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November 30, 2018 In News By PrayzFM

Unprecedented numbers of migrants and refugees means new religious freedom challenges, say scholars

As the number of migrants and refugees worldwide continues to surge, a panel of scholars convened last month by the International Religious Liberty Association (IRLA) says more must be done to deal with related religious freedom challenges. The IRLA’s 19thMeeting of Experts, held in Cordoba, Spain,...

November 30, 2018 In News By PrayzFM

Mega Health Expo brings together 7,000 young people in downtown Curitiba

It was 9am on a Sabbath morning and thousands of Seventh-day Adventist youth were missing from their churches. Without any more information, this would be disturbing news. Actually, it was the result of a coordinated effort to impact the city of Curitiba in a powerful...

November 24, 2018 In News By PrayzFM

Andrews University’s Envision Magazine wins Pacemaker Award

On Oct. 27, 2018, Andrews University’s student-produced Envision magazine received a Pacemaker award from the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP). Known as “collegiate journalism’s preeminent award,” the Pacemaker awards are presented yearly by the ACP. Paul Kim, chair of the university's Department of Visual Art, Communication & Design, says, “These...

November 23, 2018 In News By PrayzFM

Southwestern Adventist University communication professors receive Emmy Awards

Southwestern Adventist University’s department of communication has won an Emmy® award — considered the highest honor in the television industry — at a televised awards ceremony in Houston, Texas, on Nov. 10, 2018. Professors Kyle Portbury, Michael Agee, and Glen Robinson each received an Emmy® for...

November 23, 2018 In News By PrayzFM

Tim Cahill visits Auburn Adventist school

Ahead of his last-ever game for Australia tomorrow night, soccer legend Tim Cahill visited Auburn Seventh-day Adventist School this morning. Star-struck kids were offered the opportunity to interact with Cahill, including a live Q&A session and photo opportunities. Promoting the upcoming Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon, Cahill...

November 23, 2018 In News By PrayzFM

Steps forward for media and communication in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Adventist church in Bosnia & Herzegovina is developing a media and communication program to more effectively reach the 3.5 million people of this south-east European Balkan nation. At the beginning of 2018, the church opened official Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts as ways to tell everyone of the Adventist presence...

November 22, 2018 In News By PrayzFM

Unprecedented Adventist military veterans program recognizes exemplary service, remembers the fallen

The North American Division (NAD) Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries (ACM) hosted its first ever ceremony in honor of Veterans Day entitled, “You Are Not Forgotten: A Salute to Veterans” on Saturday, November 10. “We have gathered. We who have served, and those of you who endured while...

November 22, 2018 In News By PrayzFM

Adventist named Chief Justice of Papua New Guinea

A Seventh-day Adventist Church member has been named Chief Justice of Papua New Guinea (PNG). Sir Gibbs Salika, a member of Hohola Adventist Church in Port Moresby, was appointed on November 13 for a term of 10 years. “Justice Salika is the longest-serving judge of the National...

November 22, 2018 In News By PrayzFM

Do’s and don’ts to survive healthfully through the holidays

Many people during the upcoming holiday season are likely to have stressors in their lives, which include keeping bank accounts steady, stress levels low and waistlines under control. Weight gain begins to rise in the United States throughout October and November, peaking approximately 10 days after...

November 21, 2018 In News By PrayzFM

In Jamaica, Pathfinder Clubs to be added in public schools

The Ministry of Education in Jamaica is taking steps to allow the Seventh-day Adventist uniform group—the Pathfinders—to setup clubs in primary and high schools across the nation. This announcement was made by Assistant Superintendent of Police Coleridge Minto with responsibility for safety in schools, who was...