Fountainview Academy students sing at the afternoon rally.
This year’s mission rally at the Village Church in College Place, Wash., featured John Bradshaw, president of the “It Is Written” television ministry, and students from Fountainview Academy in British Columbia.
“The rally is always a high weekend for the Gospel Outreach team,” says David Gillham, vice president for field operations. “It’s an opportunity to share what’s happening in the 10/40 Window and how God is using Bible workers to make a difference for eternity.”
For the Friday evening vespers program, Sept. 27, Fountainview students presented a half-hour concert, including “At Calvary,” “Ancient Words” and “I Pledge Allegiance to the Lamb.” John Bradshaw followed with “The Lost Sheep”—a powerful message of Christ’s compassion and love.
Elder Bradshaw spoke again during the Sabbath worship hour, Sept. 28, with a message titled “Follow the Leader,” which encouraged everyone to keep their eyes fixed on Jesus.
At the Sabbath afternoon “Search and Rescue” rally, regional directors and partnering ministries reported on work happening in the 10/40 Window.
Tens of thousands of people are coming to Christ even in closed countries all around the world—unprecedented and amazing. Gospel Outreach Bible workers risk their lives in many areas to take the good news of Jesus to their neighborhoods.
In one closed area alone, our Bible workers have brought almost 50,000 people to Christ in the last two years. God is pouring out His Spirit in a mighty way—in visions and dreams, in miracles and through the ministry of kindness in the villages.
Elder Bradshaw wrapped up the rally with a message “The Unlikeliest Believers,” which highlighted Jonah’s experience with the people of Nineveh. It was a call to be a missionary.
“The annual rally was amazing. From powerful messages by Elder Bradshaw to heavenly music from Fountainview Academy. The Holy Spirit was present, convicting and converting my heart to the importance of the Great Commission, of going into all the world. I came away feeling rejuvenated, inspired and willing to be more used by God,” says Brent Scully, president of Gospel Outreach.
