On September 29, 2019, a baptism was held in Sri Lanka, where three souls were baptized in the Jaffna Region. The baptism was performed by Brother G.Harrington Joseph, the local church elder, and Brother Nicolas Mariyanayagam, church leader in Jaffna.
In the process of becoming more Christ-like, sanctification, what comes first—obedience or faith? To progress in our Christian life, obedience must be a result of faith. God does not ask obedience without conviction, without foundation on faith.
“In order to stand fast in the truth we need to have a living, active faith in God and his Word. Without such faith it is impossible to please God; for ‘whatsoever is not of faith is sin,’” SW March 24 1908. Obedience without faith is sin. (see Romans 14:23.)
Georgetown, Guyana—On Sabbath, September 21, 2019, the Reform Movement General Conference Public Meetings were held in Sumaré, Brazil. Thousands of members, visitors, and friends gathered for a special Sabbath in fellowship.
2019 General Conference Officers
| Eli Tenorio da Silva | President |
| Rolly Dumaguit |
First Vice President
Family Department |
2019 23rd GC Session Program, “That They May Be One”
Itú, São Paulo, Brazil
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