NOTE: This article was written in late March 2020 and updated in April. It is a reflection on God's love and care; and how God can open our eyes in the midst of tragedy. While it refers specifically to the COVID-19 pandemic, the message can serve...
Despite the challenging economic conditions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Australia has seen a rise in tithe. According to Australian Union Conference Chief Financial Officer Peter Cameron, it was anticipated that tithe contributions might drop as a result of the temporary...
A pioneer branch church that closed more than a decade ago in New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea, reopened on April 10 after locals were introduced to the Bible Discovery Reading program. Following an evangelism campaign in June 2019, many new contacts expressed interest in learning...
Greetings to each of you. This has been a very challenging and difficult week with racist and prejudiced situations, COVID-19 suffering all across this globe, economic upheaval, unemployment, and so many other challenges all across this planet. You know, in all of this, God calls...
Hillview Adventist Church (Morisset, NSW) celebrated five years of continual daily prayer on Monday, May 25. Since 2015, a group of 4-21 people have been meeting on the church premises at 5:30 each morning to share a short scripture and pray for 30 minutes. Not one...
What happens after death? Is the Bible Sabbath still to be observed? Will Christ really come again? These are just some of the questions asked by those who may know little about the Bible or still has many doubts about its message. And what does the...
The program included solo performances, original songs with guitars, and favorite hymns that participants and spectators at the screens could sing together. The hosts maintained a cozy atmosphere through numerous greetings written in chat and read out during the concert, of which there were many....
A 101-year-old woman recovered from a COVID-19 infection following seven days as a patient at the Adventist Hospital of Belém, located in the capital city of the northern Brazilian state of Pará. Antonina de Nazaré resides in Belém and was treated at the Seventh-day Adventist medical...
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) in Costa Rica, together with Seventh-day Adventist churches across the country, have committed to assisting 600 families in need with food and hygiene kits until the end of June. The initial response came as the pandemic crisis shutdown...
Now, more than ever, it’s important for people to find ways to stay connected with loved ones. Whether it’s talking, listening, or a hug, connecting with someone helps us feel soothed, especially when things feel out of control. Here are our four favorite ways to...