The initiative was part of a new worldwide emphasis launched by the Seventh-day Adventist Church to engage Ambassador-age youth (typically 16-21) through spiritual connection, leadership and community involvement.
Author: Paul Bopalo
The region faces rising cases of tuberculosis, HIV and AIDS, leprosy, diabetes and cancer.
More than 300 children and youth from Maranatha Adventist Youth Ministries (AYM) Club in New Ireland Province (PNG), celebrated Global Youth Day with a community outreach initiative.
The training focused on Bible study, preaching techniques, church visitations and leading Sabbath school classes.
The organisation of Hitung church is part of NBNIM’s five-year strategic plan, which aims to organise 30 branch churches by the end of 2025.
The event, themed “Refocus and Make Change in My Community”, marked the official launch of AYM activities for 2025.
Facilitators adapted the content to the local context and trained participants in strategies for strengthening new members in their faith.
Alive in Jesus was introduced with practical demonstrations by children’s Sabbath school teachers.
Hundreds of participants travelled from various locations by sea, air and land to attend the training.
Previous outreach attempts in 1983 had failed due to cultural confrontations and fears of headhunting and local sorcery, which forced the mission team to withdraw.
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