July–Mission Across Europe
From motorcycle events in Serbia to taking in Ukrainian refugees in Poland, Adventists across Europe are finding ways to implement Christ's method of ministry!
Adventist Mission
Six-year-old Julia sat at her desk and waited for the teacher to speak. She knew what the teacher was going to ask, and she was ready to answer on this rainy day.
From motorcycle events in Serbia to taking in Ukrainian refugees in Poland, Adventists across Europe are finding ways to implement Christ's method of ministry!
Let's see how your faithful giving to Global Mission has impacted lives in Asia and then travel to Kenya to see how the Adventist message was brought there.
Adventists in Europe are building strong relationships with those around them. They are able to do so because they genuinely care about them and want to meet their community needs.
Hundreds of motorcycles flooded the streets of Serbia on their way to the Adventist Motorcycle Ministry bike festival! It was a chance for people across Europe to get to know Adventists. Pray that people will come to know Jesus as a result of this creative ministry.
After only one Friday night service in their building, the Adventist property was confiscated and held by local authorities. A pioneer Adventist tells the challenges of the early days in Montenegro.
Six-year-old Julia sat at her desk and waited for the teacher to speak. She knew what the teacher was going to ask, and she was ready to answer on this rainy day.
In Washington, DC, the capital of the United States, a new church plant has been created. They are finding a new way to reach the unchurched. Pastor Joanne and her community are active in ministering to the city.
Many of you helped to establish a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in the city of Kalay, Myanmar. The center is there to assist people who are struggling to overcome their addictions. Thanks to your faithful giving to Global Mission, this project is now fully funded and is helping to change lives for the glory of God!
Today there are more than 1 million Seventh-day Adventists in Kenya worshiping in more than 10 thousand churches and companies. One in 49 people is a Seventh-day Adventist. Let's go back to see how the Adventist message spread throughout Kenya.
In 2020, a portion of your 13th Sabbath Offering helped establish a church in Novi Belgrade. They were able to get a space with two levels and are in the process of renovating the lower level to be an urban center of influence! Thank you for giving to the 13th Sabbath Offering.
Anna and Emilia have a lot in common. They like the piano, dogs, gymnastics, Pathfinders, camporees, the Bible, and playing special music. But now they have something even more important in common. They both love Jesus.
Realizing the importance of reaching the young in their community, church members in cities around the world are connecting with this special group in different ways. Visit missiontothecities.org for resources and more ideas on how you can use your skills and talents to reach the people in your city.
An original song by LoudVoice. Official GYD22 theme song. To hear more from them, visit their YouTube page.
On a busy street along the coast of Montenegro, an Adventist-owned vegan restaurant prepares for the lunch rush. Operating a restaurant such as this one creates the opportunity to talk with customers about a variety of topics.
Ruslana and her family are among the millions of refugees fleeing the conflict in Ukraine. Few know where they will end up. Adventist churches across Europe are redefining what it means for a church to be a sanctuary. ADRA supports their efforts to take in thousands of refugees.
In Latvia, Adventists aren’t afraid to try creative approaches to ministry. This quarter a portion of your 13th Sabbath Offering will create a new urban center of influence in the capital city of Riga!
We rejoice to see new groups of believers planted in the 10/40 Window, in the city, among other religious groups, among the secular and post-Christian. But the time has come for another mission refocus. A time for aligning our hearts and minds, our people, our resources, our budgets to reach the unreached with hope.
Executive Producer: Gary Krause
Producers: Rick Kajiura, Ricky Oliveras
Writers: Ricky Oliveras, Andrew McChesney, Laurie Falvo, Caleb Haakenson, Marietta Fowler
Camera: Ricky Oliveras, Joshua Sagala, Caleb Haakenson, Arjay Arellano
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: Trans-European Division, Carmen Lazo, Pacific Union Conference, GC Youth Department, LoudVoice, ADRA International, DC Campus w2023 General Conference Corporation of Seventh-day Adventists