The 10-day “Finding Hope” evangelistic series concluded on December 13 with a gathering at the Life Hope Center (LHC) that drew more than 400 attendees, including church members and Bible interests. Organizers said many participants expressed a desire to support the church’s mission and commit their lives to Jesus through baptism.

Life Hope Centers is a community center and events place developed by the regional headquarters of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

The series was led by Hensley Moorooven, undersecretary of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Organizers said his nightly messages focused on biblical truth, prophecy, and the hope found in Jesus, and that the presentations encouraged viewers across diverse cultural and geographic settings. Church leaders described the series as a spiritual boost, citing strong participation and continued interest throughout the meetings.

Held under the Net Harvest 25 banner, “Finding Hope” served as a hybrid evangelistic initiative and marked the culmination of the Southern Asia-Pacific Division’s (SSD) yearlong Harvest 2025 campaign. The meetings combined onsite worship, live broadcasts, and community-based viewing, allowing participation from both urban centers and remote locations across the division.

To support outreach across multiple territories, organizers said the meetings were translated daily into several languages, including Thai, Khmer, Bahasa Malay, Bahasa Indonesia, Tetun, Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano, and Burmese. Leaders said the translations helped members invite friends and neighbors and allowed Bible interests to engage more directly with the presentations.

In the afternoon, the livestream continued from the Adventist Media Center while a baptism ceremony took place simultaneously at the Life Hope Center grounds. Organizers reported that more than 120 individuals were baptized, publicly affirming their commitment to follow Jesus. Church leaders described the moment as a highlight of the series, reflecting weeks of prayer, Bible study, and coordinated evangelistic efforts.

The afternoon livestream also featured reports from SSD regional offices, sharing testimonies and updates on baptisms connected to their participation in the “Finding Hope” series. Final figures from across the territory were still being consolidated at the time of reporting, with organizers noting that additional baptisms were expected in the coming days as follow-up studies continue.

Hope Centers played a significant role in expanding the reach of the meetings. Organizers reported 3,716 hosts and 5,145 Hope Centers across the division, with homes, churches, halls, and small groups opening their doors nightly to watch the series together. These gatherings provided opportunities for discussion, prayer, and fellowship, particularly in areas with limited access to live broadcasts.

Organizers shared accounts of participants who continued watching through mobile phones and laptops during power interruptions or unstable internet connections, choosing to stay connected and to share the message with relatives, neighbors, and friends.

Arnel Gabin, SSD vice president and IEL coordinator, said the series reflected the church’s shared commitment to bring hope to every community.

“Finding Hope reminded us that the gospel advances when God’s people move together in faith,” Gabin said. “Whether through large gatherings, online platforms, or small Hope Center groups, the message of Jesus reached hearts and homes. We thank God for the decisions made and pray that this will lead to continued discipleship and mission across the Southern Asia-Pacific Division.”

Church leaders said follow-up Bible studies and discipleship activities will continue in local churches and communities, building on the momentum of the series and nurturing those who have made decisions for Christ.

The original article was published on the South Asia-Pacific Division news site.