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ADRA Responds to South Asia Disasters: Afghanistan Earthquake Pakistan Floods, and India Floods

Story by ADRA International Staff/ Image by ADRA Afghanistan

A powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake in eastern Afghanistan struck on August 31, 2025, killing more than 2,200 people and injuring at least 3,600 others. The disaster has directly affected an estimated 500,000 people across Nangarhar, Kunar, Nuristan, and Laghman provinces, including many women, children, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and recent returnees.

On September 4 and 5 two strong aftershocks shook the same region, compounding devastation and terror. ADRA’s assessment team was present in the area but is safe.

Rehoboth’s Compassion Project Yields 50 New Members

Story by LaTasha Hewitt

Summer Camp at Valley Vista Hits Record Number

Story by Liz Bailey

This summer, the staff at Valley Vista Adventist Center in Huttonsville, W.Va., welcomed children, aged 7–16, to Mountain View Conference’s “treasure in the hills.” The camp’s passionate and dedicated team is committed to creating a safe, fun and spiritually enriching environment for every camper, knowing that these experiences can make a difference in the lives of young people.

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Get Those Board Games Out!

Board games continue to be a popular hobby—especially for people looking to get off their phones.

Many churches across the country are hosting game nights, providing a relaxed opportunity for fellow game enthusiasts to connect. Why not use this trend as a ministry opportunity at your church or in your home? Here are two games created by Seventh-day Adventists you might want to add to the mix.

Watch the Columbia Union Perspectives Videos

Watch Leena Moses' (and others') interviews at GC session.

Impacting St Louis and Beyond

Story by V. Michelle Bernard

Mission Trip to Costa Rica Reflects God's Love

Story by Barbara Delaney and Elayna Barnhill Moffitt, Mission Trip Coordinator Team Members

Frederick Church and WGTS Host Jordan Feliz Concert

Story by Evan Knott / Photos by Melvin Donadelle and WGTS 91.9

More than 3,500 people gathered on Aug. 23 for an outdoor summer concert with Christian artist Jordan Feliz on the lawn of the Frederick Church in Maryland. The event, held in partnership with WGTS 91.9, marked the conclusion of the station’s 10th annual Summer Concert Series and was the best-attended concert of the 2025 season.

The Miracle of Blessings

Editorial by Elaine Lopez

I hear the beeping of machines, distant chatter and a grumpy voice calling for attention. These are the sounds of the Emergency Department where I currently find myself just two weeks before school begins.

For the past two years, these sounds have become familiar, as I’ve navigated challenges in every area of my life—particularly with my health and family. However, I have also experienced miracles that have left me in awe, reinforcing my belief that I serve a very real God.