Ten Best Bible Stories in the Netherlands
27 February 2014 | Meppel, The Netherlands [Rudy Dingjan and Judy Plaatjes, tedNEWS] Most people in the Netherlands know something about the Bible and have a favourite story they can recall from childhood. So in 2013, nine Christian denominations, including the local Seventh-day Adventist church, in Meppel, Netherlands decided to join hands and conduct a survey in…
Read MoreGoing Beyond Normal to Make God Known in Europe
21 November 2013 | St Albans, England [tedNEWS Staff] Ninety-six delegates from the eleven Unions and three attached Fields, which constitute the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the Trans-European region (TED), met from 15-20 November in Be?i?i, Montenegro. The theme of the Annual Council was 'Making God Known in Europe – Go Beyond Normal'.
Read MoreWhat’s God got to do with it? Part II
22 October 2013 | London, United Kingdom [Katie Ramharacksingh, BUC news] Who could say no to a fully catered meal, down-to-earth speakers and an inviting atmosphere? That is the welcome that met visitors to the Mission to the Cities Youth programme, at the Central London church, on Saturday, 19 October. The evening kicked off with a 3-course dinner.…
Read MoreJesus has the power to make you strong
4 August 2013 Novi Sad, Serbia [Agnieszka Kluska, tedNEWS] About 4,000 thousand people gathered in Novi Sad for the morning worship. Many local visitors have come to join young people at the Pan-European Adventist Youth Congress. This year marks 150th anniversary of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. 'As we move and grow as a church, we…
Read MoreIn Europe, Adventist Social Media Sparking Interest in Spirituality
04 June 2013 St. Albans, England [Ansel Oliver/ANN] The development of a social media strategy for outreach in Europe is paying off for Seventh-day Adventist Church leaders trying to connect with those potentially interested in learning about God. The online community LIFEconnect, launched in 2010, offers content and discussion groups for various lifestyle topics. This…
Read MoreAdventist Elected President of Swiss Bible Society
30 May 2013 Aarau, Aargau, Switzerland [Herbert Bodenmann/APD/ANN] Delegates of the Swiss Bible Society elected Seventh-day Adventist theologian Reto Mayer as the organization’s president during their May 24 meeting, making him the first Adventist appointed to the post in the society’s 58-year history. Mayer, associate treasurer of the Adventist world church’s Inter-European Division, based in Berne,…
Read MoreNewbold Bible Conference: Focus On Prophecy
14 March 2013 Bracknell, United Kingdom [John Baildam / Bjorn Ottesen, BUC News] Fifty participants at an all-day Bible Conference travelled from as far as Wales, Scotland, the Midlands, London and the North of England to enjoy five thought-provoking presentations by lecturers in the Department of Theological Studies at Newbold College of Higher Education. Dr Philip Brown,…
Read MoreGod Renews People in The Netherlands
09 March 2013, Zwolle, the Netherlands [Jóhann E. Jóhannsson, tedNEWS] Despite the grey, foggy and rainy Sabbath morning in the Netherlands, the members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church did not let the weather stop them from travelling from all corners of the country to the city of Zwolle for a day of fellowship. Pastor Ted Wilson, the…
Read MoreNewbold to Host 2nd Annual All-Day Bible Conference – Hearing the Prophetic Voice!
07 February 2013 Bracknell, United Kingdom [Kirsty Watkins, Newbold] Newbold College of Higher Education will host its second annual all-day Bible Conference on Saturday 9 March, 2013, with the theme ‘Hearing the Prophetic Voice!’ Early bird registration for the conference closes on 16 February, and places are still available. The conference will feature Aulikki Nakhola…
Read MoreHoly Spirit Works in Albania
12 December 2012 Tirana, Albania [Julian Kastrati, tedNEWS] On the Saturday of December 1st, Adventist believers and seekers from all churches and groups throughout Albania convened at the last Festival of Faith for the year, celebrating the wondrous works of the Holy Spirit. Pr. Leo N. España, Albanian Mission (ALM) President, in his year-end report…
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