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August 2009

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31 August 2009

Aboriginal story reprint reaches 100,000
A new, revised and redesigned edition of The Girl Who Talked to the Stars has taken the total print run of the story of Aboriginal Adventist church member Dolly Bonson to 100,000.

28 August 2009

InFocus Adventist News
AusAID grants $3 million to ADRA Australia to help young Solomon Islanders.
  Adventists in the News
Spotlight on what Seventh-day Adventists are doing in their community as reported in the newspapers.

27 August 2009

ADRA commences new project in Solomon Islands
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency has commenced a $3 million project in the Solomon Islands.

 


Adventist anti-abuse message faces mixed results
ANN correspondents report from local churches worldwide August 22, church's Abuse Prevention Emphasis Day.

25 August 2009

It Is Written Oceania extends broadcast reach
It Is Written Oceania (IIWO) programs are set to begin weekly broadcasts across Papua New Guinea (PNG) from September 6.

Northpoint church finalises property purchase
After hours of prayer, research and meetings, Northpoint church has purchased a new church facility.

21 August 2009

InFocus Adventist News
Children’s ministry leaders across NSW meet for the first time and more!
  Adventists in the News
Spotlight on what Seventh-day Adventists are doing in their community as reported in the newspapers.

20 August 2009

Financial support for church in Fiji encouraging
In spite of the global financial crisis, economic downturn in Fiji and the 20 per cent devaluation of the Fiji Dollar, Adventists in Fiji are continuing to tithe faithfully.
  Literature evangelists meet in NZ
Literature evangelists from Australia, New Zealand and French Polynesia gathered in Christchurch recently for their annual Literature Evangelist Congress.
  Adventists in the News
Spotlight on what Seventh-day Adventists are doing in their community as reported in the newspapers.

18 August 2009

Book It In unveiled at congress
During the recent Literature Evangelist Congress in New Zealand, a new party plan initiative for sales was officially launched.
 

New ADRA Pathfinder honours motivate youth to serve
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency has unveiled a new and updated set of ADRA Pathfinder honours at the International Pathfinder Camporee.

14 August 2009

InFocus Adventist News
Sanitarium sponsors Aussie footballer Tim Cahill and more!

13 August 2009

Bible stone
An ancient piece of stone has been found in the Middle East with a Bible name on it.

7 August 2009


InFocus Adventist News
Adventist aged care in Victoria funds for extra pastors

6 August 2009

Women march against abuse
More than 600 Adventist women marched down the streets of central Apia as part of an anti-domestic abuse demonstration last month.

Betty's clinic opens for Pacific Island children
Adventist Health in the South Pacific has released a new DVD designed to educate children in the Pacific islands on the dangers of smoking and alcohol.
 

Adventists in the News
Spotlight on what Seventh-day Adventists are doing in their community as reported in the newspapers.

4 August 2009

ADRA NZ helps Fiji after floods
Adventist Development and Relief Agency New Zealand has signed a bilateral contract with the New Zealand federal government to conduct a post-flood recovery project in Fiji.

Fulton hosts Pacific-wide WCTU convention
The Women's Christian Temperance Union held its Pacific-wide convention at Fulton College from July 7 to 10.

3 August 2009

Curtain rises on new university church
The first weekly Adventist church service at the Curtin University of Technology was attended by 21 people on July 11.
  Prison ministry expands in SNZ
Prison ministry in South New Zealand is growing.
SPD Travel introduces online booking system
South Pacific Division Travel Service, the licensed travel agent of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the South Pacific, has introduced a new online booking system that will make it easier to purchase domestic and international air tickets.

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