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Apr 22, 2026
TANZANIA – Pastors Johnson Odoyo and Amos Komanya, along with evangelist Elisha Peter, set out on another mission to the Datoga bush people on April 1. Their mission? To teach and encourage the two young churches planted in the Mang’ola district. Little did they know what awaited them. The Datoga habitually hunt and gather food like […]
Apr 17, 2026
The Spring ’26 Witness magazine has dropped! I can’t remember the first time I heard the phrase, “you do you,” but I know that when I did, it didn’t strike me as dangerous. It felt light and fun. But it wasn’t long before I realized that this little pithy phrase was highlighting a core belief […]
Apr 15, 2026
PHILIPPINES – On April 10, 2026, Oro Bible College held a Commissioning and Anointing Service for its new interns and graduating students, followed by Commencement Exercises. The event brought together students, parents, advisers and members of the OBC Board. The Commissioning and Anointing Service: The service began with worship before the upcoming interns were called […]
Apr 14, 2026
The Western Advent Christian Association (WACA) has called two new regional superintendents to serve the churches of the Western Region. The appointments were affirmed by vote in March, and both men began their responsibilities on April 1. The Advent Christian denomination is made up of five regions across the United States, with the Western Region […]
Apr 10, 2026
As technology has advanced and the availability of Christian music has grown, many churches have found new ways to incorporate music into their worship and gatherings. In the desire to serve their congregations well, some may unknowingly be using music in ways that may be illegal. Copyright protections apply to every piece of music created […]
Apr 09, 2026
WISCONSIN – On the Thursday night before Easter, Maundy Thursday, New Life joined friends from two other churches for a potluck, service and worship. Three pastors shared brief messages reflecting on Jesus’ words to his disciples as he prepared them for his arrest and crucifixion. I spoke on behalf of New Life, joined by Rev. […]
Apr 08, 2026
We warmly welcome Pastor Jesse Barnett and his wife, Penny, whose first Sunday in the pulpit at New Albany Advent Christian Church was Easter Sunday. Jesse and Penny are from Corydon, Indiana, and have three children. Jesse serves as a teacher in Jefferson County Public Schools in Kentucky, and Penny is a nurse. Together, they […]
Apr 07, 2026
Village leaders’ strong sense of responsibility and reputation can make it difficult to submit to a different god, especially the God of the Bible. Yet God is at work in remarkable ways in Mozambique. Pastor Samuel Kasakatira of the church in Marka reported that one Sunday in March, a village headman (called a chief) visited […]
Apr 07, 2026
Wilfred Jayaprakash Abisheganthan was born on 12 October 1949 in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. He entered the Lord’s care on 16 March 2026 in Kluang, Johor, Malaysia at the age of 76. Wilfred dedicated much of his life to the noble profession of teaching, serving faithfully until his retirement. Alongside his career, he was deeply committed […]
Apr 07, 2026
October 11, 1952 – March 19, 2026 ACTON — Warren A. Conary, 73, passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 19, 2026, following a lengthy period of declining health. Warren was born in Rockland on October 11, 1952, and grew up in Friendship, Maine. After graduating from Medomak Valley High School […]
Apr 02, 2026
“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ as a plan for the fullness of time, to […]
Mar 30, 2026
PHILIPPINES – On March 6, 2026, students and faculty of Oro Bible College left the classroom for a full day of hands-on ministry: serving their community, sharing the gospel and encouraging the next generation of believers. They started in Barangay Opol with a Clean-Up Drive. Students worked side by side cleaning up streets and landscapes, […]
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