Thousands of Seventh-day Adventist young people traveled to Germany for the Pan-European Youth Congress last week, a five-day event that included a forum for young adults to discuss church issues with regional leadership.

The second Pan-Europe Adventist Youth Conference brought together more than 4,000 attendees from 40 countries. The August 5-9 congress featured inspirational speakers and activities as well as outreach and learning opportunities.

"This [forum] is a unique opportunity to find out

about how the Adventist Church works, and how we as young people can help change and re-shape it," said Victor Marley, youth director for the Adventist church in Norway.

More than 300 congress attendees raced in the "Help for Kids" fun run, raising a total of €10,000, or $14,200. The "Help for Kids" initiative provides free lunches, homework assistance, education and health assistance and holiday trips for underprivileged youth living in Munich.