Hope Channel Team in Central Philippines Shed Disentanglements During 2025 Spiritual Retreat
Hope Channel Central Philippines held a spiritual retreat for staff and volunteers Feb. 14-16, 2025, at a beach resort in Sta. Rosa, Olango Island, Cebu. It aimed to disentangle them from worldly affairs and internal challenges that dulled their ministry effectiveness. Nearly 50 staff members and volunteers attended the retreat, themed “Disentangle.” The event began…
Read MoreBeyond the Hype of Roses and Chocolates
While others are busy buying roses and chocolates or booking romantic getaways on this day, some hear the most devastating words, “I don’t love you anymore.” For many marriages and relationships, these words mark an irreparable turning point. While some savored candlelit dinners with sweet ballads playing softly in the background, others huddled in the…
Read MoreHealth Ministries Leaders Chart Course for Expanded Programs
To fulfill the mission to preach, teach, and model health and well-being by reflecting God’s love in serving, the leaders of the Health Ministries department across the Central Philippine Union Conference gathered for a priority program cascading and consultative meeting. The advisory meeting took place at the CPUC headquarters in Gorordo Ave., Kamputhaw, Cebu City,…
Read MoreHope Channel Cebu Studio Opens, Expanding Media Reach
Central Visayas marked a significant milestone in media ministry with the inauguration of the new Hope Channel Cebu studio on February 12, 2025. The ceremony took place at the Central Visayan Conference headquarters located on Rio De Janeiro Street in Vista Grande, Bulacao, Talisay City, Cebu. It kicked off with the attendance of distinguished leaders…
Read MoreHope Channel Western Visayas Expands Its Reach Beyond Digital Platforms
Hope Channel Western Visayas recently concluded a weeklong evangelistic campaign, “Paglaum sa Panimalay” (Hope in the Home), in Sta. Teresa, Jordan, Guimaras. Held Feb. 2-8, the health and Bible seminar resulted in four baptisms and a renewed focus on evangelism beyond digital platforms. Under the leadership of Pastor Rafael Sualog, communication director of the West…
Read MoreAdventist Hospital Cebu Doctors Honored for Service, Dedication
Adventist Hospital Cebu honored its doctors with an appreciation dinner Feb. 2, 2025, at the Quest Hotel and Conference Center in Cebu City. The event recognized their dedication to the hospital’s mission of providing total care. The evening began with an opening statement from Dr. Evelyn Pepito, president of AH-C, who underscored the importance of…
Read MoreASI, Ad Pro Convention in Western Visayas Sparks Renewed Commitments
“To support God’s work until Jesus comes — is our family’s commitment!” declared Bro. Jonathan Lamorin, president-elect of the Adventist-laymen’s Services and Industries of the Southern Asia-Pacific Division (SSD), during the ASI/Adventist Professionals (AdPro) Convention in the West Visayan Conference (WVC). The convention took place at the Iloilo Central Church in Iloilo City from Jan.…
Read MoreAustralian Missionaries Partner with Churches in Cebu for Simultaneous Evangelism
Metro Cebu became the center of spiritual transformation when “Big Build Australia,” an evangelistic team from Australia, conducted 10-day simultaneous evangelistic events across eight locations in Metro Cebu from Jan. 8-18, 2025. Themed “Cebu for Christ,” this simultaneous evangelism program is a collaborative effort between the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Central Visayas. Organizers reported that…
Read MoreNegros Occidental Church Leaders Anticipate Bountiful Harvest 2025
Local church administrators across Negros Occidental Conference convened Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 2025, at the NOC Convention Center for their 3rd annual conference. The event, with the theme “Called to be Faithful: Commandments of God and the Faith of Jesus,” primarily discussed the goals and objectives of Harvest 2025, a year-long intensive evangelism strategy launched by…
Read MoreA Letter for a Pastor’s Wife – Part 2
Dear Pastor’s Wife, As a minister’s wife, you possess incredible strength despite your challenges—something not granted to others. As a woman, society may regard you as second in authority only to your husband. However, you are like a thin layer of gold—strong yet flexible, capable of being drawn into incredibly thin wires. This characteristic only shows your…
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