Rebecca Carpenter
Rebecca Carpenter
Rebecca Carpenter
The Monroe, N.C., Church hosted “Journey Through Time,” a one-of-a-kind program that brought history to life, on October 26, 2024. This immersive experience showcased how God has always had a faithful people who carried His truth through every age, despite darkness, persecution, and compromise. Featuring detailed costumes and firsthand storytelling, the program captivated attendees with its powerful depiction of the Great Controversy.
The program opened with Adam and Eve, symbolizing humanity’s fall and the promise of salvation, followed by Noah, whose story highlighted God’s call for repentance amid widespread wickedness. Abraham’s role as the father of God’s chosen people set the stage for the timeline, which spanned the ages from the early Church to the modern-day remnant.
Key sections included the seven churches of Revelation, each representing pivotal moments in Christian history. Ephesus showed the early Church’s loss of zeal under persecution; Smyrna depicted the growth of faith despite suffering; Pergamos and Thyatira revealed the rise of compromise and corruption in the Church. Sardis showcased the Reformation’s triumph of biblical truth over centuries of apostasy, while Philadelphia brought a spiritual awakening and renewed focus on long-forgotten truths. Finally, Laodicea highlighted the Advent movement, emphasizing distinctive Adventist beliefs like the Sabbath, the investigative judgment, and the literal second coming of Christ.
Participants dressed in elaborate, time-appropriate costumes, bringing to life figures like Peter, Paul, and James and Ellen White. From the discord in Heaven to the modern remnant movement, a timeline was built across the stage, visually connecting each milestone in God’s ongoing plan for His people. This journey not only demonstrated how God preserved His truth, but also invited attendees to reflect on their role in carrying that light forward.
The program concluded with a stirring congregational hymn, “We Have This Hope/When We All Get to Heaven,” uniting everyone in anticipation of Christ’s return. Journey Through Time was a remarkable reminder of the perseverance of God’s people, and the privilege of sharing His eternal truth.
Carolina | March 2025
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