Miami, Florida…[Libna Stevens/IAD]
Every year the Inter-American Division (IAD) headquarters office invites a special guest to lead a week of spiritual emphasis for its office staff. Pastor Sergio Balboa, vice president for the church in IAD, was selected to lead this year's worship meetings, which took place June 19-24.
With the theme “Jesus is Lord,” Pastor Balboa reminded leaders and staff that Jesus' love is unequaled. Pastor Balboa emphasized the loving and forgiving nature of Jesus and God’s hopes and dreams for us.
“God looks far beyond what we can see, ” said Pastor Balboa in a sermon. “He wishes to renew our thoughts. In Jesus, we see how we can be successful in the Christian life.”
In the concluding message on Sabbath morning, Pastor Balboa re-emphasized our need of Jesus.
“Only through Him [Jesus] we can do the impossible,” he said. “Christ has what you and I need.”
The Sabbath program included both Sabbath School and a divine worship service, plus a short concert by Adventist violinist Jaime Jorge.
Prior to being appointed as vice president of IAD last year, Pastor Balboa served as president of the church in the North Mexican region. He has worked as a district pastor and departmental director as well as conference office president. He resides in Miami with his wife Edilma. He has four grown children and ten grandchildren.
