Dear Friends,
We are continuing to see prophecy being fulfilled before our eyes. The Lord is calling His people to fully consecrate their lives to Him and give the final message of mercy to a dying world. In recent weeks, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing again and again how God continues to open doors, move mightily on hearts, and advance this work rapidly in a very short time.
This past weekend, the third weekend in March, Streams of Light Europe participated in the “I Will Go” Congress in Sagunto, Spain, where more than one thousand young people gathered to be inspired and invited to become missionaries for Jesus.
I had the joy and privilege of presenting a seminar titled, “How to Share the Three Angels’ Messages in 30 Seconds.” The focus was on the unique and urgent mission for which the Lord has raised the Seventh-day Adventist Church—the proclamation of the Three Angels’ Messages.
During the seminar, we highlighted how Ellen White clearly states that The Great Controversy presents the Three Angels’ Messages—the final warning to the world—more clearly than any of her other books. She also testified that the Lord instructed her to write what she had seen and heard and to ensure that this message would go to all people. She faithfully fulfilled her part, writing and urging the church to distribute this book far and wide.
Now it is our turn.
God is calling us to carry His message to every home in North America and Europe through this powerful, life-transforming book. God led in the development of practical training on how to share The Great Controversy through house-to-house ministry, teaching members on how to clearly and effectively present this book in just 30 seconds.
It was encouraging to see the room overflowing with young people, eager to learn how to share the Three Angels’ Messages.
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Friends, I am writing to you now from Prague, Czech Republic.
This morning, I met with the Union administration to explore the possibility of establishing a European chapter of the Streams of Light Training Institute (SOLTI), with a special focus on the city of Prague. The Union owns a beautiful campus about one hour from the city, which is currently being considered as the location for this initiative.
Prague is known as one of the most secular cities in the world. But we do not see this as a barrier, we see it as an opportunity. It is a strategic training ground, an ideal place to prepare missionaries for effective service in large cities across the Czech-Slovak Union, throughout Europe, and beyond.
This coming Sunday, March 29th, by God’s grace, we will begin our Zaragoza, Spain mission trip.
Young people from across Europe will gather with the goal of distributing 25,000 packages of hope. It is especially encouraging to see the strong involvement of the Spanish Union and Sagunto Adventist College. This marks the first time in many years that the Spanish Union is participating in a large-scale, house-to-house distribution of The Great Controversy.
Each evening, there will be an evangelistic series presented by Pastor Jonathan Tejel, former Youth Director for the Inter-European Division. We sincerely ask for your prayers and support, that God would use this initiative in a powerful way to reach hearts and transform lives.
In addition to our upcoming mission efforts in Zaragoza and the distribution of 25,000 books, we also have a mission which overlaps in Atlanta, Georgia, to distribute 85,000 books. Just 10 days after the Atlanta mission concludes, the Dallas Mission Trip begins, and 50,000 books will be distributed in that city. The Texas Conference has partnered with us for a conference-wide distribution taking place Sabbath, April 25th. Prayers for all three missions are much needed. Pray that the Holy Spirit would guide, protect, and be poured out upon all our volunteers, staff, and those who we will meet.
Friends, God is moving this work forward speedily. God is calling each one who has stood on the sidelines to take an active role in this work. Let each one of us continue to surrender our lives fully to God’s will and prayerfully seek wisdom for how to labor effectively for souls.
Thank you for your continued prayers, your support, and your partnership in this mission.
Oleg Lotca
President, Streams of Light International
