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What then shall we say to these things? The Jesus” (Revelation 14:12 NKJV). apostle Paul would respond, “If God is for PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE us, who can be against us? He who did not Thank you for prayerfully considering spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for what special contribution you can make, HEART OF GRATITUDE us all, how shall He not with Him also freely both financially and with your prayers, as give us all things.” (Romans 8:31-32 NKJV) we come to the close of this memorable The country of Ethiopia has been closed to year 2020. We will surely see God work in What reasons do we have to give thanks Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19 NKJV) How evangelistic media outreach for , miraculous ways, and we will remember to to God as we enter the final months of have these promises been fulfilled in the with all media being controlled by the give thanks to Him, for He is good, and His 2020? For many of us, this has been a global evangelistic media ministry of Hope government. In recent months, God has mercy endures forever. very challenging year. The global health Channel during the past year? Our studios opened a door of opportunity to reach pandemic has disrupted our lives—some and offices were closed in March 2020 as a more than 109 million precious souls in that With heartfelt thanks and continued have lost loved ones, others have lost result of the health pandemic. Even now, we great country where the Gospel was first prayers, employment, and all have lost some are working with limited staff at our Hope preached by an Ethiopian official whose freedoms we once took for granted. Channel International, Inc. headquarters story is recorded in Acts 8. with much of our work still conducted Ethiopia is one of our newest channels in remotely. And yet, in spite of these our global network of 59 in total, and God Yet, in the midst of these challenges, we have more requests for Bible is already impacting viewers across the difficult times, the Word studies than at any time in our history. country through a faithful preaching of the of God encourages us There is a hunger for the Word of God and a Word of God! longing for hope in these uncertain times. to rejoice always, pray These are just a few reasons why we can without ceasing, in Just a few weeks before the pandemic give thanks to God. We are also thankful everything give thanks... impacted the continent of Africa, Hope for you, our faithful partners in this global Channel Tanzania broadcasted an evangelistic media ministry. Your support evangelistic series with Breath of Life has made a difference that will only be fully Yet, in the midst of these difficult times, speaker/director Carlton Byrd. These revealed when we gather together with the Word of God encourages us to “rejoice messages were delivered to more than all of the redeemed before the throne of always, pray without ceasing, in everything 4,000 locations across Tanzania with a God. May you be blessed beyond measure, give thanks; for this is the will of God in combined attendance of 143,511. At the now and forever. If you have been waiting Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians conclusion of those meetings, 16,521 were 5:16-18, NKJV) So, what reasons do we have baptized. to give thanks to God? We can thank the IF GOD IS FOR US, WHO Lord that He will be faithful and keep all of One of our global network channels in His promises to us. He says, “I will instruct South America, , prayerfully CAN BE AGAINST US? you and teach you in the way you should considered how to reach out to their go; I will guide you with My eye” (Psalm viewers during Easter Week, a time when Derek Morris 32:8 NKJV), and “call upon Me in the day our churches typically conduct evangelistic for a time to make a profound difference President, Hope Channel International, Inc. of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall meetings. With all of the churches closed for God’s mission in these last days of glorify Me.” (Psalm 50:15 NKJV) and large public gatherings forbidden, earth’s history, now is the time! Hope our evangelistic media ministry became Channel International, Inc. is planning a The apostle Paul reminds us that God is more important than ever. Novo Tempo bold evangelistic initiative starting in 2021 able to work “all things together for good to broadcasted truth-filled messages by that will exponentially increase our impact those who love God, to those who are the evangelist Luis Goncalves in Portuguese globally. Thousands more will request called according to His purpose” (Romans and Spanish to the entire continent. The personal Bible studies and take their stand 8:28 NKJV), and “will supply all your needs result? More than 30,250 individuals with God’s end-time people “who keep the according to His riches in requested baptism! commandments of God and the faith of

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Help Hope Help You Quarter 4 | 2020 Your gifts make a difference and giving can still benefit you! While tax laws have President Derek Morris changed, your support is needed more than ever. With your support we can achieve our mission. There are some easy ways that you can help us this year and make an Marketing Team Elizabeth Camps impact on our work. Some of these gifts include benefits such as income and capital TABLE OF Maharani Lumban-Gaol gains tax avoidance and lifetime income. Contact us to learn more. Cinthya Molina Now is the time to lock in a generous payout rate based on your age. CONTENTS Contributing Writers Sarah Fonseca Juleun A. Johnson Maharani Lumban-Gaol President’s Message 2 Reagan Malumo Ronnie Mills Derek Morris An Attitude of Gratitude: Five Reasons 6 Designer to Be Grateful Zack Posthumus

Printing Practicing Gratitude Daily 8 Alpha Impressions

Send Correspondence to: At a Glance: Small Talk, Big God 12 [email protected]

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understands my grief. Separated from family An Attitude Of Gratitude: and friends, even in the moments of despair, God cares for you. He knows what it is like to Five Reasons To Be Grateful be separated from His father. He also knows what it is like to die leaving His family. I am BY JULEUN A. JOHNSON, D.MIN. grateful there is a God who identifies with the pain that is present in our hearts today. Juleun is a chaplain and Director of Mission and Ministry at Florida Hospital in Orlando. He is a graduate of Oakwood University and Andrews 4. Our Voices are Heard in Heaven University, and earned a D.Min. from Claremont School of Theology in Isaiah 65:24 (NKJV) says, “Before they call, I Spiritual Care and Counseling. will answer; and while they are still speaking, I will hear.” In times of challenge, God wants to hear us. In times of joy, God wants to celebrate with us. There is no time in your life that your prayers are insignificant to God. The year 2020 has been for some a dream 1. We Are Not Alone Ellen White says, “By your fervent prayers of faith you can move the arm that moves the they hope to wake up from. For each of us in Matthew 5:45 (NKJV) says, “it rains on the our part of the world, COVID-19 has been a world. (Prayer P.86). just and the unjust.” All around the world phrase interchangeable with pleasantries. people are seeking the Savior and praying 5. Victory is Just Around the for healing, deliverance and strength. “How are you doing through this COVID Corner Throughout this pandemic, angels of mercy season?” We will not always have COVID-19 nor be reveal themselves in human form (Hebrews socially distanced. Revelation 21:3 (KJV) 13:2) to assist, comfort, and encourage. It is A close second to the medical term COVID-19, says, “and God shall wipe away all tears from possible we could be accomplishing Jesus’ is the phrase “social distancing.” Both their eyes; and there shall be no more death, desire written in John 17 for his disciples to terms have attempted to break the eighth neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be one as we pray throughout this pandemic. commandment, “thou shalt not steal”. be any more pain: for the former things are (Exodus 20:15 KJV) Steal what, you ask? For passed away.” I look forward to the day when some, these terms have attempted to rob and 2. Inner Renewal is Happening we will never part again. Very soon, suffering pillage the world’s joy, laughter, peace, and a 2 Corinthians 4:16 (NIV) says, “Therefore will be a word forever deleted from the sense of gratitude. If there was a way for your we do not lose heart. Though outwardly dictionary of the universe. I am so grateful joy to return, would you be open to it? we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are that victory is in the grasp of the believer. being renewed day by day.” While COVID-19 Robert Emmons, Ph.D., a preeminent scholar has caused local and global separation, I While an attitude of gratitude may not always on the study of gratitude, shares interesting personally have experienced opportunities be easy, it can be accomplished. I invite you facts about gratitude. Emmons says, “grateful for personal renewal. I have spent more to keep a gratitude journal and write down thinking and grateful moods help us sleep time in prayer, reading and studying. I have at least three things that were good in your longer and longer.” In one study, people who completed projects around the house and day. Write down dreams for your future, or kept a gratitude journal slept 30 minutes been blessed to spend more time with answers to prayer. In being grateful, we not more compared to those who didn’t practice my family. I have grown closer to God. It only find ways to be connected to others, gratitude.” In addition to modern psychology, is important to take advantage of these but to ourselves, our community, and most we have a foundation in the Word of God that precious moments. I am sure you have also importantly, to our amazing and caring God. offers us reasons to be grateful in times of grown personally and spiritually too. difficulty. 3. God is Familiar With Our Pain I Thessalonians 5:18 (KJV) says, “In Isaiah 53:3 (KJV) says, “he is despised and everything give thanks: for this is the will of rejected of men; a man of sorrows and God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” While acquainted with grief.” It would be hard Paul’s words to the church in Thessalonica for me to believe in a God who could not are true, they can be difficult to apply. How understand what it is like to be human. With can we have an attitude of gratitude even all the funerals, memorials, deaths, and during this pandemic? sicknesses, it is comforting to know God

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Philip Mathew - Director of health of body and of soul than Analytics and Innovation does a spirit of gratitude and “Trust in the Lord with all your praise.” - Ministry of Healing, p. 251 heart and lean not on your own understanding; Gideon Mutero - VP of Finance; In all your ways submit to him, and Administration he will make your paths straight.” “We have nothing to fear for the Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV) future, except as we shall forget the way the Lord has led us, and Cinthya Molina - Marketing His teaching in our past history.” - Projects Assistant Christian Experience and Teachings “Rejoice always, pray continually, of Ellen G. White, CET 204.1 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jason Miller - Director of Planned Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Giving (NIV) “It is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Zanele Sokupa - Donor Care Almighty God, to obey his will, to Assistant be grateful for his benefits, and “At the right time, I, the LORD, humbly to implore his protection will make it happen” (Isaiah 60:22 and favor.” (George Washington’s , NLT). “This scripture text has 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation) proven true for me so many times. God continues to lead and guide Derek Morris - President meme, and I am so blessed to be “I’m thankful for the privilege of called His child.” leading an in-depth interactive study of the Word of God with Earley Simon - Senior Director of our Hope team. PRACTICING Television Distribution It’s not part of my job description “And we know that all things work as President of Hope Channel GRATITUDE DAILY together for good to them that love International, Inc., but every time God...” Romans 8:28 (KJV) I teach Hope Sabbath School, I am This year was tough for many of us, yet we experienced many things to reminded why we exist—to share be thankful for as well. Here is a collection of favorite quotes, verses or Even in the middle of a pandemic, God’s Good News for a better life testimonies of gratitude from the Hope Channel team. It is our hope that God has showered His people with today and for eternity!” these uplifting words bring you joy and gratitude. opportunities for gratitude. I, for one, have been able to spend more Sarah Fonseca - Fundraising time with God, my wife and son. Coordinator “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever” “I am so thankful for giving birth - 1 Chronicles 16:34 (KJV) Rico Hill - Senior Producer to our healthy baby girl, Naomi. “Nothing tends more to promote She has been such a blessing

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and tremendous joy in our lives. Her little smiles and giggles are a constant reminder of God’s immeasurable love.”

Enkosé Plummer - Video editor “I am grateful for my first year at Hope Channel. This first-year experience has shown me that being in God’s will is the best and safest place you can be. I was able to grow in media arts, use my talents for the Lord and I was blessed with my first car with the help of my co-worker.”

Ronnie Mills - Director of Fundraising “I am thankful that God has brought me to Hope Channel, where I can join the work of spreading His message of hope to One day, as I scrolled aimlessly through social media to detract from these all.” thoughts and feelings, a divine timing post appeared, reminding me of the blessings I have. Justin Woods - Director of Digital Distribution Those needing shelter want the roof I have, those struggling with “This year, I am so thankful for my employment want the job I have, those facing physical illnesses or newborn baby girl and the joy she disabilities want the health I have, those unable to communicate with has brought to our home!” loved ones want the technology I have!

Maharani Lumban-Gaol - In the blink of an eye, our world can change drastically, and I am grateful Marketing Assistant for the daily ‘little’ things easily forgotten, but hopefully now difficult to “Being alone during the pandemic forget.” has been a challenge. When I saw others able to be with their family What are you thankful for this year? How are you expressing gratitude and friends throughout this difficult today? We invite you to share with us at [email protected]! time, I felt lonely and self-pity.

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AT A GLANCE RONNIE MILLS, DIRECTOR OF FUNDRAISING As I was entering my 4th grade year of school in Little did they know the child in that house my small-town community of New Bern, North would go on to graduate from Andrews NUMBER OF TOTAL NUMBER OF Carolina, someone put a flyer under my door. University, eventually work for the oldest COUNTRIES REACHED FEATURED GUESTS The flyer stated there would be a day that money Adventist evangelistic media ministry, and then would be thrown in the street and no one would become the new Director of Fundraising at the pick it up. Adventist church’s newest tool of evangelism and one of its strongest: Hope Channel Needless to say, that flyer caught my attention International, Inc. and I gave it to my mother. Who would throw money in the street, and why would it not be Today, I get to pay forward what God has done 167 90 picked up? for me since introducing me to his remnant church. During these unique times in which we This led my mother, younger sister and myself to live, Hope Channel is needed more than ever to attend an Adventist evangelistic crusade. We had relieve those who are feeling anxiety, depression, a neighbor who was Adventist and we would ride financial stress, loneliness, or spiritual decline with them to the series. because of the pandemic.

TOTAL POST REACH ENGAGED USERS I remember how excited I was when I attended the first night. My family won a Bible, and this was the first Bible I remember reading. I was so HOPE CHANNEL WAS MADE excited to be reading the Bible. FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS.

I continued to attend the meetings even when my family didn’t go. Eventually I became For those who have felt the above, they now can 1.3M 78.4K baptized during that crusade into the Adventist have hope through Hope Channel. From Let’s church. Pray which helped my sister get through major health concerns, Hope Sabbath School which But God didn’t stop there. At the public school helped the Sabbath lessons to come alive, to I attended that year, the Lord blessed me with Hope at Home which provided uplifting and a wonderful teacher who happened to be sound messages during the sudden escalation of Adventist. Her mother, who was also Adventist, the COVID-19 virus, Hope Channel was made for TOTAL VIDEO VIEWS POST IMPRESSIONS taught at the same school and they arranged such a time as this. with the cafeteria staff that whenever there was unclean meat on the menu, they (the cafeteria Similar to the flyer that was slid under my door, staff) cooked a separate meal for me. we must ensure Hope Channel is slid through every media outlet in the world. It is a privilege I am so thankful for the Bible workers and to be part of Hope Channel and join the work others who, during that crusade, listened to the of bringing God’s light into the darkness so 159.8K Holy Spirit and were not afraid to put a flyer that other kids and families like mine can be 1.5M underneath my door. My neighborhood was not introduced to the beauty and soul-saving truth the best, yet it did not stop them from sharing of Christ. the good news of Jesus with my family.

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Gifts of Thanksgiving Sarah Fonseca, fundraising coordinator

One day I was driving to work for an early gratitude, the Samaritan leper humbly threw eternity. When you partner with Hope When you partner with Hope Channel, you morning meeting. It was the same route I himself at the feet of Jesus and praised God Channel in ministry, your financial support are bringing the word of God to our viewers. take every day, but this time there was a road for his healing. spreads the gospel around the world through “Hope Channel has helped me grow in God's closure. I tried to reroute, but turn after turn, Bible-based programming. Your faithful gifts word,” says Kaycee, a viewer from St. Lucia. more time kept adding to my estimated time Did the other nine lepers get too caught draw viewers closer to God. “Viewers like me are truly being blessed.” of arrival. I cried out to God for help. Frantic up in their lives to give thanks to Jesus? All and frustrated, I finally arrived at work—I was ten lepers had faith, and all were physically Karen, a viewer from New Zealand, is God never tires of blessing us, and we should late. healed, but only the grateful leper was thankful for Hope Sabbath School. She never tire of giving thanks. “You will be pronounced spiritually well by Jesus. writes, “Hope Channel helps my spiritual enriched in every way so that you can be I jumped right into the workday and tried life every day, and it draws me closer to our generous on every occasion, and through us to make up for lost time. I was so busy and Like the lepers, it is easy for us to cry out Maker.” your generosity will result in thanksgiving to upset by my tardiness that I took the blessing to Jesus and receive His blessings. But it God” (2 Corinthians 9:11 NIV). of my safe arrival for granted. How often can be a challenge to express thankfulness. Santi, from Jamaica, is grateful for Let’s Pray do we take our daily routines—like safely Feeling grateful is not enough. We need to hosts Season and Mario, who taught her to We are so thankful for your partnership in arriving to work—for granted? We live in such be like the Samaritan leper and express that never cease in prayer. Santi writes, “May ministry. Without your generous support, a fast-paced world, we forget to pause and thanksgiving. God continue to bless Hope Channel and the production of gospel-centered programming, express our thankfulness to God. efforts made to spread the gospel to a dying like Hope Sabbath School, Let’s Pray, Bible “Give thanks in all circumstances; for world.” HelpDesk, InVerse and many more, would not The story of the ten lepers in Luke 17:12-19 this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” be possible. Thank you for being a part of this (NIV) comes to mind. Jesus was traveling and (1 Thessalonians 5:18 NIV). Living a life Your gifts, given in thanksgiving, are reaching great miracle! as He approached a village, the lepers called of gratitude not only pleases God, but it people who have never heard of God’s out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity also gives our lives spiritual wholeness, unfailing love before. Alleen, from Georgia, is Every day of life is a miraculous gift from God on us!” strengthening our relationship with Him. thankful for the personal testimonies shared above. Safely arriving to work—even late—is Jesus told them to go and show themselves When our hearts are filled with an abundance on Hope Channel. She writes, “I am so happy a blessing. We must remember to pause to the priests. They walked in faith and were of gratitude, we can’t help but share God’s to know there is a place that is so engaging and give thanks to our awesome Savior. I pronounced clean. love and mercy to others. to which I can direct people who need to invite you to cast yourself at the feet of Jesus learn more about God. What a blessing Hope and allow God to bless others through your All ten lepers were healed, but only one, Express your thankfulness by sharing God’s Channel is to the entire world.” thanksgiving. a Samaritan, returned. With the utmost good news for a better life today and for

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Hope Sabbath School Study Guide 2. A generous and cheerful giver When we think about giving to God, it’s important to reflect on His sacrifice, Stewardship: Offerings of Gratitude the gifts He gives us, and the character behind his giving. Read John 3:16 & Luke 11:13 1. Tithes and Offerings What do you think of when you hear the word, “gratitude?” For many people, He loves us so much that he gave His “only begotten Son, that whoever be- they think of thankfulness, a response that flows out of the heart, joy. Let us lieves in Him, should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16 NKJV) look at what the Bible says about gratitude as it pertains to giving and offering. and the “the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him.” (Luke 11:13) He is the ultimate gift-giver; our offerings pale in comparison!

Read Malachi 3:8 “Will a mere mortal rob And He gives us these good gifts with joy, so how should our response be? Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 9:7 (NIV), “Each of you should give what you have God? Yet you rob me. “But you ask, ‘How are decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” God cares about our intention and what is in our heart we robbing you?’ “In tithes and offerings.” because it really is a reflection of our relationship with Him. He loved; there- fore, He gave. In like manner, we give, not in hopes for a return, but because What is the key distinction between tithes and offerings? In Hebrew, the word we love Him. And when we are able to give cheerfully and unbegrudgingly, we tithe directly translates to tenth in Hebrew and according to Leviticus 27:30 are reflecting and testifying to others His character of giving. (NIV), “‘A tithe of everything from the land, whether grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, belongs to the Lord; it is holy to the Lord.’” Tithe is a set amount out of our increase that the Lord requires us to return to Him. Offering is anything beyond that that we choose to freely give to God.

If offerings are a freewill gift of gratitude, how can it be considered robbery if we don’t give any offerings?

God reveals His blessings every single day of our lives, but many times, because of our ungrateful and selfish nature, we forget to show our appreciation to Him. Offering is one of the avenues to show that appreciation. God doesn’t need our money—He already owns all of it. But He entrusts it to us to build our character, show that we trust Him with our lives and finances, and use in service for others and to further His mission.

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3. Laying up treasure in Heaven What are some of the non-monetary offerings Read Matthew 6:19-21 (NIV) “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on God has impressed you to share with those earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and around you? vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

Laying up your treasure in Heaven is focusing on the eternal and not on the earthly possessions. We are God’s treasure and when we share Christ and reveal the gift of salvation to others, we are adding more eternal treasure to Heaven. 5. Discussion Questions Compare the story of the rich young ruler Read Luke 7:37-47, Matthew 6:1-4 What (Luke 18:18-23) and the rich tax collector do our offerings and the way we give them Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10) reveal about our relationship with Jesus?

Why did Jesus ask the rich young ruler to give away all his possessions and not ask the same of the rich tax collector Zacchaeus?

What important principles about giving do you find recorded in 2 Corinthians 8:13-14? Read Hebrews 10:32-34

When we care less about our earthly treasure and we store up treasure in Heaven, difficult situations won’t affect us as much. Even when it seems like everything is stripped away from us, we have comfort and joy knowing where our eternal possession lies.

4. Non-monetary offerings

Along with the tangible offerings, there are also intangible offerings: Want more of these lessons? Hope Sabbath School offers online • Sharing the Gospel message (Acts 1:8) • Share our testimony (1 Peter 2:9) lesson outlines for you to follow along in addition to the Sabbath • Share our hope in Jesus (1 Peter 3:15) School Quarterly. Visit HopeTV.org/HopeSS for more! • Use our spiritual gifts (1 Peter 4:10)

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Namibia, a beautiful country in the five of the 41 urban centers, leaving the Southern African Indian Ocean Division, majority of other major urban centers un- launched a new television station, Hope touched. Thus, Hope Channel Namibia will Welcoming the New Channel Namibia. The local Adventist serve as a strategic tool to help the church community is excited about the new devel- reach the majority of the population. opment and church-members can’t wait Hope Channel Namibia to welcome their new channel. The church Currently, Hope Channel Namibia streams was issued with a broadcasting service most of its programs on Facebook and is license by the Communication Regulatory slowly gaining online broadcasting mo- Authority of Namibia (CRAN) in 2018 and mentum. By Reagan Malumo, director of Hope Channel Namibia has since been working hard to launch a religious channel that will spread the good Nico Mwiya, business development man- news of Jesus Christ in this territory. ager of Namibia Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), is optimistic that an agreement will The establishment of Hope Channel Na- soon be signed to have the station feature mibia precedes the recent establishment on NBC decoder. NBC provides the biggest of 5 FM radio stations launched in 2019 to network coverage in the country, are more boost the spread of the gospel in Namibia cost effective and do not require a monthly through media evangelism. subscription fee, making it an accessible choice for viewers. “We praise God for this exciting achieve- ment. The new TV channel will ignite the Once the agreement between NBC and the growth of the work in this territory, espe- Adventist church is signed, Hope Channel cially now that we are working towards Namibia will be the only religious televi- attaining a union status for the Namibia sion channel that will reach the Namibian Territory,” stressed elder Edward Baron, population. Apart from English, most of its president of the Namibia South Conference programs will be aired in some of Namib- of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. ia’s major local languages such as Silozi, Oshiwambo, Rukwangali, and Oshiherero Elder Moses Muyunda, president of the & Damara/Nama. The local Hope Channel Namibia North Conference and board chair Namibia production team has already of the Namibia Adventist Media Network, started producing programs, with some could also not hold back his excitement. of its English programs such as Country The Namibia Media Network is a center Living and Better Living to soon feature on owned by both conferences and is re- Hope Channel Africa and Hope Channel sponsible for managing local TV and radio International TV platforms. projects. The Namibia North Conference donated a mission house that has since In order to produce quality programs, been renovated to host both TV and radio studio and video production equipment is studios in the capital city, Windhoek. vital. Hope Channel Namibia relies on few local church donations, which has since Namibia has a population of 2.4 million been strained due to COVID-19. It is with people, with about 22 thousand Adventist faith and prayer that God will soon open church members. The country is sparsely doors for this new channel to receive the populated with towns and cities geograph- resources needed to make this channel ically located distant from each other. This a vibrant tool to spread the gospel in has posed a challenge to mission workers, Namibia. having to travel long distances to preach the gospel. At the moment, the Adventist church’s radio broadcast can only reach

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How does season two compare in a worship experience that with season one? connects them to God as the ultimate source of relevant and lasting hope. Season two is a more streamlined, “May the God of hope fill you with HOPE AT HOME more defined home worship all joy and peace as you trust in him, experience. At only one hour long, so that you may overflow with hope IS BACK it includes singalong music, a by the power of the Holy Spirit.” An interview with the producer children’s feature, a ‘wholeness’ Romans 15:13 (NIV) of season two for Hope at Home, interview segment with self-care tips for a healthier mind, body and Hannah Luttrell spirit, and a story-based sermonette, all focusing on the hope that Christ brings for this life and the next.

With in-person church services What are you most excited about temporarily suspended due to the for Hope at Home season two? pandemic, Hope Channel created a weekly online response program It’s hard to pick! I’m excited about called Hope at Home. Viewers were the music which we’re sourcing able to have a church experience from some great partners. I’m of the more vulnerable population. while staying safe at home. Although excited about our children’s story Or maybe they’re lacking the it was intended as a temporary that comes with a ! I love motivation to get dressed up and program, the overwhelming number how the interviews bring together of messages of gratitude from professionals from different areas, viewers were a clear sign that this like a medical doctor and a mental program was needed. We “sat” down “We want to be sure to health therapist, and together we with the producer of Hope at Home get a wholistic picture of how we can for season two, Hannah Luttrell, to provide an alternative have hope through wholeness. And learn more about what happened I can’t wait to hear all the sermons— behind-the-scenes for this season. where they could still we’re starting out with a Heroes of receive a spiritual Hope theme that focuses on various Churches are slowly starting to Bible heroes who found hope in God meet again in person. Do you think blessing and recharge despite challenging circumstances, it is still important to continue for the week.” and how their story makes a practical with Hope at Home? difference to us today in 2020.

In season one, we noticed a strong What do you hope viewers get out drive to a church where they don’t viewership on Sunday mornings. of the program? Even with some churches starting know the people very well. Whatever their reason, we want to be sure to to open up, there are many who For our viewers searching for hope, provide an alternative where they are still unable to attend. Perhaps and who are looking to connect with could still receive a spiritual blessing their health or age makes them God and recharge spiritually, the goal and recharge for the week. more vulnerable, or perhaps they’re is that they will be able to participate looking after someone who is part

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PDT MDT SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SABBATH CDT EST 12:00am 1:00am Lifestyle Magazine It Is Written Canada Lifestyle Magazine It Is Written Oceania Lifestyle Magazine 2:00am 3:00am Everlasting Gospel Doug Batchelor 12:30am 1:30am Breath of Life Unhooked Westbrook Hospital Cliff! Lineage Journey FAQ 2:30am 3:30am 1:00am 2:00am 3:00am 4:00am New Perceptions New Perceptions 1:30am 2:30am 3:30am 4:30am 2:00am 3:00am Everlasting Gospel Masterstroke Sabbath School Study Revelation of Hope Inside the Bible 4:00am 5:00am Three Cosmic Messages Unlocking Bible Prophecies 2:30am 3:30am Doug Batchelor Inside the Bible Hour Taj Pacleb Cliff! 4:30am 5:30am 3:00am 4:00am Revelation of Hope Taj 5:00am 6:00am Daily Hope Daily Hope Hope Sabbath School 3:30am 4:30am Pacleb 5:30am 6:30am 4:00am 5:00am Scenic Praise Scenic Praise 6:00am 7:00am 4:30am 5:30am My Story, My Song It Is Written Oceania My Story, My Song FAQ My Story, My Song Help I’m a Parent Jesus 101 6:30am 7:30am 5:00am 6:00am It Is Written Canada Sabbath School Down to Earth Jesus 101 Spencerville Church 7:00am 8:00am Presents Cross Connection 5:30am 6:30am Adventures in Mission* Study Hour Stupid Money Speak Up InVerse 7:30am 8:30am 6:00am 7:00am Breath of Life Cross Connection A. Facts w/D Batchelor Sabbath School A. Facts w/ D Batchelor 8:00am 9:00am Hope at Home 6:30am 7:30am Inverse Church At Worship Lifestyle Magazine Mums at the Table Study Hour Mission 360 8:30am 9:30am 7:00am 8:00am 9:00am 10:00am New Perceptions Daily Hope Daily Hope Hope Sabbath School 7:30am 8:30am 9:30am 10:30am 8:00am 9:00am Revolutionary Transformed Help! I’m a Parent InVerse Maranatha Mission Loma Linda University 10:00am 11:00am Let’s Pray! 8:30am 9:30am The Incredible Journey Mission 360 Mums at the Table Adventures in Mission Lutti and Tutti Church at Worship 10:30am 11:30am 9:00am 10:00am Loma Linda University Jesus 101 The Incredible Journey It Is Written Into the Bible Breath of Life 11:00am 12:00am Table Talk 9:30am 10:30am Church At Worship Mission 360 Down to Earth Real Family Talk Parker’s Puzzle It Is Written 11:30am 12:30am 10:00am 11:00am A. Facts w/ D Batchelor Unlocking Bible Loma Linda University 12:00pm 1:00pm Five Good Reasons Three Cosmic Messages Mark Finley Presents New Perceptions 10:30am 11:30am Bible HelpDesk Prophecies Church At Worship 12:30pm 1:30pm 11:00am 12:00am Transformed It Is Written Loma Linda University 1:00pm 2:00pm Go Healthy for Good! Go Healthy for Good! 11:30am 12:30am Spencerville Church Adventures in Mission Church At Worship 1:30pm 2:30pm 12:00pm 1:00pm It Is Written Canada Animal Encounters Faith & Life Revolutionary 2:00pm 3:00pm Table Talk Hope Sabbath School New Perceptions 12:30pm 1:30pm Stupid Money Naturally Gourmet A. Facts w/D Batchelor Revival for Mission 2:30pm 3:30pm 1:00pm 2:00pm Help! I’m a Parent Transformed The Incredible Journey 3:00pm 4:00pm Hope Sabbath School Mark Finley Presents Sabbath School Study Hour Hope At Home 1:30pm 2:30pm Arnie’s Shack Mums at the Table Bible HelpDesk 3:30pm 4:30pm 2:00pm 3:00pm Three Cosmic Into the Bible Parker’s Puzzle Creation Case Into the Bible Breath of Life ANN 4:00pm 5:00pm 2:30pm 3:30pm Messages Creation Case Tourchlighters Parker’s Puzzle Lutti and Tutti ANN Mission 360 4:30pm 5:30pm 3:00pm 4:00pm It is Written Naturally Gourmet Into the Bible Bible HelpDesk LIVE Arnie’s Shack Transformed 5:00pm 6:00pm Let’s Pray 3:30pm 4:30pm Real Family Talk Revival for Mission Arnie’s Shack Maranatha Mission New Hope Jesus 101 5:30pm 6:30pm 4:00pm 5:00pm Unlocking Bible 6:00pm 7:00pm Go Healthy for Good! Go Healthy for Good! Hope Sabbath School Table Talk 4:30pm 5:30pm Prophecies 6:30pm 7:30pm 5:00pm 6:00pm Revival for Mission Speak Up Transformed Bible HelpDesk 7:00pm 8:00pm Hope Sabbath School Let’s Pray! LIVE Unlocking Bible Prophecies 5:30pm 6:30pm Lifestyle Magazine Stupid Money Revolutionary Revival for Mission 7:30pm 8:30pm 6:00pm 7:00pm Three Cosmic It is Written Real Family Talk Lifestyle Magazine Transformed Adventures in Mission* 8:00pm 9:00pm Five Good Reasons 6:30pm 7:30pm Messages InVerse Beyond the Search Bible HelpDesk Spencerville Church 8:30pm 9:30pm 7:00pm 8:00pm A. Facts w/D Batchelor The Incredible Journey Family Reunion 9:00pm 10:00pm Go Healthy for Good! Go Healthy for Good! 7:30pm 8:30pm Faith & Life Lineage Journey 9:30pm 10:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm Adventures in Mission Transformed InVerse 10:00pm 11:00pm Hope At Home Let’s Pray! Let’s Pray! 8:30pm 9:30pm Maranatha Mission Revolutionary Lineage Journey Saturday Night Specials 10:30pm 11:30pm 9:00pm 10:00pm New Hope 7th Day Revelation of Hope Unlocking Bible Real Family Talk 11:00pm 12:00pm Three Cosmic Messages Five Good Reasons 9:30pm 10:30pm Adventist Church Taj Pacleb Prophecies Revival for Mission Lineage Journey 11:30pm 12:30pm 10:00pm 11:00pm Jesus 101 Bible HelpDesk Revelation of Hope 12:00am 1:00am Five Good Reasons Cross Connection Hope Sabbath School Revelation of Hope Taj Pacleb 10:30pm 11:30pm Beyond the Search Spencerville Church Taj Pacleb 12:30am 1:30am 11:00pm 12:00pm My Story, My Song Mission 360 Cliff! New Hope 1:00am 2:00am Hope Sabbath School CCC Campmeeting CCC Campmeeting 11:30pm 12:30pm Scenic Praise Cross Connection Scenic Praise Faith & Life 1:30am 2:30am

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