Do you know Abram La Rue, the first Adventist pioneer worker in China? In this video, get to know this humble missionary. Specifically, learn how putting God first helped him bring the present truth in China. In 1883, at the age of 65, Abram was a shepherd and woodcutter in California. He envisioned bringing the gospel to China. La Rue wrote to the General Conference, asking for assistance. However, they said he was too old. Besides, they didn’t have enough money to send him. Despite this, Abram determined to go. So, he negotiated his way by ship to Hong Kong. Arriving in 1888, he began working as a colporter for the next 14 years. Until 1902, he stood alone. Fortunately, in February that year, Brother and Sister J. N. Anderson and Miss Ida Thompson arrived to help him. Soon, nine people got baptized through Abram’s efforts. Eventually, the present truth was then ready to be brought to China’s mainland. Despite the difficulties, Abram survived those 14 years carrying on his pioneering work. Unfortunately, he died in 1903. Nevertheless, his contributions laid the foundation for the entry of Adventism in China. Indeed, Abram put God first even when others didn’t believe in him. His courage inspires us today as God’s redeeming love compels us to put His kingdom first. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbSdee2OC_k