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Church Leaders Gather in Cebu City for Review of Legal, Manual Protocols

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Delegates from missions, conferences, educational, and medical institutions under the East Central Philippine Union Conference gathered Tuesday at its headquarters at 112 Gorordo Ave., Kamputhaw, Cebu City, for the “Legal, Education, Church Manual, Working Policy, and Adventist Identity Review.” This four-day gathering, which opens Tuesday and runs through Feb. 13, centers on…

Calbayog District Hosts Family Seminar Focused on Raising Children for Christ

CALBAYOG, Philippines – Aimed at enhancing the spiritual development of local families, the Calbayog Adventist Center hosted a district-wide seminar Jan. 30-31. The event brought together representatives from three districts, emphasizing the theme, “A Covenant of Partnership: Raising Our Children for Christ.” With an objective designed to engage local church members, the seminar included a…

Boldly Stand for Christ and Follow Him Fully

The story of Pentecost and the events in Acts Chapter 4 are more than just old history. They show us a powerful plan for how people, or the church, can truly change. When we look at how Peter changed—from a man who was afraid during Jesus’ death to a man who was brave at Pentecost—we…

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

To strengthen territorial operations and mission goals, and to address leadership transitions across the territory, the East Central Philippine Union Conference (ECPUC) convened its first Executive Committee meeting of the year on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. The meeting included role realignments to fill the designations left vacant after the constituency-elected leaders were further reelected to…

Over 1,000 Delegates Mark Historic EVC-SM Joint Evangelism Orientation, Launch of Mission Reach 2026

To kickstart the year with strategic evangelism goals, the church leaders of the East Visayan Conference and the Samar Mission joined together for a collaborative gathering to orient on and launch Mission Reach 26, a massive Southern Asia-Pacific Division (SSD) initiative, designed to mobilize every church member for the Gospel commission. More than a thousand…

East Central Philippine Union Conference Seeks Spiritual Renewal in ‘Unleashed’ Prayer Series

Following the Week of Prayer, which concluded on Jan. 7, the East Central Philippine Union Conference transitioned into another season of spiritual revival: “The Ten Sessions of Prayer,” themed “Unleashed.” This initiative seeks God’s wisdom and guidance for the year ahead and dedicates workers to God’s service and mission. After a week of spiritual blessings…

By His Grace, We Dare

As we stand at the threshold of 2026, many of us approach the new year with the usual checklist: healthier eating, more consistent Bible reading, or career milestones. While these are noble pursuits, there is a higher calling—goals we cannot achieve by our own strength, but only by His power and grace. To “dare” is…

Cebu City SDA Church Concludes 2025 with Focus on Mission

Church members, regular visitors, and guests packed the Cebu City Seventh-day Adventist Church on Dec. 27, 2025, to celebrate the final Sabbath of the year. In addition to the physical congregation, thousands of online viewers joined the service via the church’s Facebook and YouTube channels. For most Adventists, the year-end Sabbath serves as a “spiritual…

New Chapel Opens at BJMP Guimaras, Boosting Rehabilitation Efforts

BJMP Guimaras inaugurated a new chapel inside its jail facility in Brgy. Alaguisoc, Jordan, Guimaras, on December 27, 2025. The blessing ceremony, attended by Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs), jail officers, local church members, and representatives from Faith Works Ministry, marked a significant step in the facility’s rehabilitation efforts. The chapel, funded by Fannin Seventh-day…

Character Over Skill: A Retired Pastor’s Perspective on the Church’s Global Theme

Pastor Agapito Catane, Jr., retired president of the Central Philippine Union Conference, articulated the global theme of the Seventh-day Adventist Church: “Integrated for Mission: Grounded in the Bible, Focused on the Mission.” He called on every member to embrace a unified vision. From his perspective, the church must move away from operating as a collection of…