: blood donations...…December 01
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Papua New Guinea: New Counseling Center Helps HIV/AIDS Patients
On the South Pacific Island of Papua New Guinea, this Dec. 1 -- also known as World AIDS Day -- has special significance. The HIV/AIDS epidemic that has killed 3 million people worldwide this year alone runs rampant on the...…December 01
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