Before the start of the first regular constituency meetings of the Southern Luzon Philippine Union Mission (SLPUM) on Monday, November 24, the newly renovated building that will serve as the SLPUM headquarters was dedicated. The simple ceremony was attended by several officers from the mission fields under SLPUM, along with its workers.

SLPUM emerged from the reorganization of the North Philippine Union Conference (NPUC) into two union missions. On January 1, 2025, SLPUM officially began its operations. In its early months, the conference room of the former Literature Ministry Seminary (LMS) building served as the temporary office. Workers shared limited space, made use of small corners for their tasks. Although the conditions were far different from the spacious and fully equipped offices they used to have, employees described those months as meaningful and memorable.

“Even with the limited space and makeshift arrangements, the atmosphere was warm. The workers were happy. The workers were inspired. And one thing was very clear: ‘We love SLPUM,’” one staff member shared.

During his inaugural message, SLPUM Communication Director Pastor Jose Orbe, Jr. highlighted God’s leading in the establishment of the new union mission. “Today we stand in a renovated building, but more importantly, we stand on an old and unchanging foundation—and that is the faithfulness of God,” he said. He emphasized three points: This place remembers God’s faithfulness. This place reflects God’s character. This place will release people for God’s mission.

He added that the building should be “more than workstations, but worship stations,” and prayed that the SLPUM headquarters “be known in heaven not for its architecture, but for its obedience; not for its size, but for its surrender; not for its name, but for His name.”

Following the message, Mr. Joey Fofue, Jr., SLPUM Treasurer, recognized the key individuals whose services made the renovation possible. This was followed by the ribbon-cutting ceremony led by the SLPUM officers.

Reflecting on the transition, Cynthia Barnedo shared, “We’re excited to move, but the quiet feels unusual. We will miss those early months—the closeness, the laughter, the fellowship, and even the noise of working together in one room.”

For the SLPUM family, more than the building, offices, or freshly painted walls, this headquarters is a reminder of why the this union mission exists—to share Jesus across Southern Luzon and beyond, as one team, one movement, integrated for the mission.