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Inter-American Division Islands Hit Hard by Hurricane Marie

September 21, 2017 | Columbia, MD | North American Division

This week the Caribbean islands took a tremendous hit as Hurricane Marie slammed into the islands of Dominica, the British and U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. While the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico are protected territories of the United States, they belong to the Inter-American Division (IAD). The North American Division is greatly concerned for the well-being of the people living there and has reached out to the IAD leadership for information.

Many of our members originate from, or have family and friends on, the islands and are concerned for their well-being. We ask that you join us in praying for those directly impacted by this storm and urge you to visit the IAD website at http://interamerica.org for further updates. It is our understanding that ADRA International will respond to the needs of the people on the islands. You can find out more information at www.adra.org.

Pastor Israel Leito, president of the Inter-American Division released a statement regarding the damage from Hurricane Marie. CLICK HERE to watch the video.

— Prepared by the NAD Office of Communication

Young Adult LIFE Tour Coming to Portland, Oregon

Many of our local churches love their young adults but are at a loss as to where to begin a thriving ministry with them. The North Pacific Union Young Adult LIFE Tour stop intends to bring insights and relevant, doable steps toward building a flourishing young adult ministry now. The tour’s next stop will be in Portland, Oregon, from April 19-20, 2024, at the Pleasant Valley Seventh-day Adventist Church.

What’s in Your Hand? eHuddle Inspires Attendees Toward Creative Evangelism

From February 26 to 28, nearly 200 pastors and other leaders gathered at Camp Kulaqua in High Springs, Florida, for the 2024 eHuddle, an annual evangelism and leadership think tank hosted by the North American Division’s (NAD) Ministerial Association. Thousands more tuned in via Facebook and YouTube.

Mardian J. Blair, Former CEO of AdventHealth, Passes to His Rest

Mardian J. Blair, who led AdventHealth (formerly Adventist Health System) from 1984 until 2000, passed away on March 26 at the age of 92 in Apopka, Florida. Blair leaves behind a profound impact on the organization and in faith-based health care, particularly during a time of significant change in the health care industry.

It Is Written Conducts Alaska Evangelism and Mission Trip

This spring, It Is Written will conduct a mission trip and evangelistic campaign in Alaska, culminating in the Revelation Today: Hope for Humanity series. At the end of March, a mission team of 70 volunteers are serving in Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska, and Bethel, the largest rural community. The evangelistic series begins April 5.

Pacific Union College Gains Approval to Expand Nursing Program to Sonora

Pacific Union College (PUC) recently announced that it received state approval for a new nursing training partnership with Adventist Health Sonora. The PUC education center will further the college’s goals of growing its nursing program and help meet the rising need for highly qualified healthcare professionals in the Tuolumne County area.