"And every day the Lord added to their community those whom He was calling to salvation" (Acts 2:47).
The growth of churches is a top priority for Idaho Conference. Therefore, Pentecost 2025, a North American Division evangelism initiative, has answered many prayers. The financial resources, strategic support, spiritual backing, materials and ideas provided by this initiative have enabled the Idaho community to experience revitalizing evangelistic efforts.
All the Hispanic churches united under this initiative, leading to multiple evangelistic campaigns. One such effort featured four congregations from the Treasure Valley area: Payette Spanish Church, Caldwell Hispanic Company, Nampa Spanish Church and Boise Hispanic Company. They collaborated with Meridian Church to host an evangelistic campaign with Peter Simpson, North Pacific Union vice president for Hispanic ministries and ministerial director, as the speaker.
From April 19–26, 2025, around 250 people attended each night and 40 individuals received Bible studies. Music was led by Wander Bello. On Saturday, April 26, the event culminated in the baptism of 33 souls.
A powerful example of this transformation is Filemón and María Lourdes Ledezma. They had struggled to establish a spiritual life and Filemón admitted he had never been interested in spiritual matters. However, María Lourdes shared her longing for a relationship with Jesus with one of their daughters, Rosío, who lives in Los Angeles, California.
Together, they prayed for a spiritual awakening and Rosío encouraged her mother to find an Adventist church in Caldwell. This led María Lourdes and Filemón to Caldwell Hispanic Company, where they were deeply impressed by the love and joy of their welcome. Ndzana Patience and Donaldo Roblero, Caldwell Hispanic Company elders, made them feel like part of the family, and they began taking Bible studies and eventually got baptized.
Their baptism was not only a powerful testimony in Caldwell, but it also reached all the way to Los Angeles. Inspired by her mother's testimony, Rosío made the decision to be baptized as part of Pentecost 2025 at her own church.
This remarkable journey showcases the power of community and the importance of spiritual connection in igniting the spirit of Pentecost in Idaho. Praise the Lord for the amazing work He is doing through Pentecost 2025 and for the lives being transformed throughout the region.
Filemón and María Lourdes were impressed by the love and joy from the community.
Filemón y María Lourdes quedaron impresionados por el amor y la alegría de la comunidad.
Filemón and María Lourdes searched for a church in Caldwell.
Filemón y María Lourdes buscaron una iglesia en Caldwell.
María Lourdes and Filemónare are baptized.
María Lourdes y Filemónare son bautizados.
At the end of the evangelistic series, 33 people are baptized.
Al final de la serie evangelística, 33 personas son bautizadas.
