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Cape Town, South Africa—The Cape Field Conference hosted its Autumn Camp Meeting in Cape Town from April 3-6. During this time of the year, the children and youth are at home for the school holidays, making it an ideal time for a camp meeting.

The theme for the gathering was, “Great is Thy Faithfulness” with the focus on, “Our faith must grasp the eternal” The Christians Strength, 132. Brethren participated from across South Africa, some traveling over 1,200 miles (± 2,000km) to be present. Participants ranged in ages from children to the young at heart.

This event was also special because it had been over ten years since some members who now form the Cape Field Conference had been in Cape Town.

After a blessed Sabbath full of special messages, the youth gathered around the campfire in the evening to discuss issues affecting them and to decide the focus of the youth department for the rest of this year.

On Sunday, the Welfare Department Outreach Programme once again served the community, distributing a delicious vegetable soup with bread, clothing, and pamphlets.

We are truly grateful to the Lord for the souls who came for help, and we have faith that their lives were touched in some way.

A common phrase mentioned as we concluded the camp meeting was, “It was too short”. Indeed, four days went by quickly. May God continue to bless everyone, and we look forward to having another camp meeting soon.

The Spring Spiritual Conference was held in Lipik on April 3rd and 4th, 2026, under the theme “Prophecies as a Guide to the Future.” The gathering began on Friday evening, and over the course of two days, participants had the opportunity to listen to and reflect on inspiring messages.

Topics included true and false prophets, America in prophecy, and the significance of prophecy for our daily lives. Special emphasis was placed on discerning the truth and the importance of being watchful in the times we live in.

The Sabbath program was marked by fellowship, prayer, and the study of God’s Word, bringing spiritual encouragement and a deepening of faith to all who attended. We are grateful to God for the blessed time we shared together.

Dear Brethren,

It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Brother Manuel Henda.

Brother Henda was a devoted follower of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, whose life was marked by faithful and selfless service. He was the first Reform Movement member baptized in Angola, as well as the first ordained elder. Throughout the years, he carried many responsibilities in the work of God. Among these, he served faithfully for nine years as the General Conference Regional Secretary for Southern Africa. Prior to this, he labored for many years as President of the SDARM Angolan Union, where his dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to the cause of truth left a lasting impact.

His quiet strength, spiritual devotion, and earnest labor for the advancement of the gospel will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Yet, even in this moment of loss, we are comforted by the blessed hope given to us in the Scriptures, that those who sleep in Jesus will rise again. Our dear brother now rests from his labors, awaiting that glorious resurrection morning when we shall be reunited.

We kindly ask the worldwide church family to remember Brother Henda’s loved ones in your prayers during this time of sorrow, that the God of all comfort may sustain and strengthen them.

On behalf of the General Conference, we extend our heartfelt condolences and Christian love to the family and all who mourn his loss.

With hope in Christ,

Liviu Tudoroiu
General Conference Secretary
Seventh Day Adventist Reform Movement

“But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.” (1 Thessalonians 4:13–14)

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” (Psalm 116:15)