The 2023 Music Mission Trips trip combined the essence of music camp with a humanitarian mission. Twenty-four core musicians and singers, representing 18 countries, traveled to three locations for the duration of the mission trip. It was an opportunity to praise the Lord, improve their skills, and take the Gospel to others through music.
“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:” 1 Peter 3:15
The Central Philippine Union Conference (SDARM CPUC) conducted its Doctrinal and Administrative Seminars for all its Bible Workers, office workers, laymen, local church leaders, and Union Departmental Secretaries from August 9-15, 2023, at the Bacolod City Church.
Ancash, Peru—The SDARM Metropolitan Field in Peru held a campmeeting in Huarmey, Ancash, from July 31-August 5, 2023. The event brought together members of the church community and interested participants. It was a time of reflection, learning, and strengthening our faith.
The theme of the campmeeting was "An Altar to Pray". Various activities and workshops about the sanctuary contributed to spiritual growth and communion among the attendees.
Moriah Heights, California—The Northern California Conference hosted its Spring Spiritual Conference from April 7-9. The theme was "Revelation of Hope". The various speakers expounded on the topic, and the activities offered opportunities for spiritual growth and fellowship.
Buckley, United States—On June 17, 2023, Brother Jordan Chapman was ordained as a minister of the Seventh Day Adventist Reform Movement Church in Buckley, Washington.
It was a special Sabbath for the church in Buckley, with visitors from Australia (Brother Chapman's parents, Brother Paul and Sister Deborah Chapman) and California. The officiating ministers were the brethren Julian Utupanu, Boris Gurduiala, Paul Chapman, and David Zic.