Kenneth Mambo – Commerce City, Colorado … Herol Ngongoloy and his wife, Hetty, made a life-changing decision to accept Jesus as their personal Savior through baptism at the First Denver Indonesian Seventh-day Adventist Church in Commerce City, Colorado, December 7.

The couple had been deeply involved in Protestant church life for many years, dating back to the time they lived in Indonesia. They served in the church where they played a pivotal role in fostering unity and growth among the congregation. Their dedication and influence were key in bringing new members into the church.

In addition to their church leadership, Herol held high political standing having served as the head of the local municipality for an extended period. His involvement in both the church and the community was vital, and his leadership in both spheres had a lasting impact on those around him.

Since their arrival in the United States, the Ngongoloy family was introduced to the Seventh-day Adventist Church as their family has been actively involved at First Denver Indonesian Church. They were deeply influenced by their family’s commitment to the church and the warm, accepting atmosphere they experienced.

Benny Lumowa, the Ngongoloy family’s brother-in-law, shared, “I didn’t have any influence over their decision to join the Seventh-day Adventist Church. They made that decision on their own, and I am blessed to see my extended family become part of this movement.”

The Ngongoloy family was extremely grateful for the support they received from both their family and the First Denver Indonesian Church, which warmly welcomed them as part of the church family. Through Bible studies with Widy Gara, the First Denver Indonesian Church lead pastor, they spent time deepening their understanding of Scripture and their faith. After a period of study and reflection, they made the heartfelt decision to accept Jesus as their personal Savior and were baptized into the church.

“Mr. Herol and Mrs. Hetty Ngongoloy have accepted Jesus as their personal Savior through baptism,” Gara expressed. “We wish them the best as they begin their new life in Jesus Christ.”

—Kenneth Mambo is a member of the First Denver Indonesian Seventh-day Adventist Church. Photo supplied.