The Bible Festival was, without a doubt, a very enriching experience for everyone involved. More than just the program itself, what really stood out was seeing so many people working together. From pastors to volunteers from different churches, it was amazing to see everyone serving in different areas with the same heart and purpose.
One of the most encouraging things for us was hearing how positive it was for many people to see the church doors open. Some neighbors entered the building for the very first time, and that was really special. It reminded us how important it is to create spaces where people feel welcome and can discover more about the Bible in a simple and genuine way not only on Sabbath during the service.
During the event, we used all five floors of the building, each one dedicated to a specific activity: children’s activities, the Bible Expo, interactive activities for adults, seminars and art exhibitions, and concerts. This allowed visitors to have a diverse and engaging experience throughout the entire building.
It was also a joy to see members from different churches coming to visit the event, walking through the exhibition, attending seminars, and enjoying the concerts. Moments like these strengthen our sense of community. We’re sure that in future editions, many will come back, and this time they’ll bring friends and others with them.
Of course, there is still a lot we can learn, grow, and improve. But at the same time, this experience showed us something very important: when we work together, united around the same vision, we can do something really meaningful.
We are very grateful for the support and trust of the Federation administration in making this event possible. We also want to especially thank the entire Bible Festival team, who worked tirelessly to bring everything together.
We’re grateful for what we experienced, and excited for what’s ahead.
David Carballo