The Next Drop Off

When Your Plans Fail...Trust God's

In this week's episode, Sam shares his story of how God turned a passion for selling candy in school into a lifetime passion for canvassing. He also shares 3 life-changing lessons that God has taught him over the years. There's much more to inspire you this week, so go ahead and listen. Feel free to use our episode map to jump around, but trust me, you'll want to hear the whole thing!

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Episode Outline

Official beginning of episode – 3:10

Testimony by Judy Ornelas – 11:23

Storytime with Tio Smerdis – 14:08

Sam shares his story – 19:12

3 Lessons from Sam's Story

1. Trust God's Plan

"Often our plans fail that God's plans for us may succeed." Ministry of Healing 473.3

2. Be yourself

3. Wait! Your blessing is coming!

Devotional Thought "Purpose" – 46:25

Have you ever felt like you're not worthy of the calling that God has made to your life? Here's what Paul has to say:

"For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, to bring to nothing things that are, so that no human being might boast in the presence of God. And because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God righteousness and sanctification and redemption, so that, as it is written, "Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord."" 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

"It would be well for us to spend a thoughtful hour each day in contemplation of the life of Christ. We should take it point by point, and let the imagination grasp each scene, especially the closing ones. As we thus dwell upon His great sacrifice for us, our confidence in Him will be more constant, our love will be quickened, and we shall be more deeply imbued with His Spirit. If we would be saved at last, we must learn the lesson of penitence and humiliation at the foot of the cross. As we associate together, we may be a blessing to one another. If we are Christ's, our sweetest thoughts will be of Him. We shall love to talk of Him; and as we speak to one another of His love, our hearts will be softened by divine influences. Beholding the beauty of His character, we should be "transformed into the same image from glory to glory." 2 Corintihans 3:18" Desire of Ages 83

Conclusion – 38:49

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Happy Thanksgiving everyone! In this special edition episode we changed things up a bit, and made it extra special just for you! We are one big canvassing family and so we dedicated this episode to talking about what we're thankful for, and included a brand new segment (you'll have to listen to find out what that's all about!) Feel free to use our episode map to jump around, but trust me, you'll want to hear the whole thing!

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Segment 1: Catching Up

3:02 – Official beginning of episode

Segment 2: Thanksgiving Testimonies

7:35 – Jacob Stewart - Virginia; Agustin Fontana - Puerto Rico; Monalisa Dumbujena – Tennessee; Elizabeth Rivas – Arizona; Davian Copeland – Virginia; Sylvester Smith – Tennessee; Loany Martinez – Puerto Rico; David Dazile - Arkansas

Segment 3: Thanksgiving Traditions

13:45 – Sam & Smerdis share what they are thankful for and also talk about what Thanksgiving was like growing up for them.

Segment 4: Brand New Segment

Listen in and find out about the new segment we've added to the podcast

Nugget of the Day

"Gratitude is turning what we already have into enough." - Unknown

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See you next time! GB (God Bless)

This week's episode features the second part of Smerdis' intriguing story of how God brought him into ministry. In our devotional segment we talk about what to do when you feel like God is calling you to His service. Feel free to use our episode map to jump around, but trust me, you'll want to hear the whole thing!

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Segment 1: Catching Up

3:08 – Official beginning of episode

Segment 2: Testimony

6:45 – Kim shares her testimony

Segment 3: Smerdis' Story pt 2

12:24 – Story continues

Highlights from the Story

"There are more people who leave the church and don't come back than those who leave the church and do come back."

"It doesn't matter where you are, we're all called to the same thing which is to share the gospel and invite others to the kingdom of God. I think the way that we are to fulfill that calling is different."

"People don't talk about the struggle with sin after coming to Christ"

"Truth is, before we came to Jesus…there was no struggle between good and evil, there was no temptation, we were slaves to sin!"

"The love of money is the root of all evil"

"The canvasser is a messenger for God"

Segment 4: Devotional Thought

32:10 – 3 steps to responding to God's call:

"God speaks to us through His providential workings and through the influence of His Spirit upon the heart. In our circumstances and surroundings, in the changes daily taking place around us, we may find precious lessons if our hearts are but open to discern them." SC 87.2

• Get like Paul: "Lord what would you have me to do? (Acts 9:6)
• Get like Ezra: Sought God's will and did it (Ezra 7:10)
• Get like Jesus: Surrender your will for God's will (Luke 22:42)

"Too many, in planning for a brilliant future, make an utter failure. Let God plan for you." MH (Ministry of Healing) 479.2

"Happiness that is sought from selfish motives, outside of the path of duty, is ill-balanced, fitful, and transitory; it passes away, and the soul is filled with loneliness and sorrow; but there is joy and satisfaction in the service of God." SC 124

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See you next time! GB (God Bless)

We all get busy at times and tend to stress out or get overwhelmed, especially with a heavy load of classes. In this episode, Preston and I give practical ways to manage life and still put God first.

Overview of Episode

Segment 1 - Get caught up

1:59 - Introduction of episode

2:41 - Introduce guest host: Preston Waters

4:16 - Preston on Instagram @thepresonwaters

Segment 2 - Canvassing Testimony

5:26 - Jessica shares testimony

Segment 3 - Discussion: Finding Time for God

8:24 - Preston shares a ministry he started at his academy GCA

14:24 - Preston's 3 ways to find time for God

• Make a list of your day
• Prioritize that list
• Take advantage of the Sabbath

20:27 - Sam's 3 ways to find time for God

• Go to bed!
• Pray without ceasing
• Just do it!

27:05 Full Review

28:49 - Canvassing commercial (https://www.frontlinemagabookministries.com/)

Segment 4 - Devotional thought

29:44 - Purpose in your heart like Daniel and God's blessing will follow

Conclusion

32:35 - wrapping the show up

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Smerdis shares his eye-opening journey to God which will then lead to how God convicted him to start canvassing.

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In this trailer episode, we tell you what the show is all about! Join Samuel & Smerdis on this encouraging journey to a better canvassing experience. Whether you have canvassed before or are thinking about starting soon, this podcast is for you! Don't forget to subscribe, write a great review, and give a 5-star rating! Most importantly, share with all of your canvassing family! We want to create a world-wide network of canvassers, and you are an important piece of the puzzle. Thanks for listening, GB!

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