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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 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 01:00 Mending broken people 01:14 Hello and welcome to 3ABN Today Live. 01:17 We're so glad that you have joined us this evening. 01:19 This is technically a 3ABN behind the scenes. 01:22 But tonight, we have a lot of updates for you 01:26 on many different projects. 01:27 Of course, one of the big highlights is Cuba. 01:30 But and then we've got Africa and we've got prison ministry. 01:33 We're talking about many, many things, many updates. 01:35 You may also be wondering 01:37 what's happening with the Focus on Truth, 01:38 we have updates pertain to the little booklets, 01:41 but you see this sign in front of Jill and myself, 01:43 you see, it says blessed. 01:44 This is actually a set piece. 01:46 And we are talking about this particular piece before we went 01:48 on the air and Jorge Jaque, 01:50 3ABN production manager brought it out 01:52 and then he just set it on the set. 01:53 We're like, Oh, hey, 01:55 let's start the program with this, 01:56 you know, because we're blessed, right? 01:57 Amen. This world is full of chaos. 01:59 People seem to be running to and fro, 02:01 don't know what's going on, people are stressed out. 02:03 But you know what? We're blessed. 02:04 Why? 02:06 Because we know that the Lord Jesus Christ is in control. 02:08 He's got this whole mess. 02:10 And we know that there's a way out. 02:11 And that's going to be heaven. 02:12 And we know it's going to be coming very soon. 02:14 And we have a mission and a focus. 02:16 That's 3ABN's mission and focus, 02:17 and that is to spread the undiluted 02:19 three angels' messages of Jesus Christ 02:21 to a lost and dying world. 02:22 Amen. 02:24 And you know, before we start each program here, 02:25 just before we go on the air, we always have a prayer. 02:28 And Ian, and Ian is, where is Ian? 02:31 Here he is. He is our floor director. 02:34 Come on, come on, come on, 02:35 I know this is behind the scenes, so it's okay. 02:36 I know you don't have a microphone, 02:38 so I can't really talk to you. 02:39 But he had a great prayer actually for us 02:41 and was talking about how, you know, really, 02:44 it's you at home, your prayers 02:46 and financial support for this ministry 02:48 that are making a difference in this world. 02:50 You know, we're blessed to have people 02:51 such as you and your family, 02:53 your wife is running camera right over there. 02:54 And, of course, the rest of your family, 02:56 the rest of the crew. 02:57 But you know, we're all just blessed to have 02:59 a part in the Ministry of 3ABN, 03:01 and we're blessed to have you part of the family, you know, 03:03 I'm going to hand this blessed sign to you, 03:05 you can hold that for us. 03:06 All right, thank you very much. 03:08 But you know, it's important for you 03:09 to remember that 03:11 you're very much a part of this family. 03:12 That's right. 03:13 You know, as 3ABN is broadcasting, 03:15 well, we have our heads on the pillow 03:16 and we're sleeping at night, 03:17 we hope you sleep and you're resting, 03:19 this message is going around the world, 03:21 nine television networks, isn't that right? 03:23 And five radio networks, and we receive incredible 03:27 correspondence from you. 03:29 Many of you may be listening or watching right now. 03:31 Correspondence coming in 03:33 of how your lives have been changed 03:34 because of the Ministry of 3ABN, 03:37 but I always like these programs 03:38 because I'm so blessed. 03:39 And I know you're blessed, 03:41 we're blessed to be able to share with you 03:42 what God is doing through your ministry, 03:44 3ABN. 03:46 We also want to just mention Mr. Danny Shelton 03:48 and his dear wife, 03:49 Dr. Yvonne cannot be on with us this evening. 03:52 They're traveling. 03:53 But, of course, we send our greetings to them. 03:54 But these are fun programs, aren't they? 03:56 They are. 03:57 I was just reading Matthew 24:14, it says, 03:59 "This gospel of the kingdom should be preached in... 04:02 All the world. One piece of the world. 04:04 No, it should be preached in all of the world 04:08 as a witness to all nations and then the end shall come. 04:13 So tonight's program behind the scenes, 04:16 we're going to tell you the ways that 3ABN 04:19 is reaching the world in unprecedented ways, 04:23 in ways that we never had the opportunity before. 04:26 And we're going to introduce our family right now. 04:28 But I just want to say we launched in Cuba, 04:32 3ABN Latino is on the package in Cuba. 04:35 We launched June 8, 04:37 and we have Brother John Dinzey here, 04:40 who is the General Manager of 3ABN Latino, 04:44 and you also happened 04:45 to be the Director of 3ABN Cuba. 04:47 And we're just delighted to have you here. 04:49 It's a privilege and an honor to be 04:51 a part of what God is doing through 3ABN. 04:54 It really is amazing what God is doing. 04:56 Amen. 04:57 And sitting next to you is Chaplain Hernell Hernandez. 05:00 He's the Assistant Director of 3ABN Cuba. 05:03 And we said, Chaplain Hernell 05:05 actually is just getting ready 05:06 next week to go back to Cuba. 05:07 And we said, "We've got to have him 05:09 on our program and have him share with you at home, 05:13 the miracles of what God is doing in Cuba." 05:15 So we're so glad to have you here, brother. 05:18 Thank you so much for having me. 05:20 And we're actually going to in a few moments 05:22 can also play video because the last trip 05:23 you were just there a few weeks ago, 05:25 you actually brought back some footage. 05:26 So stay tuned, we're going to show you that 05:28 two incredible testimonies already coming. 05:30 But thank you so much for the work 05:31 that you are doing there in Cuba. 05:33 Amen. Praise the Lord. 05:35 And then we have Brother Jason Bradley, 05:37 who's the general manager of Dare to Dream Network. 05:40 And I know I think anyway, 05:42 you're going to talk to something 05:43 about prison ministry, 05:45 the gospel expanding that way, 05:46 and Africa and how the gospel is expanding into Africa. 05:49 Yes. 05:51 And I'm excited to share about that. 05:53 It's funny because I had my Bible 05:55 open to the exact same verse 05:56 that you just read just a minute ago. 05:58 And it's exciting what God 06:00 is doing through the Ministry of 3ABN 06:01 and all of the ministries 06:03 that have come out of 3ABN that are under 3ABN, 06:07 so, yeah, I'm excited. 06:09 Amen. 06:10 You know, we want to mention just before we talk about Cuba, 06:12 some of the upcoming events 06:13 that are getting ready to take place, 06:15 but before we get to that, 06:16 there's so many things to share, you know, 06:18 we're just talking about that song it said blessed, right? 06:19 Just so blessed. 06:21 Sometimes I talk faster than even my brain, 06:22 yeah, anyway, 06:24 hopefully it all makes sense to you. 06:25 I want to just mention to you and read this to you, 06:28 this is correspondence just came in, 06:29 you like real life miracles, right? 06:31 Well, this correspondence, this letter just came in, 06:34 it's not too long, but I want to read it to you, 06:36 because it's just phenomenal what God is doing. 06:39 This person writes, 06:40 I don't want to give their names here. 06:42 But they're saying, "About a month ago, 06:43 we began experiencing problems with our water well." 06:46 Well that's pretty serious. 06:48 "We would be using the water to wash the dishes 06:50 or taking a shower 06:52 and the water would just run out. 06:54 So we call someone to look at our pump system, 06:56 and he called someone to discuss the well. 06:59 And when the dust is settled, they all decided that 07:01 we needed to dig a brand new well. 07:05 So we began praying about it and told the Lord that 07:07 if He fixed our water well problems, 07:10 we would donate the cost of the well to His work. 07:13 So the estimate for the new well was $6,450. 07:19 So on Thursday, June 3, I took the cap off of the well. 07:22 And I noticed inside the well that the water level 07:25 was much higher than it had ever been. 07:28 So it says even though the water was still shut off, 07:31 we could still see some more water coming in. 07:32 So I called our pump guy and told him what I was seeing. 07:36 So he immediately came out. 07:37 And he started adjusting the sensitivity, 07:40 some technical stuff about the well. 07:43 It says we built our home 07:44 and put the well in over 25 years ago, 07:47 and always had just enough water, 07:50 you couldn't water the lawn and do dishes at the same time. 07:52 But we learned over the years 07:53 how to deal with our water situation. 07:55 Now we can run the sprinklers, wash the dishes, 07:59 take a shower and do many other things. 08:02 And maybe that our system just needed adjusting 08:04 we don't know but we believe that God 08:06 has worked a miracle. 08:08 So now we are donating that money to the Lord's work." 08:12 Praise the Lord, right? 08:13 I'm thinking about God providing, wasn't it, 08:15 was Elijah or Elisha in the water 08:17 or the oil, in all the... 08:18 That's Elisha. Elisha. 08:19 So I'm thinking about God just pouring water 08:21 into these dear peoples well, 08:24 and they've got plenty of water, 08:25 they've never had so much water before. 08:27 So that's just a real life miracle 08:28 about what God is doing. 08:30 And they're testifying to the goodness of the Lord. 08:32 Thank you for sharing that with us. 08:33 And I hope that encourages you at home as well. 08:36 You know, some things may seem so small 08:38 and minor like, you know, that doesn't even matter. 08:40 God doesn't care, He does. 08:42 He cares about 08:43 what you're going through in your life. 08:44 And no matter what you're going through, 08:46 we want to encourage you to trust the Lord. 08:49 Going on to some important dates that are coming up. 08:51 One of them is ASI, 08:52 that's coming up before camp meeting. 08:54 You want to talk to us about that? 08:55 Just a couple of weeks actually, 08:56 in probably 10 days our trucks are rolling out for ASI, 09:00 we are very excited about that. 09:01 You know, with the pandemic, 09:03 a lot of things have been kind of shut down. 09:05 And we've been producing a lot of programming 09:07 but stay stationary here at 3ABN. 09:10 So we're excited to be going out on the road. 09:11 We'll be going to Orlando, Florida, 09:14 and we'll be broadcasting the ASI meetings for you live. 09:18 You can attend in person or you can watch on 3ABN. 09:21 I think we have a graphic for that. 09:23 The dates for ASI is August 4-7. 09:29 So that's the first week of ASI, 09:31 August, the first week of August, August 4-7. 09:34 And the theme of course 09:36 is into all the world three angels' messages. 09:40 There'll be incredible speakers who will be there at ASI, 09:44 I believe Elder Ted Wilson will be there. 09:46 We're going to hear from some other amazing speakers 09:48 and we're looking forward to what God is going to do, 09:51 so want to invite you to tune in 09:53 for 3ABN's live coverage of ASI 09:56 August 4 through August 7. Amen. 09:59 You know, and I like 10:00 the other part of ASI, too is the... 10:02 What are they called, members in action? 10:04 Yes, testimonies. 10:06 It's about sharing Jesus in the marketplace, 10:07 which is, you know, 10:08 your sphere of influence or business. 10:10 And so to hear all those testimonies 10:12 from a lot of them are from around the world, 10:13 but also from here in the United States. 10:15 And that's always so encouraging. 10:16 And we call it lay people, 10:18 which I consider myself a layperson too. 10:20 And that's probably you, 10:21 as well, just doing something for Jesus Christ, 10:23 no matter what it is, just doing something for Him. 10:25 It's always encouraging Amen. 10:26 And we'll have the booth, 10:27 we'll be there at the 3ABN booth, 10:29 so the exhibit hall will be open, 10:31 if you live in the Florida area. 10:32 Or if you're coming into ASI, you can stop by the booth. 10:35 We'd love to meet you, and to talk with you 10:38 and to share about the amazing things 10:39 God's doing with the Ministry of 3ABN. 10:41 You know, Pastor John, 10:43 I like that fellowship aspect, right? 10:44 Yeah. 10:45 So we've missed that because of pandemic, 10:47 we've just not had our camp meetings 10:48 and that sort of thing. 10:50 So ASI will be one of the first major events 10:51 that 3ABN's been to. 10:53 So as Jill mentioned, if you're in the Florida area, 10:55 just please come on down... 10:57 On Sabbath, especially we'd be free, 10:59 you can come in. 11:00 But the other major event 11:01 that's happened in 3ABN is 3ABN Fall Camp Meeting. 11:04 Yay. 11:05 And it's going to be in-person, a real live in house audience. 11:09 And we're looking forward to that so much, 11:11 it's going to be fun. 11:12 The RV spots are already filling up... 11:14 They are. 11:15 So make sure you give us a call. 11:16 You can actually call us right now if you want tonight. 11:18 You can call us at (618) 627-4651. 11:22 And you can say yes, I'm bringing my RV. 11:25 I want to sign up and it's free. 11:27 There's no cost for that. 11:28 But it's a first come first serve basis. 11:30 Or you can go to our website 3ABNCampMeeting.tv. 11:36 And you can check out the schedule 11:40 would be there as far as all the speakers in the lineup 11:42 and who's speaking 11:43 and there's all the motel options. 11:45 If you say, I want to go to a hotel, I'd rather not. 11:48 I don't have an RV, and you want to do that. 11:50 That's an option, too. 11:51 It's interesting to me to see 11:53 also those that prefer to be in a tent. 11:55 Wow. 11:56 Yeah, it's really nice to see all those tents out there. 11:58 And 3ABN has a bathhouse. We do. 12:01 It's a good opportunity to fellowship 12:03 and also to be in a tent. 12:05 People enjoy that. 12:06 So it's really nice to see the people when they come in. 12:08 Amen. You're right, from all over. 12:10 All over. 12:11 We've had people even from other countries. 12:13 You're right. Oh, yeah. Yeah. 12:14 And we're looking forward to actually having you come 12:16 in to 3ABN Fall Camp Meeting. 12:18 And we have, in case you've never been the RV spots. 12:22 To me they're very nice. 12:23 We have a nice hookup with sewer and water, electric. 12:26 Pastor Johnny, you mentioned a bathhouse right there too. 12:28 If you want to tent camp or instead of using 12:31 your motorhome, use the bathhouse, 12:32 you're welcome to use that as well. 12:34 The gymnasium is right there, which is where we eat. 12:36 And by God's grace, 12:37 the food is provided complimentary. 12:39 We should talk about that, Jason, first. 12:42 I've just seen you smiling over there, Jason. 12:44 Yeah. 12:45 I love food and this is good food. 12:47 And it's free food and it's incredible food. 12:50 I love it. Melody Caviness and her team. 12:52 Oh, yeah, they do an exceptional job. 12:54 Imagine trying to feed all of those people. 12:57 I used to be in the restaurant industry. 12:59 And it's, that's no easy task. No. 13:01 Not at all. 13:02 And they're doing an exceptional job. 13:04 They do. 13:05 I was just speaking with Melody Caviness 13:06 this week on the phone 13:08 and she already has the menu prepared. 13:09 It will be up on the website. 13:10 So you can check that out as well. 13:12 We have free food, it's complimentary. 13:15 Well, the food isn't free but 3ABN pays for it. 13:17 You don't have to pay for it. Yeah, it's a blessing. 13:19 And we have the food Thursday and Friday and Sabbath. 13:24 So I'm excited about that. 13:26 Camp meeting, of course, 13:27 starts Thursday night September 23 13:30 and continues through Sabbath night September 25. 13:33 Those dates again are September 23 13:36 through September 25. 13:38 And the overarching theme is something better. 13:41 Pastor James Rafferty is the speaker. 13:44 He's the featured speaker 13:45 who'll be giving several presentations. 13:47 And it's all about the Book of Hebrews. 13:49 We have Jesus as the better high priest 13:52 and we have a better covenant and better sacrifice. 13:55 And we just look at who Jesus is 13:59 through the lens of the Book of Hebrews. 14:01 So we're looking forward to hearing from Pastor Rafferty. 14:04 We're going to have amazing musicians. 14:06 I believe Dr. Ben Carson 14:07 is going to be here speaking 14:09 for church for divine worship service. 14:11 And we're going to hear from Shelley, 14:15 and Pastor John Lomacang, 14:16 and Pastor Ryan Day, 14:18 and Pastor Kenny Shelton 14:19 and others and, of course, incredible music. 14:21 So it'd be a blessing. 14:23 And as we mentioned earlier, 14:24 we're going to be doing some switching out of seats. 14:25 And so we'll be having Francine Bergmann 14:27 on the second hour, but I want to mention this now 14:30 and during camp meeting 14:32 we'll have some fantastic children's meetings as well, 14:34 for the little ones all the way up 14:36 to the would it be the teens or the young adults. 14:39 So if you have a child at home, 14:41 we have meetings for them as well. 14:44 And I just love the fellowship aspect 14:45 of camp meeting, and we get to, 14:47 to me it's a reminder of heaven, 14:49 what heaven would be like. 14:50 Maybe we can have camp meeting all year in heaven, 14:52 I don't know what God has in store 14:53 but we know it'd be wonderful 14:55 and be able to spend time with you. 14:56 You know, we know that 3ABN 14:58 is a worldwide ministry and many of you will know 15:00 never have the opportunity of meeting in person. 15:03 But this is great, we can communicate right 15:04 through the television airwaves like this 15:06 or you can send us emails or letters. 15:08 But then, but to be able to meet 15:10 face to face in heaven, 15:11 boy, I look forward to that day. 15:12 And we know it'll be coming very, very soon. 15:15 Should we talk about Cuba? Yes. 15:17 All right. Yay. 15:19 June 8th, that's a highlight on our calendar, Pastor Johnny. 15:22 Oh, yes, you know, and we've been talking 15:26 and when you consider the challenges in the world, 15:31 the time that we're living in, 15:33 and even some recent events in Cuba, you know, 15:35 you've had people in the streets, 15:37 marching in some protests. 15:40 Perhaps some of the what you call 15:41 what we had here, you know, 15:43 you have the, the pandemic fatigue, you know? 15:46 Yes. 15:47 But just in the time that the message is needed most, 15:53 3ABN Latino is on the package. 15:55 Yeah. 15:56 And again, for the people that don't know what the package is, 15:59 you know, because we have new viewers all the time. 16:00 We do. 16:02 In Cuba, they do not have cable television. 16:05 And so, television for people 16:07 that want to watch television programs, 16:08 there are three national channels. 16:11 But you know how people are, they always want more. 16:14 So several years ago, 16:17 some people in Cuba organized what they call the TV package. 16:21 And what you do is you bring your hard drive, 16:23 or your thumb drive, and you buy 16:26 whatever programming is available, 16:28 and they have TV shows, music, movies, soap operas, 16:34 the Spanish people love soap opera, 16:36 so that's one of the offers there. 16:38 But what was lacking was Christian programming 16:40 on the package. 16:41 And the Lord blessed. 16:43 And the Lord used Chaplain Hernell Hernandez. 16:45 And after some talking to this person, 16:51 and that person, that person, 16:52 we were approved by the Council of Churches, 16:54 and the government to be on the package. 16:57 And this means that every week, 16:59 fresh programming of 3ABN Latino 17:01 is put on the package. 17:03 And starting June 8, the blessing has already been, 17:08 we've already received testimonies of great things 17:11 that the Lord is doing. 17:13 Even Bible studies are already going on, 17:15 because people watching the programming. 17:17 And so praise the Lord Chaplain Hernell, 17:19 he came back two to three weeks ago. 17:22 And tell us about your experience 17:24 while you were there? 17:26 Well, it is amazing, because even I'm a Cuban 17:30 and I dream for this dream so many years ago. 17:33 And praise the Lord, 17:35 I'm surprised how in a simple way, 17:39 was not complicated, 17:41 how the Lord provides the people, you know, 17:44 the person the right person, 17:45 and I want to thanks God in the first place, 17:51 brothers and sister, 3ABN and also I would like 17:56 to thanks though, to the Cuban government. 17:59 I thanks to the Council of Churches, 18:01 give it to us the opportunity 18:03 to bring to Cuba Christian television 18:06 in all Cuba. 18:07 So I am more than surprised. 18:10 I was in very, very small town 18:14 in some corner of Cuba. 18:16 And I said, "Do you think 18:17 we can found 3ABN Latino in the package?" 18:21 Oh, yes. Go in that corner. 18:24 And you will see, it's there. Wow. 18:25 Praise the Lord. So it's amazing. 18:27 It's amazing everywhere. So I thanks God for this honor. 18:32 We have in my country, Christian television, 18:35 and 3ABN is the leader. 18:38 Yes. Amen. Amen. 18:39 What has been the response of the people 18:42 when they find out that 3ABN is on the package? 18:44 You have any experiences? Oh, yes. 18:46 Someone is like, that is true? Amen. 18:52 And I said, "Go for yourself and asking for it." 18:56 So I found someone's say, 18:59 "Do you think this is possibly, you know, it's not possible?" 19:02 It's there. 19:04 So if you can come with me and asking for, 19:06 so the second one was so excited. 19:08 I meet pastor from different denominations, 19:13 not only Seventh-day Adventist. 19:15 They said, "Where I can find that?" 19:17 Well, it's in Paquete. 19:20 And I can find anything? 19:22 Yeah, everything you can found counseling for marriage, 19:27 You can see program for young people, 19:29 kids, good Christian movies. 19:32 You can see anything. Wow. 19:35 So what's our surprise for them and praise the Lord 19:38 because for so many years, 19:40 they don't have this privilege, you know, so right now, 19:43 they are excited for this good news. 19:46 Oh, yes. 19:47 I should add, just in case somebody is wondering. 19:50 Internet service exists in Cuba. 19:52 However, it is expensive, 19:54 and most people really don't have it. 19:56 So right now, the TV package is the best way for people 20:01 to be able to watch 3ABN Latino, 20:04 and it doesn't come to 3ABN for free. 20:07 So we want to thank everyone that has donated 20:09 and has made possible so far where we have been able to go. 20:14 Every month, we are expected to pay. 20:16 And so we pray for your... 20:18 We ask for your prayers and for your continued support 20:21 so that every week, 20:23 3ABN Latino can continue on the package. 20:26 And it doesn't cost the people very much. 20:29 How much is the cost of for the people 20:31 to buy the package? 20:33 Oh, could be five or maximum 10 pesos, 20:37 Cuban pesos. 20:38 So I think it's a... 20:40 I don't know, I don't think 20:41 it's a quarter maybe 10 cents in US money. 20:45 Very, very, very cheap. 20:47 You know, and the good things they said is, 20:50 "Hernell, if I go I can get everything? 20:53 Yeah, yeah, yeah. 20:54 So they go with the memory, 20:56 you know, and put it over there. 20:57 And they have, they say we'll come 20:59 in the next one, I mean after that. 21:01 So they are hungry, believe me, hungry for see something new, 21:06 different, and for to the knowledge of God. 21:11 Yes, very happy. 21:12 And the organizers of the package are very happy 21:15 with the quality of 3ABN's programming. 21:17 We are the first, 21:18 the first Christian television channel 21:21 to be on the package. 21:23 So it's a miracle. 21:25 It's really a miracle of the Lord. 21:26 It's miracle of the Lord. 21:28 You know, you said Matthew 24:14 21:30 the gospel has to go to every country. 21:31 With the Seventh-day Adventist Church 21:33 has existed for many years, 21:34 this is going to give a big push 21:39 to an evangelistic 21:41 push to the work that 21:43 the brothers and sisters are doing in Cuba. 21:45 And I believe this is going to be 21:46 a great harvest of souls for the Lord. 21:48 Amen. 21:50 And he travelled from one city to another. 21:53 Now traveling from one city to another, 21:56 you need a special permit. 21:58 What do you have to do to be able to go 22:00 from one city in Cuba because of the pandemic? 22:02 Yes. 22:04 Right now, when I get back from Cuba, 22:07 I said, "Hernell, the Lord was with you 22:11 but you really you really know that?" 22:14 He said, well, talking to myself, right? 22:17 Because, believe me, if you going to, 22:21 today is Monday, for example and you said, 22:24 well, let me start after six days. 22:26 And you know, 22:28 looking for you are not COVID and negative every test. 22:32 So now you say, well let me go. 22:34 So now you have to go to someplace in the government 22:37 and asking the permission to move 22:39 from point A to point B, just today. 22:43 So you have to go to this place, 22:45 and could be hours, maybe seven hours driving. 22:50 So when you finish to verify 22:53 what you're looking for at 3ABN, 22:55 now you have to return to the point where you live. 22:59 And now the next day you say, 23:00 well, I need to go so close where I was yesterday. 23:04 So you have to go again and be back. 23:06 So it's a one by one day by day the permit in order to move. 23:12 So it is amazing in 15 days, 23:16 the Lord used this person in that department, 23:23 he said, yes, let me see if the reason 23:26 what you travel is enough, 23:28 because we're having the pandemic. 23:30 So I remember, 23:32 I put my Bible in front of the car 23:35 with they provide to us. 23:38 So I open in Psalm 37 23:42 and I repeat it, number five, 23:45 it said, "Commit your way to the Lord, 23:48 trust also in Him." 23:51 And verse 7 said, "Rest in the Lord 23:55 and wait patiently for Him." 23:59 So when you saw the cars 24:01 that are stopping over there, you know, 24:03 point of control, the temperature, 24:06 the letter if you have the permit, 24:07 I have my driver and he is Adventist, 24:11 so he said, "Pastor, 24:14 do you think they allow to trust, 24:18 I mean allow to go through?" 24:20 And I said, "If you don't have faith, 24:23 keep quiet and let me say a prayer." 24:28 Because the leader what I... 24:30 Let me use it, but don't drain me 24:32 my little faith you know. 24:34 So, guys, it's a day by day. 24:37 Miracles. And it's amazing. 24:39 I see the guy, you know, 24:41 at the point of control say, "Where are you going?" 24:42 Uh, well, we're going to do this 24:44 and this and it's okay, 24:46 good luck, be careful, so and so. 24:48 So the other amazing things happened to me is one of these. 24:54 This guy is officer in Cuba and every time when I go, 25:00 I got out with 100 pounds of medicines, 25:03 you know, not on the prescription, 25:05 but someone you can get, you know, antiseptic, 25:08 everything. So buy these things. 25:10 Exactly. 25:12 So when I get that, some friends told me, You know, 25:15 I have a friend who has sick, a kidney problem. 25:20 He is in dialysis, and so on. 25:23 'If do you have something for him?" 25:25 I said, "Well, I don't know, let me look at it." 25:28 And, guys, I found one simple things 25:31 for the kidneys. 25:33 So well give it to him. 25:35 So the bottom line, the guy who started taking, 25:38 and three weeks 25:40 before I leaving, he sent me a message. 25:43 He said, "Tell Pastor Hernell coming to know him." 25:49 And I was in the office of the government. 25:52 This the guy to write the permit. 25:54 And I said, "How you feel?" He said, "I feel amazing. 25:57 I stopped the dialysis, no longer. 26:02 And I want to thank you." 26:03 I said, "Well, I think you have to thank somebody else." 26:08 He said, "Who?" He said, "Him." 26:11 So do you allow to pray over here 26:14 in this particular office. 26:15 And, guys, I feel amazing, 26:18 the privilege to pray in one governmental office. 26:23 And I exalt the name of God, 26:27 and tell him, thank you for giving me 26:29 the permit and you'll be well. 26:31 So I think it's a testimony not only to preach the gospel, 26:35 but on the opportunity they know 26:37 about the real thing the Lord 26:40 can do for them, believe it or not. 26:43 We have a short video roll. Yes. 26:45 And in the video roll, 26:47 you will see a person that sells the package. 26:49 He's the younger of the group that you'll see. 26:51 We also have two pastors sharing a short testimony. 26:56 But we also have Pastor Hernell 26:58 that he stopped at a checkpoint, 26:59 and to thank them, and he's going to be there. 27:03 And they are the ones that checked the temperature. 27:06 And they also check to see 27:08 if you have the permit to go from this city to that city. 27:11 Wow. 27:12 So this is short video roll 27:14 of some testimonies that you can see. 27:17 Regarding the Christian television project, 3ABN, 27:22 I see a good future for Cuba. 27:24 It would bring new perspectives. 27:26 That is, we will not depend on what someone decide for us, 27:31 which normally goes into the package. 27:33 We could prepare a much better programming, 27:36 one that is more effective with a greater scope 27:40 and something that can be monitored and improved, 27:42 and that gives us something more 27:43 from the package. 27:45 I see a good future for that project. 27:47 Brothers and sisters, 27:48 I didn't want to say goodbye without first thanking God, 27:52 the Almighty God, the God of the heavens, 27:55 the earth and the sea, 27:56 and all of the creation to the God of the impossible, 28:00 precisely for these television channel 3ABN, 28:04 that through the incredible means that God 28:06 has used which are these packages 28:08 that can be distributed anywhere, 28:10 and that can reach as many souls as possible, 28:14 whether they are believers or non-believers. 28:17 It is in these that I really see the greatness 28:20 and the power of the great God we have. 28:24 This is one of the ways 28:25 we have to deal with a pandemic. 28:28 We admire the risk they take 28:30 because hundreds of people pass through here. 28:33 This is a control point 28:34 where they take the temperature to be able to enter the city. 28:38 And I think that the measure 28:39 is very suitable for those who want to keep order 28:43 and also for those 28:44 who are a little bit undisciplined. 28:46 We most respect and we encourage others 28:48 to do the same. 28:50 So we get out of this pandemic soon. 28:51 Thank you. 28:55 Greetings, friends. 28:56 We are here in the Agramonte Park 28:59 in the city of Camaguey to begin our journey 29:03 through the entire island of Cuba. 29:05 The purpose is to visit the provinces to contact 29:10 and confirm that 29:11 the 3ABN Latino Christian package 29:15 is available throughout the island. 29:18 We invite you to join us on this adventure. 29:21 Follow us. 29:23 Pastor, let me ask you a question. 29:25 Knowing that in the network package, 29:29 there are many secular teams. 29:32 But now that we are going to have 29:33 the message of the Word of God 29:36 through different ministries, 29:38 how do you see that 29:39 for the advancement of God's work in Cuba? 29:42 How do you see it? 29:43 Well, I see it as a fountain 29:46 that God has opened to our country, 29:49 for we have been waiting for it so long. 29:52 I think this has been a direct answer to our prayers. 29:56 As for so many years, 29:59 we have longed to be like 30:01 all the countries so we can preach 30:04 the solid convincing gospel, 30:06 a voice of to the people of Cuba, 30:10 a voice that can reach every home. 30:12 I think that is the best evangelism 30:14 we can do in a country like this. 30:17 I think this has been a blessing, 30:20 an answer from God, to our prayers. 30:23 I think it is a wonderful opportunity for Cuba. 30:26 I think it is the last message, the last opportunity that God 30:30 has given us in this country, as leaders, as workers, 30:35 as missionaries, an opportunity 30:37 in which we can enter people's home 30:40 with this message, 30:41 which is something we can't 30:42 physically do for our own people 30:45 that are going to be many people, 30:47 from the leaders of our country 30:49 who are going to listen to the message, 30:51 there are going to be many people 30:53 who are members of the party or the police 30:55 and of the Department of Interior 30:57 were going to listen, 30:58 because it is a message 31:00 that is going to reach the homes 31:02 by some member of the household. 31:04 And God is going to open the doors 31:06 and collect the last remnant 31:08 that He has precisely in this country. 31:10 For me, it has been a satisfaction 31:13 to hear the news and a joy 31:16 to have the privilege 31:18 so anticipated and so long 31:20 for by the members 31:21 of the Adventist Church in Cuba, 31:23 and that God has answered the prayer so soon. 31:26 Well, I am going to tell you something, Pastor, 31:28 I have come here 31:31 under the protection of the Most High. 31:34 I don't have Coronavirus 31:37 because I have the promise that a thousand 31:40 and ten thousand will fall by my side 31:42 but it will not touch me. 31:43 So I think that you are the first person 31:47 that I am going to ask you to come beside me. 31:50 So I can extend a hug to you, right? 31:52 A real brotherly hug 31:54 because during this time, 31:57 in light of the pandemic, 31:58 the demonstration of God 32:00 is coming as my dear pastor here says, 32:02 this isn't just for believers, this production of 3ABN 32:07 and all Christian ministries, 32:09 it is for the atheists, it is for any denomination, 32:13 it is for those who believe and those who don't. 32:15 Amen. 32:16 Because God has sent His word for everyone. 32:19 Pastor, thank you very much. 32:21 It is an honor to know you. God bless you. 32:24 Thank you very much from the bottom of my heart. 32:28 Wow, amen. 32:29 Talk about encouraging and inspiring. 32:31 We hope that you're blessed and, Ian, 32:33 you got that sign we were just holding up earlier 32:35 it says blessed. 32:36 I want to put that right back here 32:38 on the on the table here out in front of us 32:40 because you know, we are blessed, 32:41 God is doing marvelous things. 32:43 Thank you, Ian. 32:44 There's our little sign 32:46 we had earlier in the program saying blessed. 32:47 You know, we all can have something 32:49 to praise the Lord for and one of them is Cuba. 32:50 Thank you for your prayers and financial support 32:53 for this incredible project. 32:56 And I tell you, it's amazing because this footage was shot 32:58 with a little cell phone right there. 33:00 And as I think about the miracles 33:01 that you've been there. 33:02 I've been able to talk to the pastors 33:04 and the first one we saw the young man, 33:05 he's in charge of the package, is that right? 33:08 Yes, he's one of the people that sells the package. 33:09 Okay. 33:11 They sell the package in homes mostly 33:13 because at the present time, 33:16 people are not allowed to rent a storefront 33:18 and do these type of things. 33:20 They do it in their home. 33:21 And also, there are people that go from 33:23 house to house selling the package. 33:25 So it's... 33:27 They have developed a very effective way 33:29 to get the package to every single city in Cuba, 33:33 the organizers, the packaging, 33:34 they call the place the Matrix, that's the headquarters. 33:38 It's an interesting name. 33:43 So it's a, you know, I was talking to a, 33:48 one of these people that organizes 33:51 or that sells the package. 33:52 And he said to me, 33:54 I think I've said this before once. 33:56 He says right now the fastest 33:59 and the most efficient way to get a message to the people 34:02 is through the package. 34:03 So we are on what you would call 34:08 the forefront of getting God's message to the people 34:13 because it is all over the island. 34:14 It is accessible, not too expensive. 34:18 And so anyone can buy the package. 34:20 So praise the Lord, it's a great opportunity. 34:21 Amen. 34:23 I loved what you said, Pastor Hernell. 34:24 To me it was really powerful. 34:26 The package is yes for Seventh-day Adventist. 34:28 It is yes for Christians of any denomination, 34:31 but it is also for people who don't know Jesus, 34:34 people who don't claim to be Christians, 34:37 people in the government or other areas of influence 34:40 and the opportunity 34:42 to have the gospel be presented. 34:45 What does that do for you as you're a Cuban? 34:48 What does that do for you 34:49 to see the gospel going there to Cuba? 34:52 Once again I thank God for this blessing. 34:56 Since I was young, 34:58 I have interest to be a preacher, 35:01 a pastor, and at the end of my ministry, 35:07 as a pastor, he gave me that opportunity. 35:10 So now when I go in my hometown, 35:14 and I see the opportunity to my neighbor, 35:18 my friends, families, or atheists, 35:22 people don't believe in nothing. 35:24 And now they get the chance, the opportunity. 35:27 So I confirm the Bible 35:30 when Lord said, 35:34 I go on to teach them. 35:39 Maybe not me, maybe nobody else, 35:41 somebody else, but the Lord Himself. 35:43 So now when the package is in every corner, 35:47 it is the time to God to preach. 35:50 So thank you. 35:52 And thank you so much for having me 35:53 and the opportunity to 3ABN be here in Cuba. 35:56 Yes. Amen. 35:58 And praise the Lord. 35:59 You know, because we, as you mentioned earlier, 36:01 as we were just talking about Cuba, 36:02 about the unrest that is going there, 36:04 you know, immediately I'm human, right? 36:07 So immediately goes to my head 36:08 like, oh, no, what's going to happen to this project? 36:10 Well, you know what? It's been no problem. 36:12 God got this, right? There's no issue. 36:14 Yes, please. 36:15 When I talk with Pastor Dinzey a week ago, 36:20 I said, "Pastor, I consult with the Almighty, 36:25 and He gave me green light." 36:27 Yeah. "Go to Cuba." 36:29 So my wife said, no, our friends who love me say no. 36:33 And I consider every opinion. All right? 36:36 But I get four, maybe seven, eight years ago, 36:39 the habit to listen everyone. 36:42 And after that, put it in front of Him. 36:45 And, and I hear His voice is familiar to me. 36:48 Yes. 36:49 And I told Pastor Dinzey, 36:51 please ask the administration to give me the permission. 36:53 If they said no, it's all right. 36:55 But tell them the Almighty say yes. 37:00 So who are we to question the Almighty? 37:03 Thank you. 37:05 So we ask you actually because this is, 37:06 you know, airing Thursday night here. 37:08 So next week, Chaplain Hernandez 37:09 is taking the trip down to Cuba. 37:11 And sometimes communication is not always the best. 37:13 He usually communicate with Pastor Johnny. 37:15 And we're always, of course, praying for you, 37:17 Chaplain Hernell, and the work that 37:20 God has placed on your heart. 37:21 And thank you too, Pastor Johnny, 37:23 for your leadership with this project. 37:24 And I know it costs something every month. 37:26 So talk to us a little bit about the donation aspects 37:28 that are needed to keep this project going? 37:31 Yes, yes. 37:32 Every week, our programming goes on the package, 37:35 new program, new programming, fresh programming. 37:38 We have a... 37:39 It's on a, it's on a hard drive 37:42 and there are other programming, 37:43 we have a nice portion 37:46 that we can put on there every week. 37:48 And I praise the Lord, because the reports 37:51 we're getting from people is that this is, 37:54 they have never seen anything like this, 37:57 because the people that are Christian, 37:59 that are looking for documentaries 38:00 that are looking for something worth your time to watch. 38:05 This is that welcome, refreshing, 38:08 different type of programming 38:10 that people are enjoying and are being blessed. 38:12 So yes, it cost us every month to be on the package. 38:17 And the package, people are happy 38:22 with what we are doing. 38:23 And we want to encourage you to support this project. 38:26 It is an ongoing project. That's right. 38:28 And as long as the Lord allows us 38:30 the opportunity to be on the package, 38:32 it's time to preach the gospel. 38:34 Because, you know, the Bible says that His Word 38:37 will not return unto Him void. 38:39 We should pray for fruits 38:42 to come from our participation in the package. 38:45 And another thing that I would like to say 38:47 is that pray for Pastor Hernell. 38:51 You know, I see he's there as well. 38:52 I'm looking at the month of August to go there myself. 38:56 Again, I was there in April, 38:58 ending of March beginning of April. 39:00 But also pray for wisdom for the Cuban government. 39:04 And for every government that is facing the pandemic. 39:07 They are concerned. 39:08 And they have some restrictions about the mask 39:11 and they're beginning to put vaccines on people. 39:15 So the people need the pandemic not to be a threat anymore, 39:20 so they can continue with their regular lives, 39:22 regular activities. 39:24 But the package is the greatest, 39:27 to me, the greatest opportunity 39:29 to reach people in Cuba right now. 39:32 Amen. 39:34 So you can actually donate toward this project. 39:35 It costs about $1,200 a month 39:38 to get all of this incredible programming 39:40 spread throughout the entire country, 39:42 which is about 11 million is the population of Cuba. 39:45 So only about$1,200 a month to get this programming there. 39:49 You can donate on our website. 39:50 What's the code for that? 39:52 Thank you control room, it's up already. 39:54 It's Code 338. That's 338. 39:58 You can just go to 3ABN.tv 40:00 And you click on Cuba, and it'll be 338. 40:03 And you can donate that way. 40:04 Or you can call us right now at (618) 627-4651. 40:10 And you can donate with your credit card 40:12 or you can always send a check in the mail 40:15 and just address it to 3ABN and on the memo put Cuba, 40:19 and we'll know exactly what it's supposed to go for. 40:22 And speaking of calling the call center, 40:23 we have this incredible focus on Truth Project, 40:27 which we didn't mention 40:28 at the beginning of the program. 40:30 Danny Shelton put together 40:31 these three booklets focusing on truth. 40:34 That is what the Ministry of 3ABN is all about. 40:38 It's about proclaiming 40:39 the undiluted three angels' messages 40:42 'to a lost and dying world. 40:44 This is The Truth About Salvation. 40:47 How are we saved? 40:48 And how can we have assurance of salvation? 40:51 What is God's plan for your life? 40:54 This is The Truth About the Ten Commandments. 40:57 Where did they come from? 40:59 Are they even relevant for us today? 41:02 Were they nailed to the cross? 41:03 Are they still valid? 41:05 This is The Truth About Hellfire. 41:08 Is hell a real place? Or is it fictional? 41:11 Are their flames burning right now? 41:13 And what happens 41:15 with the wicked at the end of time? 41:16 These are questions that people want to know answers to, 41:20 or people are confused 41:22 about what the Word of God actually says. 41:25 So you have the opportunity to evangelistically partner 41:28 with the Ministry of 3ABN. 41:31 You have two different options to do that. 41:33 You can pay for a zip code of your choice. 41:37 Thank you for the graphic up right now. 41:39 You can mail out all three of these booklets, 41:43 and they'll go in a nice envelope, 41:45 it costs less than the cost of a postage stamp, 41:49 just for 50 cents, 41:51 you can mail it to individual homes, 41:53 that would be what we call a zip code mailing. 41:55 To do that, you will need to call 41:57 the call center and they can tell you, 41:59 okay, your zip code is X number of addresses. 42:02 And this would be the cost for that. 42:03 So to do a zip code mailing, you can call us right now 42:07 at the call center at (618) 627-4651. 42:12 That number again is (618) 627-4651. 42:17 Or you can order these by case. 42:20 You might say, well, 42:21 I don't want to do a zip code mailing, 42:22 I want the privilege of passing out 42:24 these booklets by myself, 42:26 and in my neighborhood, in my community with my church. 42:30 There are 250, 42:34 I just had a momentary brain freeze, 42:36 there are 250 of these booklets in a case 42:40 and it's $16.50 just for the shipping, 42:42 that's all you would pay. 42:44 We already have sponsors who have paid 42:45 for the printing of these booklets. 42:48 So you can get a case the Salvation, 42:50 or a case about Hellfire, 42:51 or a case about the Truth about Ten Commandments, 42:53 it makes no difference you can pick 42:55 or you can get one case of all three, 42:57 and you can pass them out 42:58 in your community at $16.50 for that. 43:01 And you can order that, 43:03 either you can call us or you can go online 43:04 and order the cases that works really well that way. 43:07 Just go to 3ABN.tv 43:10 and click on the Focus on Truth banner, 43:12 and you can order online that way. 43:13 So it's an incredible evangelistic opportunity. 43:17 Amen. 43:18 And a lot of you have already 43:19 jumped on board on this project. 43:21 And the call center has been inundated with lots of calls 43:23 and we've had emails and lots of inquiries. 43:25 And actually some of the first shipments 43:26 to zip codes have already been going out. 43:28 And so please pray for this project 43:30 because people are getting these little booklets, 43:33 as Jill mentioned, is phenomenal. 43:34 All three booklets in that beautiful 43:36 little white envelope for 50 cents. 43:38 And that's basically 43:40 just for the cost of the mailing 43:41 because we've had sponsors 43:43 that have actually sponsored the printing of these booklets. 43:45 Praise the Lord for that. So I mean, it's amazing. 43:47 You were going to say something? 43:48 I was just going to say, 43:50 'cause we've had several people call, 43:51 I just want to clarify, we cannot send you 43:53 the little envelope mailer for you 43:55 to mail out yourself. 43:57 Okay, that's only something 43:59 that's done through Pacific Press 44:00 with zip code mailings. 44:02 So I know we've had many people call 44:04 and say, Well, I want that mailer. 44:05 And I want to send out myself, but we can't do that. 44:08 So that would only be for the zip code mailings. 44:10 The three booklets go in the little pretty envelope. 44:13 That's for zip code mailing, but we can't send you 44:15 those envelopes for you to stuff yourself. 44:17 The only thing we can do is send the cases. 44:19 Yeah, that's true. 44:21 And, Jason, I know that far as literature 44:23 I'm thinking about literature 44:24 and thinking about these little booklets 44:26 I'm thinking about Lemuel Vega, Christmas Behind Bars. 44:28 And you had an opportunity recently to go with him 44:31 when the first times right back into prisons because of COVID. 44:34 And some of these booklets 44:35 were handed out to the prisoners. 44:37 Yes, and it was, 44:39 it was just a wonderful experience. 44:40 Anytime that we can go behind bars 44:43 which this sounds absolutely crazy. 44:46 But anytime that we can go behind bars. 44:49 Amen. 44:51 And you know, witness to the men and women 44:53 that are incarcerated, it's such a blessing. 44:55 You know, you go into be a blessing 44:57 and you come out more blessed than when you went in. 45:00 So we had the opportunity to spread the gospel with them. 45:03 Jewlee and Tiara did skits. 45:06 I shared a little bit of my testimony with them, 45:08 Lemuel spoke. 45:10 And it just really all of it really resonated 45:13 with not only the inmates 45:14 but also the staff there as well. 45:17 And they were happy that we were there, 45:19 very receptive to the gospel, 45:22 and they got some really, really, really good gifts. 45:26 Focus on Truth series there, 45:29 they got that and they got Bibles, 45:32 they got so many different things 45:34 and even saw tears coming down their faces, 45:38 because the Holy Spirit was working on their hearts. 45:40 Jason, we want to talk about Africa FreeView 45:43 here in just a moment but there's a new series 45:45 that you and Lemuel actually just recorded. 45:46 Tell us the title a little bit 45:48 about what's entailing this program? 45:50 Ah, Unshackled Purpose. 45:52 This is an exciting new program, 45:55 where Lemuel, you know, when I go into prisons 45:58 and jails and stuff with Lemuel, 46:00 he always grabs something 46:02 like anything he can find... 46:03 Like toilet paper. 46:04 Toilet paper, Greg, it cleans up 46:07 messy situations, right? 46:08 External messy situations. Yeah. 46:10 But Jesus cleans up the inside. 46:12 So Lemuel brings those points out. 46:14 The apple, you know, 46:15 oh, taste and see that the Lord is good. 46:17 How do you know that? 46:19 An apple is really an apple unless you've tasted. 46:21 You have to taste it to see if it's really an apple. 46:24 I've seen some waxed apples that look like they're real. 46:28 But you wouldn't want to bite into it. 46:30 That's right. 46:31 So, yeah, the only way to experience God 46:34 is to experience some for yourself. 46:36 And so he shares that living water, you know, 46:40 you have clean water or you have dirty water, 46:43 which one would you prefer to drink? 46:44 Clean water. 46:45 You want the clean water, and you want the living water. 46:47 And so he just grabs these things 46:50 and makes it really practical. 46:51 So I had a chance to sit there on the set with him. 46:54 We were inside of the bent, 46:57 the Franklin County Jail museum 47:00 and had the opportunity to sit there with him 47:04 and just talk to him 47:06 and see some of these illustrations 47:08 being played out there on the set, it's powerful. 47:11 You know, and I like what you said 47:13 because all of his illustrations 47:14 are applicable to us, 47:16 because he shares these behind bars, you know, 47:18 to the inmates, then they're powerful. 47:20 We've been there and heard him. 47:21 It's just, it's touching. 47:23 I mean, it's just, wow, this pertains to me. 47:24 Yeah. 47:26 So for him to actually share that 47:27 and for us to do this series 47:29 that was a 12 or 13 little episodes that we did? 47:31 I think it was 12 or 13 maybe more? 47:32 We did about 12 or 13. 47:34 Yeah, we were going pretty strong 47:36 that week and we've recorded it in 47:39 I would say like three days. 47:41 Wow. Yeah. 47:43 It was, it was, but it was such a blessing. 47:45 But we're hoping to air those really soon on 3ABN, 47:48 so be watching for that. 47:49 I know it'll be talked about probably in the World Magazine 47:51 and we'll be advertising on 3ABN too, 47:54 so look for that brand new series 47:55 Unshackled Purpose. 47:57 Looking forward to that. 47:58 So tell us about 3ABN in Africa? 48:01 FreeView Africa, what an exciting opportunity, 48:04 you know, television presents the opportunity 48:06 for the gospel to go forward. 48:09 Now people that wouldn't necessarily step into a church, 48:13 they can change the channel, 48:15 and they can find out about God, 48:17 maybe they've never received the Bible. 48:19 Maybe nobody's ever told them about Jesus, 48:22 but they change the channel 48:23 and they start seeing, you know, 48:26 the gospel being preached 48:27 or they see practical tools for living being shared. 48:31 FreeView Africa is a unique opportunity 48:33 for 3ABN's Dare to Dream Network 48:36 to cover 45 million TV homes in West Africa. 48:41 Wow. 48:42 And yeah, so Nigeria, 48:45 and there's so many other places, 48:47 some of the names I can't pronounce, 48:48 and I don't want to do it any injustice. 48:51 So, but it covers West Africa, and it's just awesome. 48:56 It's free to them. 48:58 So they purchase a receiver. 48:59 There's no monthly subscription fee, 49:01 you put it that way. 49:03 But it's not free to us. 49:05 But praise God for our viewers 49:08 and our listeners who get behind 49:10 causes like this, 49:12 to support that it's roughly 49:13 about $2,600 a month 49:16 and to cover that wide of a span. 49:20 And as this company is growing, so will our reach. 49:24 Amen. Yes, yes. 49:26 So you're saying that 45 million homes right now 49:28 already have FreeView in their home, 49:30 they already have access, 49:32 and they can just flip the channel 49:33 and now they can get Dare to Dream. 49:35 They can flip the channel and get Dare to Dream. 49:37 So yeah, they have the opportunity. 49:39 If they have that satellite, then they can flip the channel, 49:43 get Dare to Dream. 49:44 And you know, I sat down with somebody from Africa. 49:48 And I've been talking to people from like Nigeria 49:50 and some of the other parts of Africa 49:53 and just picking their brain like 49:54 what are some of the things 49:56 that that people in Africa are struggling with? 49:58 What are some of the things, 50:00 some of the issues or challenges 50:01 that they're facing? 50:03 And so in sitting down with him 50:04 and having this discussion, 50:06 I discovered that it's a lot of the same things 50:08 that we're dealing with pop culture, 50:11 drugs, you know, just secularism, 50:14 all of those things. 50:16 And 3ABN's Dare to Dream Network 50:18 has programs that deal with those topics, 50:21 healthy, healthy eating, financial literacy, 50:24 like we have all of those things available. 50:26 So it's adding value to the African community. 50:30 Amen. 50:32 Yeah, it's absolutely incredible. 50:33 And you've got that map that shows the footprint, you know, 50:35 and the main concentration is Nigeria, you know, 50:37 the 45 million homes, 50:39 but then you think about the homes, well, 50:41 there's not just usually one person living in a home. 50:43 So we can multiply that times what three, four people maybe. 50:47 I think, maybe more even more in Africa. 50:48 Yeah. 50:49 I think they say maybe five, yeah, or so. 50:51 And so that's a lot of potential people 50:53 that we're able to reach. 50:55 So praise the Lord, we're thankful for sponsors 50:56 that have already stepped forward 50:58 to actually fund this project, Jason, 51:00 but as you've mentioned about $2,600 a month. 51:02 Yes. 51:03 So we have about one year, 51:04 but we're looking to extend it beyond one year. 51:06 That's right. Right? 51:07 Because we know the gospel 51:09 is not just going to quit right there. 51:10 So we have to continue the message being spread. 51:11 And as you mentioned, which is exciting to me, 51:13 as at this company, as it grows, 51:15 the footprint gets bigger and bigger, 51:16 and they hope to go to more countries 51:18 there in the continent of Africa, it's exciting. 51:21 And if people want to support this cause, 51:23 they could go to 3ABN.tv. 51:26 And there is a button, click on the donate button, 51:30 and then look for FreeView Africa-420, 51:34 FreeView Africa-420, 51:36 you can click on that button, 51:37 and you will be able to donate that way. 51:39 Or as Jill said earlier, 51:41 you can always call the call center 51:43 (618) 627-4651. 51:46 And you can tell them that you would like to support 51:49 the cause for FreeView Africa, code number 420. 51:53 So, yeah, that's one way to do that, you know, 51:56 and pray, please pray as these programs 51:59 are going out, 52:01 because these wonderful programs 52:02 have been created. 52:04 But we need to pray 52:05 for the application of those programs. 52:08 So you can receive information but if you don't apply it, 52:13 you're just you know, you're at a loss. 52:15 Exactly. 52:17 So pray for the application of the knowledge 52:20 that they receive. 52:22 You know, I like again, the behind the scenes program, 52:23 because we're just so excited about what God is doing. 52:26 Here we are last year 2020 right, 52:27 we were in the midst of the pandemic COVID-19, 52:30 but 3ABN didn't stop. 52:32 We've got these new projects. 52:33 Cuba presented itself and Pastor John Dinzey, 52:35 Chaplain Hernell Hernandez said, 52:37 the door is open, if we don't go through 52:39 somebody else will. 52:40 So by God's grace 3ABN stepping through. 52:43 This project with Uganda opened its doors to us. 52:46 We got to go through, right? 52:48 We just got to go through. 52:49 And that's thanks to the Lord Jesus Christ, 52:51 but it's thanks to you. 52:52 I want you to pay attention to that. 52:54 That's thanks to you. 52:55 However, the Holy Spirit is impressing you, 52:57 you're listening, 52:58 and you're supporting these projects, 53:00 3ABN has a budget that we are trying to follow. 53:02 But again, these opportunities 53:04 present themselves just got to go. 53:06 And God continues to provide 53:08 the funds as Mr. Danny Shelton said, 53:09 he had texted me some time ago in all caps. 53:12 He said, "This never gets old." 53:16 In other words, he was just exclaiming, 53:18 he's seen God come fly over and over and over again. 53:22 God has provided through you, you are a vessel. 53:25 And I just want to say thank you 53:26 again for bringing this sign up, blessed. 53:28 We are blessed. 53:30 We are blessed because of you. 53:31 Thank you for standing with the Ministry of 3ABN. 53:35 The second hour, we're going to be talking 53:36 about some more incredible updates 53:38 that are taking place. 53:39 But before we go to the short break here, 53:41 coming up in a couple of minutes, 53:42 Pastor Johnny, let's pray. 53:44 Let's pray for Cuba. 53:45 Let's pray for Chaplain Hernell Hernandez. 53:46 Let's pray for Nigeria, FreeView Africa, 53:50 what's happening there. 53:51 And before we go to the prayer there, 53:52 this is on a very sad note, 53:54 we have 3ABN, Uganda, and a young man there 53:57 that is just a tremendous leader there, 54:01 unfortunately passed away 54:03 in a very tragic, tragic accident. 54:05 But we have heard from his dear wife, 54:07 they just recently married she says, 54:09 "By God's grace, we are going forward 54:11 with the project no matter what." 54:13 So let's pray for the family there too, 54:15 as they're dealing 54:16 with that tremendous loss there in Uganda. 54:18 Yes. Thank you. 54:19 Let's pray together. 54:21 Our loving Heavenly Father, 54:23 we want to thank You, Lord, 54:25 for the doors that are opening 54:26 to bring the gospel to people 54:28 that are in great need of a message from heaven. 54:32 We ask You, Heavenly Father, 54:33 to continue to bless 3ABN and the donors, Lord, 54:38 that see that there's a need 54:41 and even make sacrifices 54:43 to continue with these projects. 54:46 We pray for the people of Cuba. 54:48 You know, what is going on there, 54:50 the unrest, the pandemic, and we ask, Lord, 54:54 that You will bless our participation 54:55 in the package 54:57 so that hope will awaken in their hearts, 55:00 so their desire to know Jesus will grow, 55:04 and that they will make decisions for salvation. 55:06 Amen. 55:08 We pray, Lord, for the project in Nigeria, millions of people, 55:11 Lord, the potential of reaching millions of people, 55:15 what a marvelous opportunity, another miracle from heaven. 55:19 And we just praise Your name, 55:21 that this opportunity has come in this time 55:24 that we can go forward. 55:26 We pray, Lord, for Your blessing, 55:28 that a great harvest of souls will come 55:31 as a result of Dare to Dream being on satellite there. 55:35 And we pray, Lord, for You to continue 55:38 to bless the overall Ministry of 3ABN. 55:39 We think of 3ABN Russia, 55:41 3ABN Australia, and 3ABN Nicaragua, 55:45 we pray, Lord, for Your blessing, 55:47 and that You will continue to show the path and lead us 55:52 and supply every need. 55:54 And we pray Heavenly Father, also for the family, 55:58 this missionary, this 3ABN worker, 56:04 whose life was lost in a tragic accident. 56:06 We know it is a painful experience, 56:08 and we pray that You will be with His wife and family. 56:11 And we praise Your name that 56:13 they see the need to continue forward. 56:16 We pray for Your blessing upon them. 56:18 Thank You for hearing our prayers. 56:21 And we pray for these blessings in the holy 56:24 and blessed name of Jesus. 56:25 Amen. 56:27 Amen. Amen. 56:31 Thank you, Pastor Johnny, 56:32 thank you Chaplain Hernell Hernandez too, 56:35 for your leadership with Cuba. 56:37 So encouraged, you know about what God is doing. 56:39 And thank you, Jay, for your leadership 56:42 with 3ABN Dare to Dream 56:43 and the work you're doing with there in Africa. 56:46 Go ahead, any closing thought. 56:47 Before we leave, 56:48 we want to express our gratitude to Francisco 56:52 that did the translation of this video. 56:54 He did a marvelous job 56:55 and we praise the Lord 56:57 for his volunteer work that he did. 56:59 And he too is preaching the gospel. 57:02 Yeah. Amen. 57:04 Yep, it's incredible times that we live in. 57:05 And thank you for joining us, 57:07 this first hour has gone by in a real hurry. 57:09 I want to remind you about 57:10 this special project Focus on Truth. 57:12 If you have not yet sponsor zip code, 57:14 maybe in your area, we want to encourage you 57:16 to call the call center this evening. 57:18 They're there right now waiting 57:19 for your phone call (618) 627-4651. 57:23 They'd be happy to describe to you the details 57:25 and how you can do that. 57:27 Doesn't cost much or like Jill mentioned earlier, 57:29 if you want to actually get a case of these 57:31 and for you to pass out in your neighborhood, 57:33 you can do that as well. 57:34 $16.50 that all it would, that's all it costs 57:37 in order to get it shipped to your house. 57:38 But stay tuned, 57:40 we got an exciting second hour coming up. 57:41 Stay tuned. God bless. 57:42 We'll see you in just a couple of moments. |
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