Leticia, Amazon, Colombia—Spreading love, hope, a smile, and relief to those in need was the objective of the 120 volunteers that participated in this humanitarian mission trip to the Amazon. The volunteers arrived at the Colombian Amazon from Colombia, Brazil, Uruguay, and Peru.
Kampala, Uganda—On August 21, 2022, a baptism took place at the Seeta Church in Kampala. Seven souls surrendered their lives to the Lord and were baptized in Lake Victoria.
The baptism was officiated by Ministers John Okumu (from Kenya) and Chilufya Mulenga (from Malawi). We praise the Lord for the decision of these souls and welcome them into the family of God. Please continue praying for the work in Uganda.
Brother Tomoiaga was used by the Lord in a mighty way at a crucial time in the history of the SDA Reform Movement in Romania. He served as Secretary of the SDARM Romanian Union while the entire nation was still operating under severely oppressive restrictions, and then as President—an undershepherd of the Lord's flock for multiple terms of office after religious freedom was graciously restored in 1990.
Torino, Italy—Italy has been the stage for important moments of Christian history. What a privilege it is, then, to see the Reform Movement develop in such a backdrop. Italy is the home of Catholicism, a place where less than 1% of the population is Protestant, yet the Gospel continues to spread through God's grace.
Cebu, Philippines—On July 24-31, the Central Eastern Visayan Field's first Youth Convention took place at the LHBC Christian Academy in Argawanon, Cebu. The theme was "A Call to the Youth”. Approximately three-hundred brethren attended from different areas in Masbate, Eastern Visayas, Bohol, Cebu, and Negros Oriental. Brethren from the Western Visayan Field and Southern Mindanao Field also made the effort to attend.