On Sabbath, June 13, 2026, the Hong Kong Adventist International Church joined \nSeventh-day Adventist congregations around the world in observing International \nWomen's Emphasis Day under the theme, \"Henani: Here Am I!\" The annual event, observed on the second Sabbath of June, recognizes and \nencourages women whom God is using in His mission throughout the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What made this year's celebration especially meaningful was the unique context of the \nchurch. The majority of women at Hong Kong Adventist International Church are \nforeigners living and working in Hong Kong. Many serve as migrant domestic workers, \nwhile others are teachers, professionals, students, wives, and mothers who live far from \ntheir families and home countries. Despite the challenges of life abroad, these women \ncontinue to faithfully serve God and others in their daily lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the Sabbath School program, the Women's Ministries Department presented a \nspecial reflection on the theme and premiered a video featuring women from different \nbackgrounds and stages of life. Among them were domestic migrant workers, an \neducator, a banker, a wife and mother, and a 91-year-old church member. Their stories \nillustrated how God works through ordinary people who are willing to answer His call. Rather than focusing on public recognition or leadership positions, the video highlighted \nsimple yet powerful acts of service: caring for children, supporting elderly family \nmembers, encouraging coworkers, sharing faith with others, and remaining faithful in \neveryday responsibilities. The presentation reminded the congregation that God often \naccomplishes His work through quiet acts of love and faithfulness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the afternoon, the church gathered for a special Women's Ministries worship service. \nThe guest speaker, Sister Mary Ann Agunan from the Taipa International Church of \nSeventh-day Adventists in Macau, shared a message on the important roles women \nhave played throughout biblical history and continue to play in God's mission today. She \nencouraged the congregation to respond to God's calling with courage, faith, and a \nwilling heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As the church reflected on the theme \"Henani: Here Am I,\" members were reminded \nthat God's call is not limited by age, profession, education, or social status. Whether in \nthe home, the workplace, the classroom, or the community, every woman can be a \nchannel of God's love and a partner in His mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n