SNEC Cape Verdean Ministries 2025 Year-End Report | Pastor Ivanildo Lopes

United in faith, driven by action—witnessing the powerful realization of Pentecost 2025!
Serving the Cape Verdean diaspora community (265,000+ in the U.S.) concentrated in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

2025 Community Highlights:
📈 Growing God's Kingdom
45% increase in member engagement across all ministries
Many souls baptized and professions of faith through Pentecost 2025

👥 Discipleship Opportunities
10 new small groups launched across communities
20 lay leaders trained and empowered

🌟 Children & Youth Engagement
42% increase in youth programs and activities
20% growth in Pathfinders and Adventurer Clubs

🎓 Adventist Education Support
120 scholarships awarded to students
Empowering education and community leadership

❤️ Community Engagement
20 impactful outreach events conducted
Essential kits distributed to individuals experiencing homelessness
Building bridges and fostering deeper community connections

✈️ Spiritual Journey: 10-Day European Pilgrimage
30 members traveled across 6 European countries
Pilgrimage through faith history—visiting sites of Peter, Paul, Luther, and Hus
Returned with hearts full of gratitude for God's sustaining power

2026 Vision:
🏙️ Launch Urban Centers of Influence in key city centers
📚 Create holistic Adventist education resources
🤝 Coordinate community service initiatives for greater impact

The same God who sustained the faithful throughout history sustains His people today. Let us move forward together in mission!

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