August 4 - 6, 2022
Hotel El Panamá by Faranda Grand
Calle Eusebio A. Morales y Vía España, Edificio 111
Panamá, Panama
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
“To glorify God, and under the influence of the Holy Spirit, lead every convert to experience a personal and transforming relationship with Christ, enabling the believer to become a disciple in sharing the everlasting Gospel with everyone”
WELCOME
Elie Henry
President
Seventh-day Adventist Church
Leonard Johnson
Executive Secretary
Seventh-day Adventist Church
Filiberto Verduzco
Treasurer
Seventh-day Adventist Church
Balvin Braham
Vice President & Evangelism Director
Seventh-day Adventist Church
Melchor Ferreyra
Personal Ministries Director
Seventh-day Adventist Church
The objective of this event is to bring adventist laity from across the division anD mobilize towards the mission
Special Guest Speakers
Elias Brasil de Souza
Bible Research Institute
Seventh-day Adventist Church
Ramon Canals
Ministerial Director
Seventh-day Adventist Church
James Howard
Personal Ministries Director
Seventh-day Adventist Church
Abel Marquez
Communication Director
Efrain Velazquez
President
Ricardo Casado
Laity
Donovan Williams
Executive Secretary
West Jamaica Conference
Vencot Dyer
Senior Pastor
James Sonlin
Publishing & Spirit of Prophecy Director
West Jamaica Conference
Ruiz Warren
Marketing & Public Relations
Kingsley Clarke
Elder
program schedule
Thu, August 4 - Day 1
2:00 - 5:00 PM Check-in and Registration
5:00 - 7:30 PM Dinner
7:30 - 8:00 PM Special Music, Prayer, Theme Song
8:00 - 8:10 PM Centennial Drama, Parade of Nations, Layperson and Celebration
8:10 - 8:15 PM Opening Prayer
8:15 - 8:30 PM Welcome and Delegate Introductions
8:30 - 8:35 PM Special Music
8:35 - 8:55 PM Opening words of the event by Elie Henry
8:55 - 9:15 PM Centennial Drama, Layperson and Celebration
9:15 - 9:20 PM Theme Song
9:20 - 9:25 PM Closing Prayer by Filiberto Verduzco
9:25 - 9:30 PM Announcements and event orientation by Melchor Ferreyra
Fri, August 5 - DAY 2
6:00 – 6:30 AM Personal devotional in room
6:30 – 7:30 AM Breakfast
7:30 - 8:00 AM Special Music, Prayer, Theme Song
8:00 - 9:00 AM Devotional
9:00 - 9:15 AM Announcements and general indications
9:15 - 10:15 AM First Plenary by Ramón Canals
10:15 - 10:35 AM Report of the Caravan and work done by laypersons in the Union
10:35 - 11:15 AM Second Plenary by Jim Howard
11:15 - 11:35 AM Report of the Caravan and work done by laypersons in the Union
11:35 - 11:55 AM Report of the Caravan and work done by laypersons in the Union
11:15 - 12:15 AM Report of the Caravan and work done by laypersons in the Union
12:15 - 12:35 PM Report of the Caravan and work done by laypersons in the Union
12:35 - 1:45 PM Lunch
1:45 - 5:30 PM PANAMA CANAL TOUR-Missionary Impact
5:30 – 7:00 PM Preparation for the Sabbath and Dinner
7:15 -7:30 PM Music
7:30 – 7:50 PM Report of the Caravan and work done by laypersons in the Union
7:50 – 8:10 PM Report of the Caravan and work done by laypersons in the Union
8:10 – 8:15 PM Special Music
8:15 – 8:35 PM Report of the Caravan and work done by laypersons in the Union
8:35 – 9:00 PM Night of consecration
9:00 – 9:05 PM Closing prayer
SAT, August 6 - Day 3
6:00 - 6:30 AM Personal devotion
6:30 - 7:30 AM Breakfast
7:30-8:00 AM Music, Prayer time and Theme Song
8:00 - 8:05 AM Announcements and news of the day
8:05-8:25 AM Report of the Caravan and work done by laypersons in the Union
8-25 - 9:45 AM Report of the Caravan and work done by laypersons in the Union
8-45 - 9:00 AM Sabbath School Lesson
9:00 – 9:50 AM Pillars of Faith by Efraín Velázquez
9:50 – 10:10 AM Report of the Caravan and work done by laypersons in the Union
10:10 – 10:30 AM Report of the Caravan and work done by laypersons in the Union
10:30 - 11:00 AM New Paradigm Training by B. Braham y M. Ferreyra
11:00 – 11:20 AM Connecting live with the unions
11:20- 11:30 AM Special music
11:30– 12:30 PM Worship Service by Elie Henry
12:30 – 2:30 PM Lunch
2:30 – 2:45 PM Music and Prayer
2:45 – 3:30 PM Media and preaching
3:30 – 4:30 PM Pillars of Faith by Efraín Velázquez
4:30 - 4:50 PM God's Plan, His Greatest Gift by Melchor Ferreyra
4:50 - 5:50 PM Acknowledgments
5:50 – 6:15 PM Challenge - A new Paradigm in Evangelism
6:15 – 6:30 PM Drama: We are Fishermen
6:30 - 7:00 PM Closing Ceremony
7:00-7:30 PM Dinner
8:00 – 9.00 PM Impact on the City - Distribution of magazines
Translation will be provided utilizing an app on your smartphones, please remember to bring headphones
Theme song
Travel, VENUE & Weather
Hotel El Panamá by Faranda Grand
Calle Eusebio A. Morales & Vía España
Edificio 111
Panamá, Panama
🌐 Website
Calle Eusebio A. Morales & Vía España
Edificio 111
Panamá, Panama
🌐 Website
Check In: August 4, 2022 4 PM
Check Out: August 7, 2022 11 AM
Please observe the Check In and Out dates and times and double check your itinerary.
Ideally located 22 km from Tocumen International Airport at the center of the capital, Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals, places you minutes from Panama City’s vibrant nightlife and waterfront attractions like Cinta Costera. The 12-story hotel sets the tone for a tropical experience with an impressive pool area, lush gardens, and mesmerizing views of the bay to the south and the green hills to the north.
In order to arrive to the hotel, please look for signage used by our contracted airport transfer service. Your registration information will help us determine transportation needs, please make sure send us an update of any changes to your itinerary.
In order to arrive to the hotel, please look for signage used by our contracted airport transfer service. Your registration information will help us determine transportation needs, please make sure send us an update of any changes to your itinerary.
Weather Forecast
Expect sunny weather with an occasional thunderstorm in the evenings and temperatures between 27 and 32 celcius during the dates of the event.
Current Weather
Health advisory
For your safety and that of others masks may be required at times. As you travel keep in mind that there may be some regulations to enter Panama. These regulations can change at anytime and it is your responsibility to review them.
As of now, travelers will not have to present a negative COVID-19 test for entry as long as they can provide physical or digital proof of at least 2 (two) doses or complete vaccination scheme endorsed by the WHO, EMA and FDA, equal to or greater than 14 days after the last dose.
Non-vaccinated or partially vaccinated travelers will be required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR or antigen test taken no more than 72 hours prior to their arrival time in Panama.
If a test is not possible within that time frame, a COVID-19 rapid test will be mandated at the airport and the traveler will have to cover the costs of said test (USD $50).
If the results are positive, the traveler will be placed under a mandatory 14-day quarantine in a hotel. The cost of the stay must be fully covered by the traveler.
Any child or person under 17 years will not have to present a negative COVID-19 test or vaccination record if they are accompanied by an adult when entering Panama.
ALL travelers are required to present their completed Electronic Health Affidavit (in physical or digital form) to their airline or carrier BEFORE boarding to Panama. Register and fill out your Health Affidavit below.
Insurance
Please purchase Short Term Travel Insurance with Adventist Risk Management (ARM).
This is mandatory because in the case of any eventuality the Inter-American Division is not responsible for any expense incurred.
Click the button below to go the the ARM website and obtain your insurance.
Dress
Plan for casual dress, but keep in mind that on Friday, August 5th, we are going on a tour of the Panama Canal, please bring comfortable shoes. The walking distances are going to be long so plan accordingly.
Be aware of the temperature and weather changes to ensure you will be comfortable.
We have provided real-time weather information on this site for your convenience.
INTERNET
Internet access will be provided and paid by the Inter-American Division. Authentication information will be provided upon arrival.
POST-event Evaluation
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