The Saviour "gave authority to His servants, and to every man his work." He appointed a meeting with His eleven disciples after His resurrection for the purpose of giving them counsel and encouragement, and at that time He gave the gospel commission to the disciples and to the assembled church, numbering more than five hundred brethren. That was the first outreach (missionary) meeting of the Christian church; it was certainly not to be the last.

As a permanent and definite part of the services of the Christian church, the outreach (missionary) meeting bears the divine endorsement for all time. Through the Spirit of Prophecy we are told: "God has committed to our hands a most sacred work, and we need to meet together to receive instruction, that we may be fitted to perform this work." Testimonies, vol. 6, p. 32.

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There Is Hope
God views the span of your lifetime and sees only the potential your life contains. Failure and disappointment cannot divert His everlasting plan. Many times, we can risk missing His richest blessing by worrying about what we should or should not do. When this happens questions fill our mind: "Did I do it right?" "Is God pleased with me?" Click here to learn more about God's complete love for you.

Passing Through Troubled Waters & Meeting the Challenges of Life
The people of Israel well knew what this Scripture meant in reality, because in those days and in many places in the world today one must cross a river or stream that had no bridge to cross. When the river is swollen from heavy rains or melting snow it can be very dangerous to cross on foot. Click here for an illustration on How God will Help Us Through Troubled Waters

Are You Mad at God?
Many of us may be angry with God. We may not admit it or even realize it. There may be children numb from the pain of losing a parent prematurely. There may be others suffering through illness or loneliness that they can no longer endure. There may be married people struggling with the loss of a companion through either death or divorce, while others are hurting because they have not found a mate. Find out how we can find the strength to sustain us.