News Articles
Adventist Journey Launches as New North American Division Magazine
In January 2018, the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America (NAD) launched the magazine Adventist Journey, the first division-wide magazine the NAD has published.
La Sierra Conductor Unveils New Work at Kennedy Center, Preps for Carnegie Hall
As La Sierra University’s director of wind and percussion studies, Giovanni Santos leads the Wind Ensemble of more than 40 musicians, a group that spent the first portion of last summer in a whirlwind tour of the Czech Republic, Austria, the Republic of San Marino, and Italy. Now the Wind Ensemble is rehearsing for its debut performance at New York City’s famed Carnegie Hall on March 15, 2018.
25th Annual Concert at Meyerson Highlights World Premiere of New Composition
On Feb. 11, 2018, Southwestern Adventist University celebrated the 25th annual tradition of A Night at the Meyerson with the world premiere of Kim André Arnesen’s newest composition, Sing the Earth.
Christian Record Services Welcomes New Communication Director
Christian Record Services for the Blind, a ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist Church to people who are blind, welcomes Patricia J. Maxwell Robertson as communication director.
Adventist Community Services Responds to Florida High School Shooting; Pathfinder Recounts Experience
On Feb. 14, 2018, a shooting occurred at a high school in Parkland, Florida. Seventeen were killed and 14 were injured when the gunman, a former student, opened fire on campus and entered a building.
Oakwood University Pre-Alumni Council Students Gain Experience, Makes Connections at UNCF Leadership Conference
On Feb. 7, 2018, the Oakwood University Pre-Alumni Council members boarded a van headed for Atlanta, Georgia, for the United Negro College Fund Leadership Conference.
Pastor, Denominational Employee E. Wayne Shepperd Passes Away
E. Wayne Shepperd, Jr., born June 20, 1935, in Los Angeles, California, to Elbert W. Shepperd, Sr., and Naomi E. Owens, passed to his rest on Feb. 6, 2018, in Austin, Texas.
It Is Written Honored with Six Awards
This week, several It Is Written television programs were honored with AVA Digital Awards.
Andrews University H.E.L.P. Project Hosts “The Nativity Story” Christmas Program
On Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, the Human Empowerment Life Project (H.E.L.P.) team hosted “The Nativity Story” in the Howard Performing Arts Center at Andrews University for approximately 460 students in grades 2–5 from the Benton Harbor, Michigan, area.
Del Delker, Voice of Prophecy Soloist, Passes Away
Beloved Voice of Prophecy soloist Del Delker passed to her rest on Jan. 31, 2018, in Porterville, Califoria, at the age of 93.