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Cyabayaga, Rwanda—Approximately 300 young people attended the Cyabayaga Church’s Youth Convention in the North East Mission of the Rwanda Union Mission. The theme was “Evangelism in Action”, and the event took place from August 15-22. Throughout the weeklong event, the young people attended lectures on spiritual themes, church history, and our Fundamental Beliefs. These lectures were held by the local elders and ministers and provided spiritual food to the attendees.

In order to fulfill the event’s purpose, there were also practical classes and opportunities to serve. One of the main projects was the building of a house for a widow who attends the local church. She was very happy and thankful for the young people’s contribution. There were also training sessions on sewing, welding, and construction.

At the end of the event, each young person received a certificate of completion. May God continue blessing each young person that participated, that the seeds here planted may yield fruits for His kingdom.

Lobito, Angola—From August 10–16, the brethren in Lobito welcomed a very special week of musical education. The event brought together students and teachers from several countries with one shared purpose: to develop musical talents and use them to honor God. Over 150 students from Angola, Zambia, Malawi, and Zimbabwe received musical instruments through voluntary donations and participated in classes in music theory, piano, flute, violin, cello, clarinet, and guitar.

The classes were led by a team of teachers from Peru, Brazil, and Angola. From Peru, Professor Renato Quispe participated in the project, while Brazil was represented by Bianca Devai, Luís Henrique Melo, Jandra Naiara, and Guilherme Duarte. From Angola, Professor Enoque Dala joined the teaching team, contributing to the development of local musical education.

Throughout the week, students had the opportunity to learn, practice, and discover new abilities. During the afternoon, they presented their “first fruits” to God, sharing what they had learned through music and demonstrating the progress they had made during the week.

The weekend concluded with a Music Conference, bringing together students and musical groups from across Angola. Numerous choirs and musical groups participated, creating a beautiful celebration of music and worship that was attended by more than 1,600 people.

The instruments donated during the project will continue to serve a greater purpose beyond this special week. They will be used to support the development of music in Angola, helping students continue learning, growing, and using their talents in service to God and their communities.

This project was made possible through the joint efforts of the Music, Welfare, and Stewardship Departments, showing what can happen when different ministries work together toward the same purpose: awakening talents, planting hope, and building a stronger future through music.

“Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord.” — Psalm 150:6

“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25:40

La Guaira, Venezuela—In the midst of the hardship following the earthquake that struck Venezuela on July 24, the Seventh Day Adventist Reform Movement in Venezuela has mobilized to bring hope to our neighbors. We have been deployed to shelters and communities in Caraballeda (upper part), Los Corales, Macuto, and Maiquetía, dedicatedly attending to the physical and spiritual needs of those who need it most.

We have distributed drinking water, non-perishable food, sandwiches, and popcorn. We are also continuing our efforts to deliver 3,000 copies of the book The Great Controversy, along with other literature.

This mission has been made possible thanks to the selfless work of a large team that traveled from different parts of the country. Our workers, along with the entire leadership of the Youth, Children, Health, Welfare, and Evangelism departments, joined shoulder to shoulder with our courageous cooks, musicians, young collaborators, and laypeople. All of them, like one family, have worked tirelessly to ensure that every bit of help, prayer, and word of encouragement reaches the affected families in time.

We thank our worldwide family for their prayers and support and invite you to keep the families of La Guaira and every brother and sister who continues to support this work in your prayers.