A new congregation officially organized on March 8, 2025, as the Summerville Hispanic Mission Group in Summerville, Ga. With perfect weather gracing the occasion, approximately 140 people — including members, their friends, and administrators from the Georgia-Cumberland Conference — gathered to witness the momentous event.
Inauguration as a mission group marks a significant step in its growth and outreach. The newly established congregation begins its mission with 25 dedicated members, worshiping in a fully remodeled building, thoughtfully designed to serve as both a house of worship and a center for community service. Inspiration for the group began as a church-planting of the Spanish-speaking church in Rome, Ga.
One of the most significant and heartwarming highlights of the day was the baptism of two new members. This symbolic and spiritual milestone reaffirms the Church’s mission of sharing the Gospel and transforming lives.
As the lead pastor of the district, Jose Escobar said: “I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the leaders of the Georgia-Cumberland Conference for their unwavering support in this project. A special acknowledgment goes to Hispanic ministries, under the leadership of Miguel Tirado, whose guidance and commitment was fundamental to this process. Likewise, I extend my gratitude to the Conference’s publishing and administration teams, including Esteban Griguol, whose work was crucial in making this vision a reality. I also want to recognize the vital contribution of the Summerville Seventh-day Adventist Church to this initiative.
“Additionally, a heartfelt thank-you to the Rome Spanish Church, which played the pivotal role of the mother church in this project, and to all of the builders, volunteers, and friends from Rome Spanish Church and Cartersville Spanish Church, who dedicated their efforts to remodeling the facility. I am also deeply grateful to the district churches and generous donors who contributed to this wonderful project. Your support and dedication have turned this vision into reality, ensuring that the Summerville Spanish Church will stand as a beacon of faith and service for generations to come.”
This is not just the opening of a church, but the beginning of a movement. It is a place where lives will be transformed, faith will be strengthened, and the community will grow together in the love of Christ.
Georgia-Cumberland | May 2025
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