Please join us Saturday, October 4, for The Voice of the Martyrs’ “I Commit” Regional Conference. Many Christians around the world today are persecuted because of their faith in Christ, yet through their lives and words they continue to proclaim, “I Commit” to serve the Lord, to stand faithful and to share the gospel with others. Come and be encouraged by persecuted believers’ testimonies of courage and faith, hear how God has worked in their lives and learn what God’s Word teaches us about persecution and commitment.
The conference will feature the following speakers:
“Sarah” Liu lived a life of faith in her homeland of China. Her unapologetic Christian beliefs ultimately led to her arrest, torture and imprisonment for six years. Reflecting on her experiences during that time, she says, “I thought of Christ being beaten on the way to the cross. He suffered for me, and in a small way I shared in that suffering for him. It gave me courage to survive my time in prison.” Her story is told in the video Sarah’s Trail of Blood.
While growing up in Syria, “Brother John” heard the call to prayer shouted out from minarets across his country of 24 million people every day. It was a continual reminder of how many people needed to know the truth. Today, through ongoing ministry in war-torn Syria, “Brother John” sees God working in awesome ways to bring many Arab people to a true saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.
Guest Speakers from various restricted nations.
Matt Rose has been on staff with The Voice of the Martyrs since 1998. He has met with and served our persecuted brothers and sisters in China, Sudan, Pakistan, Indonesia, Vietnam, India, Laos, Bangladesh, and other nations.
Musician/vocalist Amy Shreve and husband, Gary, lived in Nashville, TN, for many years. They have recorded 16 CDs ranging from harp instrumental to a vocal with contemporary style and full instrumental accompaniment. Two of their CDs have been done with The Voice of the Martyrs. They have led worship and music at VOM national conferences and regional conferences across the United States. A recently released CD includes the song “Beautiful Scars,” written on behalf of our faithful brothers and sisters.
The conference will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at:
Mayfair Bible Church
5339 W Pierson Rd.
Flushing, MI 48433
Doors open at 8 a.m. for registration, resource center and prayer.
Lunch will be on your own from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at area restaurants.
There is no cost to attend the conference, but an offering will be received.
To register and for more information, visit www.vommeetings.com and click on More Information to the right of “October 4, 2014 MICHIGAN (Flushing)” in the conference listing. You can also register by phone at 800-747-0085 or by e-mailing your name, phone number and the number attending to conference@vom-usa.org. For other information, please phone 877-337-0302.
Here are a few responses from previous conference attendees:
“Each speaker challenged us to be bolder for Christ right where we are.” — Glenn C. (Boise, ID)
“Despite the heart-wrenching knowledge of our brothers and sisters suffering for our Savior, it is humbling how they encourage us.” — Desiree L. (Brandon, FL)
“It was incredible! My 9-year-old daughter and I attended and walked away just saying, WOW! What a day packed with incredible stories of how God is working.” — Daphne L. (Chadds Ford, PA)
