Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape attended the Sabbath program of South Pacific for Christ in Brisbane on May 2, joining church members from across the South Pacific Division for the final day of the event. Mr Marape, accompanied by his wife Rachel, visited the program at Watson Park Convention Centre and was welcomed (tap to read whole story)
Northpine Adventist College (Brisbane, Queensland) had an extra special guest lead staff worship on Friday—General Conference president Pastor Erton Köhler! While not originally part of his schedule, Pastor Köhler was pleased to be invited to visit the school and spend time with staff. Northpine Adventist College is located on the same grounds as Watson Park (tap to read whole story)
Around 1000 leaders and members from across the South Pacific Division have gathered at Watson Park Convention Centre in Brisbane, Australia, for the launch of South Pacific for Christ, a five-year initiative aimed at refocusing the Seventh-day Adventist Church on its core purpose for mission. The event, running from April 28 to May 2, opened (tap to read whole story)
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has welcomed the upcoming Solomon Islands for Christ initiative following a visit from a Seventh-day Adventist Church delegation on April 24. The delegation, led by Solomon Islands Mission general secretary Pastor Linray Tutuo, shared details of the nationwide program, which will run from July 5–18. The group included representatives (tap to read whole story)
Ghombua Adventist young people in Guadalcanal Province recently spent time giving their local health clinic a clean-up. Access to quality health services remains a vital need for communities in the province, where local clinics continue to care for families, children and the elderly. The clean-up was part of preparations for Solomon Islands for Christ, reflecting (tap to read whole story)
At Suva Central Adventist Church in Fiji, a team of 10,000 Toes health ambassadors from Suva North and Suva South came together to run a three-day health screening program. Many people from government offices, businesses and the community attended to receive free wellness checks and learn more about their health. Free massages were also provided. (tap to read whole story)
Honiara’s main road received a major clean-up on March 29 conducted by Seventh-day Adventist church groups in the city. Chairman of the Solomon Islands for Christ steering committee, Pastor Newton Langai, said the upcoming evangelism program is not just about preaching, but also about helping and caring for the community. “Today, many churches in Honiara (tap to read whole story)
Katurasele Adventist Primary School in South Choiseul recently brought its mission theme, “I Will Go: Step Over the Line”, to life as part of the Solomon Islands for Christ initiative. Led by principal Gary Puisasa, 64 students and four teachers journeyed to their sister school, Nabusasa Primary School, where they were warmly welcomed by the (tap to read whole story)
A youth-led Literature Ministry initiative that began in Australia is now expanding into the Pacific, with plans underway to launch the first-ever Youth Rush programs in Fiji, Vanuatu and Solomon Islands. Three Youth Rush leaders from Australia and one from New Zealand will travel to the Pacific in May to work alongside local mission youth directors (tap to read whole story)
Seventh-day Adventists across the South Pacific are invited to take part in the upcoming South Pacific for Christ launch, a gathering designed to inspire, equip and mobilise members for mission across the region. Around 1300 representatives are expected to gather at Watson Park Convention Centre in Brisbane, Australia, from April 28 to May 2 for (tap to read whole story)
The remote island of Rotuma is preparing for a new chapter in mission outreach as local Seventh-day Adventists plan Rotuma for Christ, supported by newly installed solar power and a community radio station. The Trans Pacific Union Mission (TPUM), in partnership with Fiji Mission, has supported the local church by coordinating the installation of a (tap to read whole story)
Distance is often a challenge in the Solomon Islands, especially in remote places like Choiseul. Yet distance cannot stop the passion, commitment and faith of God’s people, according to local leaders. Recently, a dedicated team under the leadership of Minister Tito Bale from South Choiseul travelled across the sea to their preaching site at Vavudu, (tap to read whole story)