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By S M Chen, posted July 18, 2017 “Virtue is the truest nobility.” — Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (1547-1616), Spanish novelist I read with some interest a 5/10/17 post at Adventist Today entitled “Adventist Pastor and Wife Declare Love for Trans Daughter.” I do not know the couple in question and have no intention of […]
Read more at the source: What Does It Take?
Article excerpt posted on en.intercer.net from Adventist Today.
**To share this story: By D. Randolph Wilson The Bermuda Conference held the Good News Gospel Explosion evangelistic meetings from April 8-29, 2017, with evangelist Claudius Morgan, assistant to the president for communication, with responsibilities for evangelism, for the Caribbean Union Conference in Maraval, Trinidad. Under the auspices of the Holy Spirit, Morgan shared the Word of God. A total of 88 people were baptized as a result of the evangelistic meetings: 47 baptisms and 41 rebaptisms. Baptisms were held on April 8 and 15, and then nightly, including the final Sabbath and Saturday night, April 29.
Read more at the source: 88 Baptized After the Good News Gospel Explosion Meetings in Bermuda
Article excerpt posted on en.intercer.net from Adventist Church Connect.
**To share this story: Michael Nixon has been named the new vice president for Diversity & Inclusion at Andrews University. Photo provided by Andrews University On July 6, 2017, Andrews University President Andrea Luxton announced that Michael Nixon has accepted the invitation to serve as the university’s first vice president for Diversity & Inclusion. He will begin in this position on August 1, 2017.
Read more at the source: Andrews University Names Its First Vice President for Diversity & Inclusion
Article excerpt posted on en.intercer.net from Adventist Church Connect.
**To share this story: The Oakwood University Aeolians Choir celebrate earning the title Choir of the World after the announcement of their win is made on July 8, 2017. Photo by Michael Marshall Cheers and prayers of thanksgiving rang out in the United Kingdom and across North America as word quickly spread that the Oakwood University Aeolians Choir won the World Choir Title (Choir of the World) in the choral category during the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, Wales, United Kingdom, on July 8, 2017. The university also received a second award as Jason Ferdinand, the Aeolians’ director, was named Outstanding Director of the World Choral Festival. The competition, which started on July 3 and ended July 9, originally began in 1947 as a festival to celebrate the “Peace and Harmony” that showcases some of the world’s greatest musical talents. According to the event’s website , each year the International Musical Eisteddfod welcomes more than 4,000 performers, and as many as 50,000 visitors join the festival in the small Welsh town “to sing and dance in a unique combination of competition, performance, and international peace and friendship.” The event culminated with the choral competition. “On behalf of the entire Oakwood University community, we celebrate the success of the Oakwood University Aeolians on another history-making accomplishment,” said Leslie N.
Read more at the source: Oakwood University’s Aeolians Win World Choir Title
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**To share this story: By Steve Case and Eddie Heinrich The following article is based on the report “The New Orphan: Youth Sabbath School” prepared for the 180° Symposium. This article highlights findings of Steve Case and Eddie Heinrich, describes the status of youth Sabbath School in North America, and offers guidance for the future strengthening of youth Sabbath School. —Editors
Read more at the source: Recent Report Calls Youth Sabbath School "Orphan," Offers Ways to "Adopt"
Article excerpt posted on en.intercer.net from Adventist Church Connect.
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