Tobago: New Adventist Mission Organized
The Tobago Mission of Seventh-day Adventists became the eighth field organized in the Caribbean Union Conference, or region, in a ceremony held on Nov. 21.
Church Health Leaders Connect Youth to Fight Drug Abuse
The Adventist Church wanted to tackle youth drug use--both within and outside the church--and believed a cooperative approach using a positive environment was the best method.
Russia: One Adventist Student Dies, Another is Injured, in Dormitory Fire
An early-morning fire Nov. 24 has claimed the life of a Peruvian Seventh-day Adventist student at Peoples Friendship University in Moscow.
World Church: “Questions on Doctrine” Book Annotated, Republished
After a 40-year hiatus, the book “Seventh-day Adventists Answer Questions on Doctrine” is back in print.
Guatemala: New store sells soy products
Inter-American Health Food Company officially inaugurated a packaging and distribution store, called Cetebedi Guatemala, in Guatemala City on Oct. 26.
Jamaica: NCU opens Counseling Center
A center which treats sex abuse victims opened Oct. 23 in Central Jamaica. The opening ceremony was officiated by Minister of Justice Senator A. J. Nicholson.
Mexico: First International Summit of Leaders and Communicators
The Seventh-day Adventist Church in the Inter-Oceanic Mexican Union in Mexico City will host the First International Summit of Leaders and Communicators on Nov. 25-27, 2003.
Sexual Ethics for Ministers Discussed
A successful pastor had been at a church for five years. Thirty-five years old and married with two children, rumors went through the congregation that he had a sexual relationship with one of the church members. It was later confirmed.
Less Tithe a “Deeply Spiritual Problem” Say Church Leaders
Since the 1970s, the Seventh-day Adventist Church has seen its tithe, or members donating 10 percent of their earnings to the church, drop 75 percent, per capita, adjusted for inflation, says Benjamin C. Maxson, stewardship director for the Seventh-day Ad
Thousands Reached by IAD Satellite Evangelism Series
Thousands of viewers throughout the world witnessed Inter-America’s two week satellite evangelism series from El Progreso Adventist School Auditorium in Guatemala City from Oct. 17 to Nov. 1. The 16 live broadcasts was seen throughout the countries
Guatemala: Ministry of Education grants Literacy Award to ADRA
The Adventist Disaster and Relief Agency (ADRA) -Guatemala was given the “Orden de Alfabetización,” or National Literacy Campaign Award, in a special ceremony at the National Palace in Guatemala City. The ceremony, which took place Oct. 27 inc
Year-End Meetings Conclude Strong in Evangelism
Leaders representing the 2.4 million member Inter-America Region, met for their annual year-end meetings held in Guatemala City from Oct. 27-30.