{"id":5871,"date":"2019-06-21T14:39:28","date_gmt":"2019-06-21T14:39:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/?page_id=5871"},"modified":"2025-07-18T15:04:34","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T14:04:34","slug":"world-assembly-2019-messengers-of-hope","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/en\/world-assembly-2019-messengers-of-hope\/","title":{"rendered":"World Assembly 2019: Messengers of hope"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block block-core-group alignfull no-padding-top\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull no-padding-top has-white-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color has-md-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">In the final chapter of Luke\u2019s Gospel, we find the story of two disciples on the road to Emmaus.&nbsp; A few days before, Jesus was crucified.&nbsp; Now his tomb lies empty and his disciples find themselves in a world of opposition, trying to make sense of what has happened.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus meets them, walks with them on the road and opens the Scriptures with them.&nbsp; The encounter restores their hope and transforms their lives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch this series of Bible expositions from IFES students, staff and guests from Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas. We pray this unique international journey with Jesus will leave you with a renewed sense of hope in him, and a deeper sense of calling to be messengers of hope in today\u2019s world. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-acf-ifesbutton\">\n<div class=\"\">\n    <a id=\"btn-block_0ae084922fe2784b9de16298c2366bf2\" target=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/en\/worldassembly\/\" class=\"btn btn--cta-link\">\n        <span>\n                    <span class=\"icon\"><svg class=\"icon\"><use xlink:href=\"#chevron-circle-right-solid\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n        Find out more about IFES World Assembly 2019        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-group alignfull\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-dark-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> LUKE 24:13-35  \u00b7  On a journey with Jesus and one another<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sabine Kalthoff, Secretary for IFES Scripture\nEngagement<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_8869537f06dc2f4a7d9ef6956e87724f\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--md\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-columns has-2-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-embed wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Luke 24:13-35 \u00b7 On a journey with Jesus and one another \u00b7 Sabine Kalthoff\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Nn5NWy_qAZ0?feature=oembed&#038;cc_load_policy=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where are you in your journey with Jesus? Join us on our World Assembly journey as we look at how the resurrected Christ journeys with His disciples, changing them as He opens the Scriptures and revealing Himself.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-group alignfull\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hope in the Bible\u2019s\ngrand narrative<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dr Chris Wright, Langham Partnership International\nMinistries Director<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-columns has-2-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_8869537f06dc2f4a7d9ef6956e87724f\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--md\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-embed wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hope in the Bible\u2019s grand narrative \u00b7 Dr Chris Wright\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tKuBzbcoje0?feature=oembed&#038;cc_load_policy=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Listen in as we explore the grand narrative of the Bible: a story; a true story; God\u2019s story \u2013 and our story. The place where these questions are answered. The place where we can meet God Himself.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_187505c212b581494f0a916c2cbada97\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--md\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_8869537f06dc2f4a7d9ef6956e87724f\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--md\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-group alignfull\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-dark-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> LUKE 24:13-35  \u00b7  Reframed by Jesus<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alejandra Ortiz, COMPA regional team and COMPA Mexico leadership<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_8869537f06dc2f4a7d9ef6956e87724f\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--md\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-columns has-2-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-embed wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Luke 24:13-35 \u00b7 Reframed by Jesus \u00b7 Alejandra Ortiz\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WUacCOJtuY0?feature=oembed&#038;cc_load_policy=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the midst of their doubts and discouragement, the disciples encounter Jesus. As they walk, talk and break bread with Him, their perspective on reality is totally transformed: they are reoriented, refocused and reframed. Walk with us and the disciples on the road to Emmaus and let Jesus\u2019 words reframe your perspective on reality.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_187505c212b581494f0a916c2cbada97\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--md\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-group alignfull\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Luke 7:11-30  \u00b7  Standing at the crossroads <\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dr Chris Wright, Langham Partnership International\nMinistries Director<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-columns has-2-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_8869537f06dc2f4a7d9ef6956e87724f\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--md\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-embed wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Luke 7:11-30 \u00b7 Standing at the crossroads \u00b7 Dr Chris Wright\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/02s_UXAtNbg?feature=oembed&#038;cc_load_policy=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">John the Baptist was in prison. Life was not working out well. Was this part of God\u2019s plan? Could Jesus still be who He said He is? Explore with us how Jesus\u2019 response gives assurance, hope and a world-changing mission.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-group alignfull\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-dark-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Luke 9:18-27<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Joshua Castillo, Inter-Varsity Canada student<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-columns has-2-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_8869537f06dc2f4a7d9ef6956e87724f\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--md\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-embed wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Luke 9:18-27 \u00b7 Joshua Castillo\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ae11EtMR7DY?feature=oembed&#038;cc_load_policy=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Who do you say Jesus is? The crowds have conflicting answers, but at least Peter has the complete answer! Or does he? Jesus takes us on a journey to discover more about His identity, and challenges our understanding of what it means to be His disciples.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-group alignfull\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Luke 9:28-45<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vera Mironova, Student<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-columns has-2-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_8869537f06dc2f4a7d9ef6956e87724f\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--md\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-embed wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Luke 9:28-45 \u00b7 Vera Minorova\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Y-WZQllqAh4?feature=oembed&#038;cc_load_policy=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The disciples still don\u2019t fully get who Jesus is or what He\u2019s all about. But Jesus meets them in their brokenness, lack of faith and inability; He shows them His glory. Will we be those who obey God\u2019s call to His followers today: \u201cListen carefully to Jesus\u201d?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-group alignfull\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-dark-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Luke 9:46-62<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nanna Kildahl Mathiasen, KFS Denmark student<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-columns has-2-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_8869537f06dc2f4a7d9ef6956e87724f\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--md\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-embed wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Luke 9:46-62 \u00b7 Nanna Kildahl Mathiasen\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/i88IUgkjLbg?feature=oembed&#038;cc_load_policy=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Kingdom of God is a Kingdom of surprises. The disciples had great expectations of what it meant to follow Jesus. But Jesus, who became a child and an outcast, showed a different way. He calls us today to follow Him, proclaiming His Kingdom of surprises.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-group alignfull\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Acts 1:1-11 \u00b7 The story is not finished yet<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alex Nanlohy, PERKANTAS Indonesia Associate General Secretary<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_8869537f06dc2f4a7d9ef6956e87724f\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--md\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-columns has-2-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-embed alignwide wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed alignwide is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Acts 1:1-11 \u00b7 Alex Nanlohy\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Dc1LL82-RXQ?feature=oembed&#038;cc_load_policy=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What happened next for the disciples? What happens next for us? The story continues as Jesus\u2019 Spirit-empowered disciples are sent out as witnesses to the ends of the earth. What does the story look like around the world? What does it look like in Indonesia? What will it look like for you? <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-group alignfull\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-dark-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Acts 1:1-11  \u00b7  What is hope?<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Janna Louie, InterVarsity USA Graduate and Faculty\nMinistries Area Director<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-columns has-2-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_8869537f06dc2f4a7d9ef6956e87724f\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--md\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-embed wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Acts 1:1-11 \u00b7 Janna Louie\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/twSH-5wUL_M?feature=oembed&#038;cc_load_policy=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join us as we look at our calling as followers of Jesus empowered by the Holy Spirit, to engage places of pain and hopelessness, pointing people to the hope of the resurrected Christ. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-group alignfull\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Acts 3:1-26  \u00b7  Our mission as agents of hope <\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dr Mamusha Fenta, Bible expositor and conference\nspeaker in East Africa<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_8869537f06dc2f4a7d9ef6956e87724f\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--md\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-columns has-2-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_8869537f06dc2f4a7d9ef6956e87724f\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--md\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-embed wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Acts 3:1-26 \u00b7 Mamusha Fenta\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PvJCWT3zfFY?feature=oembed&#038;cc_load_policy=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We join Peter and John as they encounter a broken man and bring a message of hope to a broken people. What about us today? We consider our calling as Spirit-empowered people, to courageously proclaim the message of hope, in word and deed, to our broken world. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-group alignfull\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-dark-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Acts 4:23-31  \u00b7  Pentecost of assurance<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Augustin Ahoga, IFES Francophone Africa Regional\nSecretary (2007-2019)<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_8869537f06dc2f4a7d9ef6956e87724f\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--md\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-columns has-2-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-embed wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Acts 4:23-31 \u00b7 Augustin Ahoga\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eGErou7oNbE?feature=oembed&#038;cc_load_policy=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The disciples needed courage and assurance in the face of persecution, and God met them powerfully as they prayed together. 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