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THE GREAT COMMANDMENT
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Event: Baptism ceremonies Date: July 20 - July 27 Place: Segovia, Castellón, Morón de la Frontera, Oviedo, Soria and Ponts, Spain
Faithful to the commandment of Jesus Christ, the Worldwide Missionary Movement in Spain held, amid great expectation, six water baptism ceremonies all over the country.
On July 27, Zone 1 held a ceremony in the town of Ponts, located in the province of Lleida. Twenty-three faithful descended into the baptismal waters and received the sacrament as established by God.
Reverend Carlos Medina, national supervisor of the WMM in Spain, shared the message of the Lord. In his preaching, he stressed that Christians have to set a good example of their new life in Christ.
On the same day, Zone 4 held a special baptism
worship on Gamella beach, located in the city of Soria. After having received the Sound Doctrine, ten believers were baptized in water, thus giving public testimony that they have accepted Christ as their Savior. Reverend Fisher Torrejón, presbyter of Zone 4, preached the Gospel through the message “The Great Commandment,” based on Matthew 22:34-38.
I LIVE FOR CHRIST On July 20, Zone 5 brought together the faithful in Oviedo, capital of the Principality of Asturias, to celebrate the sacrament of water baptism.
Seven brothers thus became followers of Jesus and committed themselves before God and men to devot-
ing their lives to the service of the Lord. Reverend Oswaldo Romero, presbyter of Zone 5, was chosen to preach the Word.
On the same day, Zone 6 held a baptism service in the town of Morón de la Frontera, located in the province of Seville. Four believers descended into the baptismal waters.
With the support of brothers from the churches of Martos and Seville, the meeting of faith was led by Reverend Salomón Rodríguez, presbyter of Zone 6, who shared a teaching based on Matthew 28:19.
Also, on July 20, Zone 7 held an emotional baptism ceremony in the province of Castellón. Five sisters and two brothers received water baptism as stated by the Messiah in his Word.
Reverend Alexander Montes, presbyter of Zone 7, announced the Good News with the message “Run Away” and said that the faithful must seek the grace of Jesus.
On the same day, Zone 8 gathered its members in the city of Segovia, in the autonomous community of Castilla y León. Four brothers and four sisters were baptized and thus joined the ranks of Christianity.
Reverend Edison Galvis, presbyter of Zone 8, preached the Word of God with a message based on 1 John 3:1-10. Likewise, the newly baptized cried out with faith and conviction: “I Die for the world and I live for Christ.”
Event: 6th anniversary of the Church of Lissone Date: June 27 - June 29 Place: Lissone, Italy
The Worldwide Missionary Movement in Italy celebrated the 6th anniversary of the church of Lissone with the theme “Go, Set a Watchman, Let Him Declare What He Sees.” The three-day event was attended by Reverend Hugo Lope, national officer of Italy, and a large group of faithful.
At the opening service, Pastor Edison Borbor, head of the church of Novi Ligure, preached the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Based on Psalm 32:1-2, the missionary shared a message about the joy in the forgiveness offered by the Lord.
Sister Mileidy Espinoza, from the church of Monza, announced the Word of God at the second worship with the message “Called to Be Watchmen,” based on Nehemiah 4:1 and 9. He pointed out that the people of Christ must always be united in fasting and prayer.
WATCHMEN TODAY In the third service, Pastor Jorge Solano, head of the church of Novara, shared the Good News. Based on Nehemiah 4:8,9 and 22, he spoke about the “Watchmen of the Lord,” and urged believers to share the message of salvation with every creature.
Minister Lope, presbyter of Zone 1, taught the Sound Doctrine during the last service. Based on Isaiah 21:6, the missionary presented the speech “Watchmen Today.”
Under the Lord’s guidance, Pastor Julio Pereira is in charge of the church of Lissone. Along with his wife, he spreads the Gospel in the province of Monza and Brianza where the WMM is gaining ground thanks to its evangelistic work. He states that the doctrine of Christ has touched the hearts of many in the province of Monza and Brianza.
EVENTS NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE WITH GOD
Event: 1st National Convention Date: July 12 - July 14 Place: Porirua, New Zealand
The Worldwide Missionary Movement in New Zealand held its 1st National Convention in the city of Porirua, under the theme “Nothing Is Impossible with God.” The event was attended by Reverend Daniel Cuéllar, national supervisor of the WMM in Australia, and Pastor Fredy Sánchez, head of the church of Canberra. In the opening service, Pastor Cuéllar preached the Word of God through the message “If You Want,” based on Matthew 8:1-2. In his preaching, the missionary stated that the Lord is always attentive to the needs of men, and He has mercy upon those who repent.
In the second service, Reverend Cuéllar announced the Good News with the sermon “Water Baptism,” based on Matthew 28:19-20. A special baptism ceremony was also held, and Sister Ana Lucía Cruz descended into the baptismal waters to publicly accept God as her Savior.
In the third service, Minister Fredy Sánchez preached the Gospel through the message “Touching Your Miracle,” based on Mark 5:30. The servant of God said that faith is essential to see the glory of God, and that without faith it is impossible to please the Lord.
In the last service, Reverend Cuéllar shared the Sound Doctrine with the message “Righteousness Amid Corruption,” based on Genesis 6:9-22. The preacher said that people in Noah’s time were corrupted, but there was one man that pleased God.
At the end of the 1st National Convention of the WMM in New Zealand, Reverend William García, missionary of the Work of God in this country, said that the local church got ready for this event from the beginning of the year. He also stated that the presence of the WMM in Oceania is becoming increasingly strong.
WORKERS OF THE ALTAR
Event: 52nd National Convention Date: July 17 - July 20 Place: San Juan, Puerto Rico
The Worldwide Missionary Movement in Puerto Rico held its 52nd National Convention in the church of Río Piedras, located in the municipality of San Juan. The event was attended by the main world leaders of the WMM.
Reverend Humberto Henao, international vice president of the Work of God, preached the Gospel in the first service of the event. Based on Job 31:1-2, the Lord’s servant shared the message “Making a Pact with Ourselves.”
In the second service, Reverend Mario Lima, national supervisor of the WMM in Bolivia, announced the Good News. Based on 3 John 1-12, the minister of the Lord presented the preaching “The Power of Example.”
Based on 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Reverend Rómulo Vergara, international director of the WMM, shared the Sound Doctrine in the third service of the event. The missionary offered the message “Preaching with the Power of the Holy Spirit.”
PRAISE AND WORSHIP In the fourth service, Reverend Enrique Valenzuela, national vice president of the WMM in Bolivia, shared God’s message “They Call Me Joy,” based on Ruth 1:19-21.
Reverend Rubén Concepción, international secretary of the Work of the Lord, preached the Word of God in the fifth service. Based on John 4:24, he shared the message “Victory Through Praise and Worship.” In the sixth worship, Reverend Jorge Álvarez, former member of the International Board of the WMM, was chosen to preach God’s Word through the speech “Workers of the Altar,” based on 2 Chronicles 7:1-3.
Reverend José Arturo Soto, international president of the Work of God, delivered the last sermon of the meeting, “The Importance of Keeping the Vital Principle of the Work,” based on 1 Samuel 4:19.
PRESERVING THE ACQUIRED POSSESSION
Event: Pastors Retreat Date: July 12 - July 14 Place: El Progreso, Honduras
The Worldwide Missionary Movement in Honduras held its annual Pastors Retreat in the church of El Progreso, located in the department of Yoro. The event was attended by Reverend Rubén Concepción,
international secretary of the Work of God, as well as around one hundred and eighty ministers of the Lord. Pastor Rubén Concepción preached the Word of God at the opening ceremony with the message “Shunem,” based on 2 Kings 4:8-10. In his preaching, he said that serving the Lord is no easy task but He takes care of His servants.
In the second service, Reverend Concepción preached the Gospel of Jesus Christ through a biblical teaching aimed to offer advice and guidance to the pastors. He also took the opportunity to talk about the progress of the WMM around the world.
THE LIFE OF A LEADER Minister Rubén Concepción announced the Good News of God at the third service of the Pastors Retreat.
Based on Joshua 23:1-5, he shared the message “Preserving the Acquired Possession,” and he stated that Christ is the one who has control of all things.
In the last service, Reverend Marcelino Duarte, national secretary of the WMMM in Honduras, delivered the sermon “The Life of a Leader,” based on Exodus 18:13-21. He said that there is much apostasy nowadays.
In the closing event, Reverend Heriberto Chacón, national supervisor of the Work in Honduras, announced that the National Convention this year will be held from October 17 to October 20 in the city of Comayagua. He also expressed his support to Reverend José Arturo Soto, international president of the Work of God, and prayed for the strength and unity of the Work of God.
JESUS LOVES YOU Under the guidance of the Lord, the Worldwide Missionary Movement in Australia held an evangelistic campaign on Murray Street, one of the main arteries right in the financial heart of the city of Perth.
The event, whose theme was “Jesus Loves You,” was attended by a group of brothers led by Pastor Luis Yucra. The members of the Work of the Lord shared the Event: Evangelistic Campaign Date: July 20 Place: Perth, Australia message of Christ for humanity with pedestrians, who stopped to listen to the Word of God.
Placed at the entrance of a mall, the faithful of God saw with their own eyes that there is a huge need of the Gospel among Australians. They distributed more than half a thousand leaflets with information about the Sound Doctrine.
An important group of people became aware of the importance of Christianity and received the leaflets with joy and hope. God allowed the evangelistic campaign to have the authorization of the Perth authorities. GOD DID IT.
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u TENERIFE NORTE: Avenida San Miguel de Chimisay 11 u VALDEPEÑAS: Avenida de los Estudiantes 74 u GRAN CANARIAS: Calle Alfredo Calderón 48 u LANZAROTE: Calle José Pereyra Galviaty 13
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