Participants: Greg and Jill Morikone (Host), Chris Miller, Jordan Moore, Magda Rodriguez, Sharon Farias
Series Code: TDY
Program Code: TDY017044A
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00:01 I want to spend my life
00:07 Mending broken people 00:12 I want to spend my life 00:18 Removing pain 00:23 Lord, let my words 00:29 Heal a heart that hurts 00:34 I want to spend my life 00:40 Mending broken people 00:45 I want to spend my life 00:51 Mending broken people 01:08 Hello, welcome to 3ABN Today. My name is CA Murray. 01:11 And allow me to welcome you 01:13 to a very special 3ABN Today program 01:17 as we talk about some of the work 01:21 that is being done 01:23 at some of our supporting institutions. 01:25 This in particular highlights Ouachita Hills Academy 01:29 and College they are there 01:31 on the same campus in Amity, Arkansas. 01:34 And as I look 01:36 at some of the great work being done 01:37 by our supporting institutions, 01:39 particularly as we respect the training 01:42 and nurture of young people 01:43 Ouachita Hills sort of stands out. 01:46 We have had several young people 01:47 pass through our doors 01:49 that are graduates of Ouachita Hills 01:52 and we found them to be, 01:53 first of all, godly, 01:55 secondly, hard working, dedicated, 01:57 consequated young people. 01:59 So we're very, very pleased that the work 02:01 that this particular institution is doing. 02:04 I was at in ASI Southern Union just some weeks ago 02:08 and a number of the supporting academies 02:10 and colleges were represented there. 02:13 And I listened with interest to some of the work 02:16 that Ouachita Hills were doing, mission trips, 02:20 places that they were sending the young people 02:22 to and the kinds of things that they were doing. 02:25 And I guess one of the reasons why I'm so very, very pleased 02:29 and excited about this particular school 02:32 is because it's my understanding 02:33 that all of their young people at some time 02:36 during their matriculation at the school, 02:38 either high school or in college, 02:42 have to do some literature evangelism work. 02:45 Now when I was in college we had to do same thing. 02:47 And I found out 02:48 that literature evangelistic work 02:49 was not my calling. 02:51 Tried it but I've got two weaknesses, 02:54 one if you give me a story and want to give you the book 02:57 and, of course, if you give a book away 02:58 you got to pay for that book. 03:00 And I guess my rejection tolerance 03:04 is just a little low, 03:05 so I'm not and have never been a good literature evangelist 03:10 or colportor we used to call them, 03:12 we tried it, I tried it several times 03:15 but I guess I would starve to death 03:17 if I had to make my living doing early work. 03:19 Though, I know of people who have put their family 03:21 through school, kids through college, 03:23 all selling books, 03:25 in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. 03:26 And my understanding 03:28 is that all of the Ouachita hills students 03:29 have to do that 03:30 so they stand high in my estimation 03:33 because of their ability to go out 03:35 and sell literature for the Lord. 03:38 On today's program we're gonna hear testimonies 03:41 from the young people. 03:43 We got a heads up from Garwin McNeilus 03:44 some time ago that some great things were being done 03:47 on this campus 03:48 and so we sent Jill and Greg Morikone 03:50 out to interview some of the students 03:52 to meet with the principal Magda Rodriguez, 03:55 and to just talk about some of the things 03:57 that they are doing at Ouachita Hills. 04:01 They have on campus a one-day warehouse, 04:03 we're so excited to talk about it 04:05 and to see the work that this one-day 04:07 structure, structures have been doing. 04:10 You got one-day schools, one-day class rooms, 04:12 one-day churches, that building can be adapted 04:15 to any number of uses around the world 04:18 it has been and it's really a godsend 04:21 to have the one-day structure. 04:23 Well, on the campus of Ouachita there is a one-day warehouse 04:27 and it is being used to do some great work for the Lord. 04:30 You're gonna hear some testimonies, 04:32 you're gonna hear some personal testimonies 04:33 from the young people. 04:34 And I'm always thrilled to know 04:36 that our young people are being enthused, 04:38 and dedicated, and consecrated to the work of God. 04:42 They are forming their life habits early on, 04:46 and these life habits will follow them 04:48 throughout their adulthood. 04:50 So Greg and Jill had a chance to talk with young people, 04:53 young students, 04:54 there at Ouachita Hills College. 04:57 And our roll today 05:00 deals specifically with some of the great things 05:02 that they are doing at Ouachita, 05:04 and it is our privilege and pleasure 05:06 to bring this to you at this time. 05:09 Thank you, Pastor CA. 05:11 We are here on the beautiful campus 05:13 of Ouachita Academy and College. 05:16 And if you have never been here to Central Arkansas, 05:20 wow, it's beautiful. 05:21 Especially this time of the year 05:23 the drive to this campus is absolutely gorgeous. 05:26 We're outside as you can tell, you can probably hear the birds 05:29 and maybe even hear a little construction going on 05:30 because we are here to report 05:32 the blessings of what God is doing here 05:35 at the campus of Ouachita Hills Academy 05:38 and especially the college we're focusing on today. 05:40 That's right 05:41 we are and it's such a blessing to be here. 05:42 We have with us, 05:44 we're standing outside the administrative building 05:45 and we have with us Magda Rodriguez 05:47 and you are the president of Ouachita Hills College. 05:51 Yes, it's a pleasure to have both of you here. 05:53 It's a blessing to be here. 05:54 I know Greg and I came to Ouachita hills... 05:58 About 15 years ago maybe. 05:59 At least. 06:01 A lot of changes... 06:02 But it has changed a lot. 06:03 Changed, yes, yes. In a good way. 06:05 Yeah, yes, yes. 06:06 We have grown and, 06:07 you know, the development that is happening, 06:09 it's such a blessing to us. 06:10 It is. 06:12 It's neat to see how God is truly working here, 06:13 you know, and you can 06:14 and we've already had a chance to meet 06:16 some of the students and we got a chance to meet 06:17 some here coming up. 06:18 Yeah. 06:20 But the students are just on fire 06:21 for the Lord Jesus Christ. 06:23 Amen. Amen. And it's about evangelism. 06:24 Amen. Amen. 06:25 And that's really what keeps them here. 06:27 You've just seen how our students 06:28 are turned force by the grace of Good. 06:29 Amen. That's right. 06:31 So tell us about Ouachita Hills College, 06:32 when did it first began 06:33 and what was the impetus for it at the beginning? 06:35 Yes. 06:36 So Ouachita Hills College started in 2003 06:38 and since then we've been growing 06:41 in terms of programs, 06:43 and we have academic programs in theology, 06:45 religion, business and we also have... 06:48 Education. 06:50 ..education programs. 06:51 And what we are looking to do 06:54 is actually following God's models in education. 06:56 So we want our students to develop 06:58 not only intellectually 07:00 but also we want them to develop vocational skills 07:03 and above all we want them to grow spiritually, 07:07 and that they can be actually witness for God 07:09 when they finish their education. 07:11 But they don't only have to wait 07:12 until they finish their education 07:14 while they are students they are involved 07:15 in evangelism constantly. 07:17 So they understand that whatever you do 07:20 at any age in your life, you are here to serve the Lord 07:24 and to share the good news of salvation. 07:26 That's the purpose of education... 07:27 That's the purpose of education. 07:29 To train us not only intellectually 07:30 and academically... 07:31 Very true. Exactly. 07:33 But spiritually in for service in this life 07:34 and in the life to come. 07:35 So let's take a little tour. Yes. 07:37 Yeah, this is gonna be fun because we're gonna be walking 07:38 toward a really new project here 07:41 at Ouachita Hills. 07:42 So when was this building 07:44 put in, we're here in front of the administrative building? 07:45 Actually this building was finished in 2008. 07:50 Okay. Wow. 07:51 Around 2008, and we have been 07:53 just we actually have been working here, 07:56 teaching that's really where the class rooms are. 07:58 Okay. The academy in the college? 08:00 We have also the academy and the college. 08:01 What we do is, during the mornings, 08:03 the academy take classes 08:04 and the college work in vocational skills. 08:06 Okay. 08:08 So they actually work in the ground construction, 08:10 electrical work, auto mechanic. 08:12 Oh, wow. 08:14 And then in the afternoon they just switch so we, 08:16 the college comes and takes the classes 08:18 and use the classrooms, 08:20 and then the academy works 08:21 in the different vocational areas. 08:23 And you have a really nice chapel in here 08:25 'cause we're here earlier this morning 08:26 they were having their chapel program. 08:29 And we also have a recording studio... 08:32 Yes, we saw that. 08:33 That we actually for the use of 3ABN Sabbath school Latino. 08:36 Latino. That's right. 08:37 For 3ABN Latino. 08:39 And we're so blessed 08:40 to partner with you for that, for 3ABN Latino. 08:42 And it helps the students as part of their development. 08:45 The students are the one leading 08:46 that project, no staff is involved. 08:48 Wow. 08:49 So spiritually they have to study the lesson 08:51 and have to prepare for that. 08:53 Do you do media here as well? Do you train them in media? 08:56 We don't have a degree, 08:57 we just have all the vocational, 08:59 we see media as a vocational skill. 09:01 So they learn how to do the recording, 09:04 and also editing, 09:05 and do all the type of work that you guys do in 3ABN. 09:09 And we sent small programs to different organizations 09:11 according to their need. 09:13 Amen. 09:14 You know, one thing I noticed here 09:15 is that this campus is absolutely beautiful. 09:17 You have by God's grace some beautiful buildings. 09:20 We're coming upon one section here 09:21 that's just being constructed, 09:23 on the inside we were in earlier 09:26 there was drywall and saw dust still on the floor. 09:29 What is this that we're just now standing 09:30 in front of? 09:32 Well, you know, we have been growing 09:33 and we need more space for our auditorium 09:37 when we have special events 09:38 and we have during the week we meet for prayer meeting 09:41 and vespers we did not have enough space 09:44 in our current auditorium. 09:45 So God has blessed us with this extension 09:49 to the administration building. 09:51 So the graduation be held here too for...? 09:53 Yeah, in the future. 09:54 In the future, not now? Not now. 09:57 As soon as we finish that's gonna be the place. 09:59 Yes, yes. Okay, okay. 10:01 And looking across the way over here we have, 10:02 this is the academy dorm across the parking lot. 10:04 The academy dorm, yes, yes, we have that. 10:06 The academy has developing this side of the campus 10:09 and then we are heading into this section 10:11 where the college is developing right now. 10:13 Yeah 'cause this concrete that we're walking 10:14 on this beautiful sidewalk is brand new too. 10:16 It's brand new, yes. 10:18 So with this, this stuff doesn't just come free, 10:21 it cost money and so I'll just, 10:24 maybe this is personal 10:25 but I don't think you owe on any of this. 10:27 No, no, we don't. 10:29 That's one of our philosophies that... 10:30 That's tremendous. 10:31 we don't want to get into debt but that doesn't come for free 10:34 but always there's somebody behind it 10:36 and above all is God. 10:38 I know that, I know that the Lord has been blessing us. 10:41 But I know ASI has been a major contributor 10:43 to the expansions 10:45 and we really can see the hand of God 10:48 because this was the time that we needed expansion, 10:50 we needed infrastructure, 10:52 and we didn't know where to start. 10:54 And as I said I see it as a miracle 10:56 how the God has provided for us at this time. 10:59 Amen. 11:00 And I can... 11:02 I don't know what is gonna be our role 11:03 in the future 11:04 but I can see the Lord kind of leading us 11:06 into playing a major role 11:07 in this closing events of not only equipping people 11:10 but be prepared to share the good news. 11:13 And we will be talking about the canvassing program. 11:15 Oh, I know, that's so exciting 11:16 and hearing some of the student's testimonies. 11:18 Exactly, exactly. Oh, yes. 11:19 So that will be excellent. 11:21 So this sidewalk then it's taken us 11:22 to another brand new building. 11:24 Yes, it's taking us to what we call the warehouse. 11:27 And one of the key components 11:32 that we have is the canvassing program 11:34 and canvassing needs literature evangelism 11:36 where the students go during the semester 11:39 and they actually work 11:42 as canvasser selling the books. 11:44 Yeah. 11:45 Religious books... 11:47 Door to door... 11:48 Door to door... 11:49 So that'll be like what, Great Controversy? 11:51 Great Controversy, Desire of Ages, 11:52 and then Christ Object Lessons, 11:54 Steps to Christ and... 11:56 Health books? The health books. 11:58 But their main objective, 12:00 this is something that the students 12:01 take ownership of this. 12:03 They want the Great Controversy be the main book 12:06 and make sure 12:07 that it's out there in every single house 12:09 that they go to. 12:10 And one of the thing is that this canvassing program, 12:14 it helps the student to stay here 12:17 and study here 12:18 and actually graduating with no debt 12:20 or very little then, and that is something 12:23 that at this stage or at this time is something 12:26 that I think all these students are looking for. 12:29 Wow. 12:31 So how does that work then, quickly? 12:32 Well, it works very simple. 12:34 During the summer our students they go canvassing 12:38 and the money that they make in canvassing, 12:40 they bring it to the school and we match 12:43 what they make dollar to dollar up to a $1,000. 12:46 And since our... 12:47 So this is the college? 12:49 So you got the matching or matching claims... 12:50 There's matching claimed for them... 12:51 It's amazing. 12:53 So since the semester basically it's around $5,000. 12:57 So they usually, many of them make more than that 13:02 but some of them may not make it, 13:05 but they always get other type of help. 13:07 But at this point we actually help 13:10 our students to study and teach them 13:12 not to get into debt at the same time. 13:13 Amen. That's great. 13:14 Same philosophy the school... 13:16 I'm sorry for interrupting. For individual. 13:17 The same philosophy the school has 13:19 and you're trying to translate 13:20 that to the individuals and say, okay, 13:22 not to get into debt and try to make it 13:24 through school without debt. 13:25 Yes, exactly. 13:27 Because we believe 13:28 that they should be free to serve the Lord 13:30 wherever the God is calling even if the salary 13:33 or where they're gonna receive as a leader, 13:36 that should be really your guidance, 13:38 you should be where God wants you 13:39 not because you have to work 13:40 and earn a lot of money to pay your debts. 13:42 So that's got to give the students freedom 13:45 and that's the heart, in my opinion, 13:47 that is the heart of, 13:48 you know, our program is that the students 13:50 are able not only to grow spiritually 13:52 but financially they are able to get an education 13:55 without getting into debt. 13:56 So, when, when, when situation 13:58 because the students are blessed, 14:00 because they can provide for the tuition. 14:01 Exactly. 14:03 The school is blessed 14:04 and they are blessed spiritually 14:06 and reaching out and... 14:07 Exactly. 14:08 Impacting their lives and selling 14:10 these religious books, 14:11 and then the people at home who receive the books... 14:13 That's what I'm excited about too. 14:14 They are blessed and ministered too as well. 14:16 Yeah, and one thing that I found it 14:19 as the blessing also is seen 14:21 how they mature emotionally and spiritually 14:24 while they are going to, doing the canvassing work. 14:27 'Cause the canvassing work 14:28 is something that dealing with rejection, 14:31 not everybody wants the book in their house. 14:33 That's right. 14:34 So sometimes you can be in very difficult situations 14:37 and, you know, dogs just, you know, following you 14:40 and things like that, so it's not... 14:42 It makes your faith grow. 14:44 But this is the thing, the relationship with God, 14:47 why are they going door to door? 14:49 It grows because there's only God 14:51 who give them the strength to keep going 14:53 and meets all the rejection and difficulties. 14:56 But then He translates that into their own daily life 14:59 because as you can see their character growing 15:01 in that aspect so. 15:02 Yeah, fantastic. 15:04 So now we're continuing on toward the warehouse, 15:05 which is we're really excited about. 15:07 Yeah. Yes, I'm excited about it. 15:08 So right off to my... 15:09 This would be my left I see some grapes. 15:11 Some gapes, yes. 15:12 So is this part of the agricultural program 15:13 of the school? 15:15 Yes, we do have an agricultural program 15:16 where our students work 15:18 that's part of their vocational training. 15:19 And many of the... 15:21 Most of the food that we eat at the cafeteria 15:23 is actually from our gardens. 15:24 Grown here. Okay. It's grown here. 15:26 We have... 15:27 Do you grow organic? We do grow the organic. 15:28 Oh, wow. 15:30 That's beautiful. There are green houses. 15:31 We have green houses. 15:32 So that in the winter we just plant over there 15:34 and then during the summer we just go out to the garden. 15:36 Wow. 15:37 So right now everybody is really busy. 15:39 Oh, yeah. It's spring time. 15:40 Planting during the spring time. 15:42 So that's really... 15:43 For sure. 15:45 That is something that many of our students... 15:46 We look forward to come here 15:48 to learn more about agriculture. 15:50 Now as far as that the agriculture you have 15:53 but as well as that you have academics. 15:54 Yes. 15:55 And so if someone were to come and they say, 15:57 "Hey, I want to be involved in education, 15:59 or I want to be involved in theology, 16:01 would they be able to go out and further their education? 16:04 Would they able to get jobs? 16:06 And tell me how that works? 16:07 Well, I will share a testimony, 16:09 the reality is we have 17 graduates this May. 16:14 And actually of the 17, only two 16:17 do not have a job already. 16:18 It's just... 16:20 Wow. Wow. 16:21 And they haven't graduated yet. 16:22 They haven't graduated. 16:24 That's amazing. That's a good track record. 16:25 We do have making. 16:26 We have a lot of people calling for our students 16:28 and we just wish we had more students 16:30 that we can just, you know, refer to them but... 16:34 We do have for those that really are looking for a degree 16:38 like a more and more professional medical degree 16:41 and, you know, physical therapy or anything like that. 16:45 We do have an articulation agreement 16:47 with Andrews University 16:49 and we also have an articulation agreement 16:51 with Southwestern. 16:53 And what that give them is that they can come here, 16:56 they can study for two years, and then they can transfer 16:59 and they don't lose the credits. 17:01 They can transfer to those. 17:02 Okay to Andrews or to Southwestern University. 17:03 So in that way they have at least two years 17:05 that they can benefit with an environment like this. 17:09 And then they can just go and finish their education. 17:11 Wow. 17:13 And one things that I forgot to mention in terms of health, 17:16 health based on the council, 17:17 we see health should be part of our educational system. 17:20 I agree. 17:21 And we have been blessed 17:22 because we just finished building a health center. 17:26 I didn't know that. 17:27 Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Wow. That's brand new. 17:28 I forgot about it. We didn't know. 17:30 The doctors they moved there a week and a half ago. 17:36 God will allow us is to actually help our students 17:39 to have a lot of experience 17:41 with medical missionary training. 17:43 And that is something that many of our students 17:46 that come here really want. 17:48 And we can teach... 17:50 And we're teaching them hydrotherapy massage, 17:52 all the basic medical missionary skills, 17:56 regardless of what you're studying. 17:58 Wow. So that's excellent in spiritual. 18:00 So every student in the college would have access to learning 18:03 how to do this medical mission training. 18:04 Yes. Wow. Fantastic. 18:05 We actually are requiring them 18:07 because we believe that whoever, 18:09 you know, a teacher, or a pastor 18:10 they all should know about our medical missionary. 18:14 The health message is the right arm of a gospel. 18:15 Arm of the gospel. Arm of the gospel. 18:17 That's right. Exactly. 18:18 It's the opening way as it work 18:20 to open people's hearts and lives more to the gospel. 18:21 Exactly. Exactly. 18:23 So it's... 18:24 And you may hear in the audio a little bit of pounding 18:26 and banging while we're getting closer to this... 18:27 Construction. 18:29 It really can... 18:30 Yeah, new construction of the warehouse. 18:31 Before we go there, 18:33 how many years have you been here 18:34 at Ouachita Hills, you and your husband? 18:35 Yeah. My husband and I, we've been here for 11 years. 18:38 Eleven years. Yes. 18:39 That has been an amazing blessing. 18:41 I was gonna say no regrets. No regrets. 18:43 Many times we just stand outside our house 18:45 and thinking this is so unconventional. 18:48 You know, people out there they will never think 18:50 about doing something like this 18:52 but these have been the best decision 18:54 that we ever made in our lives. 18:55 Amen. Amen. 18:56 Unless the Lord wants out of here, 18:58 He will need to speak very loud to my ears 19:00 because I'm not moving out of here. 19:01 Amen. 19:02 So I can see why do you want to work somewhere else 19:06 when you have the opportunity here to see students coming, 19:09 seen them struggling, see how you can help them, 19:12 and then you can see them graduate 19:14 being so strong spiritually, academically, 19:17 and just being of service for God. 19:19 Why do you want anything else? That's right. 19:20 You know, money will not pay anything for that so. 19:23 The impact that you have made 19:25 and continue to make on young people's lives 19:26 and then those people make impact on other people... 19:28 Exactly. 19:29 And the ripple gets bigger and bigger 19:31 like you can see this pond over here. 19:32 Yes, yes. 19:33 I can see some ripples 19:35 from probably some fish or some frogs. 19:36 That's exactly. Yes, yes. 19:38 But, anyway, yeah, let's head to the warehouse. 19:39 Yeah, warehouse. Yes, okay. 19:40 All right. Let's go. 19:42 Now we're coming up to the warehouse 19:43 and this is the one-day warehouse. 19:45 Yes. It's a one-day warehouse. 19:47 And, you know, we're so thankful at 3ABN 19:50 and I know Ouachita Hills 19:51 and so many other organizations Mr. Garwin McNeilus... 19:54 Oh, what a blessing. 19:55 He and his precious wife Marilee 19:57 I think of the one-day a church. 19:59 Church. 20:00 The one-day school... 20:01 School. 20:03 How many people all over the world have been blessed! 20:04 Amen, amen. 20:05 Have a place to worship, have a place to go to school. 20:08 And now, this is the very first, 20:09 I believe it's the first... 20:10 One-day warehouse. One-day warehouse. 20:12 So we just wanna give a special thanks 20:14 to the McNeilus family. 20:15 Amen, amen. Oh, amen. 20:17 It's such a blessing that you are, 20:18 and I know it's gonna impact so many lives 20:20 here in the community. 20:21 And then, that ripple effect 20:22 as we talked about all over the world. 20:24 All over the world, yes. 20:25 And I know that... And that... Go ahead. 20:26 I know that they are looking to do more of this, 20:28 so some other countries all over the world. 20:30 And that's a neat thing too, 20:32 this warehouse is not just a warehouse 20:33 to just store anything, this is precious book, 20:36 the literature evangelism books. 20:38 So let's go inside. Yeah, excellent. 20:39 And then we'll have some testimonies from the students. 20:41 Yes, excellent. Yeah, let's go in. 20:44 Wow! 20:49 We're now inside of the one-day warehouse 20:52 here at Ouachita Hills College and Academy. 20:55 And this is a beautiful facility. 20:56 Yes, and we have an opportunity to speak with Chris Miller. 21:00 He's our canvassing director. 21:04 Come on over, Chris. Come on over. 21:05 I know you're busy here in the warehouse. 21:07 This is a great facility and it's neat to see 21:11 how God is using this building for His honor, 21:13 and for His glory. 21:14 Amen. So tell us what you do here. 21:15 I know that Miss Magda said what your title is. 21:19 Well, I direct the canvassing programs. 21:21 We organize the programs for the students to go out. 21:23 We set them up, load them up with the books, 21:24 and get a church for them to stay at and work at 21:27 for the next few weeks 21:28 or however long they're staying. 21:29 Now, I know that's what you do currently 21:31 but if we take you back just a little bit, 21:33 you were student here initially, right? 21:35 I was. And what did you take? I studied business. 21:37 So I was student here for about four and half years. 21:40 I studied business and afterwards 21:41 they asked me to stay on. 21:43 I saw God leading and so I decided to stay on. 21:45 Amen, that's wonderful. 21:46 So we're walking up to this building. 21:48 We heard some construction, 21:49 I heard some saws and some banging going on in, 21:51 we're inside the warehouse and it looks finished. 21:53 But I know that they're still doing some finishing touches. 21:55 So tell us what else we have going on here? 21:57 Well, they're working on the dock. 21:58 We have a dock for trucks to come in and unload books. 22:01 You mean, like 18 wheelers or box trucks? 22:03 Exactly. 22:04 We get a lot of book, so we need big trucks. 22:06 Absolutely. So you're still finishing that? 22:08 That's right. 22:09 And I know there's some pretty neat climate control 22:10 in here too. 22:12 Yes, we are in the process of installing 22:13 the climate control system as well. 22:15 Because we are in mid Arkansas. Yes, lot of humidity. 22:17 Central Arkansas and it gets humid. 22:19 We can feel the humidity too. 22:21 So we're standing here by some books, 22:23 the Great Controversy, I see. 22:25 I know we have one here. 22:26 This is a Great Controversy you're talking about. 22:28 One of the books that is done with the Mega Book programs, 22:32 you call it? Mega Book program. Yes. 22:33 And that's one that the students love to promote 22:36 and that's what they set goals to distribute 22:39 as many Great Controversies as possible. 22:42 That's great. 22:43 Tell me how was the construction 22:44 of the warehouse? 22:46 Did the students get involved or what happened? 22:48 Oh, yeah. 22:49 The students got involved we had everybody come out, 22:51 we had t-shirts 22:52 they had the name of the warehouse on it, 22:54 and everybody helped to set it up 22:55 and I think it really made everyone feel connected 22:57 with what we were doing here 22:59 and the work that we're doing in canvassing. 23:01 You know, I have a question 23:02 because we have a warehouse here, why a warehouse? 23:05 I mean, what would be the reason for a warehouse? 23:07 Just I know you can store a lot of books 23:09 but what's the benefit of that? 23:10 And I think we did an estimate I think depending on 23:13 how many books were in a box it can, this one, 23:15 this warehouse will hold maybe well over 150,000 books, 23:17 right, Chris? 23:18 Oh, yeah. 23:20 What would be the reason for warehouse, Chris? 23:21 So the purpose of having so many books 23:23 is to be able to share. 23:25 That's great. 23:26 And so we have all these books 23:28 so that we're able to allow other ministries and people 23:30 that wouldn't be able to get into this kind of work 23:33 because of the pricing 23:34 we're able to give the books to them 23:36 at a much lower cost 23:37 so they're able to get into the work of canvassing 23:39 and follow the model that we have here. 23:41 Exactly. Amen. 23:42 And then, you know, early we talk about the model 23:45 of how the students can, you know, 23:47 get finance their education and the bit. 23:49 Yeah. It's incredible. 23:50 So here what we're looking is to have this warehouse 23:53 is actually one of the tools that we wanna give to churches 23:57 and other educational institutions, 23:59 that they can implement the same model. 24:02 So our vision is not only to distribute books, 24:05 it's really that's one part, 24:07 is also training churches and training schools, 24:11 and how to really function 24:12 with the literature ministry program. 24:15 So this is like a model that you could say 24:18 could be spread abroad for churches, 24:19 and schools and institutions across the country 24:22 and you could save the world, right? 24:24 Exactly, exactly. Amen. 24:25 And that was actually the vision of the warehouse 24:28 because it's more than distribution, 24:30 you know, more reasonable pricing for books. 24:34 It's actually just building the model 24:36 that other institutions can use 24:39 and they can function without getting into debt 24:42 and at the same time they can also be a blessing, 24:44 distributing the gospel message to the world. 24:47 Amen. Wow, praise the Lord. 24:49 So that's one of the reasons that 3ABN came down 24:52 to Ouachita Hills College to do this interview 24:54 because we wanna show you at home what's going on here. 24:58 It's an incredible ministry. 25:00 Magda Rodriguez, you do a wonderful job 25:02 and we so appreciate your leadership of the college here 25:05 and you too as well, Chris. 25:07 But we wanna encourage you to get involved 25:10 and we will put thorough contact information... 25:11 That's right. 25:12 At the end of this program 25:14 because we want you to get involved, 25:15 maybe you want wisdom. 25:16 Exactly. 25:18 Maybe you want to get involved in this literature ministry 25:21 and reaching out to a lost and dying world. 25:23 And we will have also a... 25:26 We have online store, 25:28 where people can actually buy the books online 25:32 and the different ministries 25:33 so you may want to talk a little bit about 25:34 the website. 25:36 In fact, quite a few people ordering online 25:37 there was just the other day we had some people from Canada 25:39 getting books. 25:40 And so it really expands our ability 25:42 to meet the needs of people 25:43 that aren't in our geographical location 25:46 so they can order online at store.ouachitahills.org. 25:50 You can choose where you are 25:51 and we'll ship the books right to you. 25:53 So make sure I understand this correctly, 25:54 so the reason for the warehouse or one of the reasons 25:56 is you can get these books at a big discount 25:59 because there's the volume that you're ordering. 26:01 But then you have let's say another school or church 26:05 that wouldn't order to say 50,000 books or something, 26:07 they may only want 5,000. 26:09 Exactly. 26:10 So you can then extend the discount to them 26:12 is that what you're saying instead of going to the store? 26:13 Exactly. God, that's nice. That's a beautiful plan. 26:16 So they can actually implement the same model 26:19 and this is something that is just very difficult 26:21 for small institutions 26:23 to actually get a pricing like that 26:25 so it makes it difficult for them 26:26 to implement their canvassing program. 26:29 So God has blessed you and then you're turning 26:32 that blessing around to other people. 26:33 Exactly. 26:35 And that's how we see it, this blessing, 26:36 is really we are instruments 26:38 that we have been receiving this blessing 26:40 so we can bless other ministries, 26:42 and other churches, and institutions, 26:43 or individuals. 26:45 There's some families that will like to do canvassing 26:48 during the summer as a family. 26:50 They can order the books here 26:52 and then they can go as a family in canvassing. 26:53 And you give the same discount to a family. 26:55 Yes, yes, yes. 26:56 Like Greg and I were to say, 26:58 we're gonna go out and go canvassing. 26:59 You can get exactly the same. 27:00 We could call you, or go to the website, 27:02 and the store and we could order. 27:03 In store you can order. Exactly. 27:04 So I know we're gonna put up that lower third 27:06 but what is it again 27:07 that gives the address as Ouachita... 27:08 store.ouachitahills.org. 27:11 Okay. Fantastic. 27:12 So I know the amount of years that you spent here, Chris, 27:15 it has to be a tremendous blessing. 27:17 And I know working with the students 27:18 'cause you're in charge of the whole program, 27:20 is that correct? 27:22 Yes. That's right. Yeah. 27:23 Tell me the impact 27:25 that it has made in your life personally. 27:26 Maybe spiritually or something tell us, 27:28 how it has impacted you? 27:29 So I started out as a student here 27:31 and I was a canvasser, 27:32 then I became a leader of the canvassing programs, 27:34 and then director. 27:35 And I think at each stage 27:37 God has been teaching me different things. 27:39 As a canvasser I learned how to meet people 27:40 where they were, 27:42 I learned how to interact 27:43 with a lot of different types of personalities. 27:45 I wasn't a very good people-person, 27:47 I was very, very shy, didn't like to talk, 27:49 didn't like to meet a lot of people. 27:50 It's amazing, I wouldn't guess that now. 27:52 God changes us. 27:54 And especially in the work of canvassing, 27:55 He develops that in us 27:56 because the gospels are social gospel. 27:58 So you need to learn how to talk to people. 27:59 That's true. 28:01 And so He taught me how to meet people 28:02 where they were on 28:03 as I've been able to lead canvassing programs, 28:05 I've seen people grow spiritually, 28:07 I've learned that God is in the habit of doing this work 28:09 just for the people but also for us 28:12 because there's a lot that He can teach us 28:13 when we're able to work with Him. 28:15 Amen. Fantastic. 28:16 What a testimony, it's neat to see 28:18 how God is using you and He's continuing to use you. 28:20 Isn't that encouraging? 28:21 You know, we're talking about that earlier about the students 28:23 and you see the impact they make and the impact... 28:25 And that's what keeps us going here, 28:27 really just seeing how the students are now 28:29 seeing him being a blessing for us as an organization. 28:33 He's is just incredible. 28:35 And, Chris, we wanna say thank you. 28:36 Thank you for taking the time, 28:37 we know you have a busy schedule 28:39 but the Lord continued to bless you. 28:40 I know we have some students 28:42 we want to talk with some testimonies. 28:43 Yes, we do have some students 28:45 that you can see their experiences as well. 28:46 Okay. Let's go see them. 28:47 I think they're doing some packing, aren't they? 28:49 Yes. They are. They are packing. Thank you. 28:50 Okay. Let's go. Thank you, Chris. All right. 28:52 Thank you, Chris. 28:53 Let's go. We're gonna see the students. 28:58 So we said we're gonna look for some students 29:01 and we come around the corner here. 29:02 And we found some. 29:03 Hi. Hello. Yes. 29:05 And we have Sharon and Jordan here, 29:07 working in a packaging area. 29:09 And, you know, we have been talking about the impact, 29:11 the spiritual impact, 29:13 that has canvassing has on the students. 29:15 So now we can hear from them not only from me. 29:18 So here we have Sharon. That's wonderful. 29:20 So, Sharon, tell us how long you have been here 29:22 at Ouachita Hills College? 29:24 This is my fifth year on campus, 29:26 I did two years in academy, 29:27 and then God led me to the college too, 29:29 so third year in college. 29:30 Where are you from? 29:31 Originally from Argentina but I grew up Louisiana, 29:34 just different parts. 29:35 And what are you taking? 29:37 I'm taking education here with minors in chemistry, 29:41 general science for pre-med. 29:43 You offer pre-med here? 29:45 Well, we offer all the classes that are needed, the sciences, 29:48 that are needed. 29:49 To prepare for the AMCAT. 29:51 It's wonderful. 29:52 So you've been involved in the literature evangelism, 29:54 the colporteur ministry, 29:55 since you were in the high school, 29:56 or not till college? 29:58 I started... 29:59 Did a week of canvassing in my senior year 30:01 and I decided it was not for me. 30:02 I'm just gonna ask you, how did you like that? 30:04 Yeah. 30:06 It was quite the shocker 30:07 and then I went to canvassing hits 30:08 the first week of college I was like, 30:10 "Lord, I need some help 30:12 'cause I obviously had a bad experience 30:14 the first time. 30:15 But God has completely transformed now 30:17 that I love the work. 30:19 So what was pivotal in that transformation? 30:22 I mean, what made the difference between 30:23 one day saying, "I hate this, I don't like this", 30:26 and the next day saying, 30:27 "Oh, I want to do this and I like it" 30:29 what made the difference? 30:31 Canvassing may seem like 30:32 a lot of like walking door-to-door physical work, 30:35 but it's a lot of mind work. 30:37 And so mentality has a lot to do with it. 30:41 It's whether you want to have like a bad day on the field, 30:45 or whether you want to put your trust completely in Jesus 30:47 that He's gonna provide for all your needs 30:49 and lead you to the people who need the books. 30:52 That's incredible I know when we were in college 30:55 I served one summer canvassing. 30:56 Yeah. I did the same. 30:57 Wow. And it was an incredible experience. 31:01 You know, just going door-to-door 31:02 but I do resonate with that. 31:04 Yes. Yeah. 31:05 Because there's those times thinking, 31:07 "I'm not sure, oh, 31:08 I'm not prayed up enough or I'm not enough..." 31:11 You got to stay in the word and surrendered 31:13 in that faith walk. 31:14 Exactly. Mm-hmm. Exactly. Yeah. 31:16 I know it has its challenges 31:17 because I know in my own experience too, 31:19 you know, it is. 31:20 It requires a lot of faith in the Lord 31:21 because there is rejection. 31:23 Yeah. 31:24 You know, you get doors, maybe slammed in your face, 31:25 dogs chase you, you know, it just kind of... 31:27 Sometimes it can be taken as negative 31:29 but I think it's those growing experiences 31:30 and it's neat to see how the Lord has changed that. 31:33 And now, man, you think of the literature 31:36 and I see you have some DVDs, is that right here as well? 31:38 It's right. 31:39 But you're putting those in the hands of someone 31:41 that you may never ever meet again. 31:42 Exactly. 31:43 But in heaven I believe the full impact 31:45 of the whole work here, yeah, 31:46 will be fully realizing your work. 31:48 Amen. 31:49 So I know you have some experiences or... 31:51 Yeah, the testimony. Sure. 31:52 So we do businesses and homes 31:53 and on this particular day I was on a business trip. 31:56 And I usually love businesses 31:57 but I saw up ahead a certain business 31:59 that I didn't know. 32:00 I usually have bad experiences with. 32:02 Okay. 32:03 And so I was having problems that morning, 32:06 I was only have a couple of books out, 32:08 it's going really slow. 32:09 So at the moment I was like thinking 32:11 it's very hard to not think, 32:14 or just it's gonna be like a normal day, 32:15 just like struggling and nothing to show for it. 32:19 And so I looked at the time on my phone 32:21 and on my home screen 32:22 I always put a Bible verse for that day 32:25 and that day was Joshua 1:5. 32:27 That's a great idea. Absolutely. Yes. 32:29 Every time you look at the time, 32:30 it always reminds it. 32:32 And it says, "As I was with Moses, 32:33 so I will be with you. 32:35 I will not leave you nor forsake you." 32:37 And I was like, "Lord, 32:38 this is not going to how I wanted to go this morning 32:41 but I know that there are people out there 32:42 who need these books. 32:43 And as I go into this business 32:45 that I usually don't have good experiences with. 32:47 I want you to know that I want to trust in you, 32:48 help me to trust you more". 32:50 So you're doing all of this 32:51 as you're heading to this business 32:52 and see the storefront? 32:54 Yes, yes. Exactly. Okay. 32:55 So I walk in 32:56 and I immediately pointed to the manager, 32:58 which is usually what happens. 32:59 And I show her the books and she's like, 33:01 "Wow, health books, Bible books, this is amazing. 33:02 Over the past years I've lost 200 pounds, 33:06 my baby is, she was just born prematurely, 33:08 and she's in the hospital. 33:09 So we're needing this as a family 33:10 we're always praying together." 33:12 And I was just listening to her 33:14 and I was like expecting her to get like 33:15 two, three books, you know, whatever. 33:16 And she's like, "Okay, I'll get these nine." 33:19 And I looked at her, I was like, 33:21 "You're serious, ma'am?" 33:22 And she's like, "Yes, I'll choose this." 33:24 And so she writes me out a check 33:25 and I'm just sitting there 33:27 and like there's like customers waiting 33:28 but she doesn't care. 33:29 And she ends up getting that big set 33:31 and I'm just like floored by Jesus 33:34 because He has provided for me once again 33:37 especially after I had made that decision to trust Him 33:39 whether I got a lot of books that day or none. 33:42 So it's a beautiful experience for me to learn trusting God 33:46 and to continue with a positive mindset. 33:48 Amen. 33:49 What a beautiful faith building experience... 33:51 Amen. Mm-hmm. 33:52 Because you claimed the promise from His word 33:54 and then you went forward my faith 33:56 and look at how God opened up the door 33:57 and how you were a blessing to the person there as well. 33:59 Possibly. 34:00 And they bless me more than they 34:02 thought that I was a blessing to them. 34:03 Mm-hmm. 34:05 One of the things that I wanted to share 34:07 is the fact that, you know, 34:08 you get so excited by their experiences. 34:13 Oh, no. It's very interesting. 34:14 But one of the thing is I never canvassed before 34:16 never, never, and ever. 34:18 Oh, really. 34:19 And one of the things that I decided to do, 34:20 because when you listen to those experience 34:22 I wanna have the same experience. 34:23 Oh, yeah. 34:25 So in the past 34:26 I have just chosen to go on canvas with them. 34:29 And even though for me it's there 34:31 because it's difficult for an adult 34:33 to just opening the door and sell goods 34:36 that's just little more difficult. 34:38 But young people can really have more, 34:40 not only ability but the people are more open to 34:43 and willing to open their doors to young people. 34:45 Sure. 34:46 So I go with them and I pray with them 34:48 and I had exactly the same experience 34:50 the rejections and everything. 34:52 And I think it's very important that even though, you know, 34:55 people that really want to do this work 34:58 if they have families or friends 35:00 that wanna go, just join them. 35:02 And if you're an adult, join them 35:03 because this experience, her experience, 35:05 can become also your experience. 35:07 Amen. 35:08 Even though, you are not really the one canvassing. 35:11 So my job, when I go with them, is to pray, that's all, 35:13 and keep my mouth shut. 35:16 And that is very important to pray, you know, 35:18 because we believe in the power of prayer. 35:19 Exactly. 35:21 Because this is a spiritual experience, 35:22 it's not really a financial experience, 35:24 so it is really a spiritual experience. 35:25 It is because the literature is being put out 35:27 there is also spiritual too, so it's blessing others. 35:29 Amen. Wow. I know that's great. 35:31 I see we have some books here before we get to Jordan. 35:33 I was just looking at the books, 35:35 what types of books do you have? 35:36 I'm pulling this out "Habits That Heal." 35:38 Now we didn't sell this 35:39 when we went canvassing all those years ago. 35:42 Yeah. 35:43 See you can breakdown the sets that we have into a health set, 35:46 children set, prophecy set, and... 35:50 Kids set. Kids set. 35:52 Conglomeration you can make your own set, family set. 35:53 So how many books? 35:55 There's about 14 in total? 35:57 Wow. Twelve, fourteen. 35:58 So "Peace Above the Storm," this one is "Steps to Christ" 36:02 and "Habits that heal," takes excerpts 36:03 from Ministry of Healing and brings in science, 36:06 infographics, 36:07 that they can see how it's proved in science. 36:10 And we also have... 36:12 We talked about the Great Controversy 36:13 when we talked to Chris. 36:14 That's our bestseller, it's our favorite one. 36:16 Yeah. Is it your bestseller? 36:17 Mm-hmm. Wow. 36:18 Yeah. Fantastic. 36:20 Amen. And what a message too. 36:21 Absolutely. Especially for these times. 36:23 I know, it's very pertinent. 36:24 "Prince of peace," goes to the story of Jesus 36:27 from the Christmas story to the Easter story 36:28 and shows how He wants to be children's best friend. 36:31 Amen. Okay. 36:34 So when you go door-to-door to these businesses 36:37 are you carrying around the bag like a... 36:40 Or would you just carry all these books in your hand? 36:42 You have a little... 36:43 See, we normally carry about four to five in our hand 36:45 and we have a bag with us to have the rest of books. 36:47 So I know I shouldn't try 36:48 to do this, I'm gonna runoff here set a quick. 36:50 I saw this bag. 36:53 Now I, you know, this has it has, it says, 36:55 Ouachita Ministries Incorporated on it 36:57 but this brings back so many memories because... 36:59 Really? Yeah. 37:00 Well, I did literature evangelism 37:02 like 20 years ago, 37:03 you know, with like the mega books. 37:06 And we had a bag like this it was green. 37:08 And when I saw this here in your warehouse 37:10 I just had to grab it 37:11 because it brings back so many good memories. 37:13 But when you go around door-to-door 37:15 or to the businesses you have some in your hand 37:17 like you said, Jordan. 37:18 But then you have this with extra in it, 37:19 in case you get someone who says, 37:21 "Hey, I want everything." 37:22 Yeah. It's like, "Hey, I got to watch. 37:24 And you have to be ready. 37:25 That's right. Yeah. 37:26 So anyway it's just... 37:28 Yeah. It's great. 37:29 It's wonderful the ministry and the work 37:30 that you're doing for the Lord. 37:32 Amen. Amen. Amen. 37:33 And, Jordan, what about you? 37:34 What you are you? 37:36 And how long you've been here? 37:37 So this is my second year at Ouachita Hills, 37:39 I'm studying theology. 37:40 And I wanna share testimony with you, guys, 37:41 about how this works, in particular reaches people 37:45 that would not be reached otherwise, 37:47 if we were not going out and doing this work. 37:50 This was recently over the spring break canvassing. 37:53 I was canvassing businesses 37:54 and I came up to this tattoo parlor. 37:56 Now normally when you think of a tattoo parlor, 37:58 you don't think, you know, 38:00 people are gonna be totally in the spiritual things. 38:02 And I see a man 38:04 who's standing outside smoking a cigarette, 38:05 he has tattoos everywhere. 38:08 I mean, all over his arms, all over his face, 38:10 he's got the big gages in his ears, piercing, 38:12 I mean, everywhere. 38:13 And so as I'm walking up to him, I'm thinking. 38:17 The natural was to think to think 38:19 he's not gonna be interested. 38:21 I'll just go to another business, you know. 38:25 But then, you know, Holy Spirit spoke to me said, 38:27 "You don't know his heart." 38:29 We don't know hearts, we can't read hearts. 38:31 So I went up to him 38:32 and I started showing him some of the books that we had. 38:35 I showed him the "Habits that Heal," 38:39 and he was looking at the book. 38:41 And I asked him if he had a spiritual background at all. 38:43 And he said, "No, I'm an atheist." 38:45 But the way he said it was really cool, 38:46 very open to talk to him. 38:48 Okay. I said, "Okay, no problem." 38:49 It so wasn't like get away from me. 38:51 No, no. Not that. Yeah. Mm-hmm. It's good. 38:52 He wasn't like that. 38:53 He was very open to talk with me 38:55 and so I showed him the Great Controversy next and I... 38:57 I told him how this book helps put intelligence 39:00 behind blind faith. 39:02 You know, a lot people they go to church, 39:03 it helps put intelligence behind blind faith. 39:06 So what was his response to that? 39:07 Did he said...? 39:08 So he's looking, he's flipping the pages, 39:11 he's looking, he's nodding his head. 39:12 Yeah. Okay, okay. 39:14 And I got to share with him little bit of my testimony, 39:15 how this book helped me see that... 39:17 We can actually trust in God and believe in the Bible, 39:19 you know. 39:20 And I closed him on the books, I told him what we're doing, 39:22 and he's looking at the books... 39:24 He's got both of those books in his hands, 39:26 got the Great Controversy, and the Habits that Heal. 39:28 And he's like, "Oh, man." 39:29 He's like... It was like... 39:31 This was on a Wednesday, 39:32 he's like, "I get paid Friday, man. 39:33 If you can come back Friday, I'll get both of these books." 39:36 Wow. 39:38 That the Lord impressed me, you know, 39:39 because this work is not about money. 39:40 That's right. It's about reaching people. 39:42 And when you're willing to give, 39:43 God will always bless. 39:44 Like the testimony I have God has always provided. 39:48 So I said, "Which one most interested you 39:49 out of those two? 39:51 If you can just choose one, which one? 39:53 And then he's looking at them and said, "Well, 39:54 I really like the Great Controversy 39:56 because I like knowledge. 39:57 You know, I like to learn and..." 39:59 He said, "I sold up things but..." 40:00 He said, "I need this health book too because..." 40:03 He said, "I'm borderline diabetic." 40:05 And I was like, "Really? 40:06 Okay and..." 40:08 And so the Lord impressed me 40:09 to just leave the both books with him. 40:10 He needs both of these books. Wow. 40:12 And I asked... His name is Kevin. 40:13 I said, "Kevin, if I give you these books, 40:15 do you think you actually read them? 40:17 He said, "Man, I definitely will, 40:18 I'm gonna start reading right now." 40:19 Thank you, Jesus. 40:21 And I was like, "I wanna be give you it as a gift." 40:23 And he's like, "Look, if you can come back Friday, 40:25 I promise." 40:26 He's like, "You can leave the books over here 40:27 but if you come back Friday, I will you give you the money." 40:29 And on normally we don't get a chance 40:32 to come back to the same area that we did 40:33 because, you know, we have canvassed that area 40:35 but I got the opportunity to go back Friday. 40:39 And soon as I walked in he's like, 40:40 "Man, I'm glad that you came back." 40:42 And he got out the money, and came out 40:43 and talked to me some more, 40:44 and he just told me I have been reading that health book. 40:47 And he's like, "You know, I'm so glad that you came by." 40:51 You know, he's like... 40:52 And I see this was guy 40:54 that would never step inside a church, 40:57 would never come to an evangelistic series, 40:59 or anything like that. 41:01 The only way that he was gonna be reached 41:02 is if the gospel was brought to him. 41:04 And that's what we're doing, we're fulfilling Matthew 25, 41:07 when Jesus said, "You know, you came to me 41:08 when I was hungry. 41:10 You came to where I was that you visited me." 41:13 And the fulfillment that we received 41:15 in doing this work, man, nothing can beat it. 41:16 Amen. Mm-hmm. 41:17 Amen. 41:19 You know... 41:20 That's incredible. Oh, it is. 41:21 Oh, tell me, 41:23 you're a theology student, right? 41:24 So how do you feel the canvassing work 41:26 is preparing you for the calling God has in you? 41:32 Man, I cannot express to you what you just said it. 41:36 It prepares you in so many facets like, 41:41 I can't even name them all. 41:42 If you were to ask me to write them all down, 41:45 you couldn't even do it. 41:47 But it helps you be it for what... 41:49 I'll give you one specific way 41:50 that I see how it's gonna be helping me 41:51 and the ministry that I'm doing. 41:53 It helps you be able to reach 41:55 all different types of people and classes. 41:56 Mm-hmm. 41:58 Because, you know, everyone's minds are so different, 41:59 everyone has a different background, 42:01 different where they come from. 42:02 And as you go door-to-door you meet... 42:03 I mean, you meet people from all around the world, 42:05 you meet people who are atheists, 42:07 who are Christian, who are Buddhist, a Muslim, 42:08 and you meet every type of person. 42:10 And it really teaches you how to be able to reach them 42:13 on their level where they're at and be able to speak to people, 42:15 you know. 42:16 And so that's one way to tell you. 42:19 You know, I was thinking too, you know, both of you really... 42:21 And, Sharon, you mentioned to far as with the business, 42:23 you know, so easy we can judge 42:25 the situation we can judge people, 42:28 we can judge like a certain business, 42:30 like you were saying. 42:31 You know, to just say, "Okay. 42:33 I know there's nothing here. 42:34 Let me just, you know, let me just walk on." 42:36 So I think also it's a great lesson 42:38 even it reminds me again, 42:40 don't judge the Lord knows the heart. 42:43 And we just our responsibility is to what, just spread. 42:46 Yeah, to just... 42:48 Amen. Yeah. 42:49 Put it out there and let God do the work. 42:51 Absolutely. 42:52 And one of the things that we mentioned before is that, 42:54 you know, you are really fulfilling 42:56 the gospel commission 42:57 but also it's helping the students financially 42:59 so they can probably share some 43:01 of how this is helping them also to get an education. 43:04 I know for myself and thinking about coming to college 43:08 that was one of my main worries that I had in my mind like 43:11 I don't have means to be able to provide for college. 43:14 I don't want to get debt by any means, you know. 43:17 And so this canvassing work 43:18 I've been here for two years now 43:21 and the Lord has provided all of my needs 43:23 through the canvassing work. 43:25 Wow. All of your needs. 43:26 All of my needs. 43:28 That's the praise be to the Lord, isn't it? 43:29 Amen. 43:31 It's only Him because it's as we go out, 43:34 you know, some days, you know, you used to be struggling, 43:36 you know, wondering, "Lord, you know my needs, 43:40 you know, but again it goes back to the purpose 43:43 of why you're doing work." 43:44 If you're out there to really bless people 43:46 and bring Jesus to them. 43:48 The Lord is like, "I got you." 43:49 Just trust God to take care all of your needs. 43:51 That's right. 43:52 I think about promise my God shall supply all my needs... 43:54 All my needs. 43:55 According to His riches and glory by Christ Jesus. 43:58 Amen. That's incredible. 44:00 And we wanna encourage you at home 44:01 to get involved in literature ministry. 44:04 Get involved in outreach. 44:05 What if someone's wondering 44:08 maybe someone's watching this interview in their home 44:10 and they're saying, 44:12 "I'm afraid, I'm kind of a shy person, 44:16 I'm afraid of rejection, 44:17 I'm not sure what I'm gonna do with the door." 44:20 What would you tell them? 44:22 It's not always wise to start something called Turkey. 44:26 So there's many different ways we can share Jesus, 44:29 it's not just I have to be at a door, 44:32 but if God is calling you to be at a door 44:34 then you have to start somewhere, right? 44:36 So that's why we've been provided with glow tracts 44:39 or even making bookmarks to share with people 44:41 at your work. 44:42 Just many different ways and ask Jesus 44:44 because Jesus has a special job for each one of us. 44:48 And so we have to ask Him, 44:49 "Lord, how do you want me to share you?" 44:52 Because with our personalities we can reach certain people 44:55 in this and that. 44:56 And so it's important to ask Him 44:58 how He wants us to share 44:59 and then be open to follow His word 45:01 and hear what He'll say. 45:02 Now that's... Yeah. 45:04 Well said because sometimes 45:05 people may be a little intimidated to go to door 45:07 and ask for donation for a book. 45:08 But the glow tracts are just little pamphlets. 45:09 Yes. 45:11 Like some people may not know what a glow tract is 45:12 but it's just a small little tract 45:13 that's free, right? 45:15 You can be where? 45:17 Anywhere. Anywhere. 45:18 Leave them on bathrooms, anywhere. 45:19 Exactly. 45:21 So you don't have to talk to someone face to face, 45:23 if you're too afraid to begin with to talk to someone, 45:25 you can just leave it somewhere 45:26 and who knows who'll pick it up. 45:28 Amen. That's great. 45:29 I'm sure that everyone 45:31 who has canvassed can express this. 45:34 I gonna myself like I'm not a very outgoing person, 45:38 I was very nervous when I first learned 45:39 that I was doing canvassing. 45:41 Oh, yes. 45:42 You know, everyone has those nervous 45:44 so it's normal to be nervous. 45:46 That's right. Yeah. 45:47 That's what I'd tell, because I'm one of the leaders 45:48 I lead the canvassing teams. 45:50 And so I always tell my students 45:52 especially the new ones, 45:53 "Don't be nervous about being nervous." 45:56 Oh, don't be nervous about being nervous. 45:58 Yeah. 45:59 It's a natural thing to be nervous 46:01 when you first start, 46:02 you know, but the beauty of it is as you start doing, 46:04 as you get out there, and those self maybe like, 46:07 "I don't wanna do this." 46:08 If you would just step out in faith, 46:10 God will start giving you love and it will become natural, 46:12 you actually like going to doors, you know, 46:14 He really will change you. 46:16 That's true. 46:17 And you can see the students 46:19 when it's just about the time to go canvassing 46:20 they get all excited. 46:22 And then but a few days before the program, 46:25 they start kind of getting sick, 46:26 and they're nervous, and things like that. 46:28 But, you know, then you start working with them 46:30 and building out their faith that where, 46:32 because I know that they're afraid. 46:35 And that is normal, that is really normal so I'm... 46:37 And, you know, I think Satan knows the impact, 46:40 the canvassing work has 46:41 so he says, I'm gonna do everything I can 46:43 to prevent this from taking place. 46:44 Exactly. 46:46 But God is stronger. 46:47 Amen, amen. 46:48 And with the incredible results 46:50 the people coming to know Jesus. 46:51 And that's what I think that this work has thought me 46:53 just the unseen powers around us 46:55 and how God is asking us to be on His side. 46:58 Canvassing has open to me, 47:01 opened my eyes how we can see the great controversy 47:04 right on the field. 47:06 And one thing that, I think it's very important 47:08 is that people remember 47:10 that we should not act based on feelings, you know. 47:12 Exactly. 47:13 Because feelings is something that change 47:15 so it is based on principle as Sharon mentioned, 47:18 if you see the Lord leading you to go canvassing 47:21 and do canvassing work, 47:22 go regardless of how you're feeling. 47:24 Exactly. 47:25 Just because God is calling, God will enable, 47:27 and that will be a wonderful experience 47:29 for them too... 47:30 Amen. Amen. 47:32 Well, thank you, very much 47:33 Jordan and Sharon for joining us. 47:35 That's neat to see how God is working in your lives, 47:37 you know, and the impact you've already made 47:40 on who knows countless people already 47:42 that you've reached through 47:43 literature evangelism work and other areas 47:45 as well, and I know you're a blessing to this school here. 47:48 That's right. Yes, they are. 47:50 And it's neat to see 47:51 how God is using this school here 47:53 to bless people from around the world. 47:56 And I'm hoping that this can be multiply 47:58 to all other institutions as well. 48:00 Yeah. 48:01 That's one of the key things too 48:03 because we wanna go to the address roll here 48:05 just shortly that will give the information 48:07 'cause we talked about ways 48:11 that people can get books in at a discounted rate 48:13 and even for families. 48:15 Yes. You don't have to be a school. 48:16 Or institution. Institution. 48:18 No, no. 48:19 Even our students when they are going traveling 48:22 or something like that and they wanna, you know, 48:24 they need to some funds, 48:25 they actually get boxes of books with them, 48:28 they take that for their families. 48:30 And so there are many different ways 48:32 that they can call us and contact us 48:34 to get there our books. 48:36 Some people will actually come 48:38 to avoid the shipping charges. 48:40 So they come here and pick up. And they pick it up. 48:41 They come here and pick them up. Yeah. 48:42 That will be another way 48:44 so if you wanna come and visit Ouachita Hills, 48:46 you can come and load your van with books. 48:48 Amen. 48:49 And it is a beautiful drive. 48:50 I'll tell you that, you're off the interstate ways 48:52 about 30, 40 minutes 48:54 and it's just a beautiful drive coming here to Ouachita Hills. 48:57 Yeah. We'll love it here, so, yeah. 48:59 We've been working here for 11 year and I'll tell you, 49:02 I think I will just die here. 49:06 Or if Jesus is coming before that. 49:08 Jesus coming before that day. 49:09 So before we go to the address break 49:10 and then picture back to the studio 49:12 there is anything in closing that you would like to share. 49:14 I know that there are so many things 49:15 I'm sure your mind is just full of all the blessings 49:18 what God has done. 49:19 Anything in closing in last couple of minutes. 49:21 Well, I want to share with everybody the fact that, 49:25 you know, when God is calling not only to canvassing 49:28 but any type of ministry, you know, step out in faith. 49:33 Ouachita Hills has been blessed by many. 49:37 Our job has been to focus on what God called us to do, 49:40 that is to train young people. 49:42 And in that way God has provided 49:44 also for our financial needs doing His work. 49:47 So I wanna make, you know, we would like to talk to people 49:49 that are thinking about in the ministry perspective, 49:53 creating a new ministry 49:54 that there are ways that they can finance their ministry 49:57 by doing God's work. 49:59 And I am praying that 50:01 what we have could be a blessing to them. 50:03 Amen. 50:04 Thank you for letting us come to Ouachita Hill College. 50:06 It's a pleasure to have both of you. 50:07 3ABN today on location, 50:10 we don't get to do this too often 50:11 so it's a lot of fun. 50:13 Yes, yes, yes. Thank you for the hospitality. 50:14 It's been great. Yeah. Thank you so much. Okay. 50:16 It's such a blessing, it's such a blessing 50:18 and for you to join us here our location 50:20 at Ouachita Hills College. 50:22 And we're just so thankful for the work in ministry 50:24 that has been done here 50:26 through the leadership of Magda Rodriguez 50:28 as well as her entire team and most importantly 50:31 what the Lord Jesus... 50:33 That's right. 50:34 Is doing in and through, the staff and the students 50:37 and what takes place here. 50:39 We wanna encourage you to pray for Ouachita Hills College, 50:42 to pray for the evangelism that's going on. 50:45 We wanna encourage you to contact them 50:47 if you want to get possibly the books. 50:51 If you're saying, "I want to get involved, 50:52 I need advice, 50:54 I want to come and pick up some of those books, 50:56 I want them shipped to me." 50:57 Maybe this model can be duplicated 51:00 around the country and around the world. 51:02 If you would like to financially support 51:05 the ministry here and what God is doing here. 51:08 Even if you wanna be part of Ouachita Hills College. 51:10 Oh, it's a good point. 51:11 We have always openings and opportunities for people 51:14 that are willing to come and join our ministry 51:16 so they can just give us a call. 51:17 Amen. Amen. Oh, that's great. 51:19 It's a wonderful school. Oh, it is. 51:20 I know Greg and I'd been here before. 51:22 And we just wanna encourage you 51:23 if you would like to financially support 51:25 the ministry here at Ouachita Hills College. 51:28 And we wanna put up their contact information. 51:30 And I think the most important thing is prayer. 51:33 Amen. 51:34 Prayer for this ministry 51:36 and prayer for what is God doing 51:37 in and through them. 51:38 So right now we're gonna go to their contact information. 51:43 If you would like to find out more 51:45 about Ouachita Hills College 51:46 or if you would like to apply to study there, 51:49 you may contact them in a variety of ways. 51:51 You can write to them at Ouachita Hills College, 51:54 PO Box 170, Amity, Arkansas 71921. 51:59 That's Ouachita Hills College, PO Box 170, Amity, 52:04 Arkansas 71921. 52:07 You can call them at 870-342-6210. 52:11 That's 870-342-6210. 52:15 You can also visit their website at ohc.org. 52:20 That's ohc.org. |
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