Four-Month Jail Ministry in Bohol Culminates in Baptisms
Churches from Unit 2 of the Northern Bohol District wrapped up a four-month jail ministry at the Trinidad Municipal Jail on Nov. 24, 2024. The event marked a spiritual milestone as eight ‘Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL)’ expressed the decision to accept Jesus as their Savior, a commitment assessed by the district leader, Pastor Armando…
Read MoreYoung Missionaries for Christ Celebrates 29th Anniversary
Young Missionaries for Christ of Central Cebu District Association of Churches (celebrated its 29th anniversary at Banilad Seventh Day Adventist Church on Nov. 30, 2024. YMC is an organization that helps mold the youth to be the next church leaders by exposing them to ministry work. The organization was established on Nov. 19, 1995, under…
Read MoreAdventist Reviewees Credit Divine Help for Board Exam Success
Born out of faith and a shared pursuit of professional success, the Association of Adventist Reviewees in Cebu, held a special meeting at the Cebu City SDA Church with Pastor Violeto Bocala, a retired president of the Southern Asia-Pacific Division. This meeting sought the intercessory prayer and dedication of an anointed minister, at the same…
Read MoreHospital Chaplains Ordained to Ministry
CEBU CITY, Philippines (Dec. 8, 2024)—Adventist Hospital-Cebu celebrated a momentous occasion when two of its chaplains, Pastor Methu Flores and Pastor Joel Aganan, were ordained into the ministry on Dec. 7. The ceremony, held at the Cebu City Seventh-day Adventist Church, was attended by pastors and directors from the Central Philippine Union Conference and Central…
Read MoreCebu City District Women Hosts Inspiring “Kiddush, Spiritual Retreat”
Women from the ten churches of the Cebu City District gathered at the Cabreros Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Cebu City for a “Kiddush and Spiritual Retreat” on December 7-8, 2024. Organized by the Cebu City District Women’s Ministries under the theme “With Our Strength, We Testify,” the event aimed to empower women to embrace significant…
Read MoreAdventist Hospital-Cebu Receives Prestigious Rafael M. Salas Award
The Commission on Population and Development Region VII recognized Adventist Hospital-Cebu for its outstanding contribution to the Philippine Population Development Program, particularly in promoting Responsible Parenthood and Family Planning. A plaque of recognition was given on Dec. 3, 2024, at Bayfront Hotel, Cebu City, during the 1st Rafael M. Salas Kaunlarang Pantao Awarding Ceremony held…
Read MoreNeuroscientist, Pastor Team Up for Mental Health Outreach in Ormoc City
Dr. Jan Harry Cabungcal, a neuroscientist and assistant to Adventist World Radio for Global Evangelism, partnered with Pastor Ricardo De Asis, a church pastor in East Visayan Conference, in urban ministries, focusing on the Ormoc City’s elites. The urban evangelism, which took place on November 25-30, 2024, had two daily sessions. The first session, from…
Read More35 New Master Guides to “Shine” Light of Service in Cebu City
The Capitol Center Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Cebu City recently conducted its inaugural church-based Master Guide Investiture Ceremony on Nov. 30, 2024. Thirty-five individuals with diverse professions were invested in the service after a year of intensive training under the Master Guide Program. This first batch of Master Guides, dubbed “Sidlak” (“Shine” in Cebuano), marks…
Read MoreEvangelistic Series in Cebu City Reset 6 Hearts
Cebu City Seventh Day Adventist Church, in partnership with Adventist Hospital—Cebu, recently concluded a week-long evangelistic effort from Nov. 10-16, 2024. It led six individuals to accept Jesus through baptism on the culmination day. The event, themed “Heart Reset: Journey of Transformation,” was inspired by Psalm 51:10, which says, “Create in me a clean heart,…
Read MoreCPAC Week of Prayer Yields 18 Baptisms
Dr. Kenroy Campbell, a doctor of philosophy and pastor from Jamaica, led the Central Philippine Adventist College students and faculty on a spiritual journey with his sermon series, “Who Am I that God Cares?” The series took place daily from Nov. 18 to -23, 2024, offering attendees a week of profound reflection and inspiration. Dr.…
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