National election dispute, ethnic violence affecting church institutions; mob surrounds Kenya's Adventist university

Matthew Bediako, world church executive secretary, called for reconciliation following recent violence in Kenya. In his statement, to be broadcast by the church's Hope Channel, Bediako also urged Adventist to exemplify the unity and forgiveness necessary to restore calm to the country.

Adventist leader appeals for calm in Kenya

Lay organization readdressing security concerns

Church members stand outside one of the planned 1,001 permanent churches built by Maranatha volunteers in Mozambique. A security guard was killed by robbers this week while guarding a warehouse packed with construction materials for the four-year initiative.

Robbery at Maranatha-rented warehouse leaves guard dead

Arrested Oakwood students suspended for semester

Adventist Church and education leaders at the December 17 unveiling of a plaque commemorating the donation of a catalogue of Claudio Arrau concert manuscripts to a museum honoring the renowned musician. From left: Adventist world church president, Jan Paulsen; Aldo Bernucci, mayor of Chillán; Carlos Larrando; and Edgar Arraya, rector of Chile Adventist University.

Chile: Adventist university catalogues concert manuscripts of famed pianist Arrau

Nearly one-third more donated food than expected; church president Paulsen thanks volunteers, celebrities in televised celebration

Geraldo Alkmin, presidential candidate and former governor of  São Paulo, and his wife, Lu, commend Adventist Church member Sergio Azevedo who created Christmas Mutirão 14 years ago. The program raised 3,200 tons of food this year for local food banks to help Brazilians in need.

Brazil: New record for nationwide Christmas food collection initiative

Members also hope to minister more, do more in the community

The beginning of a New Year is seldom without new hopes and dreams. For Seventh-day Adventists, 2008 is no different as they hope for the ordinary such as health, financial wellbeing and safety, but also for more passion to share and tell the world about Jesus.

Adventists Hope to see Jesus in the New Year

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Adventist leader appeals for calm in Kenya

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Chile: Adventist university catalogues concert manuscripts of famed pianist Arrau

Brazil: New record for nationwide Christmas food collection initiative

Adventists Hope to see Jesus in the New Year