Adventist News Network

Church Evaluates Procedures for Emergency Situations

Developing tensions in the Middle East are viewed with concern by Seventh-day Adventist leaders, said Larry Colburn, assistant to the president of the world church.

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

Jan. 28, 2003

Angola: Church Vibrant Despite War

Despite the hardships of 30 years of war in Angola, the Seventh-day Adventist Church is very much alive, according to Paul Ratsara, executive secretary for the church in the Southern Africa-Indian Ocean region.

Luanda, Angola

Jan. 28, 2003

News in Brief

United States: Armed Robbery During Church Prayer Meeting -- Tokyo: Adventist Hospital Receives Coveted Certificate -- New President for Spicer Memorial College -- Switzerland: Well-known Adventist Theologian Dies

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

Jan. 28, 2003

ANN Feature: Breakthrough in Cambodia, Hundreds Baptized at Phnom Penh Outreach Series

An old woman, left crippled by the war, watched Seventh-day Adventist Global Mission pioneers teach English and Khmer to illiterate children.

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Jan. 28, 2003

Venezuela: Church Strong Despite Political Uncertainty

Seventh-day Adventist churches in Venezuela remain open and active despite political unrest, church leaders in the region say.

Barquisimeto, Venezuela

Jan. 28, 2003

Fiji Prime Minister Speaks to Adventist Church

The Adventist Church plays a key role in the development of society, Fiji Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase said at the opening of the Fiji Pathfinder Camporee--a gathering of Christian young people--at Queen Victoria School.

Wahroonga, New South Wales, Australia

Jan. 28, 2003

News in Brief

ADRA Employee Receives Prestigious Award -- First Prophecy Message Broadcast in Martinique.

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

Jan. 21, 2003

Renowned Adventist Institution Goes "Nuts"

Including nuts in the diet has several benefits, according to Dr. Joan Sabate, chairman of the nutrition department at the Loma Linda University School of Public Health.

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

Jan. 21, 2003

Youth Congresses Held in War-torn Areas

Amid the war-torn areas of South Sudan and Northern Uganda, two youth congresses were held last month for several hundred young people.

Sudan, Uganda, Africa

Jan. 21, 2003

Ghana: Church Appeals to Parliament

The Seventh-day Adventist Church made an appeal to the Ghanaian Parliament Jan. 8 asking that the government recognize the church's Sabbath, or Saturday, day of worship when state assignments are being made, including examinations.

Accra, Ghana

Jan. 21, 2003