February 10, 2003
Afghan Religious Freedom Stance Raises Concerns
The question of religious freedom remains unsettled as Afghanistan wrestles with its new constitution.
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February 10, 2003
Israel: Publishing House Opens to Positive Media Response
The recent opening of the first Seventh-day Adventist publishing house in Israel, "Chaim Veshalom," which is Hebrew for "Life and Peace," marked a milestone for the church, which has ministered in Israel for 107 years.
Nicaragua: New Program For Illiteracy
A high illiteracy rate throughout Central America has prompted Seventh-day Adventist Church leaders in the region to declare 2003 as a "year of literacy."
Nigeria: Adventists Press for Saturday Recognition
The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Nigeria continues its efforts to receive government recognition for the Sabbath, or Saturday, the church's day of worship.
Ivory Coast: Adventists Limit Church Operations in Abidjan
Several operations of the Seventh-day Adventist Church's regional headquarters in Abidjan--including coordination of ministries--are being temporarly relocated in the wake of domestic crisis.
Ghana: Education and Health Top Church's Involvement
Seventh-day Adventists will continue to partner with the government in the areas of education and health said Peter Mensah, president of the church in Ghana, addressing the opening of the Second Triennial Session of the church in East Ghana on Jan. 29.