Mr Marape said he chose to attend the gathering as part of his commitment to his faith and to strengthen his role in his own mission field.
Author: Juliana Muniz
Themed “Mission to our Towns and Villages”, the program explored practical approaches to mission, with a particular emphasis on preparation for the upcoming Trans Pacific for Christ initiative.
Participants described the ride as “a great way to help those who are in need”.
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The event also attracted church members from across the South Pacific, with around 50 people coming from Papua New Guinea and New Zealand.
The initiative, organised by the Solomon Islands Mission, also extended beyond the capital, with similar clean-up activities carried out in provincial centres, including Gizo.
A new Seventh-day Adventist church plant has opened in Halswell, Christchurch (NZ), with 110 people attending its first gathering on March 14.
Across multiple countries, young people led and participated in a wide range of outreach initiatives, including home visits, health programs, food distribution and public engagement.
Young people commit to baptism and Bible study across summer camps in 2026.
The upgraded facility will support a growing weekly meal and pantry ministry in one of the Hunter region's most socio-economically diverse suburbs.
