Pathway to Health is fast approaching. and we are calling on our members to help us get the word out across Indianapolis. If you know of family or friends who may need health care, tell them about this wonderful opportunity to receive free health services during April 17-20 in downtown Indianapolis at the Lucas Oil Stadium. Hours on Sunday are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Wednesday hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Dental patients may pre-register at pathwaytohealth.org. No insurance or ID is required.
Pathway to Health Invitations
Members from several Indianapolis area churches had a wonderful time this past weekend distributing Pathway to Health invitation flyers. Members are also delivering flyers to neighbors, work associates, and at school.
Nora Sackett, a Chapel West member, shared the following experience:
"While passing out flyers in the assigned neighborhood, we noticed nice two story houses and nice vehicles in the driveway. We were not sure if the people in this community needed the services of the Mega Clinic. I prayed and asked God to lead. The next house we visited after the prayer was the one that let us know we were in the right neighborhood. After letting them know about the clinic with tears in her eyes, she said, 'You have no idea how much I needed this. This is just what I needed.' God is is control, He always is."
A group of Glendale church members handed out flyers at an apartment complex near the church. Pastors Ramon and Vic met a lady there who works as an event coordinator for Lucas Oil Stadium. Upon receiving the flyer, she said that she was already aware of the event and was excited that we were coming to provide much-needed services for the city. She stated that she is scheduled to work at the stadium during the event and is planning to bring her granddaughter to the clinic to receive services. The word is getting out!
"I'm Praying for the Neighborhood..."
Pastor Robb Long interviewed retired Pastor Allen Shepherd recently in our green screen studio about his experiences praying together with his neighbors. Click here to see the 6-minute video.
Pastor Harvey Kornegay, Ministerial Director, visited the Fort Wayne Karen church to pray for the church leaders and install Pastor Suan Lian Kham. The Sabbath School children provided special music.
Pastor Eric Freking, Conference Evangelist, has been holding an Unlock Revelation evangelistic series in Columbus, Indiana. The series began with 60 community guests, and as they reach its conclusion, 35-40 of these guests are still in attendance.
The youth of our southern Hispanic district conducted a week of evangelism with the theme The Time Has Come. On Sabbath they ended the series with a baptism of 17-year-old Jessica at the Evansville Hispanic church. Praise God! Following the service, the young people testified in the community.
Pastor Abraham Jimenez
Southern Hispanic District
The Importance of Just One
by Lee Whitman, Director/Pastor
Matthew 19:14 (NLT): "But Jesus said, 'Let the children come to Me. Don't stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children.'"
There are many ways to invite the children to come to Jesus. One of those ways is through the Pathfinder Club.
I hadn't been in the La Porte district long, when a mother and daughter asked me to prepare for baptism. As we studied together, the Lord impressed me to talk with the church about starting a Pathfinder Club for the daughter, who was just 10 years old. It had been several years since they had a club (nobody could even recall what the name of the club was), but they were willing to move forward by faith, realizing that just one child was important enough, in God’s eyes.
Tera and her daughter Alexandria were baptized, and shortly thereafter, the Pathfinder Club started to take shape, with just one child.
Over the next few months, one child after another wanted to join, and before long we had seven children in the club, and a name chosen – La Porte Falcons Pathfinder Club. What was also amazing was the parents' involvement. They didn't just come and drop their kids off, for the most part. At least one parent from each family became involved in the club, which made it a lot easier. Two families even bring the younger siblings, who participate where they can (the parents have received age-appropriate material from Adventurers to teach them at home).
We, too often, are tempted to wait for a crowd to do something, but we shouldn't. Just one child, one person, is important enough to throw your full energy and resources into, so that that one person can have the opportunity to come to Jesus. I am so proud of the La Porte Church, who didn't forbid that one child from experiencing Jesus in a very real way, through Pathfinders. I believe God multiplied their commitment, by bringing in more families and children.
The Evansville West Side Church was blessed to have three baptisms on Sabbath March 19. The Holy Spirit was present in a powerful way. There were many non-SDA’s there to witness the event. Their hearts were touched as were ours. God is good!
Robert J. Lloyd Pastor - Evansville West Side Church, New Harmony SDA Church GLOW Ministry Leader
Romans 10: 15
How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace,
Who bring glad tidings of good things!
Dear Father,
You have sent your servants to preach the good news of your salvation.
That gospel of peace is written in the hearts of those who proclaim it.
They bring glad tidings of those good things for us all.
May I always be willing to hear and receive this wonderful gift.
Thank you, Father.
Amen.
April
April 9-10 Pathway to Health Flyer Distribution
April 14-15 Set-up for Pathway to Health
April 16 Sabbath Celebration
Lucas Oil Stadium
April 17-20 Pathway to Health
Lucas Oil Stadium
April 21 Teardown for Pathway to Health
April 20-24 Indiana Academy
Home Leave
April 29-May 1 Pathfinder Fair-TRC
April 29-May 18 Indy area Evangelistic
Meetings
(various locations)
April 30-May 1 Ignite Indiana:
Hispanic
May
May 13-15 Adventurer Family
Weekend-TRC
May 21-28 Elder Ted Wilson/
Mark Finley Meetings Warren Center for
Performing Arts,
Indianapolis
May 27 Elementary Schools
Conclude
May 27-29 IA Graduation
Weekend
June
June 6-11 General Conference
Session
St. Louis
June 11 Hispanic Fraternity
Day-IA
June 13-18 Indiana Camp
Meeting-IA
June 15-19 Single Moms’ and Kids
Camp-TRC
June 19-26 Camp for the Blind
-TRC
June 26-July 3 Cub Camp (ages 7-10)
-TRC
*These dates are subject to change.
April 16 Pathway to Health Worship Services*
Lucas Oil Stadium
Theme: United We Serve!
*Church members can purchase meal tickets by April 11 on Pathway to Health website, www.pathwaytohealth.org.
