Most Memorable ANN Stories of 2006: A Reflection
A look back at some of Adventist News Network's most memorable stories from 2006.
Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
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Kenya: Accident Leaves Four Dead, 21 Injured, Philippines: Typhoon Seniang Batters the Philippines, Canada: Adventist Pastor, Technology Pioneer, Dies
Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
World Church: Pomegranate Juice May Thwart Onset of Alzheimer's, Says Researcher
Before you gulp down that eggnog or spicy apple cider this holiday season, take a moment to consider what your drink can do for your brain. If you opt for a glass of pomegranate juice, you may be staving off Alzheimer's disease, says Dr. Richard Harman, lead researcher and author of a study released last month by Seventh-day Adventist-owned Loma Linda University in collaboration with Washington University researchers.
Loma Linda, California, United States
Romania: New Religion Law 'Big Step' but Process Worrisome, Adventists and Other Religious Groups Agree
Romanian Seventh-day Adventists joined other religious communities and human rights groups this week in raising concern over a controversial Religion Law whisked unpublished and largely un-discussed by legislators through both houses of Romania's parliament last week.
Bucharest, Romania
World Church: Paulsen Calls for 'Acts of Mercy and Compassion' as Church Moves Into New Year
"Are we compassionate toward those who are vulnerable? [Do] we reach out to them and offer our constant support? Are we the peacemakers in society? Do we offer words and actions of mercy and compassion to the people we meet?" asked Seventh-day Adventist world church president Pastor Jan Paulsen, during his holiday greetings recorded for some 14.5 million church members worldwide.
Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
World Church: Women Talk With Church Leader About Abuse, Leadership, Health, Poverty
While much of the conversation between Seventh-day Adventist world church president, Pastor Jan Paulsen and women in the church focused on abuse, poverty and health, the lack of women leaders in the church took center stage.
Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
World Church: 40 Years of Training Missionaries for Different Cultural Settings
It takes more than just a passionate love for God and a nudge from the Holy Spirit to successfully talk about Christianity in a culture alien to your own. It's called mission work and adequate preparation for the task is akin to learning another language. Forty years ago Seventh-day Adventist cross-cultural missionaries had nowhere to go to learn the important cultural practices and nuances that would either sink or swim their presentation of the gospel to locals.
Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
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Myanmar: Adventist Church Baptizes Record Number, World Church: ADRA Launches New HIV and AIDS Website Section, Inter-America: Mourners Remember Former Regional Treasurer and Vice President, World Church: AWR Podcasts, Audio Players Reach New Listeners ...
Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
South Africa: Church Reaffirms Marriage as Biblically Defined Heterosexual Union
Following a decision by South Africa's parliament last week legalizing same-sex unions in South Africa, the Seventh-day Adventist church in that country issued a statement upholding marriage as an exclusively monogamous and heterosexual institution.
Bloemfontein, South Africa
Fiji: Church Appeals for Peace Following Military Coup
Leaders of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Fiji have joined other Christian denominations in condemning military commander Frank Bainimarama's military coup. In a swift takeover this week, Bainimarama ousted the democratically elected government under prime minister Laisenia Qarase.
Suva, Fiji