The word Maranatha has Aramaic origins and means "Lord, come". For Seventh-day Adventists it is an expression of the hope that guides the mission of the Church: the return of Jesus.
How a chance encounter sparks years of charitable programs for families with special needs children
Since the arrival of Protestants in the 1970s, there has been an increase in Adventist believers in the Caraga region.
Presenters from TV Novo Tempo traverse the region for a special program, bringing health services and spiritual messages to thousands.
This is the Adventist Church's second event on the island.
“Many souls are dying without knowing Jesus Christ. Let us bring them to Christ and the knowledge of Jesus,” emphasizes a participant.