AWR360° Argentina – Laotaro's Amazing Transformation Ep.8 #AWR #Evangelism #Transformation #Amazing #Argentiana #short Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYWdJERPuTk
God’s Mysterious Ways
You’ve heard the story of Mindoro, Philippines, and how God’s truth through the airwaves ended the guerilla warfare that had terrorized the island for more than 40 years. Many miracles and stories of lives changed have emerged from this experience, but there are still many more we haven’t shared. The story of Mayor Cesar Betico is one of them. Cesar faced many problems as mayor of Rosario, and listening to the radio afforded him a break from all his worries. One day, he found out that a series of meetings would be held in the city and transmitted by radio. This piqued his interest, and he listened to the presentations. He especially loved the music and sang along with some of his favorite songs. The meetings were part of Adventist World Radio’s Mindoro project, so when Cesar learned that another event was planned, and his favorite singers would be there, he decided to attend. Not only did he attend, but he gave his heart to Jesus and made a decision for baptism! His wife and children hadn’t attended the meetings with him, so he was baptized alone. Then the pandemic came along, and everyone had to stay home. Cesar decided to tune his radio to AWR and turn up the volume. Now the whole family had no choice but to listen! Soon, they too had made their decision for baptism. But the story doesn’t end there, because not only were Cesar and his family baptized, but you will never guess what happened next. Cesar decided he would join AWR’s Christ for Europe evangelistic event and hold his own series. Incredibly, a door opened for him to preach in Paris—something he would never have dreamed of! Watch this video for the rest of the story and be inspired. We love to see God work miracles in people’s lives and hearts—and we love it when He uses Adventist World Radio to do it! Yours in the Blessed Hope, Duane McKey
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Past Future Present – Analog Heart Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSWLc2v1c9c
Inside Story: Mission Path to Spain ~ Part 3
Inside Story for Friday 1st of December 2023
By Andrew McChesney
Pastor Luis Paiva miraculously received US$1,000 to pay off a debt, leading him to believe that God’s will was for him, his wife, and their three children to leave Venezuela. But they didn’t have any savings.
“Lord, how do I leave with no savings?” he prayed.
At home, his wife said a pastor in the United States had called, wanting to speak with him. The pastor was looking for a volunteer missionary to work for a year in an area of Mexico without a Seventh-day Adventist presence. Luis went to Mexico, and his wife and children joined him two months later.
Over the next eight months, 35 people were baptized through Luis’s efforts. One new member donated a building, and a new church was opened.
But the authorities denied Luis a visa to stay in Mexico. He seemed to only have two options: move to the United States illegally or stay in Mexico illegally. He didn’t want to live anywhere illegally. Luis had become acquainted with a regional immigration official. When the official heard about Luis’ situation, he promised not to deport him. Luis believed him. But he believed God even more when God said, “Do not put your trust in princes, in human beings, who cannot save” (Psalms 146:3, NIV).
Worried, Luis prayed. He also made phone calls to the United States and Canada, seeking legal advice on leaving Mexico. Only two churches replied—an Adventist church and another church, both in Canada—but Luis remained in Mexico. Then a church member visited his home.
“What’s your biggest fear?” the man asked.
“I don’t want to live illegally in Mexico, and I don’t want to travel illegally to the United States,” Luis replied. “I also don’t want to return to my country.”
“If you had the money, what would you do right now?” the man asked.
“I would buy a plane ticket to fly to Spain,” Luis said.
Luis had a same-age aunt who had immigrated to Spain 20 years earlier. If he moved, he would have a family member nearby. Also, he had visited Spain three years earlier and felt comfortable there.
After listening to Luis, the church member said, “So, let’s buy the tickets and have you fly to Spain.”
After buying plane tickets for Luis and his family, he told Luis not to worry. “God is with you and is leading you,” he said.
Today, Luis and his wife are missionaries in Spain.
Thank you for your Sabbath School mission offering that helps support missionaries around the world. Read next week about how Luis left a fruit stand to become a missionary.
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Friday: Further Thought – Mission to the Powerful
Daily Lesson for Friday 1st of December 2023
Read Ellen G. White, “Ministry to the Rich,” The Ministry of Healing, pp. 209–216; “Captive Maid Shows Concern for Naaman,” Reflecting Christ, p. 337.
Jesus’ love is the same for the poor as it is for the rich and powerful people in the world. He died for princes as well as for paupers. Jesus knew the most effective way of reaching their hearts. He warned us that “ ‘it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God’ ” (Mark 10:25, NIV). We are challenged this week to reach powerful and wealthy individuals with the gospel of Jesus Christ. They are as much in need of salvation as is anyone else, even if, unfortunately, they might not realize it because of the “security” that they believe their wealth offers.
“Much is said concerning our duty to the neglected poor; should not some attention be given to the neglected rich? Many look upon this class as hopeless. . . . Thousands of wealthy men have gone to their graves unwarned. But indifferent as they may appear, many among the rich are soul-burdened.”—Ellen G. White, The Ministry of Healing, p. 210.
Discussion Questions
- Jesus broke down caste and class barriers when ministering to the rich and the poor during His earthly ministry. How do we as Adventists address this issue, that of the gap between the rich and the poor, that is so ingrained in all our societies?
- Jesus said the following: “ ‘Now he who received seed among the thorns is he who hears the word, and the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful’ ” (Matthew 13:22, NKJV). What do you think Jesus meant by “the deceitfulness of riches”? Why do we not necessarily have to be rich to be deceived by riches?
- In class, go over the question asked at the end of Tuesday’s study about the fact that knowing the truth is not the same thing as being saved by it. Why is this such a crucial distinction for us to make? If knowing the truth alone is not what saves us, what does save us?
- What other reasons can you think of for why the rich young ruler rejected Jesus while Zacchaeus accepted Him?
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Uniting Faith and Inclusion: The Free Church’s LGBTQ Symposium in Kassel, Germany
29 November 2023 | The Free Church of the Seventh-day Adventists in Kassel, Germany hosted a groundbreaking symposium the weekend of November 17-19, addressing the sensitive and complex topic of LGBTQ+ inclusion within the Adventist Church, according to a recent article by Adventistischer Pressedienst (ABD). Held at the Kongress Palais in Kassel from November 17th […] Source: https://atoday.org/uniting-faith-and-inclusion-the-free-churchs-lgbtq-symposium-in-kassel-germany/
