18 Mar 2025, 11:52Ndumie MafuPlumstead, Greenwich, London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Plumstead Community SDA Church Embraces Creative Global Youth Day Activities
On 15 March 2025, the Plumstead Community Seventh-day Adventist Church observed Global Youth Day with a focus on health outreach as a tool for community connection.
Under the theme “ACT – A Community Transformed,” the church demonstrated kindness through free health checks, healthy living education, and a major initiative to encourage blood donation registration.
This year’s event was a joint collaboration between Global Youth Day and Global Children’s Day, working alongside the Health Ministry, Personal Ministries, and the Pathfinders to bring the programme and church together for outreach emphasis day.
The morning programme opened with a thought-provoking skit during Sabbath School, set around a high tea conversation between old friends with different beliefs, personalities, and perspectives. Their discussion highlighted common barriers to street witnessing, addressing misconceptions, scepticism, and the challenge of connecting with people of different backgrounds. Through their exchange, the skit offered practical ways to engage the Plumstead community effectively—with understanding, respect, and genuine kindness.
Following the skit, the main service was youth-led, marking the start of the Week of Prayer. Teen evangelist Rashaan delivered a powerful sermon titled “Not Just Any Location or a Random Decision.” His message emphasised that God calls us to evangelism not by chance, but with divine purpose. He spoke about how people long for love, hope, and encouragement, often waiting for just one message that can transcend ideological boundaries. Rashaan challenged the congregation to boldly share personal testimonies, directing souls not just to a church, but to God Himself, through caring for the well-being of others.
After the sermon, a special prayer session was held to commit the youth and the outreach programme to the Lord. This was a moment of spiritual preparation, encouraging the young people as they stepped out to serve the community. To physically prepare members for the outreach, the hospitality team provided a delicious meal, ensuring everyone was nourished and energised for the afternoon’s activities.
After lunch, the youth and adult members took to the streets of Plumstead in their Global Youth Day hoodies. Their outreach efforts included distributing literature focused on health and hope, offering prayers for community members, and inviting people to free juicing demonstrations and health checks at the church.
A key highlight of the day was the blood donation registration drive in ethnic minority groups. With the growing demand for blood, particularly in the wake of the recent tragic stabbing in the local community in Woolwich, the church partnered with NHS England staff to encourage and support people to register as donors. Rather than collecting blood on-site, the focus was on guiding individuals through the sign-up process, allowing them to donate at a local NHS centre at their convenience. The response was overwhelmingly positive, with many recognising the life-saving impact of their contribution.
The healthy juicing demonstration, led by both youth and adult teams, was another major success. Attendees were shown how to make simple, nutritious juices, and easy-to-follow recipes were shared with both church members and the community. The impact of the outreach was reflected in the many testimonies shared during the afternoon session.
One youth member, eager to witness for the first time, spoke to several people and distributed 35 books, showing remarkable enthusiasm. Many participants shared stories of meaningful conversations, prayers, and positive community engagement.
Pastor Wentworth Sewell also shared a powerful testimony about the long-term impact of evangelism. He recounted meeting a woman this year who had previously attended a Plumstead Health Expo. She had introduced herself and explained that her encounter with the church’s outreach led her to attend an Adventist church closer to her home. This served as a reminder that street evangelism may not always lead people to our local church, but it can direct them to God and a faith community that nurtures their spiritual growth.
The day ended on a joyful note, with Pastor Sewell leading a spirited sing-off, filling the church with energy, unity, and renewed commitment to serving the community. The success of Global Youth Day 2025 was evident, not just in the numbers reached, but in the lives touched and the inspiration sparked to continue making a difference in our community.
On 15 March 2025, the Plumstead Community Seventh-day Adventist Church observed Global Youth Day with a focus on health outreach as a tool for community connection.
Under the theme “ACT – A Community Transformed,” the church demonstrated kindness through free health checks, healthy living education, and a major initiative to encourage blood donation registration.
This year’s event was a joint collaboration between Global Youth Day and Global Children’s Day, working alongside the Health Ministry, Personal Ministries, and the Pathfinders to bring the programme and church together for outreach emphasis day.
The morning programme opened with a thought-provoking skit during Sabbath School, set around a high tea conversation between old friends with different beliefs, personalities, and perspectives. Their discussion highlighted common barriers to street witnessing, addressing misconceptions, scepticism, and the challenge of connecting with people of different backgrounds. Through their exchange, the skit offered practical ways to engage the Plumstead community effectively—with understanding, respect, and genuine kindness.
Following the skit, the main service was youth-led, marking the start of the Week of Prayer. Teen evangelist Rashaan delivered a powerful sermon titled “Not Just Any Location or a Random Decision.” His message emphasised that God calls us to evangelism not by chance, but with divine purpose. He spoke about how people long for love, hope, and encouragement, often waiting for just one message that can transcend ideological boundaries. Rashaan challenged the congregation to boldly share personal testimonies, directing souls not just to a church, but to God Himself, through caring for the well-being of others.
After the sermon, a special prayer session was held to commit the youth and the outreach programme to the Lord. This was a moment of spiritual preparation, encouraging the young people as they stepped out to serve the community. To physically prepare members for the outreach, the hospitality team provided a delicious meal, ensuring everyone was nourished and energised for the afternoon’s activities.
After lunch, the youth and adult members took to the streets of Plumstead in their Global Youth Day hoodies. Their outreach efforts included distributing literature focused on health and hope, offering prayers for community members, and inviting people to free juicing demonstrations and health checks at the church.
A key highlight of the day was the blood donation registration drive in ethnic minority groups. With the growing demand for blood, particularly in the wake of the recent tragic stabbing in the local community in Woolwich, the church partnered with NHS England staff to encourage and support people to register as donors. Rather than collecting blood on-site, the focus was on guiding individuals through the sign-up process, allowing them to donate at a local NHS centre at their convenience. The response was overwhelmingly positive, with many recognising the life-saving impact of their contribution.
The healthy juicing demonstration, led by both youth and adult teams, was another major success. Attendees were shown how to make simple, nutritious juices, and easy-to-follow recipes were shared with both church members and the community. The impact of the outreach was reflected in the many testimonies shared during the afternoon session.
One youth member, eager to witness for the first time, spoke to several people and distributed 35 books, showing remarkable enthusiasm. Many participants shared stories of meaningful conversations, prayers, and positive community engagement.
Pastor Wentworth Sewell also shared a powerful testimony about the long-term impact of evangelism. He recounted meeting a woman this year who had previously attended a Plumstead Health Expo. She had introduced herself and explained that her encounter with the church’s outreach led her to attend an Adventist church closer to her home. This served as a reminder that street evangelism may not always lead people to our local church, but it can direct them to God and a faith community that nurtures their spiritual growth.
The day ended on a joyful note, with Pastor Sewell leading a spirited sing-off, filling the church with energy, unity, and renewed commitment to serving the community. The success of Global Youth Day 2025 was evident, not just in the numbers reached, but in the lives touched and the inspiration sparked to continue making a difference in our community.
