Editor’s note: At a Capitol Hill press conference today, U.S. Representative Chris Stewart (R-UT) announced the introduction of a proposed law called Fairness for All. The legislation, which was introduced into the House of Representatives, aims to ensure that the free and open exercise of religion cannot be eroded, regardless of future political trends. Seventh-day Adventist religious liberty advocates were among those who participated in the event to express their support. 
Therewas a time,…Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann-en/~3/REcUw5ADEyQ/

Anyone would be challenged to cover eight decades of miracles in one weekend, but on November 15-17, 2019, Middle East University (formerly Middle East College) campus in Beirut, Lebanon, commemorated 80 years of operation with storytelling, music, and moving testimonies.  Even as Lebanon is gripped with current economic and political challenges, the theme for the event spoke of MEU’s story, “We Walk By Faith.”  
The weekend featured yellowed photos of the visionaries who invested wealth and…Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann-en/~3/fGa9wx9n5p0/

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake recently struck Albania mostly affecting the city of Durres and Kruja, and the village of Thumana, Kruje. Reportedly, the death toll stands at 31 with at least 650 people injured. Rescue efforts are currently underway as bodies are still being pulled from the rubble.
“Specific areas in Durres and Thumana are still restricted due to military and special risk team interventions,” says Altin Rexhepi, country director for the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA)…Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann-en/~3/djW9ZsEXEtM/

Editors note: Since May of 2019, the Adventist Church members in Burundi have endured ongoing persecution from the countries government. On October 24, the president of the Burundi Union Mission, pastor Lamec Barishinga, was arrested. This arrest was part of an escalating series of threats and attacks on the Seventh-day Adventist Church by the government of Burundi. For further reading about the situation of our Adventist brother and sisters in Burundi, please visit the Pray for Burundi…Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann-en/~3/a_0xPqY4udA/

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is collaborating with the North American Division (NAD) Office of Education to offer educational development assistance at schools in Southern Africa. Recently, ADRA accompanied ten NAD education leaders to evaluate and assess the needs of schools in Malawi. 
“ADRA wants to ensure that every child has the best opportunities available to thrive and succeed,” says Matthew Siliga, vice president for marketing and development at ADRA. “Nothing…Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann-en/~3/P20EqMrIaFI/