A Letter to a Pastor’s Wife
Dear Pastor’s Wife, You find your nine-year-old daughter sitting alone on a bench, her small figure hidden by the leaves of a plant. Although you can’t see her face, you notice her shoulders shaking, and you see her hands moving towards her face. You realize she is trying to stifle a sob. You approach and…
Read MoreASI-Ad Pro Advisory Meeting Inspires Total Member Involvement in Bohol
Bohol, Philippines – A spirit of unity and dedication filled the air as Adventist leaders and professionals came together for the Adventist Laymen-Services and Industries and Adventist Professionals (AdPro-ASI) advisory meeting in Bohol. Led by communication directors and ASI/Ad Pro coordinators Pastor Bernie Maniego for the Central Philippine Union Conference and Pastor Lelord Aranguez for…
Read MoreSpouses’ Convention Culminates in Emotional Display of Shared Strength
Bulacao, Talisay, Cebu (February 1, 2025)—Central Philippines’ Ministerial Spouses Association Seminar and Back to the Altar Convocation concluded today with emotional moments as participants shared unspoken encouragement through the language of their hugs. The event focused on equipping and empowering ministerial spouses to bring their families back to the altar and effectively contribute to their…
Read MoreOpening Night of Ministerial Spouses Convention in Cebu Kicks Off with Over 200 Attendees
Spouses of ministers across the Central Philippines gather at the Adventist Academy International Church in Bulacao, Talisay City, Cebu, for the first Ministerial Spouses Association and Back to the Altar Convocation for the year 2025. The event, held Jan. 29-Feb. 1, officially opened Wednesday night with 240 ministerial spouses and supporting staff in attendance. Its…
Read MoreFinding God in the Universe’s Grand Display
Lyn Lucero Another cosmic phenomenon shines its way into the current headlines. As everyone may have heard of this news already, it is the planet parade or the planetary alignment wherein one can see six planets—Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune— in the night sky. On January 25, the Economic Times published an article…
Read MoreNegros Occidental Conference Seeks Spiritual Renewal for 2025
“It is faith that connects us with heaven and brings us strength; do not be discouraged by your prayers; God will answer them at the right time,” said Dr. Ricardo Gonzalez during his opening remarks at the Week of Prayer held at the conference hall in Negros Occidental. Dr. Gonzalez is an associate professor of…
Read MoreCentral Philippine Union Conference Holds Special Constituency Meeting to Discuss Reorganization, Future Plans
Central Philippine Union Conference called for a special constituency meeting, primarily to approve and recommend its reorganization plan to the General Conference through the Southern Asia-Pacific Division. The said reorganization plan is to bifurcate CPUC into two unions: the East Central Philippine Union Conference and the West Central Philippine Union Mission. The meeting took place…
Read More“Cebu for Christ” Initiative Culminates in Baptism
Cebu City Seventh-day Adventist Church in San Nicolas, Cebu City, hosted a 10-night evangelistic event themed “Cebu for Christ” from January 8 to 18, 2025. This effort resulted in the baptism of two individuals during the culmination night. The event introduced Pastor Tyler Buford, the director of Max Life Ministry in Kentucky, USA, as the…
Read MoreCCDAC Women’s Youthful Spirit Renewed During Family Day
Central Cebu District Association of Churches Women’s Ministry Department kicked off the year with great energy as they celebrated Family Day. The women’s district officers, led by Melvyn Oliamot, president of the CCDAC Women’s Ministry, organized an event themed “CCDAC Family Day: Spearhead Women’s Ministry.” The event officially began with a warm welcome from Melvyn…
Read MoreThe Journey of a Dewdrop on a Rose Petal
By Leah Salloman A lack of confidence in our lives often makes us question our capacity and ability to trust—others, ourselves, and even God. This beautiful similitude of a dewdrop on rose petals demonstrates the thoughtful act of faith needed to entirely depend on God. Our lives are likened to a delicate bead of new…
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