Adventist students from across Morobe Mission, in Papua New Guinea, gathered for a two-week convention combining evangelism, leadership development and community service, with baptisms and a new community project among the outcomes.
The sixth bi-annual Morobe Adventist Students Association (MoASA) convention was held from December 7 to 20 at Sankang Primary School in Mampim Village, Markham District. The gathering brought together student representatives from 11 district-based Adventist student groups, including Fogo MoASA from Lufa District in Eastern Highlands Province.
Some student groups faced significant travel challenges to attend the convention. Members of the Komako District Adventist Students Association undertook a journey amid wet conditions involving long walks, river crossings and mountainous terrain, travelling for up to 12 hours on foot to reach Menyamya Station before continuing on to the convention site.
Hosted by local students in the Markham 1 District, the convention began with pre-program outreach activities in nearby communities. Students took part in evangelistic meetings, home visitation and revival programs, alongside internal leadership meetings and handover ceremonies.
Spiritual sessions during the convention were led by Bulolo District director Pastor Mach Uhoni, with morning devotionals presented by minister Salvador Max. Speakers challenged students to work collaboratively across districts and remain actively involved in mission.
Alongside worship, the program included practical training sessions such as career guidance, small business development, sewing and cooking skills, and oil-making demonstrations.
A key community outcome was the initiation of a water supply project for Mampim Village, developed in partnership with ADRA. Feasibility studies were conducted during the convention and the project is now progressing.
The convention concluded on Sabbath with five individuals baptised following the student-led evangelistic program. Students also conducted branch Sabbath School programs in surrounding communities, distributing Bibles and Christian literature.
