Heritage Ghanaian Adventist Church Celebrates Eight Baptisms at OneVoice27 Launch

The Heritage Ghanaian Seventh-day Adventist Church celebrated the baptism of eight individuals on October 31, 2026, at the conclusion of its health evangelistic series, themed “Back to the Basics of Health.” The series, held in preparation for the church’s launch of OneVoice27: Mission for All, reflected the congregation’s commitment to sharing Christ and transforming lives through intentional community outreach. Senior Pastor Michael Lowas served as the series speaker and led the OneVoice27 launch.

The church initiated key community engagements and intentional discipleship. Through Heritage Soccer Ministries, church members of the soccer fraternity and other community members were actively engaged. Through meaningful relationships, some community members accepted Jesus Christ and were subsequently baptised. Others are currently studying the Scriptures and will be baptised soon.

Various health and Bible-related programmes were integrated into the community engagements. As part of the outreach, Church members distributed Christian literature and hosted a Health Expo to raise awareness of healthy living and to promote the Church's holistic health and healing ministry. The Health Expo attracted attendees and created a conducive environment for the health and Bible-based evangelistic series.

From October 18 to 31, more than 20 community members gathered in person, and an average of 200 people joined online to learn about the 8 NEWSTART principles (Nutrition, Exercise, Water, Sunlight, Temperance, Air, Rest and Trust in God) and other biblical truths. The series helped them understand how to care for their physical and spiritual health so they could live an abundant life in Christ. Participants also learned the importance of addressing the community’s spiritual and physical needs.

The programme was held at the church at 226 Milvan Drive, North York, and also online via Heritage Ghanaian Adventist Church’s YouTube and Facebook pages, Yonkodo Radio’s YouTube page, and Trinity Radio Canada. The Church was also privileged to have Edith Missah-Habaradas, Ontario Conference Health and Prayer Ministries Director, and her husband, John Philip Habaradas, join the series to provide spiritual guidance and outline further strategies for reaching out to the community.

The highlight of the series came on October 31, when eight individuals publicly declared their faith in Jesus Christ through baptism, marking a significant milestone in the church’s OneVoice27 launch. Others expressed interest in continuing more in-depth Bible studies.

Among those baptised was a couple who surrendered their lives to Jesus during the series. Their two daughters have also been touched by Christ's transforming love and are preparing for baptism. Another individual travelled from Peterborough to be baptised on this memorable Sabbath.

The Heritage Ghanaian Church expressed its heartfelt appreciation to the Ontario Conference leadership for their continued support and encouragement as local congregations explore creative ways to share Jesus’ transforming love and reach their communities.

With renewed enthusiasm for mission, the congregation reaffirmed its commitment to the OneVoice27 initiative:

“Heritage Ghanaian Adventist Church is fully IN to go OUT as we go DOWN on our knees to lift UP Jesus, making All Things New through OneVoice27 and beyond.”

The church remains committed to advancing Christ’s mission by promoting physical, mental, and spiritual renewal and leading more people into a saving relationship with Jesus Christ.

To God be the glory!

Michael Lowas
Pastor, Heritage Ghanaian Seventh-day Adventist Church