Country's large Spanish-speaking community an opportunity for church growth

Mark Finley, special assistant to the Adventist world church president for evangelism, speaks at Maranatha Volunteers International's first Hispanic convention last month in Florida. The organization, which builds churches and schools worldwide, hopes to involve the United States' Spanish-speaking community in outreach. [photo: Tom Lloyd]

In the U.S., Maranatha to involve Hispanic population in outreach

Regional church headquarters pledges $50,000; displaced persons enjoy warm bowls of miso soup courtesy of ADRA

An Adventist Development and Relief Agency volunteer fills bowls with traditional Japanese miso soup for displaced persons at an area evacuation center. The church's humanitarian arm is among organizations aiding those most affected by country's March 11 earthquake. [photo courtesy ADRA International]

In Japan, Adventist Church intensifies earthquake relief effort

Smoking cessation program swept nation in 1960s

Dr. J. Wayne McFarland helped millions quit smoking as the co-author of the Five Day Plan to Stop Smoking. Above, he addresses a luncheon at the Sheraton-Chicago hotel in 1969. [photo courtesy McFarland family]

Remembrance: McFarland helped millions quit smoking with five-day plan

Wilson has message of support; four church buildings sustain minor damage

ADRA Japan coordinating with National Disaster Office

Open letter signals shift in two-year controversy

La Sierra University won't neglect creation teaching, president, chairman vow

Trecartin responds to questions on regional work; acknowledges little reported so far

Adventist Church Undersecretary Homer Trecartin said ANN and other church news services are saying little about the Middle East because the church's work there is "extremely varied." Above, Trecartin at Annual Council in October, when a Middle East Study Commission was established. The commission will issue an initial report next month. [ANN file photo]

Undersecretary: Adventist work in Middle East is 'varied'

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