More than 200 youth from Kukum Seventh-day Adventist Church and its church plants, Solomon Islands, attended a spiritual retreat from April 11 to 13.
Centred on the theme “Fill Me Lord and I Will Go!”, the weekend included presentations, seminars, discussions and camp drills designed to encourage personal spiritual growth and preparation for mission work.
In his opening remarks, Kukum youth coordinator Junior Tahani expressed his hope that participants would encounter Jesus personally and be inspired to make disciples throughout the year.
Guest presenter and Kukum senior church pastor Pastor Fera Jack reminded attendees that spiritual readiness requires intentional reflection. “In order to be filled with the Holy Spirit, we must first empty our lives of everything else we’re holding onto,” said Pastor Fera Jack. “That kind of spiritual clarity must be shaped by God’s Word and principles.”
Church elders led sessions on a variety of topics including relationships from an Adventist perspective, Sabbath and work ethic, and administrative support for youth ministries.
The youth ministry team is now preparing to implement the Voice of Youth evangelism program across eight local sites later this month. The initiative is part of the lead-up to the national Solomons for Christ campaign, scheduled for 2026.
