The president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North New Zealand has released a heartfelt message in response to yesterday's White Island eruption.
Year: 2019
It's been a big year! God has been working miracles in the Stackelroth household; next year might be even bigger.
The iconic event reminded people of the real reason for the season.
More than 5000 people attended the church service by General Conference general vice president Doctor Guillermo Biaggi and associate treasurer Pastor Brent Burdick.
The students met individuals whose relatives were kidnapped during the 1800s and forced into labour on sugar and cotton plantations.
At the meetings, K21,000 was pledged toward three church buildings and in support of the 2020 evangelism campaign.
As part of the Voices for Justice Conference hosted by Micah Australia, ADRA representatives were joined by 230 Australian Christians and 15 Pacific Church leaders to discuss what the Pacific Step Up means for Pacific people.
At just 12 years of age, Jessica Krause was ready to walk away from her faith. When she told her dad (a pastor) about her impending decision, he had but two words to say: "That's great!"
Six of this year's list have carried over from last year's Top 20 list, including Food As Medicine setting a record for a fourth consecutive year on the Bookshelf Top 20.