On Jan. 17, 2023, approximately 100 people from diverse faith traditions gathered for the fourth annual breakfast in recognition of National Religious Freedom Day in the U.S.
"I am glad that the Holy Spirit encouraged me and led me to make this important decision. I am still a work in progress ... the Lord is not yet done with me," states Fernan Globen Talonding.
The Adventist Church has established a collection point to receive food donations, bottled water, and clothing.
Developed by the Planned Giving & Trust Services Department of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the Adventist Donor Gift Fund intends to encourage and facilitate joyful, philanthropic contributions beyond personal tithes and offerings.
The institution's administration plans to celebrate the anniversary through visits to churches, online talks, publication of articles, a spectacular congress, and the start of new online courses.
The Inter-American region will use the newly purchased 48,000-square-meter campground to train department and ministry leaders, host family retreats, camporees, summits, and congresses.