The Euro-Asia Division (ESD) joined the global launch of OneVoice27 on September 5. Churches across the division embraced the "Mission for all" vision through special worship services, prayer, and family outreach.
In Serpukhov, Russia, a church service led by Pavel Pavelko, president of the Central Conference, urged each church member to spread the gospel. He stressed that OneVoice27 empowers every church member to use their personal digital media to spread hope to others.
The Serpukhov church has already begun developing online ministry projects. They have an official website, Telegram channel, and Rutube (a Russian video platform) channel. A group on VK (a Russian social media platform) enables community members to submit prayer requests, receive spiritual support, and learn about the church.
The church service also featured a sermon by Maxim Samoshkin. He emphasized the importance of personal prayer and Bible study. Drawing on the biblical story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10, Samoshkin described the importance of pausing to truly learn at the feet of Christ.
"If Jesus really touches our hearts, we simply cannot remain silent. The main thing is to remember that the Lord Himself promised to go with us wherever we go," Samoshkin said.
The worship service concluded with a call for each member to join the OneVoice27 movement and to use online opportunities to serve and spread the Word of God.
The 2nd Brest congregation in Belarus also held a special worship service designed to demonstrate how small community churches can contribute to the OneVoice27 mission.
The service began with solemn singing to set a prayerful tone. Leaders invited the congregation to gather in groups of two or three to pray together. Participants said that, though the prayers were quiet, their hearts and intentions were strong, and the prayers provided a chance for each member to be an active participant in OneVoice27.
During the sermon, the local pastor emphasized that OneVoice27's goal is to focus on Jesus and use personal media to spread the gospel message. He reminded the congregation that OneVoice27 isn't just a one-day event, but an invitation for each member to take an active role in ministry.
The Adventist church in Barnaul launched OneVoice27 by hosting a family outing. Congregants invited friends and relatives to spend a day in nature to connect with each other on a deeper level.
On September 13, about 30 people gathered in the Barnaul Ribbon Forest. The event gave participants a chance to take a break from day-to-day stresses and spend time together in an informal setting.
During the outing, leaders discussed family relationships. The church's pastor led participants in a discussion about ways to maintain closeness with others, notice the good in everyone, and remember small, simple ways to show attention and care to others.
The conversation continued with reflections on the freedom of choice and responsibility of man. Participants were split into small groups to consult scripture and discuss how biblical principles manifest in modern life.
Time was also spent playing games, relaxing, and talking to each other. Participants said that the casual closeness of the environment helped everyone get to know each other quickly and prevented anyone from feeling out of place.
For the Barnual church, the trip showed the heart of OneVoice27 by providing a space to expand friendships, invite nearby people to church, and spend time together. Church leaders said that the unity of the Church begins with relationships among people, and those relationships begin with simple human connection.
Content for this article was sourced from three articles on the Euro-Asia Division news site.
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