FIJI
Construction Begins on New Hall for Suva Adventist Primary School
A groundbreaking ceremony was held at Suva Adventist Primary School on September 20 to mark the construction of a new multipurpose hall. During the ceremony Fiji education minister Aseri Masivou Radrodro acknowledged the dedication of the school community, especially the Parent Teacher Association, which raised FJ$110,000 (about US$48,600) through fundraising efforts. This was further supported by a FJ$150,000 (more than US$66,000) allocation from the Ministry of Education through the free education grant.
Once completed in early 2026, the hall will provide students with a safe and comfortable space for assemblies, physical education, school functions, and cultural programs. The facility may also be made available for community use, school leaders said.
Radrodro said the project is more than simply a building—it is a symbol of unity, vision, and shared responsibility. “For years students had to stand outside during events, and this new space will finally give them the dignity and comfort they deserve,” he said. “The Ministry of Education remains committed to improving school infrastructure across the country and ensuring that every Fijian child has access to quality education in a safe and inclusive environment.”
MALAYSIA
Penang Adventist Hospital Marks the 2025 World Breastfeeding Week
Penang Adventist Hospital celebrated the 2025 World Breastfeeding Week on August 3 drawing mothers, fathers, grandparents—and friends—into a “circle of love” around every breastfeeding journey. With the global theme “Prioritize Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems,” hospital leaders and families affirmed their commitment to supporting breastfeeding mothers and their infants.
Lim Siew Khim, Penang State executive councillor for Social Development, Welfare, and Non‑Islamic Religious Affairs, joined the event. “Breastfeeding support extends far beyond hospital walls and is a shared responsibility across communities,” she said.
Breast milk supplies ideal nutrition and builds immunity, helping protect infants from such common childhood illnesses as diarrhea and respiratory and ear infections, and may reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome, hospital leaders shared. “It supports growth and development during the first year and remains a vital source of nutrients into the second year,” they said.
Leaders added that “as part of the Adventist Health system, Penang Adventist Hospital stands firmly behind families—and especially mothers—in recognizing breastfeeding as a health priority. By providing education, lactation counseling, and emotional encouragement, the hospital empowers parents to nurture the next generation with love and the sustaining grace of God.”
BERMUDA
Ministerio Hermandad Ignites Hope for Bermuda’s Latino Community
Tucked inside the Warwick Seventh-day Adventist Church in Bermuda is a small, spirited congregation doing big things, regional church leaders recently reported. “Ministerio Hermandad, the only Spanish-language Adventist group in Bermuda, may be small in number, but it’s mighty in mission,” they said.
The group of Latino believers from Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries has created a spiritual home in Bermuda, leaders reported. “United by faith and language, this close-knit church family has found strength in one another as they live, work, and witness in a foreign land,” they said.
In the spring Ministerio Hermandad launched a Spanish-language evangelistic series as part of the North American Division’s Pentecost 2025 initiative. Hector Quiñones led the series, which was “designed to uplift, inspire, and welcome their fellow countrymen into the family of God,” leaders reported.
Henry Beras, Atlantic Union Conference vice president for Hispanic and Portuguese ministries, was at the heart of the series, alongside his wife, Angela Beras, Atlantic Union Conference Prayer Ministries and Women’s Ministries director. Several people were baptized.
“Ministerio Hermandad is proving that faith, community, and fervent love can build something truly beautiful—even on a small island in the middle of the Atlantic,” leaders said.
ECUADOR
Woman Turns Her Home Into a Center of Awareness Against Digital Violence
In the middle of the alleys of the Tulipanes neighborhood in Guayaquil, Ecuador, a house was transformed into a space of learning, protection, and hope. Lourdes Crespo, a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and leader of a local Adventurers Club, turned her home into a community center for awareness of digital violence, joining the international campaign against violence promoted by the world church.
More than 60 people, including children, teenagers, and adults, participated in this experience, which included educational workshops, games, skits, and resources and Bible distribution. In addition, specialists held talks on “The Danger of Digital Violence.” The Children’s Ministries office of the regional Adventist Church supported the initiative.
Crespo said she feels “very blessed and grateful to God for being able to preach in my neighborhood, where the Holy Spirit prepares people’s hearts to hear the message. We have families who have decided to study the Bible, which it makes us very happy.”
She added, “I started with the mothers, and now it is the children who look forward to these activities. I do not do it in search of recognition, but so that many are encouraged to do the same in their neighborhoods.”
CURAÇAO
Adventist Youth Shine in Annual Flag Day Parade
More than 1,200 children and youth from the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Willemstad, Curaçao, took to the streets July 1-2, bringing music, vibrant uniforms, and energy to the nation’s annual flag day parade.
“Flag day is a moment that we stand together and celebrate unity,” said Wigly Isidora, Youth Ministries director of the Curaçao Conference.
The Adventist delegation joined the forty-first edition of the flag day celebration at Brión Square, marching alongside 12 other scout groups, youth groups, and judicial groups. On July 1 Adventurers participated in the flag-lowering ceremony, while Master Guides and Pathfinders marched through downtown Willemstad on July 2, culminating in the flag-raising ceremony at Brión Square, which also featured cultural presentations and recognition of neighborhood humanitarians.
Among the attendees were Curaçao’s governor, the prime minister, several government ministers, parliamentarians, and delegations from nearby islands, including Sint Maarten and Bonaire.
The regional Adventist Church has participated in flag day for more than 35 years, using the event as both a testimony and outreach opportunity, church leaders said. “This is one of the days when we receive the most registrations for Pathfinder and Adventurer clubs,” shared Isidora.
