Data from a recent survey on reading among Brazilians reveal several habits and behaviors. The sixth edition of the Brazilian Reading Portraits survey indicates that fewer and fewer people are reading books. At least 53% of those interviewed did not read even part of a work in the three months preceding the survey. The survey was conducted…
Residents of Portland, Oregon, United States attending the 2024 Health Care Equity Fair downtown were able to have their hearing tested for free, thanks to medical experts who volunteered their time, skill, and services to Adventist Health Portland’s mobile audiology van in October. “The purpose of the fair was to bring health care to people…
Between November 6 and 10, 2024, the Araçoiaba da Serra Adventist Training Center (CTA), in the interior of São Paulo, Brazil, hosted the board meeting of the General Conference (GC) of Seventh-day Adventists aimed at promoting dialogue and friendship with Jews. Entitled “And You Will Be My Witnesses,” the event was attended by approximately 120 people…
The Espaços Novo Tempo has recently enhanced its mission by forming an exclusive Bible study group for deaf individuals, creating a supportive environment for spiritual education. Every Saturday, seven students from different neighborhoods gather to learn more about the Word of God. Among the participants are Maria Nascimento and Marcelo Oliveira, who joined the Adventist…