Urban Centers of Influence

Welcome Baby

Auckland, New Zealand

A clothing library, counseling, and a ready group of friends are among the ways church members at the Welcome Baby center seek to encourage new moms in the community.

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Zionland

São Paulo, Brazil

“We have the ability to awaken in children an interest in Creation, telling them they can learn to enjoy nature here, as they prepare to enjoy it for eternity,”

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Revive Café

Auckland, New Zealand

Jeremy Dixon, New Zealand author of eight cookbooks, also has a cafe where he serves healthful food. He's on a mission to help others eat healthfully and to help some start similar cafes.

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Food Pantry Helps Students of Adventist University

Keene, United States

Professor Judy Miles runs a food pantry for students of Southwestern Adventist University, addressing a hunger problem that is all too common on university campuses.

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Radio Show Leads to Life Hope Centers Across Indonesia

Jakarta, Indonesia

A radio talk show hosted by the Chinese Ministry Center in Jakarta led to the establishment of multiple urban centers of influence, including successful health food stores and lifestyle training centers.

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Manna Haven Cafe - Ranked #1 Restaurant at Australian Tourist Spot

Byron Bay, Australia

Serving 1.7 million tourists from cities across Australia and around the world, this vegan restaurant/outpost center offers great food and so much more.

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Taxis Serve as Centers of Influence in Panama City

Panama City, Panama

Nearly 70% of Panama's 4 million residents live in cities. In fact, half of Panama's citizens reside in the capital city! Members are working creatively to reach them.

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When the City Park Becomes a Center of Influence

Panama City, United States

The church provides regular meals to homeless people and others in a park in the center of the city. The park is also the venue used for health classes, Bible studies and worship services.

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Origins Museum of Nature: State-of-the-Art Adventist Museum

Puerto Ayora, Ecuador

Reaching tourists from cities around the world, Origins is the church’s first high-technology museum.

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Peace Music Academy Uses Melodies to Win Hearts

Khon Kaen, Thailand

Through music lessons, the residents of Khon Kaen, Thailand are making friends, growing in ability, and finding peace.

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Think Green Recycling Center

Cairo, Egypt

"The first challenge was to clean up an area that ran 260 feet (80 meters) along the academy’s north wall. This was where piles of garbage rose to eight feet in height."

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Offering Hope in Hanoi

Hanoi, Vietnam

The seven-story building houses a bookstore, a health food store, a foreign-language school, a music school, a health center, ADRA’s Vietnam headquarters, and meeting halls for two congregations.

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