Norwegian ‘Order of Merit’ recognizes ‘service for the good of humanity’

Former Adventist world church President Jan Paulsen was recently appointed Commander of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit for his humanitarian service. [ANN file photo by Robert East]

Former Adventist world church President Jan Paulsen receives civilian honor

Stints in Brazil, Bolivia, Bangladesh; Colleagues remember his generosity, strong faith

Eric Monnier’s missionary service along the Amazon River supported Adventist Church growth and development in the region. Monnier later oversaw church operations in Bangladesh. [photo courtesy Euro-Africa Division]

Remembrance: Monnier, 59, leaves legacy of mission service

Nation needs shift from ‘disease and illness to wellness and prevention,’ Benjamin says

U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin praised the Adventist Church’s focus on holistic well-being during the North American Division’s Health Summit this week in Orlando, Florida. [photo: Rainey Park]

U.S. Surgeon General commends Adventist focus on holistic well-being

Historic ministry to schools, hospitals now available for local congregations

Adventist philanthropy leaders say a new handbook for local congregations covers industry best practices in fundraising from a Christian stewardship perspective. [graphic courtesy AdventSource]

First Adventist fundraising handbook to guide church building projects

Project is path to self-sufficiency; One refugee opens home hair salon

Na Aye Yin recently opened a hair salon in her home after receiving vocational training from ADRA Thailand. She and her husband now provide free hair cuts to unemployed refugees in their community. [photo: ADRA Thailand]

ADRA Thailand vocational training lends refugees new future

Site of Cyclone Nargis now sees ADRA development projects, wellness education

An Adventist Health Ministries volunteer takes a blood pressure reading during the church’s first health expo in Myanmar’s Irrawaddy Delta region this month. Volunteers discovered that less than half of community members diagnosed with hypertension know how to treat the condition. [photo: ADRA Myanmar]

Myanmar’s farming, fishing community benefits from region's first Adventist health expo

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