"I was saved in a country where so many with great faith died."
Category: Record Rewind
Did you know that teenagers started the Adventist Church?
Imagine almost dying from trying to baptise your church members! The Record magazine captured such a story in its October 20 Issue in 1984.
Bushfires, flooding, cyclones, hailstorms, pandemics, lockdowns, isolation, online church, working from home . . . you’ve guessed it—we’re finally up to date for our Record Rewind column!
With the technology transformation of the world, Adventist Record had to adapt.
The five years between 2010 and 2015 held many milestones for the Church and for Adventist Record.
From the devastating 2004 tsunami to the Black Saturday bushfires of 2009, communities grapple with loss and rebuild, finding strength in unity.
From 9/11's brutal impact to confronting the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the South Pacific, 2000-2005 were years of challenges. Amid global tragedies, the Church provided hope, innovative healthcare and community support.
Between 1995 and 2000, the Adventist Church worldwide was challenged in numerous ways surrounding its stance on moral issues, experiencing a reawakening and strengthening of moral integrity.
During 1985-1990, the magazine underwent name changes, evolving in content and style. Under James Coffin’s leadership, the publication became more contemporary, emphasising open dialogue. Amid geopolitical events, the magazine addressed challenges like Fiji’s Sunday law.