Wilson Offered Condolences in Oslo
20 September 2011 Oslo Norway [Tor Tjernanen, tedNEWS] The president of the General Conference, Pastor Ted N. C. Wilson, offered his condolences to the people of Norway in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks when he visited Oslo as the main speaker at a fellowship weekend on September 16. and 17. 'I have personally prayed…
Read MoreDiversity Celebrated at Newbold College Opening Assembly
17 September 2011 Bracknell, United Kingdom [tedNEWS] The largest gathering of students and staff for some years attended last week’s Newbold College Opening Assembly in Salisbury Hall. A feature of the assembly was the celebratory and affirming visual display of the flags of the 62 countries representing the diversity of students and staff members on…
Read MoreCroatian National Television Broadcasts Seventh-day Adventists Worship
17 September 2011 Zagreb, Croatia [Mladen Juri?evi?, tedNEWS] On Saturday, 17 September 2011, Croatian national television was broadcasting church service of the Seventh-day Adventists that was taking place in Marusevec church, Croatia. In this local Adventist community church, members from Marusevac and surrounding areas gathered together along with the Adventist high school and medicine school…
Read MoreNewbold Principal Begins with Campus Prayer Walk
01 September 2011 Bracknell, United Kingdom [tedNEWS] Newly arrived Principal, Dr Philip Brown, concluded his devotional at the first staff meeting for the new academic year at Newbold by inviting staff to accompany him on a prayer walk around campus.
Read MoreAnnual ‘Meeting of Experts’ Studies Influence of Secularism on Religious Freedom
30 August 2011 Silver Spring, Maryland, United States [Bettina Krause/IRLA/ANN] Whether secularism threatens religious freedom will become an increasingly significant question for religious groups -- especially religious minorities -- in the coming years, legal experts and academics predicted last week. New South Wales Attorney-General Greg Smith, left, chats with Ken Vogel, IRLA secretary general for…
Read MoreBUC Health Ministries Director in Pub Crash Rescue
31 August 2011 Watford, United Kingdom [BUC NEWS] When an articulated lorry crashed into a pub and caused a six vehicle pile-up, BUC Health Ministries director, Sharon Platt-McDonald found herself in the midst of the action. The accident happened right outside her house just after she had turned into her front drive. She told BUC News,…
Read MoreThe Power of 32,000
31 August 2011 Watford, United Kingdom [Eglan Brooks, BUC NEWS] On Sabbath 24 September 2011, Adventists across the UK and Ireland have the chance in every church and community, for every member to set aside sometime to reach their immediate community with a message of hope. We are asking that each member distributes just five…
Read MoreFinancial Artwork
23 August 2011 St Albans, United Kingdom (Caroline Swain, tedNEWS] From the 15 – 17 August 2011, about seventy treasurers and accountants from almost all the Trans-European Division (TED) territories (sadly a few were denied visas), met for an intensive three days’ training on the new Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Accounting Manual. The charming, serene spa…
Read MoreLondon Adventist Youth Leaders to Hold Two Peace Vigils amidst Widespread Looting
09 August 2011, London, United Kingdom [ANN/BUC/SEC staff] Seventh-day Adventist Youth leaders in London will hold two peace rallies this week in response to ongoing rampant looting, which began Saturday night following a community protest of a police shooting. Youth leaders will hold the rally in Tottenham at the Seven Sisters Station today, Tuesday, August…
Read MoreAdventist Church in Hungary Loses Legal Status, Must Reapply under New Legislation
04 August 2011, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States [Bettina Krause/IRLA/ANN] Under controversial legislation passed last month, the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Hungary is one of 344 Christian churches and other faith groups that have lost their legal status and must apply to the Hungarian Parliament for registration. Only 14 religious organizations have retained their previous…
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