Central Philippine Union Conference (CPUC)—Glory to God in the highest! From September to October of 2021, thirty-two souls completed their baptismal studies and steadfastly decided to dedicate their lives to God by accepting the Holy Baptism and joining the Seventh Day Adventist Reform Movement Church family.
Colorado, USA—A health worker’s retreat was held on September 2-6, 2021, in the beautiful mountains of Colorado at the Rampart View Ranch. The focus of the retreat was: “Strengthening the Right Arm.” The retreat was attended by a diverse group of individuals with different health-related specializations and backgrounds. Atendees had the opportunity to share their expertise and experiences, learn from each other, and bond as friends and family in Christ.
Moriah Heights, California—During sectional practice at the International Music Camp held in Moriah Heights in July 2017, a seemingly distant and impossible dream was born.
The musicians imagined how wonderful it would be to someday have a large brass ensemble. At the time, the entire brass section of the orchestra was composed of two or three trumpets. It was unanimously thought that a brass ensemble was impossible.
Alps, Austria—The “Closer To God” International Youth Convention was held in the beautiful Austrian Alps from August 4-8, 2021.
After being postponed for over a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the long-awaited youth convention finally took place. It was a blessed event that brought our youth closer together and, most importantly, closer to God. There were moments of praise, worship, lectures, workshops, and Q&A sessions, as well as moments of recreation.
Kasangulu, the Democratic Republic of the Congo—On August 15, 2021, the missionary students from the Rama Theological Institute in Kasangulu, DRC, completed their three years of study. Classes began on February 5, 2019, and concluded this year.
On August 8, a week before their graduation, the students presented their public defense. Once accepted, the graduation took place on August 15.