Seventh-day Adventist members across the East Central Philippine Union Conference joined the global church in observing World Hope Impact Day on Saturday, mobilizing volunteers to distribute this year’s missionary book, “Words of Hope.”
“Words of Hope” is the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s designated missionary book for 2026. It is adapted from Ellen G. White’s classic, “Christ’s Object Lessons.” The book is designed to serve as a compass for today’s audience—people familiar with global problems but starved for spiritual answers.
To share this message, various church care groups went outside their local congregations to hand out free copies of the literature. Volunteers coordinated their outreach across multiple sectors of the community to maximize the initiative’s reach, delivering the books directly to individuals at local banks, community residences, health clinics, private offices, and government agencies.
Pastor Toneri Gaa, ECPUC publishing ministries and Spirit of Prophecy director, emphasized: “Every book we share is an opportunity to touch a heart, inspire faith, and lead someone closer to Jesus. As Ellen G. White reminds us in Testimonies for the Church, Volume 7, page 139, “The publications sent forth from our printing houses are to prepare a people to meet God.” Through Hope Impact and the distribution of Words of Hope, we are not simply sharing literature; we are preparing hearts for our Lord’s coming. May every page bring hope, every message strengthen faith, and every reader encounter Jesus as their personal Savior.”
World Hope Impact Day is an annual evangelistic initiative organized by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The event focuses on building community connections and sharing messages of hope and faith by widely distributing literature.
“It is deeply fulfilling,” shared one church member about participating in the distribution. “While some may view it as insignificant—especially since fewer people read today—we believe that God has always used literature to call His children out of darkness.”
One youth also shared his care group’s experience: “Some people welcomed us warmly, while others were less receptive. Still, I trust that God can reach even the hardest of hearts.”
Ana Liza Facon, education director and Adventist Possibility Ministries coordinator for the ECPUC, visited Tacloban City Adventist Elementary School Incorporated (TCAESI) to join the faculty and staff in their book distribution.
“I had the joy of sharing copies of the little book Words of Hope with our school family,” Facon shared. “More than a simple gift, it is a reminder of God’s unfailing love, His promises, and the hope we can find in Jesus.”
She commended the teachers for going beyond the classroom by personally bringing these books to their students’ homes. “Through this simple yet meaningful act, they extended their care to the families, shared a message of encouragement, and planted seeds of hope where they are needed most. What a beautiful way to make Christian education a living testimony of God’s love!”
Meanwhile, Pastor Godofredo “Jonbye” Romanillos Jr., communication and Sabbath School/Personal Ministries director of the ECPUC, visited the brethren in Vito, Barili, Cebu, and joined their distribution efforts.
Reflecting on the experience, he shared, “I am always awe-inspired every time I participate in World Hope Impact Day. Seeing the zest of the people in literature distribution is truly uplifting.”
For the Adventist Church, whether handed out at busy government agencies, delivered to students’ homes, or shared with neighbors in rural communities, every copy of Words of Hope the ECPUC distributes serves as a light in uncertain times. Through the dedication of its members, the church has successfully planted countless seeds of faith, trusting that God will use these pages to reach even the most difficult hearts and transform lives across the territory.
Wilmie Borja, a youth leader from Maguikay Seventh-day Adventist Church, also shared her reflection during the distribution. “Distributing the Book of Hope to families is a blessing to both the giver and the recipient. The former is blessed by sharing their faith through witnessing, while the latter is blessed by receiving the written Word of God.”
By Lyn Lucero ⎸East Central Philippine Union Conference Communications