From September 13 through 15, 2024, The Bible Exhibition, ‘ExpoBiblia' in Madrid, Spain, was an impressive event drawing approximately 500 people. Forty people filled out surveys and left their opinions and data for follow-up, and several interested parties asked us for the address of the church to visit. The event was a project coordinated and executed by the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Ventas in Madrid.

The cultural biblical exhibition (ExpoBiblia) has been a long-awaited project for several years, but obtaining the respective permits has not been easy. Finally, the long-awaited project in the Calero Park of Madrid, Ciudad Lineal District, happened.

It is the first time something like this has been done in Madrid's capital. The Church reaches people in a simple but kind way, sharing a truth that we hope can break countless chains so that many people who heard us will be able to experience the freedom that Christ offers. “And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (John 8:32).

A Spiritually-Enriched Event

During the inauguration, pastors Rubén Guzmán, current pastor of the Ventas Church; Fernando Bacuilima, outgoing pastor of the Ventas Church; and Óscar López, president of the Spanish Adventist Union attended.

It was a blessed event both for the people who went through this cultural exhibition of the Bible, as well as for the Church. The ExpoBiblia managed to generate unity and teamwork, with a single purpose: to share hope with every person who seeks comfort and words of encouragement. All of those who collaborated or went through the exhibition have been spiritually enriched.

About 500 People Experience Bible Activities

During those three days, ExpoBiblia had visits from about 500 people, and, at the end of the tour, people left words of thanks, impressive testimonies, and deep dialogues with various individuals about the content of the different stands.

During the Bible exhibition, the host church jointly carried out some activities for the people who visited. These included children's activities, run with the help of the church's Children's Ministry department: face painting for children, balloon distribution, and crafts workshops for children, with children and youth from the church participating and helping. In addition, Saturday afternoon featured musical performances.

Distribution of Christian Literature and Missionary Books

Many Christian books were distributed, as well as several missionary books, including Steps to Christ, The Great Controversy, and several Bibles. These were days of joy and hope, days of unity and brotherhood, united with a single objective: to share hope with those in need.

The original story was published on the Revista Adventista website here.