It was the 22nd of May 2021, and we were spending a beautiful day, a happy Sabbath together. No smoke, no panic, the evening air promised the city a peaceful night. All the activities of the evening were going on, as usual. We perceived no threat.
The Sabbath ended peacefully, and around 6:30 pm, there were flashes of lightning tinted by a red color that we dismissed and attributed to a fire since the houses at the ends of the city are built of boards.
New South Wales, Australia—We praise God that members and friends from South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland could join to worship together, encourage each other, and enjoy the lovely New South Wales countryside.
Los Olivos, Peru—We praise the Lord for the souls that were reborn! On May 15, 2021, four brethren gave their hearts to Christ and joined our church in Los Olivos, Lima, Peru.
They were baptized in La Laguna de Trapiche, a beautiful place where God displays His great love through nature. Pastor Rubén Pinto officiated the baptism ceremony.
We praise the Lord and, together with our heavenly family, rejoice in welcoming our new brethren into the fold. Let us keep them in our prayers.
Punta Taytay, Philippines—Glory to our Almighty God! Fourteen souls were baptized in Punta Taytay, Villarosa, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines, on April 23, 2021.
Brother Carlos Estrera, Sr. officiated the baptism. In the evening, the brethren were fellowshipped at the Bacolod City Church.
We rejoiced with heaven to witness our new brethren's decision to serve the Lord and become a part of His family.
Jaffna, Sri Lanka—Seven souls were baptized and welcomed into our church family in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, on Monday, April 19, 2021. Brother Joseph Harrington, our minister in Sri Lanka, officiated the baptism ceremony with the assistance of Brother Nicolas Mariyanayagam.