Houston Central Church Celebrates 125th Anniversary

HOUSTON – Joyfully, the Houston Central Seventh-day Adventist Church commemorated a major milestone under the theme “Celebrating the Journey: 125 Years United in Christ.” The church was established on July 7, 1900, and the congregation’s anniversary celebration took place Oct. 19–25, 2025, with powerful worship, musical praise, heartfelt reunions and a spirit of gratitude for God’s faithfulness.

To kick off its celebration, Senior Pastor Federico Revollo led a Pentecost 2025 evangelistic series, “Jesus is the Answer,” which was conducted virtually via YouTube and Facebook.

A musical celebration on Friday, Oct. 24, featured choirs and ensembles from many Seventh-day Adventist churches that trace their beginnings to Houston Central church, including Bethel, Fondren Southwest, Houston Spanish Alief, Baytown LaPorte, Houston Spanish Robertson, Houston Spanish Northwest, Houston First Fil-Am, Houston Luso-Brazilian and Houston United African churches. The evening highlighted the diversity and unity of the greater Houston Adventist community, with musical groups ministering and sharing testimonies.

On Sabbath, a panel discussion moderated by Salomon Espinoza, former and current pastors (Sam Mercado, José Rojas, Leaquim Caitano and Matthew Makau) reflected on the church’s legacy and mission. The divine service featured music by the Houston Adventist Academy choir and by Joint Praise and Orchestra. Greetings and video tributes poured in from former pastors and denominational leaders honoring Houston Central’s legacy of evangelism, education and community service. And new members joined hands with those who helped lay the church’s foundation. Elton DeMoraes, president of the Texas Conference, delivered an inspiring message on God’s providence, calling on the congregation to get “soaked by His power, soaked by His presence.”

To conclude the weekend, a gala featured music by the renowned Heritage Singers, filling the Family Life Center with praise and thanksgiving.

By Rebecca Bartholomew