Luanda, Angola—The December heat in Luanda welcomed those arriving for the long-awaited International Youth Convention, which took place from December 19-24. The theme presented was "At the Threshold of Eternity", and Brethren Adrian Finaru (Youth Department Director), Rolly Dumaguit (1st Vice President), and Manuel Henda (Regional Secretary for Southern Africa) were among the speakers.
Kasangulu, the Democratic Republic of the Congo—On November 15-16, 2023, the students of the Rama Theological Missionary School in Kasangulu had the opportunity to defend their thesis ahead of their missionary school graduation.
Over the course of two years, they dedicated their lives to the study of the Bible and the theology curriculum. On November 26, the twenty-six graduating students participated in the graduation ceremony, witnessed by their friends and family. Brother Mario Linares, the GC Missionary Department Director, was also present for the event.
My dear Reform Movement church family,
May the peace of our Lord, Jesus Christ, be with each one of you.
Linares, Chile—At the end of October, the Chilean Union's Children's Sabbath School teachers met in Linares for a training seminar. The seminar took place from October 26-29, and Sister Sara Devai, (Chairman of the GC's Children Sub-Committee) was the main speaker.
Santa Cruz, Chile—On the first weekend of November, the brethren in Santa Cruz, a city about two hours from the Chilean capital, Santiago, held a spiritual conference. Then, on Sunday, November 5, our brethren traveled to Santa Cruz, a city about two hours from the capital, to participate in a humanitarian mission.
There, the brethren offered medical, dental, podiatry, massage, and counseling services. Bible studies were also offered, and about forty-individuals signed up.