News Articles
Holbrook Indian School Celebrates 75 Years of Operation with Special Program
On March 6, 2022, Holbrook Indian School celebrated 75 years of operation. Current and former staff and students welcomed representatives from the Pacific Union Conference and the North American Division to commemorate the historic event.
College Press Donates Printing Press to Source of Life, a Euro-Asia Division Publishing House
In the fall of 2019, College Press owners Brad Fisher and Rob Howell had the opportunity to acquire another small print company, which included a fairly new printing press. After much discussion and prayer, it was decided to donate the older printing press that College Press had owned for more than 20 years. The press found its way to the Euro-Asian Division.
Sonscreen Film Festival Returns to In-Person Event After Two Years, Features “Encounters” World Premiere
April 7-9, 2022, will mark will the first in-person Sonscreen Film Festival since 2019. Students from colleges around the North American Division will gather at the newly completed Loma Linda University Church complex in California for three days of film screenings, educational opportunities, and professional connections.
Jorge Ramirez Named North American Division Undersecretary
On March 10, 2022, the North American Division committee elected Jorge Ramirez for the position of division undersecretary. Ramirez replaces Elden Ramirez, who took a call to serve as executive secretary of the Lake Union this past fall.
Connecting the Pastoral “Family”
Pastors of the NAD are looking forward to the CALLED Pastors’ Family Convention to be held in Lexington, Kentucky, on June 19-22. This convention offers some of the best continuing education opportunities, with six arena sessions and 120 seminars. Specific tracks will be offered for Spanish-speaking pastors, volunteer lay pastors, chaplains, ministry tech lab, and spouses.
2022 Growing Together Cohort Launches Virtually
The 2022 Growing Together Cohort launched with nearly 150 leaders from 40 different churches across the North American Division (NAD) attending the virtual summit. Growing Together is about intentionally reaching out to youth and young adults with acceptance, grace, and the love of Jesus. It’s about changing the culture in our Adventist churches.
Tips on How to Talk to Children About the War in Ukraine
“Don’t worry, it is on the other side of the world. It doesn’t affect you. Don’t think about it. Don’t worry about it.” Are these the best answers you can give your child when talking about the war in Ukraine? Absolutely not. This is the subject of news sources worldwide and is the topic of conversations everywhere. Children are asking about this war. How does one talk to their child about such a dreadful global event?
AdventHealth Breaks Ground on Emergency Room, Part of Renewed Alliance with Walt Disney World
AdventHealth broke ground today, March 8, 2022, on its emergency room located at Flamingo Crossings Town Center, which will bring emergency care and an enhanced patient experience for Walt Disney World Resort guests, cast members and the Central Florida community.
ADRA Calls for Peace, Mobilizes Relief for Millions of People Impacted by the War in Ukraine
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is scaling-up operations to deploy humanitarian assistance for children and families displaced by the war in Ukraine. The relief agency has launched a fundraising campaign to strengthen programs for refugees from Ukraine and other global communities.
Andrews University STEM Division to Host “Mission: Invent 2022”
In July of this year, Andrews University’s STEM division will host the conclusion of the first “Mission: Invent,” an initiative encouraging the development of innovation and entrepreneurship in K–12 Seventh-day Adventist students in the U.S. and Canada.