“My life is fine . . . I don’t need God.” Eric was a sailor and he loved his life as a free spirit traveling the seas. He felt he had it all and didn’t need God. But then the pandemic hit. He found himself stuck in a tiny room in Manila, Philippines, with no TV, no radio and no computer. Completely isolated and alone, his only access to the outside world was his cell phone, which he scrolled absently for hours. Would his nightmare of isolation ever end? He felt desperation setting in, until one day something caught his attention. A title on his phone said: “The Mark of the Beast” with Cami Oetman. Curiosity got the better of him, and he just had to see what that was about. He began watching and became so engrossed in the subject that he couldn’t tear himself away. What happened next? Watch this video to see how Adventist World Radio was able to connect with Eric in an immediate and direct way, and lead him through a study of Scripture directly from broadcast to baptism. There is no greater joy than leading others to Jesus, and I love it when God uses Adventist World Radio to do it! Yours in the Blessed Hope, Duane McKey
President MB017NFBEVCJ8Y3 Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vGcdQLEuu0
The Great Controversy: Speaking with the Deceased
Curious if the dead can really communicate with us? This week, join Pastor Ted Wilson, president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, as he discusses chapter 34 of The Great Controversy by Ellen White. In this episode, explore the intriguing topic of necromancy and uncover the truth about spiritualism. Watch to learn more. 🔗 Read The Great Controversy by Ellen White at https://greatcontroversyproject.org/. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxMLZn9kgUY
Thursday, August 1, 11AM – Paul Llewellyn “Missing the Messiah” (BC Camp Meeting 2024)
Thursday, August 1, 9AM – Mike & Rene Lemon “Rebuilding the Family Alter” (Camp Meeting 2024)
Inside Story: Unexpected Change of Heart
Inside Story for Friday 2nd of August 2024
By Andrew McChesney
As a university student, Anush heard many times, “When you graduate, we will give you a job.” But when she graduated, no one offered her a job.
Father was deeply worried. In Armenia, fathers often help their children get jobs. Some fathers even bribe companies to hire their children. But Father didn’t give a bribe, and Anush was jobless in her town in Armenia.
Then she learned about an interdenominational missionary organization from the United States that was looking for an Armenian translator. The job came with a small salary and required her to relocate temporarily to a nearby city, Vanadzor. She asked Father for permission to work as a translator. Armenia is a largely patriarchal society where fathers are consulted on many decisions. Father thought that working with Americans would be a good opportunity for Anush. “Yes, you can go,” he said.
Anush got the job. She was happy. Four years earlier, Father had forbidden her from going to church and getting baptized. Now she was reading the Bible, sharing Jesus with others—and getting paid for it! As she worked, a desire grew in her heart to become a missionary. When the job ended, she returned home, wondering how she could fulfill her dream. After praying and fasting for three days, she read in Exodus that God told Moses at the burning bush to ask Pharoah to let His people go to serve Him. She felt as though God was saying to her, “Go ask Father to let you serve Me.” She went to Father. “Would you allow me to study to become a missionary in another country?” she asked.
“No,” he said.
The next morning, Anush read in Exodus that Pharaoh rejected Moses’ request, but God sent Moses back, saying, “Go, talk to Pharoah.”
She went to Father. “Would you allow me to study in a missionary program to serve God?” she asked.
“No,” he said.
She continued reading Exodus. Again and again, God sent Moses to talk to Pharoah. Every time Moses talked to Pharoah, Anush spoke to Father. Father became upset. One day, he exploded. “Can you just go to the local church and get baptized and forget about becoming a missionary in another country?” he exclaimed.
Anush was confused. She hadn’t anticipated such a response. She decided to go to church. She went to a nearby city where an Adventist church was holding evangelistic meetings. When the preacher asked who wanted to be baptized, she stood up. “Are you sure?” the preacher asked. “What about your father?”
Everyone knew her story. “Father is fine with my decision,” Anush said.Father didn’t stop the baptism. With joy, Anush plunged under the water.
Part of last quarter’s Thirteenth Sabbath Offering went to open a center of influence for families like Anush’s in Yerevan, Armenia. Thank you for helping spread the gospel with your offerings. Next week: Anush sets her heart on praying Father into church.
(0)Source: https://ssnet.org/blog/24c-05-inside-story-unexpected-change-of-heart/
