December 16, 2002
Adventists Respond to Looming Famine in Africa
A carpenter in Malawi has given up making cupboards. With a famine hitting his country, he now only builds coffins.
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December 16, 2002
Chile: Religious Freedom Conference Aims to Teach Children Tolerance
Teaching children about tolerance and respect was the focus of recent discussions with Seventh-day Adventist Church representatives, the International Religious Liberty Association and government officials in Chile.
December 16, 2002
President Addresses World Church, Shares Hopes For New Year
Reflecting on issues that are a concern to many people around the world, Pastor Jan Paulsen, president of the Seventh-day Adventist world church, expressed his hopes for peace and tolerance and spoke against war and violence.
December 16, 2002
Croatia: Adventists Commended For Humanitarian Initiative
Roofs, jobs and reconciliation are our response to what the region of Lika needs, said Dragutin Matak, president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Croatia.
Live and Let Live: Leaders Speak Out on HIV/AIDS Situation
It takes courage to learn about HIV/AIDS, and even more courage to do something about it, said Charles Sandefur, president of the Adventist Development and Relief Agency, in the wake of the United Nations World AIDS Day Dec. 1.
Reaching Out To Faith Communities a Focus For Church Leaders
Mission experts and directors from the church's Global Mission religious study centers met Dec. 5 to 7 in Sau Paulo, Brazil, to share reports and discuss future directions for Adventist relations with other religions around the world.