July–Mission in South America
Seventh-day Adventists throughout South America have found exciting ways to follow Christ's method of ministry. Let's see a couple examples from Brazil!
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Sabbath became the best day of the week for Agustina. She was thrilled to welcome the Sabbath at Aunt Marita’s house with a Bible story, singing, and prayer on Friday evening.
Seventh-day Adventists throughout South America have found exciting ways to follow Christ's method of ministry. Let's see a couple examples from Brazil!
Following Christ's method of ministry might look different depending where you are, but one thing shines through - the love of Jesus!
From youth to seniors, God is touching the lives of people in the South American region. Let's take a look at a couple examples!
Now that Jair has accepted Christ as his Savior, he wants to use his talents to help others. His bicycle workshop has been transformed into an urban center of influence.
Ariel liked the idea of being a missionary, but what could a 12-year-old boy in Bolivia do? He prayed and asked God to help him be a missionary.
Sabbath became the best day of the week for Agustina. She was thrilled to welcome the Sabbath at Aunt Marita’s house with a Bible story, singing, and prayer on Friday evening.
Larry has found that by implementing Christ’s method of ministry, people allow him into their daily lives. He works as a Global Mission pioneer on a remote island in Indonesia!
On the island of Romblon in the Philippines, Ike and Gerbie are retirees who devote their time to developing three hectares of land for the Lord’s work.
After the tragedy of wildfires in California, God used a llama to bring joy and healing to the community!
In the heart of the Amazon jungle, a school pulses the message of Christ. Meet the IAAI, Adventist Agro Industrial Institute. Let's see how the 13th Sabbath Offering helped this school and its mission.
Sebastián looked up at his mother and father at the breakfast table. “Let’s pray,” he said. His parents looked at each other in surprise. They believed in God, but they never prayed before eating.
A major challenge in mission is finding ways to reach the millions of people in cities around the world. Some Adventists have branched out and come up with ideas that are outside the box.
A beautiful version of the song "Abide With Me," sung by Emily Beth Beacham.
Bandara hated Christians. He didn’t like that they believed that God created the world and that God can forgive sins. He thought both were impossible. One day, everything changed for Bandara.
Dr. Íris and Dr. Tayana were prepared to do mission work, but what they didn't expect was to fall in love on the Amazon.
It’s never too late to follow in God’s footsteps. Laura Napoli Gonçalves is known affectionately by her fellow church members as Grandma Laura. At 75 years old, she learned about the Seventh-day Adventist Church through an invitation from her granddaughters.
Executive Producer: Gary Krause
Producers: Rick Kajiura, Ricky Oliveras
Writers: Ricky Oliveras, Andrew McChesney, Kayla Ewert, Joshua Sagala, Rick Kajiura, Caleb Haakenson, Marietta Fowler
Camera: Ricky Oliveras, Joshua Sagala, Caleb Haakenson, SID Communication
Editors: Ricky Oliveras, Diogo Godoy, Joshua Sagala, Caleb Haakenson
Graphics: Clayton Kinney
Narration: Becky Alignay, Voice Bunny
Music: Audio Network
Distribution: Advent Source
Language Support: Reflex Communication, Daniel Gonçalves, Amara, Carmen Lazo, Pablo Garcia
Special Thanks: Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division, Carmen Lazo, Gary Lewinson, SID Communication, ADRA International, IAD Global Mission
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