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United States: Adventist Experts Weigh in On Obesity Epidemic

America is fat, and getting fatter. Approximately 127 million adults in the U.S. are overweight, 60 million obese and 9 million severely obese, according to the American Obesity Association (AOA). Why?

America is fat, and getting fatter. Approximately 127 million adults in the U.S. are overweight, 60 million obese and 9 million severely obese, according to the American Obesity Association (AOA). Why?

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

May. 30, 2006

Malaysia: Church Leaders Learn the Language of the Internet

The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Southeast Asia and Indonesia is looking at new ways to expand its Internet presence. A May 22 to 23 Internet evangelism training seminar in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, brought in 44 delegates from Cambodia, Thailand, Singapore, East and West Indonesia. The presentations at the first such event in the region was themed Internet--Are We There Yet?

The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Southeast Asia and Indonesia is looking at new ways to expand its Internet presence. A May 22 to 23 Internet evangelism training seminar in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, brought in 44 delegates from Cambodia, Thailand, Singapore, East and West Indonesia. The presentations at the first such event in the region was themed Internet--Are We There Yet?

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

May. 30, 2006

Indonesia: ADRA Responds to Java Earthquake

Continuing its initial response to aid victims of the deadly 6.3 magnitude earthquake that struck Indonesia over the weekend, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is targeting its relief efforts in the hardest-hit region of Bantul, Yogyakarta Province, on the island of Java.

Continuing its initial response to aid victims of the deadly 6.3 magnitude earthquake that struck Indonesia over the weekend, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is targeting its relief efforts in the hardest-hit region of Bantul, Yogyakarta Province, on the island of Java.

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

May. 27, 2006

Jamaica: Adventist Store Brings Hope to Town Plagued by Crime

When opening a business, choosing the right location is critical, and most business owners would not choose a locale known for violence. But while increasing violence and criminal activity in Spanish Town, Jamaica are forcing many businesses to flee, the Seventh-day Adventist-operated Book and Nutrition Centre Company Limited (BNC), has opened a new store in the heart of the volatile old capital.

When opening a business, choosing the right location is critical, and most business owners would not choose a locale known for violence. But while increasing violence and criminal activity in Spanish Town, Jamaica are forcing many businesses to flee, the Seventh-day Adventist-operated Book and Nutrition Centre Company Limited (BNC), has opened a new store in the heart of the volatile old capital.

Spanish Town, St. Catherine, Jamaica

May. 24, 2006

Latvia: Holocaust Survivor, Hid by Adventist Sisters, Has 53-Year Ministry

During the Nazi occupation of Riga, Latvia, in 1941, those Jews who had not been taken prisoner were kept in a ghetto. The eyes of the Gestapo--the Nazi's secret police--were especially trained on those believed to be part of the underground resistance.

During the Nazi occupation of Riga, Latvia, in 1941, those Jews who had not been taken prisoner were kept in a ghetto. The eyes of the Gestapo--the Nazi's secret police--were especially trained on those believed to be part of the underground resistance.

Dobele, Latvia

May. 24, 2006

Also In the News

Ethiopia: ADRA Provides Food Aid in Drought-affected Area ... The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is providing emergency food aid for 13,000 people in the severely drought-affected area of Gode, in the Somali region of Ethiopia...

Ethiopia: ADRA Provides Food Aid in Drought-affected Area ... The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is providing emergency food aid for 13,000 people in the severely drought-affected area of Gode, in the Somali region of Ethiopia...

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

May. 22, 2006

World Church: New 'Hope for Big Cities' Target Selected, Must Remain Secret

A city with approximately 14 million residents--but a very small Seventh-day Adventist presence--is the new target for the world church's "Hope for Big Cities" outreach, says Michael L. Ryan, a general vice president of the world church who was recently in the area for a planning session.

A city with approximately 14 million residents--but a very small Seventh-day Adventist presence--is the new target for the world church's "Hope for Big Cities" outreach, says Michael L. Ryan, a general vice president of the world church who was recently in the area for a planning session.

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

May. 19, 2006

Uzbekistan: Government Reportedly Closes Samarqand Adventist Church

The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Samarqand (also known as Samarkand) has been closed by the Uzbekistan government, external media reports indicate.

The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Samarqand (also known as Samarkand) has been closed by the Uzbekistan government, external media reports indicate.

Samarqand, Uzbekistan

May. 19, 2006

Russia: Arson Attack Damages Taganrog Adventist Church

A suspicious fire on April 28 caused heavy damage to the Number 1 Seventh-day Adventist Church in the city of Tanganrog, Rostov, Russia, church officials confirmed.

A suspicious fire on April 28 caused heavy damage to the Number 1 Seventh-day Adventist Church in the city of Tanganrog, Rostov, Russia, church officials confirmed.

Taganrog, Rostov, Russia

May. 18, 2006

World Church: Adventists Counsel Fairness in Approaching 'Conversion Code'

Discussions by religious leaders over how conversion between faiths should be promoted must remember the rights of all individuals to select and follow the beliefs their conscience dictates, Seventh-day Adventist religious liberty leaders say.

Discussions by religious leaders over how conversion between faiths should be promoted must remember the rights of all individuals to select and follow the beliefs their conscience dictates, Seventh-day Adventist religious liberty leaders say.

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

May. 17, 2006