In the Philippines, Nearly 1,000 Baptized During Evangelistic Series in South Luzon

An evangelist from Pennsylvania presents Bible message to thousands during final Sabbath celebration of the evangelistic campaign in Batangas, Philippines, held in partnership with the Pennsylvania Conference, Blue Mountain Academy, and South Central Luzon Conference as part of the Southern Asia-Pacific Division’s Harvest 2025 initiative.

Erniel Medina

In the Philippines, Nearly 1,000 Baptized During Evangelistic Series in South Luzon

Edward Rodriguez

A major evangelistic campaign in Batangas and Laguna, Philippines, led to the baptism of 937 individuals, organized by the Pennsylvania Conference, Blue Mountain Academy, and South Central Luzon Conference as part of the Southern Asia-Pacific Division’s Harvest 2025 initiative.

Nearly 1,000 individuals were baptized during a major evangelistic campaign jointly organized by the Pennsylvania Conference, Blue Mountain Academy, and the South Central Luzon Conference (SCLC) of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

The campaign, held from March 23 to 30, was part of the ongoing Harvest 2025 evangelistic initiative of the Southern Asia-Pacific Division (SSD)—a region-wide effort to mobilize church members, institutions, and leaders for intensified outreach across the 10/40 window. The program culminated on Sabbath with 937 people baptized, joined by 270 others who had previously been baptized during the same series. The final Sabbath celebration drew an estimated 5,000 members and guests, marking the conclusion of 39 simultaneous evangelistic meetings across multiple towns in Batangas and Laguna provinces.

Church members, Bible study interests, and community guests came together in a united worship experience to celebrate lives transformed by the gospel. The campaign highlighted the collaborative spirit between international and local church entities, with 96 volunteers from the Pennsylvania Conference, including 37 students and staff from Blue Mountain Academy, participating in preaching, outreach, and logistical support.

Organizers attributed the success of the event to widespread prayer, teamwork, and a shared commitment to mission. Leaders from the participating conferences expressed gratitude for the spiritual impact witnessed throughout the week and reaffirmed the church’s goal to expand evangelistic work in the region.

“It was a blessing to witness God’s children from diverse cultures and backgrounds come together with one purpose—to share the message of hope and salvation in this part of the Philippines,” said Pastor Jasper Flores, president of the South Central Luzon Conference. “We are deeply grateful for this partnership and look forward to more opportunities for collaboration in the future.”

As a foundational part of the outreach, a six-day medical and dental mission ran simultaneously across 16 different locations, serving more than 10,000 patients. The medical efforts helped build bridges between the church and surrounding communities by providing free healthcare services, including consultations, dental extractions, and general wellness support.

Health professionals and volunteers from the Philippines and abroad, including Dr. Evelyn Villaflor Almocera, Dr. Melvyn F. Orbe, Dr. Anne Marco Dayrit-Orbe, Dr. Roy Operaña, Dr. Em Brofas, Dr. Marjorie Ladion, and Beebok Tecson, served continuously throughout the mission. The team also managed nightly inventory of medical supplies and prepared tokens for patients in collaboration with local church volunteers.

Organizers credited the medical mission as an essential groundwork that helped foster trust and openness within communities, paving the way for spiritual engagement and interest in Bible study.

The partnership between the Pennsylvania Conference, Blue Mountain Academy, and SCLC showcased a holistic approach to mission—meeting both the physical and spiritual needs of individuals. As the campaign ended, church leaders encouraged members to continue building on the momentum and to stay engaged in sharing God’s message of hope and healing.

Edward Rodriguez

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