THAILAND
Adventist Church in Thailand Inaugurates New Headquarters
The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Thailand celebrated a historic milestone with the inauguration of its new headquarters. Regional Adventist leaders and special guests from other Christian faiths attended the ceremony.
“The Seventh-day Adventist Church has been in Thailand for more than a century, and today we praise God for His leading,” said Southern Asia-Pacific president Roger Caderma. “This new facility is more than just a structure—it’s a symbol of faith, perseverance, and commitment to the mission of sharing the love of Christ with all people.”
Thailand Mission leaders said that the plan to improve the existing headquarters seeks to further improve its services and create a more impactful influence in a challenging territory.
The project took 15 months to complete, with the support of church members and institutions from Thailand and abroad. The new three-story building now houses administrative offices, a multipurpose conference room, a media production studio, finance and accounting offices, and a bookstore.
Southeastern Asia Union Mission president Somchai Chuenjit said that the new facilities will help “to expand our evangelistic efforts, engage with the community, and share the hope of Jesus Christ.”
SOLOMON ISLANDS
Women Welcome Encouragement at Ministerial Conference
For the first time, spouses joined ministers at the Solomon Islands Mission (SIM) ministerial conference. Held in Honiara from March 4 to 9, the 2025 event aimed to encourage and support them in their roles as ministry partners.
A total of 372 participants attended the weeklong conference: 299 men and 73 women, coming from most of the provinces.
A statement made by SIM said that “for the first time in history, spouses have been invited, recognizing their crucial role in ministry and support.” This moment marked the beginning of a greater focus on empowering women through Shepherdess training in the coming years, leaders said.
According to SIM, the gathering was “a time for spiritual renewal, learning, and recommitment to God’s mission.” The conference’s theme was accepting God’s calling to go wherever He leads.
Organizers emphasized that the purpose of the conference was to inspire every participant to embrace the mission ahead and spend their time building connections and seeking God’s guidance.
SPAIN
ADRA Spain Receives Recognition for Its Disaster Response Performance
On February 24 Guillermo Luján, mayor of Aldaia, in Valencia, Spain, met with Sara Pérez, Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) coordinator in the Valencia DANA project (after the October 2024 flash floods), and Darío Moreno, mayor of Sagunto. The municipality thanked them for their support, help, and solidarity work carried out since October 29, 2024.
Luján highlighted the dedication of the dozens of ADRA volunteers who “worked so hard so that the residents of Aldaia could see a light of hope in such dark times,” he said, referencing the deadly floods. “Being able to count on a team with these characteristics was wonderful, [and] the help provided to clean our streets was extraordinary; ‘thank you’ from the bottom of my heart.”
Along with the mayor of Aldaia, the councilor for social services of the municipality, Empar Folgado Ros, also participated in the meeting. ADRA volunteers have collaborated in street cleaning, rehabilitating houses damaged by the rains, distributing supplies, and supporting those affected.
After the catastrophe, ADRA organized two distribution points and designated a logistics warehouse in Albalat dels Sorells, which channeled all donations and logistical resources.
SURINAME
Adventists Reach Out to the Homeless in Suriname
Seventh-day Adventists from the Suriname Mission joined forces to serve the country’s homeless population, estimated at 1,200 individuals recently. Church leaders and young people from Zion Adventist Church united in this outreach initiative.
More than 40 church members in Paramaribo, the capital city, mobilized to share a message of hope, bring joy, and meet the basic needs of their community. Their efforts provided about 100 homeless and vulnerable individuals with care packages, clothing, warm meals, beverages, and copies of the Adventist-published Priorities magazine.
“We thank God for the dedication of the Youth Department, which partnered with the Community Services and Sabbath School departments at Zion church to make this project a reality,” said Guno B. Emanuelson, president of the Suriname Mission. “Their commitment is a reflection of the ministry of Jesus.”
According to volunteers, the initiative was especially moving as they encountered women and children among the homeless population. “Their situation highlights the need for sustainable solutions to prevent homelessness and to support reintegration into society,” Steven Tulp, Suriname Mission treasurer, noted. He added that the event marked the largest, most impactful, and most costly outreach to the homeless community in the history of the Adventist Church in Suriname.
FIJI
Adventists Attend Interdenominational Worship Summit
The 2025 Worship Leaders Summit gathered 251 participants from Fiji, Samoa, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea, Kiribati, Australia, and the United States in Nadi, Fiji. They included representatives from more than 19 different religious backgrounds, including two young Seventh-day Adventists.
“We were warmly welcomed and recognized as the first Adventist representatives in the history of the Worship Leaders Summit,” said Michael Qiokata, chaplain at Vatuvonu Adventist College. Qiokata was invited by Alipate Gonerogo, who had attended the previous year’s summit. “For us, this was a tremendous opportunity not only to connect with fellow believers but also to witness and share our faith among worship leaders from different backgrounds,” Qiokata said.
The summit serves as a platform for worship leaders to discuss ways to enhance their ministry and better serve people through worship.
“One of the key lessons we took away from this experience is that God’s people are everywhere,” Qiokata said. “As Adventists, we are called to love and connect with all people while remaining firm in our beliefs and values. We thank God for granting us this opportunity to be a light in such a setting, testifying of His truth while embracing the unity of believers in Christ.”