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00:01 As you're well aware,
00:02 we're living in unprecedented times. 00:05 Join us now for today's special program. 00:12 I want to spend my life 00:18 Mending broken people 00:23 I want to spend my life 00:29 Removing pain 00:34 Lord, let my words 00:39 Heal a heart that hurts 00:44 I want to spend my life 00:50 Mending broken people 00:55 I want to spend my life 01:01 Mending broken people 01:14 Hello and welcome to another 3ABN Today program. 01:17 We're so glad that you have joined us. 01:18 Why? 01:20 Because you're part of our family. 01:21 And it's so fun to get together 01:23 with you as being part of our family. 01:24 We thank you for joining us as you do each and every day. 01:28 I don't know where you're watching 01:29 or listening to us from right now this program, 01:31 maybe it's in your car, or from your living room, 01:33 or maybe you're sitting on your front porch, 01:35 bundled up in a coat watching us on your phone. 01:38 I don't know, but we're so glad that you're part of our family. 01:40 By the fireplace. That sounds a little nicer. 01:41 That sounds better does it instead of starting on a couch 01:44 in a coat, okay. 01:46 I'm just saying, that sounds more pleasant. 01:48 But I tell you, we're just here today 01:49 to praise the Lord for His goodness. 01:52 Here we are at the end of 2020. 01:54 What a year it's been, right? 01:56 You think about this year. 01:57 We had no idea in January 1 of 2020 02:00 what we would be facing. 02:02 But we do know right now 02:03 is we're at the end of this year 02:05 that God's been good. 02:07 I think of Psalm 10:1, it says, 02:10 "Oh, give thanks unto the Lord," for what? 02:13 "He is good, His mercies endure for ever." 02:16 So praise the Lord. 02:18 So today is going to be a fun and exciting program. 02:20 We're just here to give you some updates 02:21 and reports about what God has done 02:23 through you to bless the Ministry of 3ABN 02:26 which then spreads the gospel around the world, 02:28 which is making an impact 02:30 in other people's lives for eternity. 02:31 It is, I love these programs 02:33 because we get to share stories and the impact that 02:36 this ministry has made around the world. 02:39 And you can look at it in a global sense, 02:41 you know, the impact of 3ABN. 02:42 You can say, well, it's impacted the entire world. 02:45 But that world is represented by people, 02:47 man and woman, moms and dads, 02:50 kids whose lives has been changed 02:52 for eternity because of this ministry. 02:54 So I'm excited to hear those stories. 02:56 And I'm glad we have our 3ABN family. 02:58 Yeah, because we're glad to be with you, 03:00 your family but our family here, 03:01 part of our family from 3ABN. 03:03 Mr. Danny Shelton, good to have you here. 03:04 Founder of 3ABN. 03:06 Oh, it's great to be here. I love it. 03:08 We just passed the 36th anniversary 03:10 of 3ABN, amazing, isn't it? 03:11 That is amazing, actually. 03:13 Yeah, I was only probably eight when I started it. 03:15 Yeah. Okay. Love it. 03:16 Might well be little more though. 03:19 Don't think about that too much. 03:21 Boy, I tell, you've always, 03:23 you know, got so many stories to share 03:24 and you think about this year and what God has done. 03:26 It's incredible. You know, God has been good. 03:28 We're here at the end and 3ABN is still going stronger 03:30 than ever before spreading the gospel around the world. 03:32 When we first started going out public speaking. 03:35 It was like, "What am I gonna say?" 03:37 Then after a short period of time, 03:39 God continue to bless us like what I have to leave out. 03:43 Still that way. Yeah. Amen. 03:45 Sitting next to you, 03:47 your beautiful wife Dr. Yvonne Shelton. 03:49 Beautiful inside too. 03:51 I know, isn't that, that's the best. 03:52 You have just the heart of gold, 03:54 heart for people and ministry. 03:56 And thank you for being here. 03:57 Oh, praise the Lord. I'm thrilled to be here. 04:00 We're excited to share together what God is doing in 04:03 and through this ministry this year 04:04 and the souls that are being touched. 04:05 He has been so great this year 04:08 and in the midst of all the unrest 04:10 and everything that's been going on, 04:12 God is still good. 04:13 Amen. Absolutely. 04:15 Next to you is Jason Bergman, our CFO here at 3ABN and, 04:19 of course, your wife is not on this program 04:21 but Aunt Francine 04:23 is Kids Network General Manager. 04:24 And we're just so glad to have you here today 04:27 as we recount the Lord's goodness. 04:29 It's good to be here. It's good to be here. 04:30 Amen. Next to you is Roy Hunt. 04:33 And you're a Director 04:35 of 3ABN Planned Giving and Trust Services 04:37 and we could say 04:38 your better half Erlene is not here today either. 04:42 But you both do an incredible work 04:44 here at 3ABN, 04:45 and we're excited to have you here too. 04:47 Thank you. Good to be here. 04:49 You know COVID's caused quite a challenge 04:51 because usually when we do 04:52 these you know year end programs talking about 04:53 the goodness of God, 04:55 we have a lot more of the 3ABN family on 04:57 but you know, COVID 04:58 is definitely had its challenges. 04:59 You know, the social distancing and all that stuff and you know 05:02 when you wonder you know when we, 05:04 the open that you just saw it's our COVID version 05:06 of the Today open when we, 05:08 when the guys built that we thought, 05:09 well, maybe we'll use that for a month, a few weeks 05:12 and didn't know what would take place 05:14 and here we are still using that open 05:16 because COVID is still unfortunately alive 05:19 and well and affecting many families, 05:21 you at home as well. 05:23 Maybe it's affected you personally. 05:24 I know Dr. Yvonne you lost a family member to COVID. 05:27 We had family members that were sick. 05:29 You know, when you wonder about 3ABN. 05:31 How is 3ABN affected? 05:32 A lot of people have wondered about that, 05:34 have asked us questions when we've received some emails 05:36 and letters and phone calls here at 3ABN. 05:39 But we just have to testify, testify to the goodness of God 05:43 because 3ABN has still been able to remain open. 05:46 We've been considered an essential business, 05:48 I considered an essential ministry. 05:51 And we've been able to stay open being careful 05:53 with everyone's health, staff's health. 05:55 We've had to make some adjustments this year. 05:57 But God has provided the funds, 05:59 thanks to you to get to this point in this year. 06:02 Mr. Danny, I tell you, it encourages me for Jill 06:04 and I to sit in the seat, 06:06 you talk about a faith building experience. 06:09 We've been on our knees this year in 2020. 06:12 As we look at the financial situation, 06:14 and God comes through, 06:16 sometimes just the very next day, 06:18 and there are the funds that we need just to, boy, 06:21 you talk about giving you a shot in the arm. 06:23 Absolutely. 06:24 God makes way where there is no way. 06:26 Amen. 06:27 In our minds, there's no way but God makes a way. 06:31 Praise the Lord. 06:32 I love watching you too, experience those too. 06:36 You don't want to keep them all ourselves, right? 06:38 Sitting on that chair you're going to get beat up, 06:41 you're going to get people telling you 06:42 how great you are, going to tell you, 06:44 people telling you how much they hate you. 06:46 You don't worry about any of that stuff. 06:47 You just got to make sure 06:48 you're doing what God's asked you to do. 06:50 Amen. But you know, no, it's amazing. 06:52 And I've seen you guys literally 06:55 we were really struggling with some finances, 06:57 and Greg and Jill were praying like the night before. 06:59 That's correct. 07:01 And the next morning here we're blessed way above 07:04 what we thought we would do or could have expected. 07:07 And that happens seems to time and time again. 07:10 I've been there, we've all been there, 07:11 I know you probably were in your carpet 07:14 out at home underneath. 07:18 But God is good, you know, and He is faithful. 07:20 And what we want to do today as we mentioned 07:22 just a few minutes ago is actually just talk about 07:24 what God Has done this year, 07:25 share some encouragement reports. 07:26 Actually we have some what we call good letters 07:29 and some reports 07:30 and maybe you're watching right now 07:32 or listening and you are the person 07:33 we're getting into to talk about 07:34 where God has changed your life, 07:36 you have found truth through the Ministry of 3ABN. 07:39 But before we go to that we love music here at 3ABN 07:42 and Tim Parton, of course, 07:44 he's the general manager of 3ABN Praise Him Network. 07:47 And he was here in the studio 07:48 just a little bit ago playing a wonderful song 07:50 and I think it's very fitting. 07:52 "Lord I Lift Your Name on High," 07:54 so that's we want to do today is lift Jesus Christ up. 07:57 Let's go to Brother Tim right now. 10:44 Amen. What a powerful song. 10:46 He's always a minister of music and the piano. 10:49 I love that when he play, because he ministers. 10:52 It's not a performance, it's ministry, 10:54 and "Lord I lift Your name on high." 10:56 Amen. 10:57 If you're just joining us, 10:58 that's what we're doing in this program 11:00 lifting the name of Christ up and what He has done in 11:03 and through the Ministry of 3ABN this last year. 11:06 We have Danny and Yvonne Shelton, 11:08 Jason Bergman, Roy hunt. 11:10 And Greg and I just part of the 3ABN family here today. 11:14 As I look back on this year, 11:15 to me one of the most incredible doors 11:17 that God opened, one of the most amazing things 11:20 that God did is He opened up the door 11:22 for 3ABN to go to Cuba. 11:24 Yeah. That's huge. 11:25 A communist country, 11:27 a door that was close to the gospel. 11:30 And yet God opened up that door like He opened up the Red Sea 11:34 for the Israelites and said, "Go through on dry ground." 11:38 So God has opened up this opportunity for us 11:41 to have 3ABN programming on the package. 11:45 We are the first Christian channel available 11:49 in the country of Cuba. 11:51 That's exciting. 11:52 Now in Cuba, the Cubans get their television 11:56 through the package, 11:57 they buy it on the street corner, 11:59 it costs less than $1. 12:01 And they can buy that, 12:03 they get all their western news or western movies, whatever. 12:06 But 3ABN is now on the package. 12:09 We're going on this package and it's Christian programming. 12:12 It's Seventh-day Adventist programming, 12:16 sharing the gospel. 12:17 Isn't that exciting, Danny? That's absolutely amazing. 12:19 And we see God, He says, "Go ye into all the world." 12:22 That's right. 12:23 And so, you know, 12:24 we've been blessed here in America. 12:26 Yes, we are. 12:27 And in spite of all of our turning away from God 12:29 and all the things that we do sometimes 12:30 as nation bad decisions. 12:32 And, you know, the Lord is, 12:34 we know as we get to the end of times 12:35 will begin to withdraw His Holy Spirit. 12:37 But still, God is in the business 12:39 of saving souls. 12:41 So He's willing to use anyone who's willing to be used. 12:44 So if you step out in faith, God will use you. 12:47 So it's been amazing, I think, have to think back to Russia. 12:51 1992, there was no Christian television 12:53 going on Russia, communism fell in '91. 12:57 And the Lord provides and we go 12:59 with Elder Carter baptized 25,132 souls. 13:02 End up building the largest Protestant facility 13:05 in all the ex-Soviet Union, thanks to you. 13:08 And now they do preaching, you know, bringing pastors, 13:11 seminary student, they have, 13:13 I mean, you know, constantly 13:15 it's a whole huge facility of evangelism. 13:18 And now we're on numerous, 13:20 I couldn't even count how many TV stations throughout 13:23 the ex-Soviet Union, 13:25 reaching over 150 million people. 13:27 That's right. 13:28 I mean, that's just absolutely amazing. 13:30 Cuba, the same thing on a smaller, 13:33 but it's God that gets to send there. 13:34 Yes. 13:35 So God opens these doors when man says they can't open. 13:38 God finds a way where there is no way, 13:40 we've said earlier. 13:41 And that's exactly what He's done. 13:44 But all we have to do is be faithful to trust God. 13:47 That is Dr. Walt used to say when he said, 13:49 "Go ye into all the world," 13:51 he counted his resources in advance 13:53 and found that he's not wanting. 13:55 So we have to, no matter 13:56 what it looks like around us, God, 13:58 You open the door, we're gonna go through it. 14:00 We can't do it without you. 14:02 So when we started this, 14:04 I told the Lord, there's two things I won't do. 14:06 I won't beg for money, won't borrow long term money. 14:08 We don't want to do that. 14:11 Second part was easy, I didn't have any credit. 14:13 I'll use my dad's term, I didn't have enough. 14:17 You've got to be a farmer to get this one. 14:18 I don't have enough. 14:20 I didn't have enough credit 14:21 or enough money to buy a sick chicken supper. 14:25 Chickens don't eat very much. 14:27 Those who don't know 14:28 they don't eat but a sick one would even less, 14:30 so that's what he used to say to me. 14:32 "Dad, you got lunch money today." 14:34 "Boy, son, I'd love to help you, 14:35 but I'm financially embarrassed," 14:37 he would say. 14:38 So that's kind of where we're starting the ministry. 14:40 We didn't have anything. 14:42 So, okay, I didn't have to worry about borrowing. 14:43 But I said wouldn't beg for money. 14:45 And we've never had beggar tones 14:47 or praises tones. 14:48 But Ellen White makes the statement 14:50 that we can show the needs of a ministry. 14:53 And that's what we want to do today. 14:54 Now if you're looking to watch a program where there's gloom, 14:57 despair and agony on me, this is not the right program. 15:00 Does that mean everything in 2020 has been a great fun 15:04 and everything's just been like we would particularly like it? 15:07 No, absolutely not. 15:09 And you neither, but we're encouraged, 15:12 God is still on the throne 15:13 and what He starts, He will finish. 15:16 So small beginnings can be into reach in the world, 15:19 but we couldn't do it without you. 15:21 So today, I'm asking you to literally pray and say, 15:25 "Lord, what would You have me to do?" 15:27 Something special this year, towards the end of year, 15:30 3ABN Jason's here, 15:32 I know he's gonna want to stand up 15:33 in the black, right? 15:35 Not in the red, he's gonna... 15:36 Praise the Lord. 15:38 As the financial director, 15:39 he's gonna want that to happen, but we can't do it. 15:42 And so what happens sometimes, 15:44 Greg and Jill, and I've found when I was, 15:47 we were 10 years into this and people were giving, 15:50 they said, "Wait till you hit 25 years." 15:53 I said, "What's that?" 15:54 He said, "People consider any ministry 15:57 that makes it 25 years an institution." 16:00 An institution why? 16:02 They just seem to work on their own. 16:04 It's not important that I give or I support. 16:06 Well, that's in this case 16:09 for 3ABN we're not an institution, 16:11 we may have been around a while. 16:13 But as far as working with the church, 16:16 we love to work with the church, 16:17 we have the same goals and direction 16:19 and mission is to take 16:21 the three angels' messages to the world, 16:22 but we're not tied to them legally or financially. 16:25 So all of the money 16:27 that's raised through TV ministry offerings 16:29 or raised through the church. 16:31 None of that comes to 3ABN and it shouldn't. 16:34 And because we are a 501C3 supporting ministry 16:39 of the Adventist Church. 16:40 So I am asking you to say, 16:43 "Lord, what would You have me to do?" 16:45 You made it through this year, if you're watching, 16:46 you're listening, you made it through this year. 16:49 And if you're like us, we're especially blessed. 16:52 We've seen sickness, we've seen death. 16:54 We've seen things we never thought any of us 16:57 thought we would live through this COVID. 16:58 Yeah. 17:00 And it is as I say, 17:01 some haven't but are we discouraged? 17:03 No, we're still encouraged. 17:04 We know the devil is out to steal, 17:06 kill and destroy, is like a roaring lion 17:08 seeking those whom he may devour, 17:10 but he doesn't have to. 17:12 He says if it were possible, 17:14 If a big word will deceive the very elect, 17:16 but we're not gonna be that because we're saying, 17:18 "Lord, come into our hearts and our minds, 17:21 use us in spite of us. 17:22 Bless 3ABN abundantly, continue to bless it 17:26 so that we can take this great gospel 17:28 into all the world. 17:29 A lot of things are happening, 3ABN is committed. 17:32 And I'm so thankful for Greg and Jill, for you too. 17:36 I mean, think about it for you, 17:37 Roy, for each of the heads of departments, Jason, 17:40 you have a huge responsibility. 17:42 So I'm thankful that you're all committed. 17:45 Yvonne, you're all committed to the message of getting 17:48 the three angels' messages into the world. 17:50 What's that? 17:52 It's an end times message for an end times people. 17:53 Amen. 17:55 That must go into all the world. 17:56 So Jesus can come back 17:58 for purified bride and purified church. 18:00 Is the devil having heyday within the church? 18:03 Absolutely. 18:04 Through politics, through finances, 18:06 through you name it, is happening. 18:08 But we have to come, 18:10 submit and commit ourselves to the Lord 18:12 and come to the foot of the cross every day. 18:14 Lord help us and so we can't do this 18:17 on our own, but you can do it. 18:18 And I know we see miracles, 18:21 we see daily people write in, 18:23 how they gave their lives to the Lord. 18:26 So many things, people that have been healed, 18:28 whether it's physically whether spiritually, 18:30 mentally, marriages, 18:31 whatever it is, people watching 3ABN. 18:34 This wouldn't happen without you. 18:37 So I don't do this very often. 18:39 But today it's just so my heart is the end of the year, 18:41 we're praying because, you know, 18:44 it's been a rough year 18:45 and financially it's been a rough year, 18:46 but somehow God has blessed through you. 18:49 And sometimes it's been wills and trust, 18:52 people who have 18:53 who've given to wills and trusts, 18:55 it comes exactly the right time. 18:57 And the Lord knew all that, 18:59 He planned all that way in advance. 19:01 So thank you for what you do for the cause of God. 19:03 Thank you for joining hands with us here at 3ABN. 19:07 Greg and Jill, thank you, 19:08 we lift you up every day in prayer, 19:10 because the position 19:11 you're sitting in is not an easy one. 19:13 But I know you wouldn't trade it 19:15 for anything in the world, right? 19:16 No, not at all. It's absolutely incredible. 19:17 I mean, to be a part of the Ministry of 3ABN, 19:19 to see the miracles, to read the letters, 19:22 to get the phone calls about how you've been blessed. 19:25 I mean, wow, you talk about inspiring 19:26 and encouraging place to be at. 19:28 Yeah, you're right. 19:29 At times it's not always easy, but that's okay. 19:31 That's where you basically 19:33 got to get yourself right back up again 19:34 and get going again, right? 19:36 You can't lay down in the dirt too long. 19:37 You get dirtier down there. 19:39 Just get right back up, stand back up again. 19:41 You know, what's encouraged me 19:42 about this year 2020 is that people still 19:45 are on fire for evangelism. 19:47 We're talking about Cuba. 19:48 Here a few months back 19:50 we brought the project initially to you. 19:51 Wow, Jason, people step forward 19:53 and funds came in for the Cuban pods I think. 19:56 And just right as we aired the show, 19:58 people were donating left and right. 20:01 And they haven't stopped. 20:03 So praise the Lord. And thank you. 20:04 All right. 20:06 You know, and I think that's really precious to me. 20:07 Because at times when things get tough, 20:08 like we've talked about COVID, 20:10 this is not just affected the United States, 20:12 it's been the entire world. 20:14 Yeah, we receive donations from around the world, 20:16 especially through PayPal is one way that people do that. 20:18 But people are still excited 20:19 and even though things may be tough, 20:21 and you're not quite sure what's happening, 20:22 they're still willing to give. 20:24 But I think what it shows 20:25 is that people realize exactly what is happening. 20:27 Yeah, because I'm thinking about this. 20:28 They know that Jesus Christ is coming soon. 20:29 That's right. 20:31 And that there are people out there 20:32 that are lost and dying, and are looking for truth. 20:35 So I've been so encouraged. 20:36 What are we doing with the money that comes? 20:39 In other words, what's the plan for Cuba? 20:42 You wanna talk about that or I can? 20:43 Yeah, I'll start and then you go jump into it. 20:46 But we're very excited. 20:47 Pastor John Dinzey, of course, 20:49 is the general manager for 3ABN Latino. 20:51 And he's also added to that 20:53 the hat of director for 3ABN Cuba. 20:56 And we have a Cuban national pastor, 20:59 chaplain, our pastor chaplain, 21:01 we call him both, Hernou Hernandez. 21:03 And he's networking there in Cuba, 21:07 we have permission from the Council of Churches 21:10 to put 3ABN programming on this package. 21:13 We're working on a studio 21:15 hiring someone locally there in Cuba, 21:19 who can work to edit the programming 21:21 and to get it on the package. 21:23 Greg and I are traveling to Cuba, 21:26 to be able to network with the union, 21:28 with the government there. 21:30 And I'm very excited to see these plans come to fruition 21:34 and to see the gospel open 21:37 in this previously closed country. 21:39 That's very exciting. 21:40 Yeah, and thank you for asking that question, 21:41 because yeah, we're already spending 21:43 the money for Cuba, but it's going to Cuba. 21:45 We don't sit on the money very long. 21:48 You know, because when God opens the door, 21:50 we got to go through and God's given us these funds. 21:52 And so like you're saying, it cost us money 21:54 to put the programming on that package. 21:56 So we've already put money out toward that. 21:58 If somebody gives $100 to Cuba, 22:00 how much does 3ABN keep for overhead 22:04 and everything ourself and how much goes to Cuba? 22:06 100% goes to Cuba. Absolutely. 22:08 Zero stays here. I would like some this day. 22:13 And you wouldn't be good at your job if you did. 22:18 So you know, that's what I like that, 22:19 Mr. Danny, because you know, you've always been about that, 22:21 you know, God's provided the money, 22:22 we don't let the dust settle on it, 22:24 because God's given us those funds to actually 22:25 use to spread the gospel around the world. 22:27 And so thank you for the money that's come in for Cuba. 22:30 We're excited about the, about going there. 22:32 And we, because of COVID again, it's caused a few challenges. 22:35 But again, we appreciate a pastor 22:37 or chaplain Hernou. 22:38 He has, he proposed an incredible salary, actually, 22:41 because it was like nothing, you know, 22:43 and he just said, Oh, I'll do this. 22:44 And this, I mean, but that's what he wants to do, 22:47 his heart's in evangelism. 22:48 He said, I'm happy to do this. To be on television there. 22:50 I mean, that's amazing. The only channel, right? 22:52 Yep, the only channel 22:53 and it goes to the entire country of Cuba. 22:55 Dr. Yvonne. 22:56 I was gonna say, 22:58 as you all were talking, I was thinking, 22:59 you know, look at how God operates. 23:00 So there's no part of the world 23:03 where He does not want the gospel to go, 23:05 the gospel must go everywhere. 23:07 So He shines a light on Cuba, opens the doors there. 23:11 And we're supposed to go in 23:12 and God has sent you to partner with 3ABN 23:17 to get the gospel around the world. 23:18 Media does that, television does that. 23:21 And what a blessing it is to be able to do that. 23:24 He shines the light, we walk in there 23:26 and do what we're supposed to do. 23:28 In each place around the world, He did it in Russia, 23:31 went into Russia and opened up, thereafter Saudi, 23:34 the Philippines and Australia, it's all around the world. 23:38 And now we have the opportunity to be in Cuba. 23:42 And you all are responding like 3ABN viewers 23:45 are so special because, yes, 23:47 because you're responsive to the needs. 23:49 You have the burden for evangelism. 23:52 And that's what it's all about to really want to save souls, 23:56 go ye into all the world. 23:57 And that's what 3ABN does. 23:59 And so I'm just, I'm excited. Yes. 24:01 I'm so excited about Cuba. 24:02 I'm so excited. Me too. 24:04 We have a friend that says that the 3ABN viewers 24:07 and supporters are the cream of the crop. 24:09 Oh, I love it. Absolutely. 24:11 They're the cream of the crop. 24:12 I think about another project that everyone got excited about 24:15 and are still excited about this year 24:16 was the COVID-19 booklet, What's Next? 24:19 Think about that. 24:21 Jason, I think what is it 6.6... 24:22 Six million copies 24:24 of the booklet went around the country. 24:27 It's incredible. It is amazing. 24:28 And it's you know, as far as the cost, 24:31 it costs us to create and send around, 24:35 the Lord has been a blessing. 24:37 And, you know, thank you for all the donors 24:40 who participated in that. 24:43 And it made a big difference. 24:46 Thank you for writing the book. I mean, so fast. 24:48 I mean, because it was like on a Thursday, 24:49 and you guys would write it at the weekend, and you just... 24:52 Listen to what you said. 24:53 You need to write a book and so. 24:55 But the zip code thing 24:57 because people couldn't get out because of COVID. 24:59 You can't go really knocking on doors 25:00 and so people again caught the vision 25:02 I'm thinking of this year 2020, 25:03 people caught the vision for evangelism. 25:06 And just got behind this project. 25:08 And I want to just read something, 25:09 I know we want to talk about the COVID book. 25:11 This is actually just came through. 25:13 This is through social media. 25:16 And it says, "I got a little magazine, 25:18 which is a little COVID booklet in the mail today 25:20 with 3ABN in it. 25:22 I looked it up, what is all about, 25:24 and it led me to this wonderful YouTube channel called 3ABN. 25:27 I love this TV for being here. God bless you." 25:31 So in the COVID booklet, it has all the truth in it. 25:34 But in the very back page, 25:36 it has all the ways to watch 3ABN. 25:37 So here's someone right here. 25:39 This just came through whoever you are, 25:41 thank you so much for writing us 25:42 and letting us know, but what an incredible project. 25:45 You know, what I enjoyed 25:46 is when we saw a need, it took a week. 25:51 And you know, I'm used to being 25:53 in committees, in meetings and... 25:56 Well, let's think about the church, right? 25:58 Yes, I did. 26:00 So it took six months before we start them, you know, 26:04 the motion and the engine going, 26:06 but we can do it in a weekend. 26:07 Oh, yeah. 26:09 And, you know, that's called effectiveness. 26:10 Yeah. Oh, yeah. 26:12 So praise the Lord. There was a need out there. 26:14 And God just blessed and it was again, 26:16 encouraging to see people get behind it. 26:18 And we have received, I mean, this is just a sampling. 26:20 A sample of the response that 26:22 we've received, the people that didn't know anything 26:23 about the Bible even or about truth, 26:25 wondering what was happening. 26:27 You know, what's next? 26:28 What a great title, you all came up with the title. 26:29 I've been in contact with a lady who was, 26:33 I thought agnostic or atheist in the way 26:36 she wrote and the more we write back and forth, 26:38 she's really looking for truth. 26:40 She was a pastor, went to university 26:44 and to be in seminary 26:45 when she was younger, got distracted, 26:48 got discouraged. 26:49 And what she saw, so totally left. 26:51 So when she got this, she wrote us an ugly letter. 26:54 I mean, this letter, I'm not giving any names. 26:57 It was ugly letter. 26:59 And so from the East Coast. 27:01 And so, you know, that she said, 27:03 I know, it'll never get and Danny will never read this 27:06 and Yvonne, I know they'll never 27:08 but I'm getting this off my chest 27:10 and how dare they write this? 27:12 And this is, you know, talking about God 27:14 and how His goodness and amidst all of this. 27:17 And so they sent it to me. 27:19 And I said, "Well, I'll just email her." 27:21 So I emailed her and said, 27:22 "Thank you for writing and blah, blah, blah." 27:24 And she wrote back says, "I can't believe you. 27:26 You really answered me on this, you know." 27:29 She even was apologizing to you. 27:31 She did, yeah, she has. 27:33 And so and we've been corresponding 27:35 and having in last couple of weeks. 27:37 But it's an openness, 27:38 she really is looking for truth. 27:40 She wanted to see something that's real. 27:42 Yeah. 27:43 So that's just, you know, 27:45 when this thing goes on, 6.25 million of these out, 27:48 think of the lives, it's going to be changed. 27:50 And you did it. 27:52 And you didn't have to do big, big money. 27:54 I think 40 cent sponsored a book 27:56 and the postage to a zip code 27:58 of your choice anywhere in America. 27:59 Yep. 28:01 I mean, that's absolutely amazing. 28:02 Think of the army 28:04 you'd have to get on the ground. 28:05 There were no COVID to get out. 28:06 6.25 million books. 28:09 Yet we did it from setting at the home, 28:10 people did it just by giving 40 cents 28:13 per book, whatever. 28:14 And it worked beautifully. 28:15 The Lord blessed and thank you so much. 28:18 You know, what's amazing to me 28:19 is during COVID and you would think 28:21 COVID should be a setback, right? 28:23 Because it's a global pandemic, 28:25 people are forced in their homes. 28:27 How can we evangelize? How can we get out? 28:30 What happened during COVID? 28:31 This booklet went out 6.25 million 28:35 evangelistic tools went out. 28:36 What else happened during COVID? 28:38 We got some brand new donors. 28:39 Jason, I don't know 28:41 if you want to talk to us about. 28:42 You would think during COVID people lose their job, 28:44 and they say I'm not going to donate anymore. 28:46 But I mean it's amazing what happened. 28:47 You know what? 28:49 I'm amazed at over 3,000 donors 28:51 since the beginning of January to now, 28:54 over 3,300 new donors. 28:57 That never donated before. Brand new donors. 28:59 So you know, people have taken on that, 29:02 you know, that desire to help 29:04 be a part of the increase that God has asked us to do. 29:08 And a lot of these were people who, 29:10 who sent money for the book to say, 29:12 "Hey, I really didn't," you know, they're learning 29:15 about the ministry and say, "I want to help you." 29:16 That's right. 29:18 You know, it's all about the partnership. 29:20 And we can do it's like the body of Christ. 29:21 When we're together, 29:23 we can accomplish amazing thing. 29:24 Yeah. 29:25 And we also had a great increase 29:27 in viewership during that time, too, right? 29:28 Oh, we did. Yeah. It was incredible. 29:30 Because a lot of you were stuck at home, right? 29:33 You could really get out 29:34 and a lot of people are kind of going 29:35 stir crazy or cabin fever, 29:37 as we call it here in the States. 29:38 And we had a lot of people. 29:40 We believe this is divine providence stumbled 29:43 across 3ABN by doing searches online. 29:46 And that's the power of the internet. 29:48 Because we have a lot of items, a lot of programs on YouTube. 29:51 And, of course, a lot of people go to Google, 29:52 those two are tied together. 29:54 And so they're doing searches end time. 29:56 You know, people wondering what's happening in this world, 29:58 what's happening next 29:59 and they would stumble across 3ABN programming, 30:01 which we believe God led them, led you to 3ABN 30:05 and we're getting responses from those people. 30:08 But just for example, we saw an increase 30:11 in the millions of views for 3ABN, 30:14 especially during the height of the pandemic, 30:17 millions of new views of our programming. 30:19 And that was on YouTube alone, all the different avenues, 30:22 on our app, on our online streaming. 30:24 I mean, all that just increased exponentially. 30:28 And what's neat, too, is that it wasn't just okay, 30:30 short lived, and then we're done. 30:32 A lot of these have been stayed with us, 30:34 some of them that have donated for the COVID booklet 30:36 have been started to donate on a monthly basis, 30:39 and have joined up for blessings on the go, 30:41 which maybe you can talk about that. 30:42 That's where they can join with our evangelistic team, 30:45 so to speak, and every month, 30:46 you get an evangelistic tool in the mail. 30:49 And that's been an incredible thing 30:50 to see people join with that. 30:51 It has I'm trying to remember 30:53 when we launched Blessing is on the Go. 30:54 Was it 2015? The end of 2015 may be? 30:56 I think so. 30:57 And so that was, 30:58 the Lord gave you that idea, Danny. 31:00 And it's amazing because when people sign up 31:03 for a monthly donation, and you say yes, 31:06 "I want to support the Ministry of 3ABN," 31:08 whether it's a $5 gift every month 31:10 or $5,000 every month, whatever it is, 31:13 we send an evangelistic certificate 31:16 saying you are part of the Blessing 31:19 is on the Go evangelistic team at 3ABN. 31:21 And then every month, 31:23 we send you at home an evangelistic DVD or CD. 31:27 So every month it's a different sermon, 31:29 or it's a different tool that you can share 31:32 with your neighbors and in your community. 31:34 And that's just an incredible door 31:37 that the Lord opens that we partner together, 31:40 joining hands together and sharing this gospel. 31:43 So that's a blessing. 31:44 Speaking of joining hands together, Roy, 31:47 your department has an incredible opportunity 31:50 to join hands together as far as with planned giving, 31:52 and tell us what's happened this year? 31:54 Yes, Danny mentioned the cream of the crop earlier. 31:59 I like that too, cream of the crop. 32:02 And I have the privilege of dealing 32:04 with a lot of the cream of the crops. 32:06 Good. 32:07 They call in, they see our hour long program 32:12 on trust and wills. 32:14 And you would think that 32:15 kind of a program is kind of a dry and boring. 32:17 But for many people, it's exciting, 32:20 because they can participate 32:22 and help 3ABN through a trust, 32:25 through an annuity, through donations. 32:29 And we're able to present during that programming, 32:33 what it is that they can do. Now... 32:36 You've got something fancy in front of you. 32:37 I do. We're real proud of this. 32:40 By the time you see this, everybody should have received 32:44 that is on our mailing list, this brochure. 32:48 Your name is gonna be here. 32:50 On the back a very nice picture of Give Him Glory. 32:54 That says free DVD. Free DVD. 32:58 And that has caught the attention of lot of people. 33:01 In fact, one lady called in 33:03 and she says the DVD wasn't inside. 33:09 And if you read it's not even the fine print, 33:12 it says right here, if you start a document, 33:16 it can be any document with 3ABN, 33:20 a trust, an annuity, 33:24 a cash trust, 33:27 there are several documents that you can do. 33:29 And this explains what it is that you can do. 33:33 So when you get this, it opens up. 33:37 Look at this, this is really fancy. 33:39 This is fancy. Almost. 33:43 I like the last part, they're over here 33:45 where you get to send your information in. 33:47 That's right. 33:49 It's real easy, you know, 33:50 it doesn't fall off, you have to tear it off. 33:53 That's right. And send it in as post paid. 33:56 So you don't have to put a stamp on it. 33:58 Don't have to stamp on. And... 34:00 Basically they send that in for more information 34:02 to find out more information 34:03 about planned giving and trust services. 34:05 That's right. 34:06 And the rates are right here for annuities. 34:08 Nice. Fantastic. 34:09 It tells you what the percentages are. 34:11 Not for every age, but you can call in 34:15 and we'll give you that information. 34:17 So we're excited look for this in your mailbox. 34:20 Good. Nice. 34:22 Roy, Thank you. 34:23 That's for everyone for everybody 34:25 that does a document and completes it. 34:28 They get the free DVD, Give Him Glory. 34:32 That's a great gift. 34:33 Yeah, thank you, too, for your department too, 34:35 because I appreciate it that you know, 34:36 you guys don't put pressure on people. 34:39 Basically, you can just contact 34:40 the Planned Giving Trust Service Department 34:42 and just to find out information 34:43 so don't be afraid. 34:44 It's not like a sales pitch. 34:46 It's just find out, "Hey, how can I get involved 34:47 with evangelism in this aspect?" 34:49 And you're also very much encouraging of the family. 34:51 You know, for them to remember the family 34:52 and ministries is really good. 34:54 That's very important. 34:55 Yeah, whatever you do for 3ABN in the way 34:59 of supporting the ministry and our Lord, 35:03 that you also remember your family. 35:05 Your family is very important. 35:07 You've been with them many, many years. 35:10 And it's important to remember them 35:12 in your will, or your trust. 35:15 But it's equally important is to remember the Lord. 35:18 Amen. Amen. 35:19 And I think it's neat 35:21 because people actually think of us 35:22 as their family too. 35:23 So you know, it's the blood family, 35:25 but then we're the 3ABN family. 35:26 And I think that's what's really neat, 35:28 because we are part of the family. 35:29 And what touches me so much is that, okay, 35:31 when a document comes to fruition, 35:34 that means the person has passed away, 35:35 so they're sleeping in Jesus. 35:37 But yet, then I think their works 35:38 do follow them because they're just sleeping 35:40 waiting for Christ's soon return. 35:42 Be at the money that comes 35:43 into 3ABN is making a difference. 35:45 And that's happened this year. 35:47 And so God has provided for our needs. 35:49 Change your verbiage just a little bit. 35:50 Sure. Okay. That's great. 35:52 Says when your document comes to fruition. 35:54 Yeah. 35:55 There's two types of that, isn't there? 35:57 That's a good point. 35:58 Thank you for the clarification, Roy. 36:00 And there is a myth out there. Yeah. 36:03 When you do a document that you're gonna pass away. 36:06 That's true. Right. 36:09 They've done a myth buster. Okay. Yeah. 36:11 Well, it happens 36:12 whether you do a document or not, 36:14 you're gonna pass away eventually, 36:15 everybody does unless the Lord comes, 36:18 yeah, ahead of time, so, okay. 36:19 But a lot of time you do not. That's right. 36:21 Yes. Thank you so much. 36:23 But you don't go any sooner because you do a document. 36:25 No, not at all. 36:27 That's just called work 36:28 with the neighbor, planned giving. 36:30 Yeah. So we try to plan ahead. 36:31 That's right. Yeah. 36:32 But what a great department, what a way that God is provided 36:35 for the needs of 3ABN through the years. 36:38 I can, want to just read a couple of reports 36:40 that have come in because this again 36:41 is just so encouraging, 36:43 I hope it is to you, it is to us. 36:45 This person, again, this just came through. 36:47 It says, "I have been a Christian for decades 36:50 and have never heard anything make more sense 36:53 than this teaching on end time events before. 36:57 I must say that God has been tugging 36:58 on my heart to keep His Sabbath. 37:00 And they have here Saturday for months now, 37:03 no coincidence that I stumbled 37:04 across this programming on 3ABN." 37:06 So they realize that 37:08 it's divine providence sort of finding truth. 37:10 This person here, again he says, 37:12 "The question of Sunday Sabbath has been on my mind, 37:14 but I haven't researched it until early this week. 37:18 And decided Jesus was Jewish 37:19 and preached in a synagogue on His Sabbath Saturday. 37:22 This weekend, Saturday was 37:24 and will be from now on my Sabbath." 37:27 So they're going to church on Sabbath Saturday. 37:29 Yep, I follow Jesus not man. 37:31 And so here's just reports that are coming in. 37:34 And this is all because they're watching 3ABN 37:36 and these are from watching 3ABN on YouTube, 37:38 so it's just phenomenal. 37:40 It's incredible. 37:41 Maybe we can go around the circle 37:42 and each share a testimony. 37:44 Maybe someone we've talked to 37:45 and experienced someone who's come to know Jesus, 37:47 or maybe one of these letters. 37:49 I've got a good letter here. 37:50 It's three pages, 37:52 but I'm going to read one paragraph. 38:02 This is from Hildy. 38:04 And her letter basically talks about everything 38:07 we've talked about here, 38:09 evangelizing and getting the word 38:11 out to the world, about our Savior. 38:14 And she talks about 38:16 how the world is in a mess, basic life. 38:22 And she says, "But then there is 3ABN, 38:25 standing tall and strong in the midst of it all. 38:29 Safe, comforting, sheltering, refuge to turn to 38:34 when there's turbulence and nerve wracking times. 38:39 A place where we can find real answers and genuine hope 38:43 and even peace to a degree. 38:46 And what a tremendous camp meeting the September, 38:50 the most glorious one yet super powerful preaching 38:54 totally fitting for a time such as this magnificent music. 38:59 Thank you all." Wow. 39:02 Thank you so much. Wow, praise the Lord. 39:04 Amen. So I might have one. 39:07 And I just want to reflect a little bit about what, Danny, 39:11 you and Yvonne, were talking about how, 39:13 you know, we hear all these limitations. 39:15 But when God says to do something, 39:17 He doesn't put limitations, 39:18 He gives us strength, and He gives us power. 39:20 And one thing that Greg and I and Jill, 39:23 we were talking about how, 39:25 you know, we're reaching the world. 39:27 Yeah. 39:28 You know, we're not just reaching 39:30 one part of the world, we're reaching the whole world. 39:32 And it's amazing how we have someone 39:35 who wrote us from Nigeria, 39:38 and was watching us on YouTube, 39:41 and just love their programs, 39:42 and so excited that she is finding Jesus, 39:46 and how the teaching 39:49 has made a difference in her life. 39:52 So this is something from Nigeria, you know, 39:55 across the little pond and into a place where, 39:59 you know, 3ABN was able 40:01 to encourage people all around the world. 40:04 So I'm encouraged by this. 40:06 And, you know, there's no limitation 40:09 that God can't just increase to us 40:11 and just grow 40:13 and help those who are looking for Jesus. 40:16 Talking about around the world, 40:17 you received email from, is that Iran? 40:22 Yes. 40:23 This is actually an instant message on Instagram. 40:26 And it just said, "Greg and Jill, 40:28 God bless you both." 40:30 I'm from Iran. 40:31 So I just asked you watch 3ABN and what happens over there. 40:34 So they said, "I've been watching 3ABN 40:36 since 27 years ago, after one week of watching, 40:41 I gave my heart to the Lord. 40:43 From that moment, 40:45 my TV was on 3ABN from morning till evening." 40:49 And they watch now on their phone, 40:51 they translate 3ABN messages into Iranian, 40:55 they've been doing it the last six years. 40:58 And then they said, 40:59 "Here, the Iranian Seventh-day Adventists 41:01 are the fruit of what Danny Shelton 41:05 has done many years ago. 41:07 And that is because 41:08 you were obedient to the call of God, 41:11 all those years ago to start the Ministry of 3ABN 41:14 and there are many people in Iran, 41:17 who have accepted the truth 41:19 of the Seventh-day Adventist message 41:21 because of your faithfulness. 41:23 Well, that's a big praise the Lord 41:24 and, of course, He gets the credit. 41:26 He blesses us in spite of us, but He does ask us to go. 41:30 And so joining hands with you. 41:32 We've been able from this little cornfield spot 41:34 in Southern Illinois, 41:36 you know, over few hundred people 41:37 in the area, 41:39 to literally reach out to the world to multitudes. 41:42 We've seen Ambassador Tejano has told me over the years, 41:46 different churches in the Philippines 41:48 and in New Guinea 41:50 that actually had to build on, so many baptisms, 41:53 so many people from watching 3ABN. 41:55 Baptized hundreds, even thousands in areas, 41:58 you know, seeing these people come is amazing. 42:02 One is, it's great. 42:04 But when we look around the world sometimes 42:06 you see tremendous amounts of people. 42:08 Just the book we put out Ten Commandments Twice Removed, 42:11 we saw over 40 Sunday pastors, 42:15 not the layman, 42:17 but pastors of other denomination 42:18 read the book and say, 42:20 "I've been keeping all the Commandments of God, 42:23 I didn't know we have to change." 42:24 I mean, those type of things are amazing. 42:27 And when you see 42:28 what God is doing just time and time again, 42:31 miracle after miracle, 42:33 but literally there are thousand, 42:34 Jay, hundreds of thousands of people 42:36 who come to the knowledge of Christ, 42:38 and the three angels' messages 42:40 because of you joining with us, thank you. 42:42 Yvonne. 42:43 But to me, you know, just knowing that the Lord 42:47 gives 3ABN these different programs, 42:50 that teach that inspired, 42:52 that all of these different things 42:54 that people can watch and learn more about the Lord 42:57 and learn and learn the Bible 42:59 have Bible studies on television, 43:01 which is really good. 43:03 There is not a day that passes 43:05 that I don't get an email about salvation 43:07 and symbols and signs. 43:09 Yeah. 43:10 Every single day because people are struggling 43:12 with the Book of Revelation or and Daniel and the like, 43:15 how would that and if you watch the program, 43:18 you see Jason and I are struggling 43:20 with it, with them with the viewers. 43:23 And it has been so inspiring. 43:26 And every single day, 43:27 I get an email about that program 43:30 and how it's changing people's lives. 43:32 And we have many programs like that 43:34 "The Sabbath School Panel," 43:36 people love the Sabbath School Panel, 43:38 because again, it's changing lives. 43:41 And so that's what God has assigned us to do. 43:44 And 3ABN is, we're able to do that. 43:46 And I'm just so, it's such a blessing, 43:48 such a blessing to be a part of that. 43:50 I have a good letter here. 43:52 Please read it. Yes. 43:54 This person just signed a Christian sister. 43:57 She said, "She's been a donor to 3ABN since 2005. 44:01 When she heard about 3ABN, Latinos Cuban Outreach, 44:06 the Lord strongly impressed her to give. 44:08 The Lord has met 44:09 all my needs throughout the years. 44:11 And I want to share that blessing with you. 44:13 Praise His Holy name." Amen. 44:15 Yes. You have another? 44:16 Oh, yeah, sure. 44:18 This says, "A lady at my church 44:22 was disappointed with her spiritual condition. 44:25 She prayed to find a church that was serious about God, 44:29 she started watching 3ABN 44:30 and immediately gave her heart in full submission 44:34 to the whole truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ, 44:37 and has since joined a prayer group, 44:40 you're doing a great work 44:41 and my prayers are with you always." 44:43 And that's from Leoni in New Jersey. 44:46 So I mean, we have people who are just, 44:49 they were just blessed by the programming, 44:52 which inspires us 44:53 because when we're doing the programs, 44:55 you know, we're just here doing the programs. 44:57 We can't see you. 44:58 But then we get feedback 45:00 from you that it's a blessing so. 45:02 It's no accident that each of us are here 45:04 in the closing moments of earth's history. 45:06 I mean, the Lord wants to do 45:07 something great and mighty marvelous 45:09 through each and every one of us. 45:11 As we said, in spite of us, we just have to be willing. 45:14 And we've seen things time and time again. 45:16 We don't believe in coincidence here. 45:18 We believe in divine providence. 45:20 We see things quickly. 45:23 Greg asked me about the light blue 45:24 when you were doing a program and I said, 45:26 Yeah, I remember back 45:27 when Mark Finley was here one night, 45:29 we were doing a program and talking about suicide. 45:32 And I just felt impressed. 45:33 I said, "Brother Mark, 45:34 why don't you look into right over here, 45:36 this camera? 45:37 I said look in this camera 45:39 and talk to somebody maybe who's contemplating suicide." 45:42 Right as he was talking, one of our lights appear blue. 45:45 Of course, that hot glass is all over, 45:47 it didn't hit us. 45:48 But we said, "Well, it's interesting." 45:49 He's talking months later, I go to, I believe it's, 45:53 it's either Trinidad and Tobago, 45:54 or maybe Jamaica, 45:56 and I'm there in huge crowds of people there talking 45:59 and just I get ready to go up on the set. 46:02 Somebody says thanks to 3ABN really saved my life. 46:05 So I said, "Well come on up with me." 46:07 So I brought him up and said, 46:08 well, let's tell the whole church about it. 46:11 His testimony was young man 19, 18, 19 years old. 46:16 Through with life, 46:18 ready to literally give up and take his own life. 46:21 Wow. 46:22 So he said, "I was sitting in my grandma's apartment, 46:25 and not a Christian." 46:26 He is not a Christian. 46:28 "Sitting in a chair waiting to get up the nerve." 46:29 I was going to OD basically had the stuff in the bathroom. 46:32 And he said, 46:34 "I waited till it was totally dark. 46:35 I finally got up as I did, I hit something. 46:38 And when I did, it was a remote. 46:39 It fell on the floor. 46:41 So I reached down to pick it up. 46:42 When I did the TV came on to 3ABN. 46:45 I've never seen 3ABN before." 46:48 And he said, "As I looked at it, 46:50 Mark Finley was pointing into the camera and said, 46:53 "Friend, if you're contemplating suicide, 46:55 don't, Jesus loves you." 46:57 You know, we have that, 46:58 we need to pull that program sometime. 47:00 I'd love to show it and hook it up 47:02 with the young man because we followed up on him. 47:05 He ended up going to the seminary, 47:07 he's a pastor today 47:08 and giving the gospel to the world. 47:11 And now that's because of you. 47:13 Without you, that wouldn't have happened. 47:14 But that's happened, 47:16 replicated itself time and time again. 47:18 Johnny Dinzey can tell you 47:19 somebody's calling was getting ready to kill, 47:21 shoot themselves and John Carter is standing up. 47:25 Basically, I forgot what he was doing. 47:27 He's climbed up for some reason got down. 47:29 But he was just standing there 47:30 getting ready to pull the trigger, 47:32 the TV came on, he didn't have that channel on, 47:35 he said, "Oh, I'm gonna turn it up. 47:37 So the neighbors don't hear me he's in apartments. 47:40 I don't want them to hear this, it's midnight." 47:42 So he said, 47:43 "I just turned on the TV loud as I can, 47:45 just as I get ready to pull the trigger. 47:48 John Carter's on says, "Friend, Jesus loves you, 47:51 He died for you, 47:52 made a plan of salvation for you.'" 47:54 Man instantly called 3ABN the number, 47:56 gave his heart to the Lord, that goes on and on and on. 47:59 And so it's amazing. 48:00 Thank you again for your love and your prayers, 48:02 financial support. 48:04 It's no accident, we're here working together 48:06 to take this great gospel of the kingdom 48:08 into all the world 48:09 because when that happens, guess what? 48:11 The big event next, next big event, 48:13 Jesus comes back in the clouds of glory. 48:16 Look up, say, "Lord this is our God 48:18 whom we've waited for. 48:19 He has come to save us." Thank you again. 48:21 So today's just a thank you. 48:23 It's a praise to the Lord and a praise 48:25 and thank you to you all 48:27 for what you do for the cause of God. 48:29 Joining hands with those of us here at 3ABN. 48:31 Amen. 48:33 You know, Dr. Yvonne, we'll come to you 48:34 in just a moment for a prayer. 48:36 I think it would be nice to have a prayer 48:37 for our viewers and stuff. 48:38 I'm thinking Mr. Danny, 48:40 3ABN is here for such a time as this. 48:41 You know, we just celebrated the 36th anniversary of 3ABN. 48:44 And I think back to those many years, 48:46 I wasn't here at that point, you know, 48:47 working at 3ABN, but I believe Fonda Summers, 48:51 didn't she donate the original two acres, 48:53 two acres at the uplink, that's nice donated land. 48:56 But do you know what? 48:58 Those two acres had no interference 49:00 when the satellite was trying to put that 49:01 signal up 36 years ago. 49:04 And 3ABN the grounds were cleared 49:07 with five gallons of diesel fuel 49:08 as you're able to afford that, people step forward 49:11 with a check here or check there. 49:13 Some of those are you, I mean, 49:14 you may be some of those the people 49:16 that supported the vision, 49:17 way back then into what it is today. 49:20 As Mr. Danny has said, "Thank you very much. 49:22 I believe heaven is going to be an incredible place." 49:25 I think about Mollie Steenson 49:27 who fell asleep in Jesus this year, 49:28 an integral part of the Ministry of 3ABN. 49:31 Boy, people are resting in Jesus, 49:33 waiting for His soon return. 49:35 I look forward to that day 49:36 because we'll be able to be there in heaven. 49:37 There'll be people that have come up to you, 49:39 and you Mr. Danny and everyone here, 49:42 but you too saying, "Wow! 49:43 thank you. I'm in heaven because of you." 49:46 You're like, I don't even know your name. 49:47 But they said you donated to the Ministry of 3ABN, 49:49 you prayed for the Ministry of 3ABN. 49:51 Thank you so very much. 49:52 We know that Jesus is coming very, very soon. 49:55 Any closing thoughts before Dr. Yvonne prays? 49:57 I just think of Isaiah 60. 50:00 "Arise, shine, for your light has come 50:02 and the glory of the Lord is risen upon you." 50:04 Yes. It's a dark world. 50:06 There's a great deal of sickness 50:08 and sadness and suffering. 50:10 But the Lord wants to bring hope. 50:13 And He wants to bring healing 50:15 and the glorious light of the gospel 50:17 to a lost and dying world. 50:19 So just thank you. Thank you for being our family. 50:21 That's right. 50:22 Know that we love you and pray for you. 50:24 Thank you for joining hands together with us 50:28 to take this gospel, 50:29 this light of the gospel to a lost 50:32 and dying world. 50:34 You know, Greg, Miss Summer said, 50:35 when she heard the story of what we wanted to do. 50:37 Yes. 50:38 The Lord impressed her, she said. 50:40 I said, "Lord, I'd like to help but I don't have anything." 50:43 And she said, "The Lord sent to me, 50:45 the 77 year old Methodist lady." 50:46 Yeah. 50:47 What is this you have in your hand? 50:49 So maybe today, each and every one of us 50:52 is we're asking the Lord, 50:53 "Lord, I'd like to help but I don't know 50:55 what to have." 50:56 He may be asking, 50:57 "What is this you have in your hand?" 50:59 Amen. 51:00 So we're gonna say goodbye to you at this moment. 51:01 We'll have you Dr. Yvonne pray us out of this program. 51:04 Thank you, Mr. Danny. 51:05 Thank you, Dr. Yvonne, Jason, Roy, 51:07 and always a blessing to be on with you. 51:08 And thank you at home 51:10 for joining us for a special program. 51:11 Dr. Yvonne, thank you. 51:13 Oh, Lord God, we just pray as Your name, 51:15 you are El Shaddai, the Almighty God. 51:19 And we thank you because you are the pourer 51:21 for the one who pours forth blessings. 51:25 And so we thank You that through this year, 51:27 this 2020 year, where so much has gone on, 51:31 you have still been our God, you're still there. 51:34 You're still in control, 51:35 and we can still come to You with everything. 51:38 So we thank You for Your provision. 51:40 We thank You for Your power. 51:42 Lord, we thank You that 51:43 You were there for us through every situation. 51:47 I lift up every viewer that's watching, Lord, 51:50 you know what's going on in their lives. 51:53 You know the challenges that they're facing, 51:55 but we know that you are the Almighty God 51:58 that there is nothing too hard for You. 52:01 And so if we turn to You with everything, 52:03 You will take care of everything 52:06 and answer in accordance with Your will. 52:08 And so we thank you for that. 52:10 I pray for every department here at 3ABN 52:13 that You will continue to be with us, to guide us, 52:16 to direct us, to lead us, Lord, to open up places 52:19 around the world 52:20 where we can take Your beautiful gospel 52:23 and share it with the lost and dying world, Lord. 52:26 We thank You for that privilege. 52:27 We thank You that we can partner together 52:29 with the viewers and the listeners 52:31 on the radio, Lord. 52:33 We thank You that we can partner with them 52:35 to get the gospel to the world 52:37 as You've commissioned us to do. 52:39 So we pray, Lord, that You will continue 52:41 to be with us, guide us, direct us and lead us, Lord. 52:45 So that one day soon, we can look up and say, 52:49 "Lo, this is our God. 52:50 We've waited for Him and He will save us." 52:53 We thank You, Lord, we bless Your name. 52:56 We thank You in the worthy name of Jesus our Savior. 52:59 Amen. 53:01 Amen. |
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