FUSE 2.0 Brings Energy and Unity to Houston

HOUSTON, TEX. – Nearly 100 students from universities across the Southwestern Union traveled to the World Harvest Outreach (WHO) Seventh-day Adventist Church in Houston, Oct. 10-12, to come together for an eventful and unforgettable weekend of worship. This was the second FUSE event organized by the Adventist Christian Fellowship (ACF) chapters within the Southwestern Union and coordinated by Helvis Moody. Since FUSE started in February 2025, the event has aimed to bring together new and existing ACF members from various backgrounds and universities to connect, build leadership and deepen their love for Christ. 

FUSE opened Friday night with vespers, followed by a social and interviews with students about how ACF has impacted them. On Sabbath morning, each chapter shared campus reports on initiatives that have positively impacted their universities and local communities. Reflecting on the event, one new ACF member, Mevis Londat of Nicholls State University, said, “Learning about how the ACF chapters in various schools were helping others in their community spoke to me about how we need to do the same.” 

The worship services, with a sermon led by Alex Royes, WHO pastor, provided time for reflection and spiritual growth. In the afternoon, students took part in a panel discussion on college topics such as dating and participated in a “Shark Tank” activity, where groups proposed ongoing projects, including the University of Texas at Austin’s plans for a snow cone outreach.

Highlights of the weekend included singing hymns with Louisiana chapters in the parking lot; a mini concert by the Houston chapter; a Korean festival social; and a joint sermon by Tendai Nembaware, a Texas State University alumnus, and Fletcher Broussard of Louisiana State University. 

Members like Prince Obeng of Nicholls State University described FUSE as “unforgettable and spirit-filled.” The event inspired students from Nicholls as well as the University of Louisiana at Lafayette to begin forming their own ACF chapters. 

By Fletcher Broussard