News from New York City
Students from the Rio Lindo Adventist Academy Chorale recently performed on a world stage, joining participating choruses, soloists, and full orchestra in New York City for a major musical debut. The students contributed to the world premiere of Psalmos, a newly commissioned Christian choral work by composer and conductor Mark Hayes that sets seven psalms to music. The performance took place in Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium. Read the full story here.
News from Pendleton, Oregon
Members of the Pendleton Adventist Church launched the Pendleton Auto Care Co-op after securing “Serve One More” grant funding from the Upper Columbia Conference, providing free oil changes and routine car maintenance to local families in need. Spearheaded by church member Brendan Griffin and Pastor Stephen Farr, the initiative quickly gained community support, with local contributions matching grant funds and raising additional money for major vehicle repairs while reinvigorating the congregation. Read the full story here.
News from Bangkok, Thailand
During a cross-cultural mission workshop in Bangkok, Seventh-day Adventist leaders used a dramatic skit about a Western school principal and an African teacher to explore how cultural differences impact workplace expectations. The story highlighted how community traditions and event-oriented mindsets can lead to severe misunderstandings without cross-cultural awareness and empathetic leadership. Read the full story here.
News from Nairobi, Kenya
At the East-Central Africa Division Content Creator Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, over 160 Christian influencers gathered to learn how to leverage digital media platforms for mission work. Keynote speaker Yohannes Olana urged creators to use their personal influence to amplify truth, unify believers, and advance the gospel across platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. Read the full story here.
News from Home
Journalism for Adventist Solutions (JAS), a Versacare fund, has recognized two investigative pieces from a $10,000 collaborative reporting project by Adventist Today and Spectrum as top-tier journalism. The featured articles — “Our Sabbath with the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea” and “Pigs, Beer, and Money: Stories of Adventist Belonging in Papua New Guinea” — highlight in-depth reporting that demonstrates high integrity, diverse perspectives, and journalistic excellence.
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