Joseph was a man of faith who overcame many trials and became the ruler of Egypt. His story shows us how God can use our difficulties to prepare us for His purposes.

Joseph was loved by his father, but hated by his brothers. They sold him as a slave to Egypt, where he worked for Potiphar. He resisted the advances of Potiphar’s wife, who lied about him and got him thrown into prison. There, he met Pharaoh’s officials, who had dreams that he interpreted. He asked them to remember him, but they forgot.

Joseph did not lose hope in God, who gave him the ability to explain Pharaoh’s dreams. He warned him of a coming famine and advised him to store up food. Pharaoh was amazed by Joseph’s wisdom and made him his second-in-command. Joseph saved many lives by managing the food supply.

Joseph also forgave his brothers, who came to buy food from him. He revealed his identity and invited them to live in Egypt with their father. He reunited with his family and received his father’s blessing.

Joseph learned many lessons from his hardships that made him a better leader. He learned to trust in God’s plan, even when it seemed unfair or hopeless. He learned to obey God’s commands, even when it cost him or brought him trouble. He learned to serve others with excellence, even when they did not appreciate or reward him. He learned to apply God’s wisdom, even when it was difficult or unpopular. He learned to forgive and reconcile with his enemies, even when they did not deserve it or expect it.

Joseph’s life inspires us to follow his example. Like him, we can trust that God is working for our good and His glory. Like him, we can obey God’s will and resist temptation. Like him, we can serve God and others with our gifts and talents. Like him, we can listen to God’s voice and follow His guidance. Like him, we can forgive and reconcile with our enemies.

Joseph’s world was a world of pain, but also a world of grace. God was shaping him for a greater destiny, and he accepted His discipline. In the same way, God is shaping us for a greater future, and we should welcome His correction. As the Bible says, "God disciplines those he loves." (Hebrews 12:6)

For training ministers Hobert Berry and Kennedy Mark, their journey has been one of spreading the word of God and bringing hope to those in need within the Adventist community. Both ministers were attending Sonoma Adventist College, where they received their training and education.

Their journey began at the Markham two district ACS Federation in Sankiang, where they led out in the dawn prayer session during their first week. 

The following week, they joined the Wankun Pathfinders and attended the Morobe mission Pathfinder Fair at Klin Wara. There, they conducted morning devotions at the campsite, inspiring and uplifting our little pathfinders and their leaders.

In their third week, the church sent them to Nasrua to conduct visitations and Bible studies with the church members there. They also ran a one-week revival meeting, bringing renewed faith and energy to the church community.

During their final week, they conducted a one-week indoor evangelistic meeting at Wankun and Bumpuap Church. Throughout their journey, they were kind and friendly to all church families and the community as well, spreading love and compassion wherever they went.

A farewell gathering was organized by the church members and administration of Wankun on Sunday afternoon at the church ground. Elder Russel Sari and Max Numbi spoke on behalf of the church families and administration, expressing their appreciation and thanks for the training ministers’ service. Gifts were presented to Hobert Berry and Kennedy Mark by the church members, along with some money as a token of gratitude.

As they said their goodbyes, Elder Matthew James spoke on behalf of the congregation: “Training ministers Kennedy Mark and Hobert Berry, we were blessed with your wonderful messages this week, and we hope God will bless both of you in your ministry work. We are grateful to Sonoma Adventist College for providing us with this opportunity to have you serve at Wankun Seventh-Day Adventist Church.” With handshakes and warm wishes, the training ministers bade the church farewell as they prepared to depart the following day.

On June 10, 2023, the sun shone brightly on the newly dedicated Division 3 company church, as the congregation gathered to celebrate this momentous occasion. The new president of Morobe Mission, Pastor Kua Nugai, led the dedication ceremony, accompanied by mission secretary Pastor Enosh Enopa, SSPM director Pastor Charles Paul, businessman Mr. John Glanville and the district director Pastor Micah Akui.

As Mr. Glanville cut the ribbon into the church, the congregation was filled with joy and anticipation for the main service, headed by the mission representatives. The dedication program was followed by the baptism of six souls, marking a new beginning for these individuals and the church as a whole.

Pastor Kua Nugai spoke of Morobe Mission’s commitment to supporting its churches and encouraging participation in soul winning. “As we prepare for the Lord’s soon return, development plans are underway for the new company church at Division 3,” he stated.

David M Adzab, a volunteer missionary from Wankun, shared his excitement for the future. “Wankun is blessed with 3 company churches altogether and we are working towards increasing that number soon according to God’s will and plan,” he stated.

It was truly a great day for all who attended, as they witnessed the dedication of the Division 3 company church and looked forward to its bright future.

Preparations are in full swing for the dedication of a new company church of Wankun Seventh-Day Adventist Church at Division 3 near Gusap Downs. A group of leaders and members have already set up camp on site to assist with the preparations before the dedication service on June 10th, 2023.

A stage was erected and decorated just next to the church for the ceremony. Also, a revival meeting was also conducted by David M Adzab who is a trained missionary volunteering at Wankun Seventh-day Adventist Church.

A representative will be sent from Morobe Mission to officiate the event at the end of the week. This marks another milestone for Wankun as its company churches continue to grow and expand their territories.

The dedication service, scheduled for this coming Sabbath, promises to be a momentous occasion for all involved. It is a great blessing for all the church members of Division 3 to have a church of their own to worship in.

Yesterday, the Women’s Ministries department of Wankun Seventh-Day Adventist Church celebrated Women’s Ministries Emphasis Day. The day’s program was organized by the members of the ministry and featured a sermon by Christina Maran during the divine service.

Maran’s sermon, entitled “A Love That Precedes One’s Choices,” focused on the concept of prevenient grace. This idea, coined by John Wesley in the 18th century, suggests that divine grace precedes human decisions. Maran concluded her sermon by emphasizing that God’s grace and love guide our choices, decisions, and lifestyle.

The Women’s Ministries department and congregation of Wankun Seventh-Day Adventist Church were delighted to celebrate this special day and to hear Maran’s inspiring message. They were reminded of the importance of God’s love and grace in their lives.

Wankun and its surrounding communities celebrated the opening of their new water supply, classroom, and road maintenance machinery today in a ceremony led by Wankun Seventh-day Adventist Church. The event was attended by notable guests including Koni Iguan, Deputy Speaker of Parliament and Member for Markham, LLG President Moses Zamoants, and the provincial administrator.

The program began with a procession led by the Wankun Pathfinder Club, who escorted the guests to the stage, followed by a flag-raising ceremony. A short devotion was then shared by Minster Russell Daniel based on Jeremiah 1:5, in which he spoke about the importance of being a God-appointed leader and serving God’s people. He referenced passages from 1 Samuel 8, 9 & 10 to illustrate his message

Following the devotion, speeches were given by Koni Iguan and President Moses Zamoants, who both expressed their gratitude for the new facilities and their excitement for the future of Wankun and its surrounding communities.

After being shown around the new facilities, including the water supply, classroom, and road maintenance machinery, attendees left feeling inspired and grateful for the blessings that Wankun and its surrounding communities had received.

This is a story of faith and trust in the Lord about two young missionaries who met God in His vineyard. Benjamin Patana and Russell Daniel come from a small village in the Markham Valley of Morobe Province.

After graduating from Sonoma Adventist College with a diploma in Theology in 2021, they were not successful in acquiring a job as expected, which landed them both back in their village at Wankun.

Back in their village, they met their church pastor Enepo Umba, who played a very important role in helping them to utilize their skills and serve in their local church back at home.

While serving as volunteers in the church there have been countless challenges that both Russell and Benjamin had to encounter back at their village church. “We have to support our work financially which is one of our biggest challenges,” recalled Benjamin. “Apart from that, we also face other challenges too as well, but we thank God that He has strengthened us through the support of our church leaders and congregations,” he added.

After a year of serving voluntarily, they received news from the local mission that they had been accepted into the mission to work as volunteer missionaries under the Volunteer in Action (VIA) program. It was a big relief for Benjamin and Russell to finally make it into the mission workforce at last. Not long after, within a month, they were both promoted to full-time employment.

Recalling all the struggles that they both had to endure just to serve even without pay, they thank God and the executive committee for choosing them to join the mission workforce, added Russell.

Upon receiving their postings, Benjamin Patana was called to serve in the Marawaka District as the church pastor of the Marawaka Seventh-Day Adventist Church, while Russell Daniel was called to serve in the neighboring village church of Banabin as their church pastor. On May 12th, Benjamin was finally flown into Marawaka to begin his ministry career.

Russell, the last remaining missionary of the two back in Wankun, joined them one final time on Sunday for their Adventurer Fun Day trip to the Rainforest Habitat in Lae. He will now begin his ministry career as a full-time church pastor at Banabin.

Upon farewelling the duo at their farewell gathering, the church thanked them saying, “We praise God and thank Him for all that He has done through Russell and Benjamin and their work here at Wankun Seventh-Day Adventist Church. With the same spirit that they started their journey as missionaries here, we believe that it will continue to flourish wherever they set their feet and we wish them God’s blessings,” they added.

Wankun is now focusing on grooming its young generations to become good citizens and disciple makers in the community. 

Today, Wankun joins in the celebration of World Adventurer Day. This special event takes place every third Sabbath of May and is dedicated to allowing Adventurers to revel in their identity and showcase the positive impact they have on their church and community.

The program began with a parade as all the Adventurers gathered outside the church before marching in, led by their club flag. The highlight of the day’s program was the main service, presented by Dylan Dega, an active member of the Adventurer Club.

The event was a resounding success and served as a powerful reminder to the church community about the vital role it plays in nurturing the growth and development of its young members.

This morning, the Adventist Youths of Wankun embarked on their in-reach and out-reach program in Mutzing, Markham 1 district. The program aims to help young people exercise their faith in the Lord by proclaiming the great gospel commission. The youths were excited and eagerly awaited this day, preparing with melodious songs and devotional messages from the Bible.

The youths boarded a truck and began their missionary journey. Upon arrival at Mutzing Seventh-day Adventist Church, the youth choir, led by choir master and ward councilor Mr. Levi Saria, delivered a special performance. The church was filled with joy upon the presence of their visiting guests.

The program will continue to roadside markets and meeting places where the young people will share the word of God through songs and devotions before returning home.

Wankun is committed to supporting young people in their spiritual journey. Their in-reach and out-reach program provides an opportunity for youths to exercise their faith and share it with others.

A team of dedicated church members, mostly men, embarked on a journey to Ramu bush on March 28th, 2023, to cut down logs and mill them into timbers for the construction of the Children Discipleship Centre and the Bumpuap Seventh-Day Adventist Church.

Despite the long journey, the team’s determination and devotion kept them going. After several hours of cutting down the logs and preparing them for the sawmill, they worked relentlessly to roll them into the sawmill to be cut into timbers.

The Children Discipleship Centre and Bumpuap Seventh-Day Adventist Church will stand as a testament to the team’s hard work and dedication.

As part of the church community, we are truly proud of the team’s accomplishment. It is remarkable how their efforts have furthered the work of the church.

Wankun Church Embraces Practical Love during Youth Week of Prayer. "The program is a blessing to us to have all these new faces come join us and we look forward to continuing to embrace them in the faith as part of our church family here at Wankun," said Minister Benjamin Patana, the week's main speaker.

The Youth Week of Prayer program at Wankun Seventh-Day Adventist Church ended today with many positive outcomes. On Sabbath morning, the church was filled with new faces, including many small children who came to fellowship with us.

The highlight of the day was the welcome parade put up by our youth and children for our guests as they entered the church for the Sabbath service.

Yesterday was an incredible day for the Wankun community as they embarked on a new Sabbath school journey that is focused on reaching out to those in the community through branch sabbath school. This innovative approach, introduced by the Morobe Mission and the PNGUM, has been encouraging churches and members to get involved in Total Member Involvement (TMI).

The church demonstrated their commitment to this new approach by reaching out to the Kennedy household and the esteemed teachers at Wankun Primary School, extending an invitation to fellowship with them.

The leaders expressed their utmost joy and gratitude in seeing their members embrace this revolutionary approach to winning souls for the kingdom. This new Sabbath school journey has filled the community with renewed enthusiasm and inspiration, and they are thrilled to continue to take on this new approach and positively impact those around them.

Today, the Adventist Community Services and Women's Ministry of the Wankun and Bumpuap Seventh-day Adventist church came together for a visitation program to support Deacon Erisha Rigi, who has been ill for some time. The program was a beautiful display of love and care for our brother in need.

The Bible teaches us to care for the sick and show compassion towards others. In the book of Matthew, Jesus says, "I was sick and you looked after me... whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me" (Matthew 25:36, 40). Through this program, the Adventist Community Services and Women's Ministry embodied this teaching, providing practical assistance and emotional support to Deacon Erisha Rigi and his family.

In addition to providing spiritual and emotional support, the Adventist Community Services and Women's Ministry also recognized the practical needs of Deacon Erisha Rigi and his family. By providing food supplies and firewood, they showed their willingness to meet the physical needs of their brother in need.

As Christians, we are called to be the hands and feet of Jesus, showing love and care to those around us. Today's visitation program is an excellent example of how we can fulfill this calling. Let us continue to care for and support one another in times of need, following the example of Christ and embodying his teachings in our actions.

A week-long revival meeting that took place at the Wankun Seventh-Day Adventist Church this Sabbath has just come to an end. The outgoing pastor, Enepo Umba, who has long served the Wankun community, presided over the revival meeting. The community has been greatly impacted by Pastor Enepo's leadership and direction, and the church has suffered greatly as a result of his departure. 

Enepo will now be assigned to the Nawaeb District of the Morobe Mission where he will be in charge of the recently established district after being promoted to the position of district director. Enepo will be departing from Wankun Church, but this is a fantastic opportunity for him to continue serving the Seventh-Day Adventist community. The congregation's goodbye to Pastor Enepo and expression of appreciation for his years of service to the community took place during the revival meeting as a result. 

The Wankun Seventh-Day Adventist Church is happy for Enepo and his new position despite the sadness of his departure. In his new position, the church has faith that he will carry on serving the Lord and sharing the gospel with even more people. The church is grateful for their time with Pastor Enepo and optimistic about the future because they know he will leave a positive impression wherever he goes. The farewell revival meeting was an appropriate send-off for such a committed and inspirational leader, and the Wankun community will always be proud of his accomplishments and his legacy.

Today, the Wankun Seventh-Day Adventist Church held a special ceremony to consecrate and ordain new leaders for the congregation. The service was conducted by Local Mission Secretary Pastor Enosh Enopa and was attended by members of the church community.

During the ceremony, several individuals were consecrated as deacons and deaconesses, while others were ordained as elders and pastors. The new leaders will play an important role in the spiritual growth and development of the congregation, providing guidance and support to church members.

The consecration and ordination service is a significant event for the Wankun Seventh-Day Adventist Church, as it marks the beginning of a new chapter for the congregation. The new leaders will work closely with Pastor Enopa and other members of the church community to continue to spread the message of the Seventh-Day Adventist faith and to serve the spiritual needs of the community.

The Adventist Community Services of Wankun expressed their gratitude to two of its outgoing members, Mrs. Winjan and Mrs. Duen, during a special ceremony held yesterday evening. The event was organized to show appreciation for the contributions that the two women have made to the church throughout its programs.

Mrs. Winjan and Mrs. Duen have been active members of the Adventist Community Services of Wankun for some years now. They have dedicated their time and energy to helping the church in various ways, such as volunteering at events and participating in community outreach programs.

The ceremony was witnessed by members of the church, including the leaders. During the event, a word of appreciation was given by the leader of the department, highlighting the impact that Mrs. Winjan and Mrs. Duen have had on the department. They were also presented with bilums as a token of appreciation for their service.

In a statement, the leader of the Adventist Community Services of Wankun said, "We are deeply grateful for all that Mrs. Winjan and Mrs. Duen have done for our church. They have been an inspiration to us all, and their contributions will be greatly missed. We wish them all the best in their future endeavors."

Mrs. Winjan and Mrs. Duen both expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to serve the church and the community. They said they will miss the church and its members but they look forward to continuing to serve God and the community wherever their paths may lead.

The Adventist Community Services of Wankun will continue to be a vital part of the community and will continue to serve the community with the help of its active members.

As the new year approaches, the Wankun Seventh-day Adventist Church is excited to announce our upcoming evangelistic meeting, focusing on the theme of "The Great Controversy and Its Weapons."

This meeting will provide an in-depth look at the ongoing conflict between good and evil, and how we can equip ourselves with the tools we need to stand firm in our faith.We will hear from our guest speakers, Iso Maring and David Adzab, two of our vibrant young ministers.

The meeting will be held at the Wankun Seventh-day Adventist Church from December 25th to December 30th at 6:30PM to 8:00PM. We welcome all members of the community, regardless of denomination, to join us for this important and timely topic.

If you would like to attend, you can join us at our church lawn. We hope to see you there!

We are looking forward to a powerful and transformative time of learning and fellowship as we explore the great controversy and its weapons together.

Today, the End Time Voice singers of the Wankun Seventh-Day Adventist Church reached out to the Potsie Seventh-Day Adventist Church to support their fellowship meeting in the lead-up to their church dedication service. The program was led by the district director of Huon Gulf, Pastor Joel Philip, and coordinated by Minister Kelyne John, the pastor of the Potsie church.

The week-long fellowship meeting was an opportunity for members of both churches to come together and strengthen their spiritual bonds. The End Time Voice singers, known for their powerful and moving performances, added an extra element of excitement and inspiration to the proceedings.

The dedication service of the Potsie Seventh-day Adventist Church was a momentous occasion, marking the completion of construction on the church building. Members of the community gathered to celebrate the event and give thanks for the new space in which they can worship.

Pastor Philip and Minister John both spoke at the dedication service, sharing words of wisdom and encouragement with the gathered congregation. The service was also attended by representatives of the wider Seventh-day Adventist community, who came to show their support and solidarity.

The Potsie Seventh-day Adventist Church is now open for regular services and activities, providing a much-needed spiritual home for members of the community. The support of the Wankun Seventh-day Adventist Church and the End Time Voice singers will be remembered for years to come.

"𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗲"

Mare has been one of our first new areas to reach out to in the late 2005 - 2010, however due to the change of geographical demarcation boundaries we stopped visiting the area.

This week our team of leaders visited Mare church again to see if there is still any opportunity that we can be able to step in to support them.

The church building is still incomplete and is one of the major project that needs to be looked into so Wankun church will surely take this onboard as one of its major church-partnership project.

Wankun Seventh-day Adventist Church inducts today to start the work of it's Pathfinder and Adventurer clubs.

The church was recognized by the local mission last year over its work in the lives of young people, especially the children. The church has focussed on grooming their children to become vibrant disciple makers in the church. 

This year more young people are eager to join the church to be part of this great advent movement.

An outreach program was carried out by the Wankun Adventist Church Child Ministry at Umi Market today.

More than 30 young individuals from Wankun Adventist church actively took part in an outreach program, hosted by the Child Ministry department at Umi market today with young people actively taking part in songs and sermons being shared.