Puente Piedra, Peru—A worker's seminar was held for the ministers, ordained elders, and Bible workers of the SDARM Peruvian Union. The seminar was held in Puente Piedra, Lima, from April 25 to May 1, under the title "Ready to Serve".
Brother Rômulo Borges (GC Regional Secretary for South America) and Brother Davi P. Silva (GC Sabbath School Department Director) were present as the guest speakers.
Acaxochitlán, Mexico—Every year, the Mexican Union holds a campmeeting, and members gather from all over the country for the event. This April, the 50th National Campmeeting, entitled "Prepared for Eternity", took place in Acaxochitlán, Hidalgo.
The five days (April 13-17) were packed with activities—messages by Union leaders, local pastors, and GC President, Brother Eli Tenorio; the missionary school graduation ceremony; baptisms; children's dedication; and time in fellowship.
Central Africa Republic—We praise the Lord for the first baptism performed in the Central African Republic. Seven souls were baptized by Brother Jean Bosco on April 9, 2022.
Every baptism is a special occasion, greatly celebrated in heaven and on Earth. However, this baptism also marked the entrance of the Reform Movement in one more country, which gives us double reason for celebration.
Roanoke, United States—Brother Paul Balbach and Brother Hudson Gessner were ordained as Elders on March 26, 2022, in Roanoke, Virginia, USA.
It was a beautiful and solemn Sabbath with over 150 people present from the local church, Washington DC, and surrounding churches.
Itú, São Paulo, Brazil—From January 20-25, 2022, the Brazil Reform Philharmonic Orchestra gathered in person for the first time at the South Brazilian Union headquarters in Itú for rehearsals, the recording of music clips at the media studio, and a weekend concert.