{"id":6364,"date":"2026-08-24T01:12:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T01:12:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clcadventist.org\/wp-public\/?p=6364"},"modified":"2026-08-24T01:15:29","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T01:15:29","slug":"a-new-beginning-after-25-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clcadventist.org\/wp-public\/news-flash\/comm-dept-news\/a-new-beginning-after-25-years\/","title":{"rendered":"A New Beginning After 25 Years"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6364\" class=\"elementor elementor-6364\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51aa1104 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"51aa1104\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-341320f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"341320f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n  \/* 1. 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data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><style><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><br \/>  \/* 1. 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Apply Font & Line Height Cleanly *\/<br \/>  .stk-block-text,<br \/>  .stk-block-text__text, \/* Added this specific selector for your theme *\/<br \/>  .stk-block-text p,<br \/>  .stk-block-text strong,<br \/>  ul,<br \/>  li {<br \/>      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif !important;<br \/>      font-size: 16px !important;<br \/>      line-height: 1.6 !important;<br \/>      color: #0f172a;<br \/>  }<\/p>\n<p>  \/* Add spacing between list items so they don't look crowded *\/<br \/>  li {<br \/>      margin-bottom: 8px;<br \/>  }<br \/><\/style><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block\"><p>After 25 years apart, the Commonwealth Seventh-day Adventist Reform in Quezon City has rejoined the Seventh-day Adventist Church, following a 2025 reconciliation process centered on prayer, trust-building, and pastoral care.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>The return of the Commonwealth congregation marks the culmination of a long and intentional reconciliation process that began in early 2025. The initiative started when three individuals expressed their desire to return to the mainstream Seventh-day Adventist Church. This development prompted Pastor Sammy Jamila and the East Fairview Church board to take action, carefully identifying relationships within the independent congregation and opening opportunities for dialogue.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Rather than enforcing immediate organizational changes, the approach focused on spiritual restoration. Prayer became central, with individuals included in regular church petitions, while pastoral visits created space for listening and understanding. Pastor Jamila established a consistent presence, engaging members, hearing their stories, and fostering trust among groups with diverse backgrounds formed during the 25-year separation.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>As the process progressed, unity gradually replaced division. Pastor Jamila emphasized that the reconciliation was not his own work but part of God\u2019s leading, allowing healing and openness to take place. This relational approach eventually led to the congregation\u2019s formal reintegration.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>The official organization was led by Pastor Rene C. Montoya, Executive Secretary of the Central Luzon Conference. In his message, he highlighted that church organization is not merely administrative but mission-driven and remain faithful to its Adventist Identity. Pastor Ramon Trebucias also reinforced this by reviewing the fundamental beliefs of the church, ensuring members\u2019 renewed commitment.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>The congregation demonstrated this commitment through spiritual decisions: 13 individuals were baptized, 10 were rebaptized, and 32 joined through profession of faith. Leaders such as Elder Nestor Nano expressed joy over the reunion, while Elder Joven Pangilinan affirmed their responsibility to remain faithful and united moving forward.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-525e3754 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"525e3754\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><style>\n  \/* 1. Load Poppins *\/\n  @import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Poppins:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');\n\n  \/* 2. 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As the congregation moves forward, it aims to grow in fellowship, strengthen its mission, and serve the wider community with unity and purpose.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b1643d elementor-position-left circle-image-box elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"1b1643d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"956\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/clcadventist.org\/wp-public\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/me-956x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6229\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clcadventist.org\/wp-public\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/me-956x1024.jpg 956w, https:\/\/clcadventist.org\/wp-public\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/me-280x300.jpg 280w, https:\/\/clcadventist.org\/wp-public\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/me-768x823.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clcadventist.org\/wp-public\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/me-1434x1536.jpg 1434w, https:\/\/clcadventist.org\/wp-public\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/me-1912x2048.jpg 1912w, https:\/\/clcadventist.org\/wp-public\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/me-350x375.jpg 350w, https:\/\/clcadventist.org\/wp-public\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/me-700x750.jpg 700w, https:\/\/clcadventist.org\/wp-public\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/me-1100x1178.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/clcadventist.org\/wp-public\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/me-1600x1714.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 956px) 100vw, 956px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Edison Aceberos Jr.<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">CLC Communication Staff<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32f0d8d0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"32f0d8d0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2123c0a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"2123c0a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"share-wrapper\">\r\n  <style>\r\n    \/* 1. 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