In the lead-up to Christmas, Wahroonga Adventist School organised a food drive and assembled 148 hampers.
Author: Record Staff
The trip had a lasting impact on the Wahroonga students, who found themselves immersed in a world starkly different from their own.
Church leaders are calling for unity and prayer.
More than 50 former students returned to their old school on to donate a new set of brass band instruments valued at more than AUD$100,000.
Students are being encouraged to unleash their creativity, with the chance to win cash prizes in a competition that celebrates the joy of the Sabbath.
The Adventist Media ministry was recognised for its work in supporting mums through its partnerships with local Seventh-day Adventist churches.
A special part of the service was the inaugural presentation of the "Visionaries of the San" video, featuring Dr Bert Clifford, Rose-Marie Radley and Pam Ludowici.
The initiative is entering a new phase as it shares the joy of the Sabbath with the general community.
It is a first for the university to receive such resources.
Inmates sang and gave praise to God during a worship service held at Kerevat Correctional Services in Papua New Guinea on August 5.