THE Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) through its Soul Cocoa Plus Project (SCPP) has successfully concluded a two-day cocoa awareness training for the Tumpape Community in NorthEast Guadalcanal.

In an inspiring demonstration of faith and dedication, students, teachers, and parents from Wainimakutu Adventist Primary School traveled from as early as 3:00 AM this morning on 18th December, 2024 to visit the Trans Pacific Union Mission (TPUM). This journey reflects their commitment to the theme “I Will Go to My Workplace”, a call to mission that resonates deeply within the Adventist community.

On December 4th, 2024, a special graduation ceremony was held at the Maranatha Centre in Honiara for the students of the Cohort Studies Diploma in Primary Education at Fulton Adventist University College (FAUC). This event was a second chance opportunity for these graduates, many of whom are experienced teachers, to further their education and receive this important honor. It was a blessing from God for them to achieve this milestone.

November 28, 2024, marks a historic day for Ifira Tenuku as the community witnesses the opening of its very own Seventh-day Adventist Church—112 years after the Adventist message first reached Vanuatu in 1912.

This newly dedicated church, named the Peter Terepakoa Memorial Seventh-day Adventist Church in honor of a beloved local pioneer, stands as a testament to faith, perseverance, and mission.

On this Thanksgiving Day, November 29, 2024, we celebrate a momentous occasion: the official opening of the new American Samoa SDA Mission Office. This event holds special significance as it coincides with the 80th anniversary of the Seventh-day Adventist Church's establishment in American Samoa.

The highlight of the event was the heartfelt address by our guest speaker, the Honorable Kinoka Hotune Feo, Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science, Technology, Sports, and Recreation of Papua New Guinea. His speech, titled “Looking Out the Window,” captivated the hearts of everyone present as he shared his journey of resilience, faith, and divine intervention.

Kalisito Tuihamouga, one of the newly baptised members, was first introduced to the Church while visiting his daughter in New Caledonia. She invited him to church, but he initially refused. The next time she asked, he accepted and heard a message from Pastor Eric Morohi about Nicodemus which touched his heart, according to New Zealand Pacific Union Conference president Pastor Eddie Tupa’i. Mr Tuihamouga then began attending church with his daughter and her family.

From November 4th to 11th, 2024, a group of 19 dedicated spiritual leaders in Kiribati gathered for a powerful retreat and training at the peaceful Midland Resort, located on an island outside of Tarawa. The group included five ordained ministers, pastors, and volunteer workers, all united in a common purpose: to deepen their ministry skills and refresh their mission. The week included impactful ministerial training sessions at the TPUM head office, which focused on equipping both ministers and volunteers with essential skills, as well as inspiring an even greater commitment to their roles within the Kiribati mission field. These sessions covered a variety of topics, from pastoral care to community engagement, empowering each attendee to better serve and guide their local communities with stronger, faith-driven leadership.

The Trans Pacific Union Mission (TPUM) Education Director, Mr. Talonga Pita, has recently arrived in the country for an important visit focused on overseeing the accreditation process of five schools in the Western region. These institutions include Kukudu Adventist College, Kukudu Primary, Jones Adventist College (JAC), JAC Primary, and Varettuty. The accreditation process ensures that these schools meet the required educational standards, guaranteeing quality education for students in the region.

On November 8, 2024, the Vanuatu Mission headquarters welcomed a special visit from former President Pastor Bill Townend, his wife Robina, and a group of retired pastors and their wives. The group arrived on a cruise ship, returning to the place where Pastor Townend and his wife served the people of Vanuatu with dedication and resilience from 1979 to 1980.

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) participated in World Food Day celebrations held recently in East Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Saturday, November 2nd, was a day filled with joy and commitment at Betikama Adventist College as 50 students publicly declared their love for Jesus through baptism. These students, from Form 1 to Form 7, represent the ongoing fruits of a well-planned spiritual strategy led by Betikama Adventist College Church. Through the dedicated efforts of the Personal Ministry, Chaplain Department, and Solomon Islands Mission Initiatives such as the July Harvest, the students' interest in knowing Jesus deepened, resulting in new Bible study groups facilitated by College Chaplain, Minister Bryan Solomon.

On October 27, the Central Honiara District Federation gathered at the scenic SIM campsite, united by the powerful theme, "Find the Lost Sheep." This event was a weekend filled with heartfelt inspiration, featuring dynamic speakers, uplifting songs, and insightful report presentations that reminded everyone of our shared mission.

The Emmanuel Adventist Adventurer Camp at the SIM Campsite has been an amazing experience! Families connected with God in nature from Friday until today, Sabbath Day. The kids had a great time participating in activities and connecting with their teachers in a spiritual environment where the Spirit of God moved mightily.

The South Pacific Division's first cross-culture initiative is underway in Vanuatu, fostering a unique exchange of ministry and cultural learning between New Zealand and Vanuatu. Pastor Sarah Jane from New Zealand was warmly welcomed by Vanuatu Mission leaders on Monday, October 21, with the traditional local dish, Laplap Sosor. This welcome ceremony set the tone for the two-week program, where Pastor Sarah worked alongside Pastor Macsel James of Vanuatu to experience firsthand how the Adventist community in Vanuatu shares the message of Jesus.

“I Will Go To Influence and Power of Elijah” was the theme for a weeklong Regional Quarterly Youth Empowerment Service camporee, for the Western Sub-Region and was successfully held at Patovaki campground in Kukudu, Kolombangara, Western Province. The program was held from 6 to 12 October and brought together close to 2000 Master Guides, Youth Leaders, Councilors and Youth members from Marovo to Shortlands in the Western Province and across Choiseul Province for a week of spiritual enrichment.

More than 60 new souls surrender their life to Jesus, through the water of Baptism, at Kauma Adventist High School. The baptism was started exactly at the sunrise began to shine, indicating the Love of God. The glory to His name, and praying for God’s leading to our newly family members.

The Adventist Health Professionals conference, held from October 18-20, 2024, gathered 165 attendees at the SINU lecture theatre with the theme 'YOUR HANDS HIS TOUCH A JOURNEY INTO DISCIPLESHIP'.

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