"Onward Christian Soldiers" & "God's Smuggler" - Children's Presentations - March 1, 2020
http://rlcfchurch.org/onward-christian-soldiers-gods-smuggler River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
This presentation summarizes the book "God Smuggler" by Brother Andrew, detailing how God works in impossible circumstances to build faith. It recounts Brother Andrew's life, highlighting his early experiences, his time in the army, and his profound spiritual transformation after being hospitalized and encouraged to read his Bible. The message emphasizes the power of the Word of God and the call to follow God's leading.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Smoke and Bread CrustsBrother Andrew was born in 1928 in the Netherlands, growing up in a poor but large and adventurous family during World War II.
The Yellow Straw Hat and the Pebble in the ShellAndrew joins the army at age 18 to fight in Indonesia, where he receives a Bible from his mother, loses a pet monkey, and gets shot in the ankle, leading him to read the hospital Bible.
One Stormy NightAfter returning home, Andrew seeks God and surrenders his life completely during a severe storm.
The Step of YesAndrew responds to a pastor's call to missions at an Amsterdam service, leading to his first open-air preaching and eventual training with WEC.
The Game of the Royal WayAndrew moves to England, learns to trust God for every physical need including toothpaste and housing, and sets his sights on Warsaw.
Behind the Iron CurtainAndrew travels to Warsaw and discovers isolated churches, eventually realizing his lifelong calling is to minister and bring Bibles behind the Iron Curtain.
Entering Czechoslovakia and YugoslaviaAndrew receives a car from Mr. Westra and money for travel, praying the famous 'blind eyes' prayer as he crosses heavily guarded borders.
Lanterns in the DarkAndrew meets believers meeting secretly by candlelight in Macedonia, and later gets engaged to Corrie Vendome.
Marriage and Encounters in Bulgaria and RomaniaAndrew and Corrie get married, and Andrew continues dangerous Bible smuggling trips through Bulgaria and Romania, relying entirely on God rather than his own cleverness.
The Work ExpandsAndrew and Corrie have children, purchase a home through miraculous provision, and partner with Hans Gruber to distribute Bibles in Russia.John 1:14
Moscow and Pocket-Sized BiblesAndrew and Hans distribute Bibles in Moscow, and the ministry begins printing small pocket-sized Bibles to easily smuggle and avoid detection.John 15:3
The Awakening DragonAndrew fasts and prays until he miraculously receives a visa to travel into China, where he seeks to share God's word with an isolated people.
Apostle of HopeThe ministry continues to expand against all odds as couriers cross borders with Bibles, proving that God causes all things to work together for good.
