Landshut, Germany—In September 2020, the Seventh Day Adventist Reform Movement family in Germany was blessed with two baptisms. On September 19, Brother Johann and Sister Daniela were baptized and welcomed as members of the Landshut Church near Munich. The baptism was performed by Brother Nasui.
On September 26, Sister Reglita and Sister Marija were baptized and welcomed as members of the church in Flörsheim, near Frankfurt. The baptism was performed by Brother Marcelo Sanchez.
Pugawan, Philippines—Oct 24, 2020, three precious souls were baptized and fellowshipped into the Seventh Day Adventist Reform Movement Church in Pugawan, San Francisco Quezon Province.
The three brethren were baptized by Brother Mike Alcantara, the President of the Southern Luzon Conference. Following the baptism, the brethren were fellowshipped into the Pugawan church.
We praise the Lord for the decision of these souls. May God continue guiding and blessing them.
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.