Navajo Voices Enrich Worship at Heights Church

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – On Aug. 23, 2025, Diné Adventist Radio (DAR) brought its ministry on the road, joining the Albuquerque Heights Seventh-day Adventist Church for a vibrant cultural worship service that celebrated Navajo heritage while embracing Hispanic and Philippine communities.

The Sabbath morning service featured three powerful testimonies: the challenge of reaching souls across the vast Navajo Nation, the story of God leading a life back from a wandering path to salvation and the enduring influence of WWII Navajo Code Talkers on today’s generation. Special guests for the program included Adventist World Radio (AWR) ambassador Allen Steele, who offered a moving reminder of the miracles behind DAR, and Texico Conference Treasurer Randy Anglada. 

Music filled the sanctuary in the Navajo language, with heartfelt performances by The Ranch Music Ministry, LaVida Mission Singers, the Adventurer club and the Kirtley family. Many described the worship experience as deeply moving and spiritually uplifting.

As the Sabbath drew to a close, the congregation gathered again for a special sundown vespers. The Ranch Music Ministry returned to share ten hymns in Navajo, joined by guest artist Robinson Jones, who offered two songs and a brief testimony. His reminder—“Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart”—resonated deeply with all in attendance.

The day was a true “high Sabbath,” blending worship, culture and community in a way that honored God and celebrated the beauty of diversity within His family.

By Steve Pester
Diné Adventist Radio Network Manager