The Adventist Development and Relief Agency recently observed World Malaria Day, an initiative to commemorate worldwide efforts toward controlling the preventable yet deadly disease. Above, a mother and child in South Sudan who have benefitted from ADRA's distribution of mosquito nets. The nets have proven to be a simple, effective measure acting as a barrier between malaria-carrying mosquitos and people. [photo courtesy ADRA]
Baptismal candidates stand at a service in the Panchayat Community Hall in Chinna Canal, Kerala, India, on April 21. Sixteen students from the Adventist Seminary in Kerala led out in evangelism efforts in the hills region of Munnar from April 15-22. [photo: Ramani Kurian]
A member of the Bern Adventist Church in Switzerland braves the cold on the afternoon of Sabbath, April 14, to give away balloons and books to passersby in at a public transport station. Balloons, with a message in German reading "Jesus loves children," were given to kids, and church members encouraged parents to select a book or DVD of their choice from a bookstand. [photo: Bhekisisa Nyoni]
David Chapman goes head over heels during the Gymnaires 2012 Homeshow at Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. After a year of performing on the road, the college’s acrosport team performed for their home audience on April 15. [photo: Steve Nazario]
A young adult group sings at the 20th anniversary celebration of the London Ghana Church, which now has more than 500 members. The Modern Ghana newspaper reported on the event, quoting Kwaku Danso-Boafo, Ghana's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, on his remarks at the ceremony. [photo: Katie Ramharacksingh]
César Pina Toribio, Secretary of State for the Dominican Republic, attended the final session of the International Religious Liberty Association’s 7th World Congress, Thursday, April 26, telling attendees that his nation shares their commitment to preserving and promoting freedom of religion. More than 900 delegates attended the congress. [photo: Libna Stevens]
Nicholas Miller, director of the International Religious Liberty Institute at Andrews University, addresses the nearly 900 delegates at the IRLA World Congress in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Wednesday, April 25. More than 900 people are attending the event to examine secular threats to religious freedom. [photo: Ansel Oliver]
The Monterey Bay Academy choir sings on April 10 at WestPoint 2012 in San Mateo, California, United States. About 200 lay members and pastors attended the annual convention, which offers strategies for discipleship and outreach.
Students and faculty of Peruvian Union University assist in the cleanup of Chosica – about 18 kilometers east of the university – clearing damage and debris left after landslides affected some 5,400 citizens earlier this month. Students also helped by supplying clothes, water, food and other donations following heavy rains.
Southern Adventist University student Derek Taylor, right, accepts the Best in Fest award for his drama, "Comatose," at the 2012 SONscreen Film Festival X in Simi Valley, California, on April 14. From left, Rajeev Sigamoney, festival producer, and Paul Kim, executive director.