Rioja, Peru—Rioja is a city located in the Peruvian Amazonia, and it was the host of the 25th National Youth Convention, under the theme “On the Eve of a Great Crisis”.
The guest speakers were Brethren Adrian Finaru (GC Youth Department Director), Davi P. Silva (Sabbath School Department Director), Mario Linares (Canvassing Department Director), Rômulo Borges (Regional Secretary for South America), and André Davai, (Welfare Department Director).
Pinos Sud, Tarija, Bolivia—The beautiful city of Tarija, in Bolivia, welcomed the participants of the spiritual retreat with open arms. The retreat took place from February 9-13, 2024, under the inspiring theme "BETWEEN GOD AND ME".
This Field-level event brought together numerous attendees, including friends from abroad. On Sabbath, over 200 souls gathered to sing songs of praise and absorb the spiritual messages imparted in this enchanting setting, seeking to strengthen their connection with the Divine.
Every year, the GC Medical Missionary Department designates a Sabbath in January as a Health Awareness Sabbath. These Sabbaths provide an opportunity for local churches to involve health workers from their congregations in planning a Sabbath dedicated to specific health-related themes.
This year, the theme was "Temperance." Resources were distributed in advance, allowing local churches worldwide to delve into Christian Temperance and encourage members to set health goals for 2024.
Santa Cruz, Bolivia—The vibrant city of Santa Cruz, Bolivia, radiated with warmth as it played host to the Reform Movement's National Youth Convention from January 15th to 20th. Themed "The Reset," this gathering was a beacon of enthusiasm, drawing participants from across the nation and beyond. The guest speakers were Brother Adrian Finaru, Director of the GC Youth Department, and Brother Liviu Tudoroiu, GC Secretary, who inspired and guided the attendees.
Itú, Brazil—In the second week of 2024, a vibrant assembly of 450 music enthusiasts convened at the South Brazilian Union's headquarters for an enriching musical retreat. Themed "The Reason for Praise," the event attracted dedicated music students not only from various corners of Brazil but also from the Chilean Union.
The schedule was brimming with activities, yet the atmosphere resonated with lively energy as sacred melodies echoed through the halls and among the nature outside over the course of the five-day program.