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00:52 ♪ ♪ ♪ 01:10 >> hello and welcome to another 3 ABM behind the scenes live. We're so glad 01:14 that you join us this evening. You know, Joe, we look forward to spending these 2 hours with 01:18 you each Thursday evening. Why is that will? Because you're part of our family and 01:25 tonight's program is going to be sounds kind of funny, but like a busy bee he be behind 01:30 the scene. We have a lot of things to cover. >> Yes, we do. What's on 01:33 what's on tap for tonight. >> So we're going to do a recap of our summer camp 01:38 meetings. Write this on. Got a recap of the 61st General Conference session and what 01:46 took place there. We have some exciting role from that. We're going to talk about the cold 01:52 convention. Pastor Donald McKay just returned from that. The North American Division 01:57 Pastors Convention. Talk about that. We're going to talk about 3, a B in Cuba. Pastor 02:00 John, then he's going to tell us about that. And back to sums taking place there and 02:05 how the Lord is moving marvelously. We're going to talk about and I will go bike 02:11 ride. Yes. And how our crew was involved in that on the bike ride. You're going to see 02:16 some of footage and it was an evangelistic bike ride. And I think we're going to talk 02:21 about on Francine is going to be on the program. The second and we're going to talk about 02:26 a special wish that a little girl who just turned 6 made that she wanted to come make a 02:31 wish foundation sponsored her. She wanted to come to 3ABN and she loves grandma's house. And 02:38 we have some footage of that when she was here with us last week. and we've got more stuff 02:43 beyond that. Yeah, more roles tonight. So it's going to be a really fast-moving program. We 02:48 invite you to stay for all 2 hours. And we just want to say thank you for your prayers and 02:52 financial support. >> For the Ministry of of 3ABN, and tonight replace 02:57 musical chairs, especially toward the end of this hour, going into the second hour. 03:00 But with us this evening is a pastor John Donne Z. So good to have you with us this 03:04 evening, sir. >> It's a blessing to be here and it's wonderful to see how 03:08 God is working. Let's us know. >> That God is actively on the throne. And if we cooperate 03:12 with him, will see great things. A man sitting next to Pastor Donald McKay. Good to 03:18 have you here, pastor. Yes, I'm fired up. Scott, thank you. Said from the past has 03:24 called a meeting and Kentucky and Lexington, Kentucky was a wonderful wants inspired 03:29 somebody to share an amen. You know, gentleman has been a busy last few weeks or months 03:35 hasn't already been. Can see session? The called event too. You married your son off. 03:40 right. You didn't marry your son. You marry your son off what they get that right. 03:46 >> Your son, Mary the same time? yes. And yes. That was just that this week this week, 03:50 part of this. We can access to a busy time, but God is good. Things are happening. I know 03:55 there's a lot going on in the world at times. It can seem so negative. But you know what? 03:59 There's so many positive things that are happening and we know that's going to get 04:04 worse before it gets better before Christ comes. And we have a work to do. So tonight 04:07 is about evangelism the call center is open and we're going to share with you an 04:13 incredible offer that we have is very limited, but it's all about evangelists. We want to 04:17 share that within the next couple of minutes. And also 3ABN has a prayer line for 04:22 those of you that have watched 3 been for many years. You know that we have it. But in 04:25 case you're not aware we actually have a pastoral department here and the pair 04:28 line is open tonight. So if you like to to pray with maybe have a Bible question, they 04:35 are here tonight pray with you to answer your questions and the way you can do that is to 04:40 call 3 Indians number. You see it right there at the bottom of your screen right now. But 04:44 at 618-627-4651. That's the call center number that the same number also reaches the 04:50 pastoral department. There's a little menu, very simple. Just push a couple of buttons and 04:53 you'll be transferred right to the pastoral department. But they be so happy to pray with 04:57 you this evening. Once we start with so many things to talk about their free offer, 05:04 that's too to give. The number free offer. Tonight is only available 05:08 >> night. And then the program arrears on Sunday. So we will honor this free offer when it 05:11 rears on Sunday and Tuesday and Tuesday. So every time this program re areas over the 05:17 next couple of days, we will honor this free offer. This is I believe there's 18 DVDs and 05:25 this this is a free set of summer camp. Me. You mean the are the one. We just that it 05:31 was focused on truth. Yes, summer can't meeting. And this has every single one of the 05:37 sermons. It has this habit school panel. It has a divine worship our with Danny Shelton 05:41 and has all 4 of the music hours. So you get the entire U.S. that we're offering once 05:47 at per household. So in other words, a husband can't call and a wife call and filed 05:55 calls. One per household. The focus on God full DVD set. Call us right now. 6.26, to 7, 06:07 4, 6, 5, 1, The call centers open right now. And this can be used. Evangelistic Lee. You 06:13 can order this set. You can listen to those sermons you can share them with your 06:17 neighbors or in your community. Call us at 6, 1, 8, 6 to 7, 4, 6, 5, 1, and along 06:23 with the head. We have the 3ABN, share carts and these are wonderful evangelistic 06:32 tools, the size of a business card and on the back gives all the ways to watch 3ABN on the 06:38 front and gives what 03:00PM is all about. So if you're talking with someone and they 06:43 seem like they need biblical help or encourage men are maybe they want to learn 06:47 something about addiction recovery or they have children or they would like some music. 06:50 You can say there is a wonderful Christian television and radio network. You can 06:56 check out and you can hand them one of these little card. So we will send those share 07:01 cards along with this DVD set to you. It's free. This is a limited time offer. So it's 07:08 just for this weekend. But Ward off ring that here, too. >> Absolutely. Like Joel said 07:12 with Reagan is all about evangelism. We know that you're all about evangelists 07:18 and that's why you pray for 3 a B. And that's where you support 3 ABN. And we want to 07:20 give you this tool. And like Joe said, is the focus on God all of summer camp in the 07:27 entire DVD set. And like you said, listen to it, being cursed, but then handed out to 07:31 someone else. There you see some of the speakers from our summer camp meeting that just 07:36 took place here. Just about what about a month ago, right at the beginning, part of this 07:40 month here. So a great opportunity. Like Joel said, the share cars will send a few 07:44 the share cars along with the entire DVD set. You know, as you think about the gospel 07:51 going up, Pastor John in these times and the opportunity that 3ABN has special talk about a 07:56 summer camp It's an incredible responsibility. Actually very humbling. There's no pastor to 08:02 be alive in this time in history and a bill to speak. The word across there was a 08:07 3ABN and that challenge has increased over the last few years. That's true. COVID and 08:12 the transition on the world stage is not just America any longer. Entire world is in the 08:17 pandemic and so many other ways financially, morally spiritually. So we focus so 08:23 much on the disease. >> But in fact, America and the world has been in crisis 08:28 for a long time in 3ABN has become the relevant voice and world shrinking from hope, a 08:34 world that's losing its grip on how solve the crisis that faces. And we don't know what 08:39 the next crisis is motivate. That's true. So, you know, at the called Convention, for 08:43 example, I was amazed how many people talk about 3 again. And you know what the favorite 08:49 program was. pastors conference leaders, union presidents have said I Sabha 08:55 school presidents and pastors and like that. Hi, 3ABN, 7 school. One person's that I've 09:06 been join So the the impact of 3 ABN is phenomenal. Even among the clergy of the 09:11 afternoon so praise God that God has called you to be a it's a world that need some 09:20 guidance and direction. And thank you for referencing the call. We're going. We want to 09:22 talk about more detail about that because that's a phenomenal thing. You just 09:26 came back from just a or 2 ago. Yeah, yeah. Just yesterday just yesterday just 09:29 yesterday. Well, it's been a busy busy week. Pastor John does is talk about focus on 09:32 God because again, we're talking about summer camp in. Why is that important for us 09:35 to be focusing on God, especially now? >> That was our theme for 09:40 camping. Yes, There's never been a time when you should not focus on God, looking at 09:45 the situations I passed a law making said. >> It's a time when Satan 09:50 seems to be putting out all of deceptions and really least if you go on the Internet every 09:58 when the doctor is blowing, this is the time for us to focus on. Got. And read the 10:02 Holy Scriptures so that we may be well rooted deep rooted in the Lord. So that whatever 10:08 comes our way, whether it be false doctrines, whether it different challenges of life 10:15 because Satan seems to be throwing things at God's people. You know, sometimes I 10:19 y says it seems like it's one thing after another. But by God's grace, we continue 10:23 focusing on God as we do this. We will continue victorias and rejoice in the Lord because 10:31 God is still in control. >> And then absolutely. Let's switch to the 61st General 10:37 Conference session that we just returned from a weekend I guess from St. Louis there was 10:42 held in St. Louis and want to talk about some of your impressions of the General 10:48 conference session and the networks that you networking opportunities that you had, of 10:53 course, 3ABN, we were blessed because we had we were able to broadcast live every night. We 10:57 brought you live coverage, interviews. Pastor John and Pastor John McCain had on 11:02 every day on the floor, interviewing the delegates and the lay people in the church 11:06 leaders alike. But let's talk about first of all, about the real action or the election 11:11 for a new term of elder Ted Wilson to lead the General Conference church. Let's talk 11:14 about that first. >> He was excited to be to see it kind 3 had a direct feed 11:20 and we could see the actual movements in the voting and the questions but to see the 11:25 church and business gives me the encouragement as a pastor to know that has many people 11:29 think. Well, you know, sometimes church is just local located here located there, 11:33 but see the World Church in action understand that elder Wilson did not get in office 11:38 by a small group of people. Awesome. That special committee. They can make a 11:42 recommendation. But the entire world feel that the vote in men from Europe to sought to 11:46 Africa Australia, too. Asia. You just named the entire world over 250 countries 11:55 Africa. All these people as delegates sent by their world Field had to vote him in. So 11:58 there was no hung jury. That said we're going to get him in no matter what each individual 12:06 person like an election had to vote him in. Right. And it passed wonderfully 12:12 unfavorably. Oh, yeah, and I I've I've been blessed by all the Wilson's and for the Al. 12:16 If you listen to the message, if you didn't hear the message, I would encourage you 12:18 go to YouTube and try to find it. But what of wonderful challenge? 25 points, Jill 5 12:28 points. and in a sermon at the hotel and we know take Away's. He had 25 take away. 12:31 >> what a message for the hour. Aand out really caught call Delta Wilson and his wife 12:37 Nancy, to be at the helm and continue to pray for was amazing to see Tony. Amen. 12:45 Yes, the interesting thing as well. You the 7 school beats have school panel being 12:50 mentioned as we were walking through the hallways in and some other people recognize 12:55 you 3ABN I love this at school panel. That was one of the things that kept coming up. 12:58 And they there's a and interesting factor is that, you know, we met people not as 13:06 many as before from different countries and in different countries. People are watching 13:10 3 ABN. Yeah, I know we're talking about talking about Africa in different places. 13:15 Asia people are watching 3, D and so we praise the Lord that 3ABN is a light in this time 13:20 of darkness in the world. And again, I was also blessed elder Wilson Sermon. I want to 13:26 say something, you know, because we said during the DC session last the first time 13:34 elder Wilson was selected as president. I was surprised by the the mark of a he was 13:41 retired. You X Union president. I met him in Colombia and he said he was so 13:49 happy. He says I have been to 5 general conference sessions and I am convinced after 13:57 studying and all those different specially for talking to each every 5 years. 14:01 He says I'm convinced the lawyer gets involved and who is chosen as president to be 14:07 the 7th. so he believed that this was the divine appointment, odds God's 14:13 decision was made. And again, we see that building was Wilson continues to be 14:18 president of the gist of the 7 day of church. Does he need prayer? He says, please pray 14:26 from him. And so, yes, we need to pray for him because one of the things that love to do is 14:32 try to knock down people that are in leadership positions. So him and his wife prayer. 14:37 And I as we continue to see how God uses elder Wilson, we can say amen. God God's man is 14:42 is is there as leading the church and he's a humble man, you very humble person. And I 14:48 praise the Lord for his ministry as well. Yes, and it was also good to see some of 14:54 the issues that were brought up because every 5 years they are slight changes and maybe 14:57 alterations to the USDA manual. Not doctrinally, right. It was good to see the 15:01 church at work because it is challenges and in the Philippines and at the same 15:08 challenges and Australian challenges in America, not the same challenges Switzerland 15:12 the world feel gets together. And you know, you would be amazed to see. 15:17 >> major Congress. All the Congress is coming together in this world Field. And I'm the 15:22 last one in 2015 was like 70,000 This what I think is going to grow to the point 15:26 where I think the next 3 years get back on as far as the 5 year term. right. It was good 15:33 to see that. And, know, sometimes it was those nail-biting votes, but it. and 15:39 then issues that will refer back in with her and back with her. But it's so good to see 15:41 that we came away United, Yemen and the and the reports when we saw the parade of 15:50 nations in the flag that was just on Sarah light of the entire event to see the Athens 15:52 Church in all the world and in the middle off of all of that 3ABN, is covering all those 15:57 continents to and then and This this session as and many have seen was a virtual 16:04 session as well because they were delegates from different parts of the world. But there 16:09 were 600 delegates that were not able to come in. They will vote virtually right. And it 16:14 was an interesting to see that they were able to come in and express themselves in the same 16:21 way as if you were present. So it was a it was a different hybrid. called it a hybrid 16:28 hybrid session. Yes, I know Joe and I are blessed to be there. And we met many of you 16:30 there. And it's all part of it. The course there's 3 Avian family. The average church 16:36 founded in all course God's family. So what a blessing. I want to also say we've got a 16:40 role that we want to go to. We mentioned Joe mentioned just a few minutes ago that we had a 16:46 set there at the GC Session in St. Louis, Missouri. And we had the opportunity. I know 16:52 other Will Smith so busy that took a little bit of time. He and his wife to come on to the 16:55 3 ABN set and do a little interview. And in case you didn't see it on our live 16:58 broadcast of Nightline at Gcu. We want to go to that role right now. So you can hear and 17:02 be blessed. This go to that. We're honored to have on the 3ABN set elder and Missus. Ted 17:09 Wilson. So blessed to have both of you here with us this evening. And the newly 17:14 reelected to a 3rd term as it can general conference president and I know last 17:18 night we were on the program word that you were reelected and we're just praising the 17:25 Lord. I know is a many people around the world, of course, are in strong support of you 17:32 on your leadership. We have 3 ABN are so very grateful. Also for your. 17:35 >> A vision for Bible believing faced ending on the word of God. And we just 17:41 appreciate both of you so very much. I have to ask, though, aren't you all both? So very 17:48 tired. >> Has a busy time, isn't And I want to say thank you for 17:52 carving some time out of your busy schedule to join with us this evening. 17:56 >> Thank you. Thank you, Greg Angel. It's just a privilege to be with 3 ABN And we were 18:02 with you in the studio. Not long ago. Headquarters there. Your your headquarters. it's a 18:09 privilege to be here and be able to share. Encouragement to our church members that the 18:15 church is. In the focus of God's special approach to helping us finish his work 18:26 here on the certain time and yeah, we're where there were a bit tired. Of course. I mean, 18:32 you know, you have so many meetings and so many pressures and all of that. But you 18:36 expect that that's just part of what the General conference session is. But I'm just so 18:41 glad we're able to meet on-site. I mean, you know, and we have we probably 6, 700 18:49 people who are delegates meeting virtually through zoom. But about almost 1900 18:58 who are here on site. And it's fantastic. They've been calling this a hybrid. Yes, 19:05 yeah. GC says son which is a neat. But what a blessing to be together. Yeah. The guy's 19:09 family. It is. It is. We stand in strong support of your leadership of the General 19:12 conference. We're so grateful we believe. >> God called you here for 19:17 such a time as this. And I know our 3ABN teen has been praying that God would move in 19:22 this direction. And we're very grateful for the delegates choice. I had the opportunity 19:28 to vote for you as well. But just so great to you at delegate that delegate. But 19:35 just so grateful that God has called you for such a time as this in speaking of such a 19:37 time as this, we are really in the last days and we're in the end times. And what do you see 19:43 the focus of the church and how can the members and the lay people work together in 19:48 helping to finish that work? >> Yeah, it's it's definitely getting close to the very end 19:55 of time. And we have to look around and see that. Those events that are taking place 20:01 point us very directly. If you're watching. Exactly what scripture tells us and the 20:08 spirit of prophecy, namely the book, the Great controversy and and we we don't have 20:14 anything to fear for the future. It's except as we forget how God has let us and 20:20 is teaching in our past history, which is a famous quotations from the spirit of 20:25 prophecy. So God is using. Events to help us know that we are getting close to the end 20:32 of time. And really what is needed. Is that. Our church members unite church officers 20:43 and pastors and helping to finish God's work. And one of the areas that we're really 20:48 going to be stressing is exactly that where pastors will have a huge mandate. 2 20:58 train church members to be so winners and then and I mean, it's it's a logical thing and 21:03 we talk about it there. But to be really in the center of this amazing last day 21:12 proclamation of the 3 Angels messages and what an appropriate. Time to mention. 21:17 The 3 Angels messages were on 3ABN, I mean, 3, kind of rolls off your time. But it's 3 21:25 Angels Broadcasting and praise God for that. Yes, you're you're doing that. And we're 21:29 grateful for the tremendous support. You as a supporting ministry. You give to the 21:36 entire world Church. Your role will also be vital in helping this process of helping every 21:45 church member in total member involvement to realize yes, God's got a place for me. I 21:50 can do something not just. In the mechanics of things, but so winning and then God has a 21:56 plan. man there was an to Wilson for supporting ministry, such as 3 ABN to 22:04 cooperate with the 7th AV uncertain. That's important. >> Well, if you're a 22:08 supporting ministry, you're automatically going to cooperate. it's just the 22:15 nature of and that that were were in this >> If you're not a supporting 22:20 ministry and you're kind of an independent group. Yes, and then, of course, that's when 22:25 frustration can build up in walls can build up. But when we're together in the in in 22:32 the mission and the beliefs that we have in scripture. And the instruction we received 22:39 from the spirit of prophecy. I it's it's precious to see how uniting in Christ can 22:46 accomplish the mission. >> And man, I love that spirit of cooperation. That's what 22:51 God calls us to do as sister Nancy. as the first lady of the 7th day after church, we 22:57 can say I love the team that you and your husband make together how do you feel? 23:02 What's your thoughts and feelings moving into a 3rd term? Your husband is 23:07 reelected and what's your feeling? Well, I >> have lived long enough to 23:13 know that God's plans are always best better than what we can come up with. And I 23:18 had. Prayed for a long time that God make it very clear. But his will was because 23:25 that's all we wanted. I think. And so I think about the pioneers in the past. And how 23:36 they gave all and it's it's actually. We've already gone through 2 years of this term, 23:45 corrects, too. So it's going to be a short term, right? 3 years until the next G C. 23:52 >> which will be right back in St. If the Lord doesn't come before that, we hope he does 23:58 excuse we just. >> Before we came to Jaycee, we weren't Indianapolis doing 24:04 evangelism and I have to say there's something. So exciting. Yes, so exciting 24:09 about. Seeing people com. >> And learn and have their hearts and their minds open to 24:20 biblical truth. >> That it's energizing and it's actually energizing. 24:25 >> So, you know, as long as we can be part of something that will hasten got sworn in. 24:32 That's that's all that matters. And >> even even in retirement, we 24:39 can keep you. In fact, we've talked about I said 10 when we retire, we can to stop. We 24:43 have to keep and not just kind of settle in and be comfortable because we can't 24:48 afford to do that. And these last days there, too many. People, too, to touch their, 24:54 you know, for us to touch their lives with the beauty of God's love for found beauty 24:59 and what it does and are life's how changes. Everything in our lives. So that's 25:10 powerful. That's where. Hart is its. I love that it was for evangelism is for keeping 25:20 moving the message for wigs at love. That >> just going to say that both 25:25 of your hearts be strong for you're enthusiastic about it to you. Don't just talk about 25:31 you actually get in and actually do it yourself. You're there. And I know the 25:33 first night last night we saw that beautiful baptism that took there right by the main 25:39 stage. They're here is the General Conference session. in closing over Wilson, I know 25:45 that a lot of after you spoken or, you know, preached a sermon you often say Jesus is 25:52 coming soon. So the someone tonight watching what type of words, what could you give to 25:57 them? Encouraging words about Jesus coming soon. Well, if I can actually address lose, who 26:07 are who are >> What a time in which to live. I mean, you may be 26:11 frustrated. You may have some personal challenges and difficulties. You're you're 26:16 unsure of how to proceed in life. Decision-making can be complicated. I want to tell 26:26 you got understands all of that and knows what you're going through. There is 26:30 nothing that we go through that he hasn't already experienced and he came 26:35 through in such a powerful way. He has the remedy for your life and he has a place 26:42 for you. He has a job for you. You are part of his plan. And it's just a wonderful thing to 26:52 know that God will lead you and give you encouragement as you focus on how best to fit 26:59 into that and realize that personal. Connection with the Lord on a daily basis through 27:07 Bible study through prayer. Through an understanding of special revelations through 27:13 what we call the spirit of prophecy. Instruction that God gives. Those can infer 27:19 reinforce that wonderful connection with him and prayer, which is so vital, 27:26 we'll help you to find your real bearings in life. But then God wants you to share 27:32 and to understand that we don't have that much time because Jesus is coming soon. 27:39 In fact, the theme are that's right. General Conference session for 2022 here in St. 27:45 Louis. Jesus is coming. Get involved in everybody doing something for Jesus and 27:55 allowing the holy spirit to animate you and feel you should has a plan for you. He 27:59 will use you if you submit to him and you will have the happiest time of your life 28:04 when you do it. So don't forget, Jesus is coming soon. And before he comes share it 28:09 with other people. thank you so very much of the Wilson. Thank you. Missus Wilson for 28:15 taking again. The time to come here. >> On our set and again, we 28:19 give you 100% support. Thank you for your support of 3ABN as well. We like to close in 28:25 prayer. A man named favorable to the police job. >> Holy father, we just come 28:30 before you in the name Jesus and we ask for the anointing of your holy spirit and even 28:35 greater measure to rest over elder Wilson and his wife, Nancy, in this new term, we 28:39 ask that you would provide their needs. We ask that your grace would be made sufficient 28:44 in their time of weakness. We ask that you would give them courage when it's needed that 28:50 you would give them strength to continue to stand on the principles of your word. And 28:55 you would grant them the spirit of Lord. We pray for their leadership. We pray for 29:02 wisdom. You have said if we lack wisdom, we just come before you and ask, can you 29:05 give it freely? So Lord, would you grant their needs? According to your riches 29:12 glory, by Christ, Jesus, we give you praise and glory for how you are going to use them 29:19 in the precious and holy name cheese. then amen. >> We're so grateful for elder 29:27 Ted Wilson and his wife, Nancy, for their leadership of the World Church of 7th Day 29:31 Adventists for their stand for principle for the humility with they serve and also their 29:38 support of supporting ministries. What an incredible blessing has had to so work 29:44 hand-in-hand with the church not come under the church, not on the in any way tied in 29:50 financially with the church or in any sort of control, but yet to still support the 29:55 church and to support the evangelistic outreach of the church in other Wilson's 29:59 leadership is very supportive of supporting minutes. So as to a very grateful for them. 30:04 And yet 3 been stands in support of the Wilsons. And I know Mister Danny. 30:08 >> Doctor van, if they have the option to be on this evening there, today. But they 30:12 would also again be giving their support of the Wilsons and 3 of very blessed. The 30:17 theme also for GC. What a powerful thing Jesus is coming, get involved. But then 30:23 I will go. And that's so important because we're few minutes ago, pastor, about the 30:28 business of the church. You know, it's so neat to see that working, especially being a 30:33 delegate for the G C and that was a real opportunity and a real a blessing and honor. But 30:39 as you think about the church at work, there's also a church that's at work for evangelism. 30:45 And that's what the church is all about. This with 3ABN is about the I love the theme. 30:48 Let's talk a little bit about that. We have another role we want to go through to elder 30:54 Mark family, but to talk about your experience as a delegate and then this pitch to the 30:56 next role. >> Yes, so it was it was my first time serving as a 31:00 delegate. What a tremendous responsibility and privilege. You know, to Pastor John 31:05 mentioned the workings of the church and the the discussion of church manual amendments 31:13 and the Constitution and bylaws amendments and one of the pieces that comes from my 31:18 understanding every general conference session is a resolution on the Holy Bible 31:24 and a reaffirmation of support statement of confidence in the writings of LNG white. And 31:29 that was brought to the main floor Thursday afternoon. And there was some discussion 31:33 pertaining to that people praising the language of it and seeking that. And I know 31:41 other Mark family stood at the mic unspoken. We have a role in just a moment regarding 31:45 that. But I don't know. Past Donner Pass for Johnny. If you want to speak any to that. 31:49 It's important. I know one of the language in it was that we believe that God created the 31:54 world in 6 literal Yes, we stand on that The authority work. 32:03 >> I thought that I really appreciated the way the past a family and will see that in 32:05 the role address that issue. And that's and that's an undeniable fact. You know, 32:10 that's not something that was open for wall. Should we continue to believe it or not? 32:14 That's right. Just the wording of it, correct that sometimes people, you know, when people 32:17 come to the church in some fields, some of them not as vetted as they could be. And 32:23 so they're coming out of one believe into another. And for those who are in that 32:27 position, it was important to affirm that we haven't change a position on the little 32:32 reality of the creation of the world which gives complete validity and support to the 32:38 7th day 7th. And then how can choose how could you wanted the 7th Day Sabbath? It was 32:42 6,000 years which outside in the theological world, there are some people that embrace 32:46 that ideology right? It was good to see that on all that discussion. What's nice about 32:51 it is church gives you a chance to express yes and not to lock you down and say this 32:55 is what you have to believe. And you have no sand. Delegates had to say they did 33:00 in the church came to a consensus. Yes, we still affirm that we support the 33:04 word of God undeniably and we acknowledge the inspiration of the spirit of God working 33:09 through the gift of prophecy. In the writings of Ellen White. And it was just a 33:13 praise. God to see the church is going forward as God has established it more than 100 33:17 and something years ago. One man, a man, a man. I want to say something because ice. I 33:22 saw a portion where they were actually voting or in discussing the gift of 33:29 prophecy and the Ministry of LNG White and they will say vote of affirmation around the 33:36 church saying yes, we we want to continue to express our belief and faith that God has 33:40 blessed the church with the spirit of prophecy in the Ministry of Ellen, you White. 33:45 So I thought praise the Lord for Yeah, I'm in. >> So should we go to that 33:50 role? We have the opportunity to sit down with elder Mark Friendliness is right after 33:54 the church service that you had reference with Ted Wilson Pastor Mark family came over 33:57 to the set and spoke to both of these issues. The resolution on the Holy Bible 34:03 and the statement of confidence of the in the writings of Ellen White. So 34:06 let's go to that right now. >> our family. It's a blessing to have you here with us on 34:10 the 3ABN set. It's a GC session, of course, is a really busy time. But we want 34:17 to say thank you for for taking the time out of your busy schedule to be here with 34:21 us today. I'm delighted to be with you. You know, General conference session or 34:26 leadership team meets at 7 o'clock in the Morning. Wow, we have the steering committee 34:31 that looks at each detail of the day and then throughout the day there are multiple 34:35 meetings >> the issues that come up on the floor that are quite 34:39 important that some of us speak to. And then, of the great day that we had 34:45 yesterday Friday with the Division reports in this morning, the moving 34:52 presentation by General Conference residents. Absolutely. We've ended on a 34:55 very high note. Now you're the general court. You're the assistant to the General 34:58 Conference. President. What does that mean? And then we'll go to a couple other 35:02 questions. as assistant to the I travel a great deal to different parts of the world 35:10 emphasizing I will go and then rising evangelism and then when certain issues come up 35:14 that the church is facing. I try to weigh in on those issues. I've written a couple 35:22 sabbath school lesson court. At least they're coming up that are not yet published on. 35:26 There's one of the 3 Angels messages that will be studying in 2023. Another one of the 35:31 great controversy that will be studying in 2024. So I suppose my assignment is what elder 35:39 who, you it's it's very multifaceted. and you do it well. And we're so grateful 35:42 for your leadership. You and your wife and money. >> Now it's my first time this 35:47 general conference session to serve as a delegate and what a tremendous privilege, an 35:52 opportunity that is spent to watch our great church at work. And on Thursday, there 35:58 came a resolution on the Holy Bible to the main floor as well as a statement of 36:03 confidence in the writings of Ellen White. Both of those past. But talk to us. Why is 36:09 it important? To the 7th avenues church? Why is the word of God and the authority 36:14 of the word of God and the confidence in the spirit of prophecy. Important to the 7th 36:20 avenues church >> thank you so much, Jill and great for the opportunity to 36:25 share on those principles. First. The Bible is the very basis of her faith. That's the 36:32 very foundation of our faith. And I'm reminded of what the prophet Isaiah said in Isaiah 36:39 Chapter 40 and verse and I say a 40 for 7 talks about the door ability of the word of 36:49 God and for 7, 8, the grass with there is the flower fades. Because the breath of 36:53 the Lord blows up on it. Surely the people are grass the grass with their sunflower 36:59 seeds. But the word of our God stands for ever. so the turtle permanence of the word. 37:06 Remember in Jesus sermon in Matthew. 24 on the signs of the Times that nation would 37:12 rise against nation, that the famines and pestilences earthquake rising crime and 37:15 violence, et cetera. Jesus list more than 24 signs. Then cry says Heaven and Earth will 37:22 pass away. But my words will never pass away. All right. So voting a statement on the 37:26 Bible. It reaffirms the 7th Day Adventist Church is commitment. The very word of 37:34 God. Now the statement that was voted was very specific in many ways. It talks about the 37:40 fact that we believe that the Bible, so the script total, as Martin Luther would say, is 37:45 the basis of her faith right? But this statement also mentioned a literal seven-day 37:54 creation week. There was some that wondered about whether we should put the word littoral 37:59 there. But let me tell you the problem, if you don't put literal there, if you don't 38:03 put literal there, just a seven-day creation week, it can leave room for people to 38:09 interpret the days of creation as long correct? A cement. Some may argue, well, the word 38:15 littoral isn't in the Bible. But look, when you go to the 10 commandment law, it's right 38:22 in Exodus Chapter 20 written with the finger of God. The Bible says remember the 38:26 Sabbath day to keep it holy 6 days shalt the labor right. But the 7th day is the sad. 38:31 But then it tells you why and verse 11 12, 4 in 6 days. The word created heaven on earth. 38:37 So if you do not have 6 literal days, therefore, by conclusion, you don't have a 38:44 literal Sabbath you don't have a little sad. But therefore, there is no reason for 38:49 existence for the 7th avenues church to be raised up to proclaim a cry centered 38:53 biblical message on the 7th and so the word littoral is certainly not only implied but 39:01 certainly very overtly in that concept in the 10 commandment law so I think that's really, 39:11 really important. >> It's foundational for a few If we do not understand the 39:14 concept of a literal six-day creation week, then we lose as you just referenced that 7th 39:18 ASAP, right foundation. >> There was some who said, well, why make a statement on 39:22 the Bible? Let's make a statement on Jesus and the more general 39:27 >> Jesus is the word he is. He is. And you know, Greg and chill when you look at it what 39:32 would we know about Jesus wouldn't have the Bible. Exactly. I mean, you may see 39:37 the majesty of God in nature. You may see a in the start of the Bible says and some 19 39:43 verse one heavens to court declare the glory of God. In John 5 verse. 39, it tells us 39:49 that the scriptures reveal Christ. So if you if you don't have a solid understanding of 39:54 the scriptures. You won't have a clear understanding of creation as a literal 40:02 seven-day week. You want of a clear understanding of Jesus. And so the Bible is a 40:07 revelation of God's will for humanity and it's a revelation of Jesus Christ. So I think 40:13 that statement that we voted him was absolutely imperative. I mean, can you imagine 40:19 leaving a general conference session and leaving fat in question. You know, and the 40:23 thing that impressed me, too, is is when we voted when we voted, it was overwhelmingly 40:29 approved by our delegates. General conference. Leadership stands firmly and strongly on 40:36 the word of God. Yes, and amen to that. Tell us about the spirit of prophecy. Then in 40:40 that statement as well short. The spirit of prophecy is extremely important. One of 40:47 the questions that was asked was does the spirit of prophecy, the writings of 40:52 Ellen White supersede the Bible? The answer that question is no correct. The 40:59 7th Day Adventist Church does not derive its doctrinal teachings from the writings 41:04 Ellen White. We've derived them from the Bible right. So the Bible becomes the basis of 41:08 our faith. So what is the difference between the Bible in the writings of Ellen 41:14 White? The Bible is eternal in time and universal in application. good. The 41:21 writings of a little white were given for a special time at in time and the gift of 41:29 prophecy, according First Corinthians 12 is given to the body of Christ. The church. So 41:32 I like like this. Let's suppose that you and I were on a boat, tug boat. They were 41:42 coming into this foggy very, very Bay. the captain of the boat is guiding us by a chart. 41:53 And we come to the end of time and with just about where the wind is blowing, the waves are 41:58 lashing. the captain is looking at the chart. He's saying don't go this way that 42:09 way. And then someone comes up. Who knows the way ahead and says the captain. Guide 42:17 this way on the chart. The guidance doesn't replace the chart. It directs back to the 42:24 chart, but it helps to clarify the chart. And then good know that love even go a step 42:29 further that the the writings of Ellen White are not the chart, but they help to 42:34 clarify what is in the divine word of God for it in time. People. On one occasion, James 42:41 White in early at Venice history was being criticized. And James White was somebody 42:45 said to James White. Mister White Pastor White you 7th Day Adventist have something 42:53 beyond the Bible. You have an extra curriculum by both there. And James White said 42:59 the difference between you and me, sir, is we believe all the Bible and you wouldn't believe 43:03 part of We believe that portion of the Bible that talks about the gift of you 43:09 look at the Fusion's for you'll get first Corinthians one. You look at Revelation 43:12 12, 17, 1910. 22. It speaks about the gift of prophecy in the last days of Earth's 43:21 history. Now, the question is sometimes asked. Is Ellen White a divine interpreter of 43:29 the Bible. And that was the real question that came up. It can we if we say, oh, what is 43:35 a divine interpreter of the Bible? Does that put Illinois ahead of the Bible? The 43:39 question you have to raise is this is Ellen White inspired by God okay. If you except the 43:48 fact that Ellen White is inspired by gone, then you have to ask the question is 43:52 the New Testament, a divine inspiration of the Old Testament? No. Let me give you 43:57 an example of very specific example. If you look at the book of Isaiah. Chapter 7 44:04 versus 14. It says they're there for the Lord himself will give you a sign because 44:12 the virgin shall and bear a son and called his name Emanuel. Now, if you look at 44:17 the context of that, there be many that will argue that the word virgin is the word for 44:27 young woman in that was speaking about that time and a young woman bearing a sign, 44:32 OK, if all I have this Isaiah 7.14, I may come to that conclusion. But when you come 44:39 to the book of Matthew, you have a divine inspired interpretation. Yes, of I say 44:48 a 7. So it shuts all mouths because I don't have to look at what Old Testament Bible 44:53 commentary say. I have a divine inspired interpreter in field in the New Testament. 44:58 And so you look at Matthew, One and the angel comes down. So she'll bring forth the sun 45:04 in your caller's name. Emanuel for. He shall save his people from their sins. Know all this 45:09 was done that was spoken by the Lord through the Prophet. Behold, a Virgin Shelby with 45:13 child their son and call U.S. Navy menu. You don't have to wonder what Isaiah Chapter 7 45:18 because God settles it by a divine interpretation, OK? So if I believe that the Old 45:23 Testament inspired by God, and if I believe that the New Testament provides divine 45:29 inspiration through the gift of prophecy, then there will be passages in Scripture. I 45:35 take a look and they say I'm not sure in this one I can go this way or that way. But when 45:41 the inspiration of the spirit of prophecy shares the divine revelation of an explanation 45:46 of that text, I can say we have a divine interpreter. So does Ellen White writing 45:51 supersede the Bible noted do not. Are they written for Universal Ali for all humanity 45:58 for all time, know they were given for last a people and a gift to the church. But do 46:04 they help to guide us on more difficult subjects in passages? Are they divinely 46:10 inspired? They sure are. One of the arguments is against the Authority of the gift of 46:17 prophecy. People will say, well, look. Ellen White is inspired kind of Martin Luther 46:24 was inspired, kind of like the Wesley was inspired. You. But to take that position denies 46:30 the fact that had specific visions, Pacific Dreamer, that she is been raised up by God 46:35 not to be exalted above the Bible. She said my words. Natalie, back to the Bible. 46:40 She said I'm the lesser light to lead to the greater light. But if you tonight, the 46:44 authority of Ellen White, you call into question the integrity of the advantage 46:53 movement. So God races up the gift approach just like I say, have authority just like 46:55 Jeremiah. Does this mean that Ellen White is equal to an Isaiah Jeremiah Matthew Mark? 47:03 Luke and John, they are part of the canon of Scripture and there's no difference in the 47:08 quality of inspiration. So just like because you can't say there are degrees of 47:14 inspiration. So just like I say is inspired. Jeremiah is inspired just like Matthew. 47:18 Mark Phelan inspired by God. Her writings do not form the canon of Scripture right? They 47:27 point us back to scripture like the illustration of the person on the boat. Yes, that 47:32 points us back to the chart to get us through troubled waters. 47:36 >> and thank you so much for that. I think I think to understand the 7th Day 47:43 Adventists Christians in these last days to understand what we believe and why we believe 47:48 it. And I'm so very grateful that both of those both the resolution on the Holy Bible, 47:53 as well as the statement of confidence in the writings of Ellen White. We're reaffirmed 47:57 and we're so grateful for your leadership. And then Pastor Mark stood up during the 48:02 discussion on the word of God and shared that reaffirmation standing strongly in support 48:09 of the word of God, the literal sicced a creation week. I know with 3ABN we 48:13 stand firmly on that on the word of God and the spirit of prophecy and so grateful for 48:17 your leadership with that. >> Thank you so much, Joe. Thank you for Greg as well. 48:22 Greg, I want you to know how much the leadership of the 7th avenues church. Respects and 48:29 affirms the clear voice of 3 Angels broadcasting missile or in prison these trews for the 48:36 last days of history. you so very much, I think in closing the would you mind to talk 48:45 this camera over here? Whatever's on your hard given appeal and then a prayer for 48:47 someone that's home right now. God is moving through his church the theme of this 48:56 General Conference session is the theme of mission. The 3 Angels message is the first 49:03 message says I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven having the everlasting 49:08 gospel to preach to those that do well on the earth to every nation, kindred talking to 49:11 people. Jesus Christ himself. Commissions us to go to the ends of the earth to take 49:21 those 3 angels messages. Wherever you are today, watching this program, rest 49:27 assured that the leadership of the 7th Day Adventist Church stands solidly on the Bible, 49:33 solidly guided by the gift of prophecy. Solidly standing for the fundamental truths of 49:38 scripture. And we are committed to take these truths along with you to the ends of 49:44 the earth, get involved get involved in your local church give a Bible study, Paso 49:51 literature, get involved in children's ministry or health ministry or some other 49:56 ministry. Let the spirit of God to lead you to be actively involved because as we are 50:03 involved together in unity to proclaim God's last a message, he indeed. Will anoint us with 50:11 his spirit and his work will soon be finished in Jesus. She'll come. Let's pray. 50:16 Father in heaven. How we thank you with all of our hearts for Jesus. We thank you for his 50:22 love, his grace. We thank you for him. Commissioning us. To go out and share is eternal 50:31 lasting message to the ends of the Jesus. Bless aside per ad. As we commit her lives. To 50:40 share your eternal message with men and women around us. May you anoint us with your 50:47 spirit and made this work be done soon in Christ's name. Amen. thank you, Pastor Mark. 50:55 Amen. Thank you so very much. Older Mark Phin the what a supporter of 3, a Vienna. 51:02 >> An incredible evangelist, a man stands on the word of God just elder Wilson. And there 51:09 were just so blessed to for his leadership. for the statement that he may so very 51:13 clear. And again, just what a blessing. You know, I have to say that's encouraging for 51:18 ministry such as 3ABN, to have leaders in the avenues church. The stand on the word of God. 51:24 Yes, that's the principle. The foundation, right. And course, on the spirit of prophecy. But 51:26 what a blessing. >> men want to remind you that tonight we have a free offer. 51:33 incredible what this is the 3 D and summer camp meeting focused on God you can call us 51:38 right now for the entire DVD set summer camp meeting. All the sermons and all the music 51:45 call us at 6, 1, 8, 6, to 7, 4, 6, 5, 1, This is a limited time free offer. Call us at 51:56 618-627-4651. >> But wait, there's more, Yes, they are the sheriff He 52:03 can 70 share cards that 3ABN, stickley. >> With your neighbors and 52:09 your community, it's a way to raise awareness. The evangelistic Ministry of 3, a 52:14 B. 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It's because the U and 52:58 so just thank you so very much, Pastor. John, you're so excited. I know we talked 53:03 about this at the beginning of the program. You are at this week at an incredible event 53:08 for pastors and leadership of the North American division called the called Yeah, have 53:13 the play of evidence church? Yes, along with 3 ABN you do. And there was 6,000 pastors 53:21 gathered and Lexington, Kentucky with their spouses and children point for an 53:24 event called the call from Sunday to Wednesday. Phenomenal. And I walked into 53:27 to turn the first night. I was overwhelmed to see the representation just the North 53:32 American division. You know, you might on the screen right here. Yeah. And then I was 53:36 shocked to see when I walked into the cafeteria to see just this. Look at all the hands of 53:41 all these people. you look at that picture, you can see all these people. 53:43 >> And that did not represent everyone because a lot was going always. But in a 53:49 nutshell, they had wonderful go through some of them, you know, doctor, reckless to find 53:54 that his good friend of ours. Here he did one on futurism and the different types of a 54:00 prophetic interpretation. children's programs call go fish. The youth programs with 54:08 14 youth were The new St commentaries came out now. Into beautiful volumes. Put 54:14 together by Andrews University. I brought a set of those. And also there's this 54:17 is a picture of the new cards put out by the L line of states business size cards 54:22 with a QR code that if you have 5 cards, you have the entire set of the conflicts 54:29 series. Just give that car and they scanned the back of that. And you can see the apennines 54:33 download it right to your phone. You could hear in red. Well, you could a selfless and 54:37 amazing way of getting might widens out there. Then George night, every night did an 18 54:42 minute on ads its history. The always began by saying we stand on the shoulders of our 54:48 pioneers and talk about the pioneers. But the seminars balancing ministry and 54:53 personal life. We've idolizing you church dealing with heresy, financial wellness, 54:58 discovering the health of the congregation and running effect a board meeting so that 55:02 just some of the many, many, many seminars every the first 3 nights Sunday, Monday, 55:07 Tuesday night and Wednesday night, actually, they had something called shocked. Hank 55:13 creative ways to do evangelism cast just from all over the North American division had 55:17 submitted ideas in the top 5 each night. We're presenting for 5 minutes and then they 55:22 decided and at the knot last night, a tone of $120,000 given away. The highest award 55:28 was $20,000 for the best one chosen each night. That's Angela for evangelism. Not 55:35 made out to the past. to the church right there. Workshops for spouses. My wife had a 55:37 chance to go to the pastors, wives workshops, which was amazing. And then they can go 55:43 back to Shark tank. were some of the ideas that were put member? Well, that was young 55:47 man in New York City had something >> not not a robot out. It was 55:53 about the rolling evangelism and how to get the evangelistic message into the 56:00 city of New York he decided to put the evangelistic message on cart. 56:03 >> In kind of like an egg roll. But when you come to the cart, you can see the 56:10 evangelistic means by that great things are happening creative methods. It was just 56:13 phenomenal to see how people came up with these creative idea. Yeah, there's also every 56:18 night they had something called the Fs Challenge where they had a little 56:21 calisthenics. Everybody stand up. Let stress good. And it was really, really good. But 56:26 the thing that really amazed me they also honored past us. But 30 or more years of of 56:31 service in church. And that would be you. And I was moved when it was called out front 56:38 and they put a The picture of the medallion you might see on the screen and they preyed on 56:43 our show think you for the lifetime of service to the evidence church. It was. It 56:46 was it was that he remove it. 34 35 year. 35 years. Yes, I and amazing. And then they had 56:54 some inspiring music that every night, a brand song just for the called Convention. It 56:57 was in title because I'm called broken unworthy. But I'm still here because I'm 57:02 called. And lastly, they ended with a 19 service. Well, Leon, to pastors like John Rochelle 57:09 and the contest in my life and I we were prayed over and I wanted to go forth and 57:14 ministry. >> no, asked or prison, that's spiritual Lehigh. Oh, yes. 57:20 Still on a high price. The link you pastor for being our pastors and absolutely thank 57:24 you for being here. I know we're training people out for the next hour. Join us. 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