Ribeira Valley, Brazil—November 28, 2020,was a day of rejoicing for the São Paulo Field in the South Brazilian Union. That afternoon, nine souls publicly committed their lives to the Lord and joined the Seventh Day Adventist Reform Movement through baptism. The event was held in Pariquera-Açú , São Paulo, in the Ribeira Valley.
A merchant once came to a village selling small stones he claimed would glow at night. Each stone came in a fancy wooden box. By the time the merchant left the village, he had sold quite a few of the precious stones.
People who could afford a stone gathered family and neighbors at their homes at sunset in excited anticipation to see the stone glow. But what a disappointment when darkness came, and the stone did not glow!
From September 3 to October 20, 2020, the Southern South American Union (Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay) held an online health seminar. Twenty-two classes were delivered, one every Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the limitations to congregate, the seminar’s participants came together virtually, representing twenty-one countries using online platforms like Zoom and Facebook.
“For three days, November 13–15, 2020, musicians from around the world were united at a virtual Seventh Day Adventist Reform Movement Musicians’ Convention via Zoom. This event brought together musicians of all levels to learn from, encourage, and motivate each other. Uplifting spiritual messages, experiences, and discussions were presented, which touched and united hearts around the globe.
We thank God that His last message of mercy continues to spread in Kenya and the present truth is spreading to souls who have not heard it before. After my first missionary trip to Maasai land in September 2020, a great interest was awakened and there was a need to go back again to continue the work.