In a joyful blend of music and mission, the Mount Diamond Seventh-day Adventist Church—located on the campus of Mt Diamond Seventh-day Adventist Secondary School, 40 minutes from Jacksons Airport along the Magi Highway—launched its chapel extension fundraising efforts with a powerful “singspiration” concert on Sabbath, May 17.
The event marked a historic first for the school, as students participated in a professionally live-streamed music production. Twelve student-led singing groups took to the stage, their voices harmonising in praise as an audience of more than 700 students, staff, parents, alumni and local church leaders gathered in support.
The concert was streamed live via the “Mt Diamond Seventh-day Adventist Church” Facebook page, reaching a digital audience of more than 28,000 viewers, thanks to production support from the Port Moresby-based digital ministry, Missionary Buddies.
Newly appointed chaplain and pastor, Pastor Jeffery Tangea, shared that the singspiration was the first of three fundraising events planned to raise K50,000 for the much-needed chapel extension. “This is just the beginning,” he said. “The students are excited to be part of something bigger than themselves—a mission that will serve future generations.”
The next two events are scheduled for Sabbath, August 16 and Sabbath, November 15, aligning with lesson seven of the 3rd and 4th quarters of the global Sabbath School calendar.
According to those involved with the project, the first event raised K5023, and with voices united in song and purpose, the journey to a larger house of worship is well underway.
Photo credit: Roan Paul/David Momak
