A simple text message sent to Adventists friends in mainland China has raised $20,000 US dollars in less than 12 hours. Samuel Wang, Chinese Evangelist to the Southern Asia-Pacific region, has coordinated the fund-raising project via group chat to help the poor who are seriously affected, in the Philippines,  by the government lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. 
The first batch of rice distribution, held in the municipality of Silang, Cavite, started on April 3, where more than 1260…Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann-en/~3/S-iqS4uQd9Y/

Editor’s Note: Below is a transcript of a message, posted to You Tube on April 9, from president of the Adventist Church, Ted N.C. Wilson. Elder Wilson will release a new video each week, during the Coronavirus pandemic, which you can view here. 
Brothers and sisters around the world, what a privilege to be able to be in contact with you in various ways through digital activity, through electronic means, social media, digital activities in the realm of reaching people all around the world. What…Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann-en/~3/KwuD-BEwv8w/

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is launching the Good Goes Viral (#GoodGoesViral) campaign, a movement to inspire the world to engage in acts of kindness starting this Easter weekend, to pray for those affected by the COVID-19 crisis, and to support ADRA’s global response to the pandemic.
During a time when millions of people are staying home, the Good Goes Viral campaign is encouraging people to do good by sharing love and kindness in creative ways that creates connectedness…Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann-en/~3/8somerk0-2w/

Most of us know somebody with coronavirus or, perhaps, have it ourselves. Sadly, some of us know friends or family who have lost the battle.
Pedro Torres is a survivor. Along with six others, he chooses to speak out about his battle, his faith and his hope as a ‘virus victim’. You will be encouraged and moved by this video.
This latest #dearcoronavirus video is the third in a series produced by GAiN leadership in Europe along with active partners from other parts of the world.
You can watch…Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann-en/~3/GUizWPMirRg/

In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Australia programs are continuing to find innovative ways to serve their communities.
Community meals have now become takeaway, counselling services have moved online and care packages, including toiletries, are being delivered to the most vulnerable.
In amongst the chaos, people are finding refuge in the service of ADRA volunteers.
“People are all very anxious about what’s happening,” said Helen Hiscock,…Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann-en/~3/PDdEp1_-x2o/