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Educational Foundation for Children Care Inc. (EFCCI) in partnership with the Central Jamaica Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (CJC) and Adventist-laymen’s Services & Industries (ASi) dedicated the first in a series of homes to be used as a children’s village. The Hemsley Johnson Home was dedicated on Sunday February 24, 2013 at the Alta Vista Children’s Village compound in in Four Paths Clarendon.

"...The concept of stewardship, in the context of the way in which we take care of the planet, is tied directly to the creation. Our views on Creation will influence our views on the way in which we should related to the creation."

In witty interview, he’s thankful for Lord’s leading; renewed driver’s license Ansel Oliver/ANN

The International Religious Liberty Association has joined more than a dozen religious groups and human rights advocates calling for the release of American pastor Saeed Abedini, who was imprisoned in Iran in September for his religious beliefs.

During this financially challenging time, when organizations are being diligently austere, Northern Caribbean University (NCU) through the division of Spiritual Affairs continues to serve its communities and engage in nation building work for Mission Week 2013. Mission Week 2013, which runs from February 25-28, started with a bang in the community of Christiana in Manchester. NCU will spend approximately $1 million to renovate and complete a structure for a senior citizen of that community.

Inter-America connects with elders; South America promotes creation belief Libna Stevens/ASN staff/ANN staff

Over 30 years, government will repay denomination for theft of property Mark Kellner, Adventist Review

Move came a day after letter from U.S. Congress to State Department Ansel Oliver/ANN

The first leg of the eagerly anticipated REACH programme in Spanish Town came to an end with 68 persons being baptized in the ten day event, bringing the total to 137 baptized since the launch of the initiative in the Spanish Town area. The programme was held on the grounds of the AJ’s Supermarket Complex on Brunswick Avenue for ten nights, February 8 – 17, 2013.

During a religious liberty rally, Seventh-day Adventists in Central Jamaica were reminded to be good citizens of the land and unite efforts in order to fulfill the mission of the church. More than 500 church leaders, local pastors and members attended the one-day rally held at the Family of God Adventist Church in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, Jamaica, on Feb. 9, 2013.

"In both the Old and the New Testament, the marriage relation is employed to represent the tender an dsacred union that exists between Christ and His people." (Ellen G. White, The Desire of Ages, p. 151)

Helps inaugurate new hospital facility Bruce Sumendap, Samuel Simorangkir and ANN Staff

During a religious liberty rally, Seventh-day Adventists in Central Jamaica were reminded to be good citizens of the land and unite efforts in order to fulfill the mission of the church. More than 500 church leaders, local pastors and members attended the one-day rally held at the Family of God Adventist Church in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, Jamaica, on Feb. 9, 2013.

"... Jesus continues to sustain the existence of the universe by His power. The universe is not independenet; its existence depends on the continuous exercise of divine will."

Adventist pastor highlighted Jesus, doctrine of salvation through grace Ansel Oliver/ANN

‘Health Sabbath’ emphasis part of effort to raise awareness of Adventist Recovery Ministries Elizabeth Lechleitner/ANN

Seventh-day Adventist leaders at the Inter-American Division (IAD) connected with thousands of its church elders throughout the territory via the internet for a historic virtual council on Feb. 9, 2013.

Concealed arms discussion on agenda for third meeting Ansel Oliver/ANN

Adventists should be ‘modern-day Elijahs,’ world church leader says James Standish/ANN staff