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A Dedicated Missionary in her Community.

This week at the Evangelism workshop in Kingsport, TN, I met Elaine Hartsog, a dedicated missionary in her community. Below is the story she shared with me. I hope it will inspire many to follow her example.

My journey into evangelism began nearly a year ago when Wanda Mitchell invited me to join her in handing out copies of *Great Controversy*. At 85, Wanda was eager to share this important message but needed someone to accompany her door-to-door, as her daughter preferred she didn't go alone. After giving it some thought, I decided to team up with her.


Wanda had also reached out to Beatrice Tejeda, one of her Bible study leads who had become a friend through our Women’s Ministry meetings. Together, the three of us started visiting homes on Wednesdays. I later invited Bruce Johnson to join us. Bruce, who had been attending our church after being invited by his neighbor, Mike Austin, was baptized last summer after a lifetime as a Lutheran. He is genuinely enthusiastic about what he has learned since joining our congregation and has become an invaluable part of our outreach team.

During our outings, we spend about an hour and a half distributing books, followed by lunch where we deepen our friendships and bond as a team. This fellowship has been instrumental in creating a supportive community among us.

As we reflect on the past 10 to 11 months of this effort, we are excited to continue our mission. There are still many neighborhoods to reach, and we look forward to sharing our message further.

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