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00:04 [MUSIC] 00:09 [MUSIC] 00:14 [MUSIC] 00:19 >> Looking at this map mission. I can't stop thinking about 00:24 that. There's still a huge work to do. We can see but their 00:28 green areas where the 7th Day Adventist Church has a 00:31 significant presence. But we can also see the yellow, 00:35 orange and red areas where our president is low or even 00:39 nonexistent. And to me, those areas look very red. 00:44 >> And uh, you mean, Steve? I feel the same way. The good 00:48 news is that there is being group of people working hard in 00:52 different areas of the world, preaching the gospel and 00:55 serving. They need to restate arch. The outpost and use 00:59 international family CI has presence in more than 75 01:03 countries with more than 255 member ministries so far. 01:08 >> Yes, we praise the Lord for that. We are a spiritual 01:12 brotherhood of late operated ministries, striving toward the 01:17 common goal of taking the gospel to the work and 01:21 supporting the work of the 7th Day Adventist Church. So these 01:25 Ali people are willing to run ministries to preach the gospel 01:29 and support the mission of the church. 01:32 >> And we call them self-supporting ministries 01:35 because the workers support themselves their practical 01:38 skills. They dedicate their time and resources to God's 01:42 work in various businesses. 01:45 >> That's wonderful. Every person or family can lead a 01:48 ministry to preach the gospel, using their guest and sustain 01:53 their family doing mission. I'm a little bit. 01:56 >> Me too. And because we all have different skills, we have 01:59 a diversity of ministries that are members of a CIA right now. 02:04 We have had a nice orphanages, lifestyle centers, missionary 02:09 training programs, publishing and media centers, vegetarian 02:14 restaurants, entrepreneurship, Whole Foods, stores, schools, 02:18 water, companies, aviation. And we truly believe that you 02:24 can do Michigan, glorify God in any work you do. 02:28 >> A man in many writings from Ellen, why we can find that she 02:32 mentions this kind of work led by the Lady of the 7th Day 02:36 Adventist Church actually outpost Centers. International 02:40 got its name in 1983. From an instruction written by Ellen 02:44 White more than 100 years ago. You can read it in selected 02:49 messages, volume 2 page, 358 repeatedly. The Lord has 02:54 instructed us that we are to work the city's from outpost 02:58 centers in the cities. We're to have houses of worship as 03:02 memorials for gun but institutions for the 03:06 publication of our literature, for the healing of the sick and 03:10 for the training, the workers are to be established outside 03:14 the cities, especially is it important that our youth be 03:18 shielded from the temptations of city link? 03:21 >> And that's exactly what the ministry members are doing. 03:25 There are hundreds of evangelistic purpose caring for 03:28 this model of work and the city's from the outpost. 03:31 And because they are members of O C I the church can trust that 03:36 they are in harmony with the Bible and the spirit of 03:39 prophecy. Our sine is a promise. And the church trust 03:44 our promise. 03:45 >> That's right, Michelle. Our vision is to establish a 03:49 thriving network of sustainable late ministries in every 03:53 country of the world. And this is accomplished through a 03:57 strong alliance with the 7th Day Adventist Church leaders 04:00 from CI. We want to see ministry strike. That's why we 04:05 support them to counseling through training, certain 04:08 networking opportunities to business consultation to global 04:12 exposure and more. We will continue talking about how we 04:17 can help you during the next episode. So stay tuned. 04:21 [MUSIC] 04:26 [MUSIC] 04:31 [MUSIC] 04:34 >> At a time when revival was needed most, when workers for 04:38 God were in short supply as or knew God was calling him to 04:41 action. 04:42 But while the call to serve, God was clear. How is he to get 04:45 started? 04:46 We find and has a chapter 7 verse 10 that as you're 04:49 prepared his heart to seek a lot of the Lord and to do it 04:53 and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments as rough first 04:57 turn to got to prepare himself for service. He turned to the 05:01 scriptures to prayer and heart searching 05:04 what he learned. He purpose use for God and as a result as or 05:07 was used in a mighty way to help rebuild God's work, 05:11 you may have wondered yourself, how do I get started in 05:13 ministry? You know, sometimes we overlook the need for 05:17 preparation 05:18 because God calls us into ministry from all walks of 05:21 life. And while it's true that all his buildings are in a 05:24 billings, this would not necessarily preclude God from 05:27 enabling you through some kind of preparation. 05:30 Consider some of those in scripture that we're prepared 05:33 for service in various ways. Most of this time as a shepherd 05:36 was necessary for him to learn not to trust in himself. 05:40 John, the Baptist being educated in the wilderness that 05:42 he would not be corrupted, 05:45 pause time Arabia communing with Christ on learning much of 05:48 what he was taught growing up. And lastly, the 12 apostles 05:52 spent 3 and a half years that Jesus himself as their teacher. 05:56 What kind of preparation might you need before launching out 05:59 into ministry 06:00 spiritual preparation and consecration will be important 06:03 for anyone about to embark on a mission from God. So make sure 06:07 to spend quiet time with God. Each day study his word, 06:11 study the spirit of prophecy. Search your heart and ask God 06:14 to speak to you. Guided prepare you for the work ahead. 06:18 In addition, it's often helpful to get some training in the 06:21 area. You'll be ministering in and take the opportunity to 06:23 learn from experience people. 06:26 There's no cookie cutter. One size fits all train. 06:28 That will work for everyone will most likely depend on the 06:31 type of ministry. God is calling you to. You can browse 06:34 the said website and find many short and long-term missionary 06:38 training options that may suit you. 06:40 Somebody's got lead you as you seek preparation for service. 06:47 >> If you know what God wants you to do, then you cannot 06:50 fail. 06:53 Succeeding in raising a ministry demands knowledge 06:56 until supplemented by Godly counsel. Based on practical 07:00 experience, 07:01 Starr right will provide the impetus needed to make an 07:04 informed start, therefore, be diligent percent yourself 07:08 approved a gun. 07:11 A worker who does not need to be a shame. You can't but 07:14 succeed. 07:16 Download it now. 07:18 [MUSIC] 07:23 [MUSIC] 07:26 >> I story today comes from San Diego, a city on the Pacific 07:30 Ocean coast of Southern California in the United States 07:33 of America. 72 has 1.4 million residents, a diverse 07:38 population, the nation's largest military community and 07:42 talented workforce. It is the second most populous city in 07:47 California and the 8 largest city by population in the 07:51 United States. According to the 7th Day Adventist Statistical 07:55 report for 2020, they're almost 40,000 members in this area. 08:01 These numbers tell us that we have about 36 individuals for 08:05 every one 7th day Adventist how ever a wonderful ministry is 08:10 doing mission in this challenging area and reaching 08:13 souls for last chance of truth is very active. In San Diego, 08:19 jumps of chief helps you haven't empowered devotional 08:22 life with well-structured. Beautifully crafted and highly 08:26 relevant study guides. You can do your devotions going through 08:30 the Bible, the spirit of prophecy in a structured and 08:34 comprehensive way. You can join the community of believers and 08:39 do your devotions with by studying the Bible to get it, 08:43 you will find answers to life's toughest questions. They 08:47 encourage each other and learn to love kids and live life to 08:51 its fullest. 08:53 Participants can join need UPS, retreats and reading challenge 08:57 is to strengthen and uplift their relationship with Jesus. 09:02 The Miss 2 games for every Christian to take 10 or it's 09:06 every morning to find their identity and it doesn't want 09:10 you to full character. So let's watch some testimonies from 09:13 Gems of Truth Ministries to learn how they do it. 09:17 [MUSIC] 09:23 >> My name is for less anxious. I was born in Mexico in the 09:28 state of Chiapas close to what that meant 09:32 and I was born in has been suspended. So I learned in 09:36 every small group meeting, I learned that I was not alone. 09:41 People have troubles, too. And I was feeling no, I'm I'm 09:45 alone. Nobody understands me spending time with God in the 09:50 morning helps me every single moment because as a mother 09:57 and why 09:59 and woman, I have struggles every moment 10:03 and sometimes when I'm having a hard time. 10:07 >> This creature's come to my mind. 10:10 >> And I feel energized asked 10:13 and also touched by the Holy Spirit to change my attitude to 10:18 to change my thoughts. I am very grateful for chance of 10:21 true because of the voting on challenges. Change my life. 10:26 Now I can have more joyful time with God. 10:32 And also I started this many as 3 with the vespers every 10:39 Friday. So many people can start the friend ministries to 10:43 glorify God. 10:45 [MUSIC] 10:50 >> And Christine win and I'm a project manager at a local 10:53 utility company. So I decided to participate in the 10:57 devotional challenge on even though United other things to 11:00 do. I decided to participate because first of all, I wanted 11:04 to support brother Vincent and Sister Ness. They were so kind 11:08 to put this together and to develop up a program where, 11:14 again, we could draw closer to God and have more 11:17 understanding. I wanted to do that. And secondly, and 11:20 probably more importantly, because I am and New Christian, 11:25 I want to take every opportunity given to me to 11:29 delve further into the word of God. And this seemed like a 11:32 perfect a perfect opportunity to do it and in person, too. 11:37 So after the devotional challenge, my daily devotion in 11:41 life to guide changed in that I am more intentional about it. 11:45 I am so 11:48 great hall and I feel so blessed that I was here for 11:52 this devotional challenge. And I know that other and would 11:57 receive the same blessing would be drawn closer to God would 12:01 have their habits change so that they invite got into their 12:05 lives more often and reach out to others more often. So if 12:10 there are churches out there that are looking for ministries 12:15 to start, I would highly encourage that the ministry is 12:20 that people are encouraged to start ministries everywhere, 12:24 no matter how small it is, the fact that you can start in 12:28 ministry and go out and touch souls and we're not know who 12:32 you may touch, but even if you touch one in converted one 12:36 person or helped, that person may be in the darkest moment of 12:40 their life like this gentleman who came off of the streets and 12:44 just came into our church. What a blessing that must feel 12:47 like. And 12:48 also just to know that, you know, when Jesus said I must be 12:53 about my father's business, 12:56 we all have a duty to do that and starting up a ministry to 12:59 touch others and to give others not more of a deep dive into 13:04 the words of God on that is our father's business. So I would 13:08 highly encourage that for anybody who wants to start a 13:10 ministry. 13:12 [MUSIC] 13:17 [MUSIC] 13:22 [MUSIC] 13:27 [MUSIC] 13:29 >> What a blessing have gyms of true doing God's work in 13:32 California. These ladies are an example of how God uses 13:37 ministries to impact and change lives. And I am sure that there 13:42 are many more people who are being impacted. But there's a 13:46 vast population that still needs to be Ray's friends. 13:50 We need you well to help lighten up, more cities, 13:54 more count and more countries outpost Centers international's 13:58 commit to the work and the dark places of this world. 14:02 Would you like to support what we're doing is God calling you 14:07 today. I invite you to pray and follow God's voice. We want to 14:12 be partners in mission, contact us so we can help light the 14:17 world and mission together. 14:19 [MUSIC] 14:24 [MUSIC] |
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