Festival of the Laity Highlights Adventist Identity and Mission
A total of 559 lay delegates—259 from the Southern Luzon Philippine Union Mission (SLPUM) and 295 from the Northern Luzon Philippine Union Mission (NLPUM)—gathered at the Mountain Provinces Mission, the Seventh-day Adventist headquarters in Baguio City, for a Bi-Union Festival of the Laity.
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Rooted in its core values of 𝐒pirituality, 𝐋eadership, 𝐏artnership, 𝐔nity, and 𝐌ission, the Southern Luzon Philippine Union Mission (SLPUM), the Adventist regional office located in Lipa City held a three-day direction-setting meeting on January 6-8, 2025, at Monte Vista Hotsprings and Conference Resort in Laguna.
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More than just a learning time, the retreat fostered deep bonding among the workers. Walking together in prayer and reflection, they unburdened their hearts, sharing struggles, hopes, and renewed commitments. The retreat encouraged genuine connection, reminding everyone they are not alone in the mission—they are a family, called to serve together.
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More than just a learning time, the retreat fostered deep bonding among the workers. Walking together in prayer and reflection, they unburdened their hearts, sharing struggles, hopes, and renewed commitments. The retreat encouraged genuine connection, reminding everyone they are not alone in the mission—they are a family, called to serve together.
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