Grab your copy of the Sabbath Bible Lesson for the second quarter of 2026 themed, "Essentials of Prophecy".
Porumbacu de Sus—Between May 1-3, 2026, the Family Department of the Romanian Union held its national family conference with the theme “Olympics for God”. The themes “In the heart or on the shelf?” and “When the Word comes to life” were presented by Brother Adrian Barnea and Brother Ionel Siclovan.
Throughout the event there were discussion circles, praise programs, and a the second edition of the Bible Knowledge Olympics, where participants from across the country had a chance to put their Bible knowledge to the test through a written exam. The event took place at the Porumbacu Campus and was also broadcast online on the church channel.
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.
