Eight Adventist churches leveled; Sabbath worship still on
May 15, 2008 Silver Spring, Maryland, United States Ansel Oliver/ANN

Important first step for IRLA, religious leaders say
May 15, 2008 Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
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 Religious freedom proponents are hoping Mongolia's first symposium on religious liberty later this month will increase awareness and lead to a large-scale religious liberty conference next year.

Churches, schools can spread the message, Adventist church leaders say May 13, 2008 Silver Spring, Maryland, United States Taashi Rowe/ANN

 Saving the next generation from tobacco addiction is the focus of the upcoming World No Tobacco Day, which takes place May 31.

Paulsen's live, unscripted broadcast closes with 19 segments; pastoral d ialogue continues with European  edition May 13, 2008 Silver Spring, Maryland, United StatesANN Staff

 Adventist Church President Jan Paulsen has hosted 18 previous live, unscripted dialogues with youth in the Let's Talk broadcasts. Later this month, Paulsen will host the final Let's Talk segment when he meets with young Adventists from Europe in Bucharest, Romania. [ANN file photo]

Agency's longstanding presence in country aids work; preparing response to China quake
May 13, 2008 Silver Spring, Maryland, United States ANN Staff

 ADRA's established position within Myanmar is aiding its response to widespread devastation following a cyclone last week, officials of the Adventist Church's humanitarian agency said. [photo: Steve Tasker/ADRA/ANN]

Adventist Church in the Philippines to 'Tell God's Love' through cell phones
May 2, 2008 Manila, Philippines
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