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Dialogue: 0,0:00:04.55,0:00:06.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}The country of Georgia is home to some{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:00:06.27,0:00:07.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}four million people.{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:00:07.84,0:00:09.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}Out of these millions,{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:00:09.11,0:00:11.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}Pastor Grigol is one of only two Georgian {\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:00:11.93,0:00:13.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}Seventh-day Adventist pastors.{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:00:14.08,0:00:16.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We don’t have many workers,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:16.94,0:00:18.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and because of that
Dialogue: 0,0:00:18.58,0:00:21.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we have a lot of functions as pastors.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:22.21,0:00:23.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It’s a big challenge because
Dialogue: 0,0:00:23.65,0:00:26.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we don’t have enough resources.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:27.38,0:00:28.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}Pastor Grigol lives in{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:00:28.99,0:00:30.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}the port city of Batumi,{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:00:30.72,0:00:32.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}Georgia’s second largest city.{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:00:33.25,0:00:35.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}The mission challenges grow by the day{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:00:35.33,0:00:38.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}as new apartments, casinos, \Nand other developments{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:00:38.12,0:00:40.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}are constructed around his church.{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:00:40.55,0:00:42.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Many people don’t trust
Dialogue: 0,0:00:43.60,0:00:46.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when you talk to them about God.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:47.37,0:00:49.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I would say this is one of the challenges.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:49.78,0:00:51.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}Although historically,{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:00:51.22,0:00:52.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}Georgia was the second nation{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:00:52.78,0:00:54.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}to officially adopt Christianity,{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:00:54.63,0:00:57.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}Adventism has struggled \Nto gain ground here.{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:00:57.40,0:01:00.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The Adventist Church \Nis very small in Georgia.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:00.58,0:01:03.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,There are approximately 300 people,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:04.36,0:01:06.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,they are scattered all over Georgia.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:06.16,0:01:08.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In Batumi we have a church
Dialogue: 0,0:01:08.02,0:01:11.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,approximately consisting of 40 members.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:11.76,0:01:13.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}Despite their small numbers,{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:01:13.16,0:01:14.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}church members in Batumi{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:01:14.55,0:01:16.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}have a heart for mission.{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:01:16.43,0:01:17.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}So they have found practical ways{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:01:17.87,0:01:19.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}to follow Christ’s method of ministry.{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:01:20.28,0:01:22.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,When we become friends with people,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:22.64,0:01:25.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,like we try to organize \Ndifferent social projects
Dialogue: 0,0:01:26.25,0:01:28.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and humanitarian projects
Dialogue: 0,0:01:28.05,0:01:30.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for people who are in need,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:30.03,0:01:33.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and when they get closer to us
Dialogue: 0,0:01:33.21,0:01:37.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and start to communicate with us,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:38.10,0:01:41.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,then we have more trust from them.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:41.89,0:01:43.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}Recently, the greatest need comes{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:01:43.50,0:01:45.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}from the influx of Ukrainian refugees.{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:01:45.99,0:01:47.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}Adventists in Batumi{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:01:47.12,0:01:48.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}welcome refugees to their church{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:01:48.87,0:01:51.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}for a variety of classes and programs.{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:01:51.70,0:01:53.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}Today, they are \Nconducting English classes.{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:01:54.32,0:01:56.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}The classes are a great way \Nfor the Ukrainians{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:01:56.67,0:01:59.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}to come together to learn and socialize.{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:01:59.62,0:02:01.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}These gatherings have \Nallowed them to develop{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:02:01.42,0:02:04.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}a community away \Nfrom their homes in Ukraine.{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:02:04.27,0:02:07.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}It allows them to feel \Nsupported and cared for.{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:02:07.51,0:02:09.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}The church also offers classes{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:02:09.06,0:02:10.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}to learn the Georgian language.{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:02:11.31,0:02:12.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}Learning Georgian helps them find{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:02:12.96,0:02:14.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}job opportunities more easily{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:02:14.76,0:02:15.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}so that they can integrate{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:02:15.98,0:02:17.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}and feel more at home.{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:02:18.10,0:02:19.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Through these projects
Dialogue: 0,0:02:19.29,0:02:21.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we become friends with them
Dialogue: 0,0:02:21.06,0:02:23.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and sometimes they ask
Dialogue: 0,0:02:23.11,0:02:24.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,questions about our church,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:24.68,0:02:27.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,about our beliefs and we can share.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:27.99,0:02:31.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Finally, we believe that these projects \Nthey will have influence
Dialogue: 0,0:02:31.38,0:02:35.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and maybe some of them will even \Nstart to attend our church.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:36.69,0:02:39.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}Pastor Grigol and church members in Batumi{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:02:39.53,0:02:40.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}have been praying for funds to build{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:02:40.99,0:02:42.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}an urban center of influence{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:02:42.67,0:02:44.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}that would provide space for them{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:02:44.29,0:02:46.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}to offer more programs to their community.{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:02:46.74,0:02:48.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}Currently, the church is too small.{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:02:49.27,0:02:50.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Sometimes we have a challenge
Dialogue: 0,0:02:50.93,0:02:52.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because we don’t have
Dialogue: 0,0:02:52.80,0:02:55.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,rooms or space to conduct
Dialogue: 0,0:02:55.36,0:02:59.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,different kinds of events and meetings.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:00.45,0:03:02.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,For example, with this English class
Dialogue: 0,0:03:02.32,0:03:04.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we have to use our hall
Dialogue: 0,0:03:04.79,0:03:06.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where we have services.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:06.81,0:03:09.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This is our biggest need, I would say.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:10.33,0:03:12.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}This quarter, a portion \Nof your 13th Sabbath Offering{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:03:12.98,0:03:14.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}will help construct{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:03:14.04,0:03:16.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}an urban center of influence \Nin Batumi, Georgia.{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:03:16.87,0:03:18.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}This will vastly improve{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:03:18.19,0:03:19.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}outreach efforts here.{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:03:19.61,0:03:22.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This is a big honor and a big joy that
Dialogue: 0,0:03:24.21,0:03:27.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,there are many people who care
Dialogue: 0,0:03:27.54,0:03:32.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and are interested in supporting
Dialogue: 0,0:03:33.62,0:03:37.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the mission in our country.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:37.77,0:03:39.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}Please pray as church members in Batumi{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:03:39.84,0:03:42.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}continue to meet \Nthe needs of their neighbors.{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:03:42.18,0:03:43.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}Thank you for supporting{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:03:43.29,0:03:46.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}13th Sabbath Offering projects like this!{\i0}