Story about our convention on Record.

Above - Part of the convention crowd.

The PNG Union Mission in Lae will be publishing our story in Record or Focus. This is a draft of the article. These journals are read all around the South Pacific, including Australia and new Zealand and sometimes the world.

An Adventist group from the Enga Province of PNG held one its biennial conventions successfully during the last Christmas period. The Warakamb Adventist Elite and Clergymen’s Association (WAECA) from Warakamb Adventist Church, Kandep in the Enga Province, was formed in 1998. It is under the administration of the Western Highlands Union Mission in PNG.
It was formed mainly to spread the word of God; and prepare the valley spiritually for the second coming of Christ. Due to the remoteness of the area, they also strife to promote self help activities such as fish farming, animal husbandry, Health awareness campaigns, promote awareness on HIV AIDs, promote awareness on Environment and climate change and so on. Lot of people have been baptised since WAECA was formed in 1998.
Previously, conventions were held annually, but due to financial constraints, are held biennially. The last convention was held from December 28th 2008 to Jan 4th 2009. Highlights of the convention were: excellent message preached by the guest speaker, Pr. John Kundapen, the record attendance by non Adventists, seminars on lot of issues. One of the highlights was also the planting of more than 2,000 trees. A verbal agreement was also concluded to end tribal fights in the valley.
During the AGM, new executives were voted in. The next venue of the convention will be in Sol Village in 2010. This will be important because they will be celebrating their 10th anniversary, honour their retired pastors and dedicate WAECA to the Lord. Sol village is a tribal war spot where lot of non Adventists live. Thus, lot of people are expected to get baptised. The laymen have been advised to work extra hard.
Lot of visitors, both within PNG and abroad are expected to attend. More information can be found on their website http://waeca.com or their weblog http://warakambpng.blogspot.com. If you would like to visit or leave a message, contact them on info@waeca.com.