11 Sep 2026, 11:32Bankole Davies-Browne; edited by SM CommunicationsKirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom
Kirkcaldy Health Expo Plants Seeds of Connection
A community Health Expo brought the Kirkcaldy group and local families together for a Sabbath of practical care, connection and service.
On Sabbath, 5 September 2026, the Kirkcaldy group welcomed around 70 people to a community Health Expo at Temple Hall Community Club, where the group meets each Sabbath.
Children made up a significant proportion of those attending, with around 30 from the local community joining 10 from the church, including children from the community hub’s Kids Club.
Coinciding with the launch of OneVoice27 across the global Adventist Church, the day offered a timely example of mission expressed through presence, service and connection.
A Day of Presence
Led by Elder Genevieve Navarro, the day's activities began with a devotional by Dundee church member Bankole Davies-Browne, who reflected on Sabbath as a day of presence – seen in Christ’s care for people and His ministry of healing, restoration and hope.
This spirit of presence and service was at the heart of the Health Expo, expressed through practical care and a simple message: you matter, your health matters, your life matters, and ultimately, you matter because you matter to God.
Drawing on a passage from Ellen G. White’s The Ministry of Healing – “Christ’s method alone will give true success in reaching the people” – Davies-Browne encouraged the group to follow Christ’s example by connecting with people, showing compassion and responding to practical needs.
Putting those principles into action, the team offered free basic health checks, healthy snacks and goody bags, alongside Christian health literature, including The Ministry of Healing and Steps to Christ.
The Smoothie Bike Steals the Show
For the children, the smoothie bike proved to be the star attraction, with many returning for another turn at pedalling their way to a healthy drink.
“When will the next one be?” one child asked.
The question led to an invitation to the group’s weekly free Sabbath lunch. The child said they would come and was encouraged to bring friends – turning a simple interaction into an opportunity for continued connection.
Meaningful conversations took place with adults too. One visitor shared that he had never read the Bible. Although initially hesitant, he accepted a Bible as a gift, perhaps marking the beginning of a new spiritual journey.
Fellowship Through Service
For the relatively new Kirkcaldy group, the Health Expo was also an opportunity to build relationships among members. Anutham David Medapally described it as “a day of reaching out to the community” while enjoying fellowship through practical teamwork.
Members and young people worked side by side – setting up the venue, welcoming visitors, serving food and praying together – strengthening fellowship through shared service.
Seeds Have Been Planted
The Health Expo was a reminder that ministry can take many forms – sometimes as simple as a smile, a conversation, a healthy smoothie, a health check, a shared meal or a thoughtful gift.
For one Sabbath, the Kirkcaldy group sought to reflect Christ’s method through practical care and genuine presence. New connections were made, an invitation to Sabbath lunch was accepted, and a Bible found its way into the hands of someone who had never read one before.
Seeds have been planted.
And perhaps that is a particularly beautiful picture of Sabbath in action – being present, serving others and reminding those around us that they are seen, valued and loved by God.
A community Health Expo brought the Kirkcaldy group and local families together for a Sabbath of practical care, connection and service.
On Sabbath, 5 September 2026, the Kirkcaldy group welcomed around 70 people to a community Health Expo at Temple Hall Community Club, where the group meets each Sabbath.
Children made up a significant proportion of those attending, with around 30 from the local community joining 10 from the church, including children from the community hub’s Kids Club.
Coinciding with the launch of OneVoice27 across the global Adventist Church, the day offered a timely example of mission expressed through presence, service and connection.
A Day of Presence
Led by Elder Genevieve Navarro, the day's activities began with a devotional by Dundee church member Bankole Davies-Browne, who reflected on Sabbath as a day of presence – seen in Christ’s care for people and His ministry of healing, restoration and hope.
This spirit of presence and service was at the heart of the Health Expo, expressed through practical care and a simple message: you matter, your health matters, your life matters, and ultimately, you matter because you matter to God.
Drawing on a passage from Ellen G. White’s The Ministry of Healing – “Christ’s method alone will give true success in reaching the people” – Davies-Browne encouraged the group to follow Christ’s example by connecting with people, showing compassion and responding to practical needs.
Putting those principles into action, the team offered free basic health checks, healthy snacks and goody bags, alongside Christian health literature, including The Ministry of Healing and Steps to Christ.
The Smoothie Bike Steals the Show
For the children, the smoothie bike proved to be the star attraction, with many returning for another turn at pedalling their way to a healthy drink.
“When will the next one be?” one child asked.
The question led to an invitation to the group’s weekly free Sabbath lunch. The child said they would come and was encouraged to bring friends – turning a simple interaction into an opportunity for continued connection.
Meaningful conversations took place with adults too. One visitor shared that he had never read the Bible. Although initially hesitant, he accepted a Bible as a gift, perhaps marking the beginning of a new spiritual journey.
Fellowship Through Service
For the relatively new Kirkcaldy group, the Health Expo was also an opportunity to build relationships among members. Anutham David Medapally described it as “a day of reaching out to the community” while enjoying fellowship through practical teamwork.
Members and young people worked side by side – setting up the venue, welcoming visitors, serving food and praying together – strengthening fellowship through shared service.
Seeds Have Been Planted
The Health Expo was a reminder that ministry can take many forms – sometimes as simple as a smile, a conversation, a healthy smoothie, a health check, a shared meal or a thoughtful gift.
For one Sabbath, the Kirkcaldy group sought to reflect Christ’s method through practical care and genuine presence. New connections were made, an invitation to Sabbath lunch was accepted, and a Bible found its way into the hands of someone who had never read one before.
Seeds have been planted.
And perhaps that is a particularly beautiful picture of Sabbath in action – being present, serving others and reminding those around us that they are seen, valued and loved by God.
