Lagoa de Albufeira, Portugal—On October 4, 2020, a baptism was held in Lagoa de Albufeira in Sesimbra, Portugal.
That Sunday, our church family in Portugal grew as it welcomed four new brethren in Christ. Brother Pedro Conceição performed the baptism of three souls, and another brother was also fellowshipped along with the newly baptized members.
Puslinch, Canada—August 22, 2020, was a special Sabbath for the Puslinch church. Following the Sabbath School and the Divine Service, Sister Esther's Profession of Faith ceremony was conducted by Brother Joe Zic Jr. and Brother Dorin Burca.
On Sunday, August 23, 2020, Sister Esther made a covenant with the Lord through baptism. It was a beautiful experience to witness the joy on her face and the faces of her brothers and sisters in the Lord as she stepped into the waters of baptism.
Rwanda Union—On September 24th, 2020, an ordination ceremony was held in our church in Rwanda. We praise the Lord for the health of our brethren, and that the Rwandan police authorized the ordination service after the mandatory COVID-19 tests returned negative.
“Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness,” Psalm 150:1-2.
We thank God for His care in Kenya during the pandemic. As the country is slowly but steadily reopening, we continue to pray for the work as we follow government rules and regulations to keep working.
Roanoke, Virginia—The General Conference Annual Council was held from September 15-30, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the many travel restrictions imposed, the brethren were unable to come together at a single meeting place. Undaunted by these obstacles, and thanks to modern technology, Council members from around the world representing their respective regions and departments convened for the first time via teleconference.