Empowered to Evangelize: Women Bringing the Gospel from Training to Community Homes
A Comprehensive Bible Study Training was conducted on November 30, 2024, at the Zamboanga Peninsula Mission (ZPM) headquarters in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay Province. The event, themed “I Will Go, Reach My World,” brought together 206 Women’s and Family Ministries local church leaders from across the ZPM territory. Under the leadership of Pastor Eliezer M. Bacus…
Read MoreAMEN Workshop and Training: Empowering Lay Bible Workers for Mission
Zamboanga Peninsula Mission (ZPM), November 26-29, 2024—The Adventist Mission Evangelism Network (AMEN) successfully conducted its workshop and training at the ZPM Function Hall, drawing delegates from various districts and churches. The event aimed to equip new lay Bible workers with the skills and knowledge needed to serve effectively in the field. With the theme “To…
Read MoreTools for Tomorrow: Empowering Students with Education and Essentials
In a region once scarred by two decades of conflict, hope is taking root in Upper Sinumaan and Bud Bunga. On December 3, 2024, the launch of a comprehensive stakeholder outreach program brought together a diverse coalition of organizations, united by the goal of empowering students and revitalizing the community through education. The event, spearheaded…
Read More350 Inmates Find Solace in SULADS Sulu Cluster’s Jail Ministry
350 inmates received hygiene kits, prayers, and songs that uplifted their heavy hearts during the Jail Ministry conducted by the SULADS Sulu Cluster volunteers on November 15, 2024. Socio-economic Uplift, Literacy, Anthropological, and Developmental Services (SULADS), dedicated to reaching and serving unreached communities while establishing friendships and strong connections, has initiated this project to extend…
Read MoreWellness Center: From a Vision to Reality
In Upper Sinumaan, Talipao, Sulu, a humble bamboo structure, known as the Wellness Center, is emerging as a beacon of hope and healing. This two-story facility, born from a vision inspired by faith and perseverance, serves the community by addressing their health challenges with care, unity, and collaboration. The health and well-being of the Upper…
Read MoreVolunteer Teachers and Sama Badjau Students Perform Simunul Hymn at Sheikh Karimul Makhdum Day Celebration
SIMUNUL, TAWI-TAWI—On November 7th, the Muslim Community in the Philippines celebrated the Sheikh Karimul Makhdum Day to honor the legacy of Sheikh Karimul Makhdum, the Arab missionary who introduced Islam to the Philippines and established the country’s first mosque in 1380 in Simunul, Tawi-tawi. The celebration was attended by distinguished guests from the National Historical…
Read MoreCaravan for Mission 2024 brought over 1,000 souls to Christ through Baptism
The union-wide initiative Caravan for Mission 2024 carried the transformative message of the Gospel to 24 venues across the Zamboanga Peninsula Mission (ZPM) territory through nightly evangelistic meetings. The Caravan shared messages of hope, healing, and salvation, reaching thousands in communities across the region. Organized and led by local districts and church care groups, with the support…
Read MoreFrom Conflict to Care: How SULADS-AMR Volunteers Are Transforming Healthcare in Sulu
SULADS and AMR volunteers have been providing medical and health services to the people of Sulu since 2021. They visit homes to spread messages of health and hope, offer free health services, including minor treatments, advice for managing illnesses, and medication. Sulu, one of the poorest provinces in the Philippines, struggles with problems like a…
Read MoreA Wave of Hope: 112 Souls Embark on a New Journey in Christ at Talinga, Bacungan, Zamboanga del Norte
The rain fell softly on the waters in Talinga, Bacungan, Zamboanga del Norte, a gentle backdrop to the true radiance that emanated from the hearts of 112 individuals gathered there on October 12, 2024. This was not just any gathering, this was a celebration of new life, a testament to the transformative power of faith,…
Read MoreGift Giving at Salug District Jail Uplifts 116 Inmates with Hope
Salug, Zamboanga del Norte — Inmates at Salug District Jail were recently uplifted through a meaningful gift-giving event, marking the 28th day before the concluding week of My Journey with God Season 5, a spiritual program led by the Southwestern Philippine Union Conference and Southeastern Philippine Union Mission. The outreach was spearheaded by Mrs. Sharon…
Read MoreVolunteers Transform Waste into Organic Garden While Teaching Sustainable Gardening Practices to Sama Bajau Residents in Bagid
SULADS-AMR volunteers promoted sustainable food production in Bagid, an isolated area on Simunul Island, by turning discarded materials into an organic garden. Launched in August, the project addresses poor living conditions stemming from a lack of education on maximizing natural resources. The volunteers not only established this organic gardening initiative and addressed these issues but…
Read MoreBridging Communities: Adventist Wellness Center Aims to Serve Sulu’s Underserved Population
Adventist-Muslim Relations of Zamboanga Peninsula Mission seeks to open its First Adventist Wellness Center in Sulu, Philippines. Sulu Province is part of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao and is home to a significant population of Muslims in the Philippines. Due to its geographic location as one of the southernmost islands in the country,…
Read MoreEmpowering Communication: A Milestone in Basic Sign Language Training for Zamboanga Sibugay’s Persons with Disability Affairs Office Heads
In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at fostering inclusivity and enhancing communication, the Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) Heads of Zamboanga Sibugay Province recently participated in a pioneering Basic Sign Language Training held at the Sibugay Hotel on August 19 and 20. This training marks a significant step forward in the province’s commitment to supporting…
Read MoreHealing Hearts and Touching Souls: A Remarkable Medical Caravan and Spiritual Outreach
An extraordinary display of communal dedication and generosity unfolded in the heart of Pob. Siocon, leaving an indelible mark on thousands of lives. Engr. Gonzalo Sumayang and his wife, Betsy Sumayang, spearheaded a dual event that seamlessly blended physical healing with spiritual nourishment. The Three-Day Medical Caravan (July 21-23, 2024) Over 40 devoted medical professionals—including…
Read MoreZPM Sends More Medical and Teaching Volunteers to Zamboanga Peninsula Territory in Collaboration with Sulads Philippines
The Zamboanga Peninsula Mission (ZPM), in collaboration with Sulads Philippines, is intensifying its efforts to support communities in the Zamboanga Peninsula Territory by sending more medical and teaching volunteers to the region. This increased deployment aims to address the critical needs for better healthcare and education in remote and underserved areas. ZPM can now reach…
Read MoreAdventist Mission of ZPM in partnership with SULADS Launches Five Additional Schools with the New Set of Volunteers at Sulu and Tawi-Tawi
60 new sets of volunteers, before sending off to the field, have reported five additional schools to be established at Sulu and Tawi-Tawi during a recently conducted Courtesy Call at Zamboanga Peninsula Mission Headquarters at Tiayon, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay on July 24, 2024. ZPM SULADS AMR are grouped into two clusters; Sulu Cluster and Tawi-Tawi…
Read MoreZPM Hope Turns 4: Joins Paragon ’93 in bringing Hope and Healing to Parang
Zamboanga Peninsula Mission Hope Channel in partnership with Paragon ’93, a nursing batch of Mountain View College, celebrated its 4th anniversary with a medical outreach in Parang, Sulu. The team, composed of 14 nurses, 3 medical doctors, healthcare professionals, and Hope Channel volunteers traveled to Parang, Sulu to serve its residents on June 5, 2024.…
Read MoreHunlos-Lusong Gathers 519
Zamboanga Peninsula Mission’s latest evangelism project Hunlos-Lusong brought in 519 new church members as released by the office of the NDR-IEL. Breakdown is as follows: 40 Ipil 1. 26 Ipil 2. 83 RT Lim. 90 Tungawan 1 & 2. 89 Naga & Kabasalan. 33 Titay. 34 Tampilisan. 54 Kalawit. 70 Labason. Bible students in the … Continued
Read MoreGospel Outreach Philippines’s Co-Regional Director Visits ZPM
The Gospel Outreach Co-Regional Director of the Philippines, Sir Sergie Ferrer, visits the Zamboanga Peninsula Mission headquarters at Tiayon, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay. His visit amplifies the support in strengthening and solidifying the bond that the Gospel Outreach has with the Zamboanga Peninsula Mission. On April 29, 2024, ZPM Administrators and directors welcomed him together with…
Read MoreAdventist Mission Expands in Sulu with New Partnership
The Adventist Mission in Zamboanga Peninsula is reaching out to more communities in Sulu, one of the most conflict-ridden provinces in the Philippines. Through its Communications Department, the mission has forged a new partnership with the 1101st (Gagandilan) Brigade, a unit of the Philippine Army that is conducting civil-military operations (CMO) in the area. The…
Read MoreThe Path of Faith: Christine Vinluan’s Transformation
In a world where beliefs and perspectives shape our identities, a remarkable story unfolds – the story of Christine Vinluan, a resolute 13-year-old who embarked on a journey of faith and transformation. Born into a life devoid of spiritual guidance, Christine found herself identifying as an atheist. Her response to my inquiry was candid yet…
Read MoreFrom Battlegrounds to Playgrounds
It was a “no man’s land”. For decades, this was not a place of peace, neither a place for the faint-hearted. One cannot even imagine visiting this dreaded place, when you dare to enter, there was no way out. Danger lurked in every corner until…. Sulu, located in Southern Philippines, has been a haven of…
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