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ADRA Responds to Growing Ebola Crises in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda

Story by ADRA International Staff

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is responding to the growing Ebola Bundibugyo Disease crisis affecting parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and neighboring Uganda through prevention, hygiene support, and community education efforts aimed at slowing the spread of the deadly virus.

According to regional reports, 121 Ebola cases have been confirmed, including 18* deaths. Health officials warn that delayed detection of the outbreak has complicated response efforts and increased the risk of wider transmission. Currently there is no vaccine for this strain of the deadly virus.

Let the Children Come: What Jesus Teaches Us About Refugee Children

By Paulo Lopes, President, ADRA International

“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” — Matthew 19:14 (NIV)

There is a moment in the Gospels that I return to often. The disciples, trying to manage the crowd, turn children away from Jesus. And Jesus stops them. He doesn’t simply allow the children to approach. He rebukes those who would keep them at a distance. “Let them come,” He says. “Do not hinder them.”

Kettering Health Team Members Turn Compassion Into Action

Story by Garrett Conti

Kettering Health aspires to recognize the whole patient by supporting the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being in every interaction. It’s a value that radiation therapists Jessica Schwab, Zach Gregus and Crystal Bullock have taken to heart.

The trio spearheaded Coats for a Cure, which partners with local hospitals to establish Care Closets. The Dayton-based nonprofit, founded in October 2025, opened its first closet at Kettering Health Main Campus on Jan. 6 and added a second with a ribbon cutting Jan. 21 at Soin Medical Center.

Lake Nelson Adventist Academy Hosts a Night of Gospel, Grace and Giving

Lake Nelson Adventist Academy, New Jersey Conference, School Hosts a Night of Gospel, Grace and Giving, Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica,

Story by Ashley Boggess

Seniors Make Their Mark Through Service, Leadership

Story by Beth Villanueva

Finding Hope in the Midst of Loss

Story by Debra C. Anderson

Just two weeks after his installation at the Renewed church in Aspen Hill, Md., Pastor Paul Graham found himself leading his new congregation through an unexpected season of grief. Within 14 days, four members passed away, leaving the church family navigating what many described as compounded loss.

Washington Adventist University President to Transition to New Role

Washington Adventist University (WAU) today announced that President Weymouth Spence, Ed.D., will conclude his tenure as president, effective June 30, 2026, and will transition to a new role, effective July 1, 2026.

In this new role, Dr. Spence will devote his attention to advancing critical campus infrastructure initiatives central to WAU's long-term success. He will build on the momentum of the university’s Vision 2030 plan to drive academic innovation, strengthen partnerships and increase institutional visibility to enhance the learning environment for student success.

Students Spend Spring Break Serving Others

Story byTamyra Horst

This year, Blue Mountain Academy (BMA) students and staff didn’t just use spring break as a time to relax or have fun—they stepped into mission. Three teams traveled to different parts of the world, serving in Brazil, South Korea and Mexico.

Helping You Get ‘Fit for Life’

Story by Kermit Netteburg, AWHN Executive Director

Adventist WholeHealth Network (AWHN) is planning to help you get “Fit for Life” during this year’s camp meeting, June 12–20, on the campus of Blue Mountain Academy in Hamburg, Pa.

Each evening, AWHN will share a video featuring simple ways to incorporate healthier living. The weekday seminars will share practical ideas, resources and information for getting fit and for using Health Ministries to connect with your community.

Next-Generation Healing: Reimagining Cancer Care

Story by Adventist HealthCare Staff

After hearing “you have cancer,” patients often want to begin treatment without a long wait.

Adventist HealthCare White Oak Cancer Center and Shady Grove Aquilino Cancer Center, in partnership with Maryland Oncology Hematology, are advancing and accelerating patient care with the launch of a lab for next generation sequencing (NGS) – one of only a few labs integrated into a physician practice in the United States.