Church members, community guests, and eager Bible students recently converged at the Adventists Convention and Media Center (ACMC) Building within the Southern Mindanao Mission (SMM) Compound for a deeply enriching Bible seminar organized by the Gensan West 3 District. The spiritual gathering focused on anchoring believers in their faith and opening up a clearer, more profound understanding of the Scriptures.
The seminar featured Pastor Rene Rosa as the guest speaker. Throughout his presentations, Pastor Rosa delivered a series of timely, Christ-centered messages that focused heavily on the themes of grace, salvation, and the practical application of God’s Word in daily life. His compelling appeals challenged attendees to look beyond superficial religiosity, urging them to actively strengthen their personal relationship with Jesus Christ and dedicatedly commit their talents to His service.
The spiritual climax of the seminar was a powerful, multiple baptism ceremony. In front of a supportive congregation of family members, church leaders, and fellow believers, several individuals took a courageous stand to publicly declare their faith in Christ. The atmosphere inside the ACMC Building was filled with palpable joy and celebration as these baptismal candidates were immersed, marking a defining milestone in their personal spiritual journeys.
Beyond the lectures and the baptismal service, the seminar served as a vital space for community fellowship and spiritual revival. It successfully fostered a deep sense of unity among the participants while forcefully reaffirming the district’s core mission of evangelism and intentional discipleship.
Expressing immense gratitude for God’s clear guidance and blessings throughout the event, local church leaders celebrated the life-changing decisions made for Christ. As the Bible Seminar concluded, attendees returned to their local congregations with inspired hearts and transformed lives, even as the Gensan West 3 District continues to forge ahead with its mission of sharing the hope of the gospel and leading people into a closer walk with God.
Photos by Hope Channel Southern Mindanao | Serene Shekinah D. Boncavil
