By Ami Kyser

At Milo Adventist Academy, music is more than a performance—it is ministry. Through Milo Mobile Mission (M3), students step beyond campus and into churches across the conference, using their God-given talents to serve and connect with the broader church family.

Led by music director and teacher, Mr. Alvin Laberinto, M3 is an outreach ministry rooted in Milo’s vibrant music program, which includes Choir, One Voice (select choir), Milo Ringers (handbells), and Instrument Ensemble. On select Sabbaths throughout the school year, students travel to different churches. During these visits, they help lead worship and support the church service as a whole.

For students, M3 is both a blessing and a sacrifice. It often means waking up in the wee hours of Sabbath mornings, spending hours traveling by bus, and stepping into unfamiliar settings. For some, it involves going outside their comfort zones and speaking in front of a congregation or worshiping with people they have never met before. Yet time and again, students share that the experience is well worth it.

Cayden F., a member of One Voice, reflects, “M3 has been a great experience. I get to sing for Jesus and meet people from other churches I wouldn’t normally meet. I have great bonding time with my fellow students through a common purpose.” His words echo a shared sentiment among participants: M3 builds community not only with the churches they visit, but also among the students themselves.

Through these experiences, students learn that ministry is not always convenient, but it is always meaningful. Sail P. shares, “It can be tough getting up early when it’s so cold outside, but when you know you’re going to share God’s Word and bless others, you find the energy. I get nervous before speaking in front of the congregation, but once I start, the Holy Spirit helps, and my nervousness disappears.”

The impact of M3 extends beyond the students themselves. Congregations are reminded of the joy and hope found in young people who are committed to using their gifts for God’s glory. Churches often express appreciation for the students’ presence and share how deeply they have been blessed through the music and ministry.

Milo Mobile Mission reflects the heart of Milo Adventist Academy, which is to build character for the kingdom and prepare students to serve wherever God calls them. Through music, testimonies, conversations, and even smiles shared over haystacks at lunch, M3 continues to touch lives beyond campus, one church visit at a time.

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