The Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (AIIAS) in the Philippines held a Week of Spiritual Emphasis from February 8 to 15, 2014. AIIAS is a higher learning educational institution of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Its faculty/staff and students are from about 80 different countries, literally from all 13 division territories of the Seventh-day Adventist World Church. The week of spiritual emphasis was organized by the AIIAS Student Association.
Dr. Jairyong Lee, president of the Northern Asia-Pacific Division, as the invited speaker, gave 13 presentations on the general theme of “I Do Believe; Help My Unbelief!” Dr. Lee emphasized the importance of faith in Christian life and encouraged the audience to trust in the Lord in all circumstances. He presented practical examples from Scripture, Spirit of Prophecy and testimonies from the lives of pioneers and contemporary faithful witnesses.
The messages were relevant for an academic community and mission-driven school like AIIAS. Even children could relate to the practical presentations and stories given by the speaker. Dr. Lee also had personal consultations, prayer and fellowship with students from different parts of the world who are studying at AIIAS.
Dr. Stephen Guptill, president of AIIAS, mentioned the rich spiritual blessings received throughout the week and expressed special thanks to the speaker. The AIIAS community truly enjoyed the special messages each morning and evening and spent quality time with God in prayer. It was indeed a blessed week.
Article by Paoring Ragui, Vice President for student affairs, AIIAS