Ivor Myers, pastor of Living Manna, the first official online church of the Northeastern Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, preached sobering messages reminding attendees, "We are the end-time Moses, and we must become more active in our communities by not just preaching the gospel but by demonstrating the love of God." [Photo by Stanton Witherspoon]
Against the urban backdrop of Detroit, ASI Lake Union focused its call on encouraging, empowering, and engaging with the community. Ivor Myers, pastor of Living Manna, the first official online church of the Northeastern Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, preached sobering messages reminding attendees, "We are the end-time Moses, and we must become more active in our communities by not just preaching the gospel but by demonstrating the love of God."
This year, ASI Lake Union collected a significant amount of $17,873.00 from offerings and pledges. These funds will be instrumental in supporting five ministries: Adelante Radio's Broadcast Equipment, AMEN Clinic's Detroit Event, ASAP Refugees Evangelism in Milwaukee, Farm Stew's Zambia Outreach, and LFJ Outreach Ministries Guayana Missionaries, making a tangible difference in their operations.
Julia O'Carey, chief executive officer of ASAP Ministries, emphasized the critical need to equip refugee missionaries in the field as she shared a powerful update from her ministry, saying, "Jesus is coming soon, and we need to get the gospel to the most difficult parts of the world ASAP."
ASI Lake Union is not only preaching the message of community engagement but has accepted the challenge. Sharing the vision for the what lies ahead, ASI Lake Union President Gianluca Bacchiocchi stated, "We are going to become more focused on engaging with our local churches, Adventist Community Centers, and schools by finding ways of how we can make a difference in the Lake Union."
The Friday afternoon sessions set the foundation for the weekend, starting with author and health educator Vicki Griffin, who emphasized the importance of finishing strong, and then Claval Hunter, pastor of Berean Transformation Center, who provided a practical guide for discipleship, detailing steps to empower members for active community engagement.
Attendee Michael Taimi enthusiastically shared his experience, saying, "One of the things I enjoy about the ASI Lake Union Spring Fellowship is that it always aims to engage attendees, reminding us of the core things we need to work on as a body to serve the Lord. This is not just a convention but its a movement."
The meetings concluded with an exclusive premiere of an audio drama produced by Ivor Myers. This immersive experience led attendees through the Great Controversy, followed by a question-and-answer session.
ASI Lake Union Spring Fellowship 2025 will occur April 25 and 26 in Indiana. Stay tuned for more details about the location, speaker lineup, and more.
ASI Lake Union is a local, regional chapter of Adventist-Laymen's Services and Industries (ASI), an international organization of Christian individuals who work in the private sector in business, professional vocations, and non-profit ministries.
Are you passionate about sharing the gospel and making a difference in your community or marketplace? Join a network of individuals committed to transforming lives and spreading the gospel. Visit ASI Lake Union for more information.
Missed this year's Spring Fellowship? Catch the main sessions on the Lake Union Herald YouTube channel.
See more photos of the annual ASI Lake Union Spring Fellowship on Flickr.
Felicia Tonga, assistant director of communication for the Lake Union Conference
