Santa Cruz, Chile—On the first weekend of November, the brethren in Santa Cruz, a city about two hours from the Chilean capital, Santiago, held a spiritual conference. Then, on Sunday, November 5, our brethren traveled to Santa Cruz, a city about two hours from the capital, to participate in a humanitarian mission.
There, the brethren offered medical, dental, podiatry, massage, and counseling services. Bible studies were also offered, and about forty-individuals signed up.
Indonesia—On October 2023, Brother Benjamin Thiel, the Pacific Regional Secretary, visited Indonesia. He had the opportunity to officiate the baptism of six souls during his visit.
Sister Anis was baptized on October 15 in Jakarta. Sister Anis is from a conservative Muslim background, and her path to accepting Jesus Christ and His Gospel was a long and difficult one. However, with peace in Jesus, she was baptized with the desire to be a missionary in the Lord's cause.
Cabatang, Philippines—The three Philippine Unions hosted a camp meeting at the Bible Missionary and Training School Compound in Cabatang, from July 26 to August 1, 2023. The theme was "Preparing the Way for Christ’s Second Coming". Over one thousand people attended the meetings from across the country. Brethren Rolly Dumaguit, GC First Vice President, and Benjamin Thiel, Pacific Regional Secretary, were two of the guest speakers.
Ciudad Real, Spain—The 2023 International Youth Convention took place in Spain, from August 28 to September 3. It was a remarkable gathering of young people from around the world. The event was centered around the theme "Be Transformed by the Renewing of Your Mind," encouraging attendees to embrace personal growth, spiritual development, and positive change.
Global Participation
São Paulo, Brazil—On August 26, 2023, brethren from the various churches in the city of São Paulo gathered at a special venue to celebrate a day of fellowship and spiritual growth at the Holy Convocation under the theme "Growing in Grace." This event brought together approximately 1,700 people, including adults and children, for an unforgettable spiritual journey.
A Morning of Consecration