We had a special treat this month at Adventist World Radio. Pastor Wisam Ali visited our headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland, for a meeting with all the regional directors from around the world to plan and strategize the work of AWR for the coming year. Pastor Wisam and his family have been in our prayers every day since the recent conflict in the Middle East began. As you know, he’s in charge of our AWR radio station in Nazareth, Israel, which covers not only Israel, but the cluster of surrounding Arab countries. Almost nightly they’re awakened by air raid sirens that announce incoming rockets intent on penetrating Israel’s Iron Dome. The airports are closed, so it wasn’t easy for Wisam to travel to America. But it was a blessing to have him with us for a few days and listen as he shared what God is doing in that part of the world amid extremely difficult circumstances. Here is a short video where I interview Wisam about the challenges they face on a daily basis, and what God is doing through our Nazareth station—a beacon of light and hope amid the horror of war. If you would like to read some of Wisam’s amazing miracle stories, be on the lookout for our December newsletter and the latest issue of Transmissions. You won’t be disappointed—you’ll be blessed! Yours in that Blessed Hope, Duane McKey
President Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6Qf5P0aaoQ

Ever felt the pressure to conform? Meet Natalia, a courageous 15-year-old Armenian girl who stood firm in her faith against all odds. As a pastor's daughter, she was expected to set an example, and when faced with an exam scheduled on the biblical Sabbath, she chose to refuse attendance. In this video, we explore Natalia's inspiring story of obedience and the challenges she faced. Hit that like button and subscribe for more empowering stories! #FaithJourney #StandFirm #InspiringStories #awr #adventistworldradio Watch the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWiR3Am8ORQ MB017NNAXTDZ1MI #short Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYhfSjE1KNQ

Curious about the power of faith and friendship? Meet Nikolai from Russia, whose life was transformed by the prayers of Anya, a young girl who caught his attention. Despite facing opposition from his parents, Nikolai's attachment to Anya fueled his curiosity about her faith. Discover how he attended evangelistic meetings and responded to the altar call, leading to his baptism and marriage to Anya. Hit that like button and subscribe for more uplifting stories! #FaithJourney #InspiringStories #Baptism #awr #adventistworldradio Watch the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWiR3Am8ORQ MB01YZDXQQCYRIN #short Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzTQ23Cyrdg

Have you ever wondered how young hearts can change lives? Meet five-year-old Hannah from Serbia, who boldly invited her Orthodox teachers to church meetings. Alongside her, we’ll also meet 17-year-old Lucas, who transformed from a bodybuilding focus to embracing a health-centered spiritual faith. Discover how their stories inspire the entire congregation! Hit that like button and subscribe for more uplifting content! #YouthInFaith #InspiringStories #BaptismJourney #awr #adventistworldradio Watch the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWiR3Am8ORQ MB01BIJNCUJLZVT #short Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrcm7gcf6BA

November is the month of gratitude, when many people thank God for His blessings and mercies throughout the year. It’s also a time to remember those who have helped and inspired us along the way. That’s why I don’t want this month to go by without expressing a heartfelt “thank you” to all who have supported the mission of Adventist World Radio. Thanks to you, this year we were able to distribute more than 30,000 Godpods and 10 million tracts in multiple languages, and saw more than 300,000 people baptized. None of this—and many more projects—could have been accomplished without your prayers and generous support! Here is a short holiday message from our AWR Vice President, Cami Oetman, where she invites you to continue partnering with us during the coming year. You will soon be receiving our 2025 Gift Catalog, highlighting some of the projects we will focus on. If you would like to take part in reaching some of the most challenging places in the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ, please take a few moments to review it and choose a project that resonates with you (or visit our website, awr.org, to explore our current projects). You will be making a real difference! Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFpAucBV7zo