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<\/a>The very first Adventist Missionaries outside of North America headed to Europe. It became Adventism\u2019s first mission field. \u2018The Vision\u2019 aims to highlight their story \u2013 the beginnings of Adventism in Europe in the second part of the 19th century and what history may mean for us today. It is based on historical documents and uses a mixture of narration, expert interviews and a reconstruction of dramatic moments. <\/p>\nThe pilot episode focuses on the arrival in Europe of church co-founder, Ellen White and how that motivated the development of the many ministries and institutions that supported the mission of the church. \u201cI think, that to a great degree, our church members do not know our roots,\u201d said Cozzi. \u201cThe idea of producing a documentary movie about the beginning of the church in Europe could have a positive effect on them.\u201d <\/p>\n Positive feedback and creative suggestions received from the GAiN audience will help to frame the full documentary series as it is filmed over the next two years.<\/p>\n Find out more about \u2018The Vision\u2019 by visiting www.the-vision-series.org<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/a>The Inter-European (EUD) and Trans-European (TED) regions of the Seventh-day Adventist Church worked together to share the first pilot episode in what is planned as a series of 10 programmes, retelling the fascinating story, sharing the hardships, the joys and the vision of a church committed to reach the world. The Vision will not only bring an understanding of pioneer mission in Europe, but it will emphasise what became a European passion for mission that has influenced the world far beyond European borders.<\/p>\n<\/a>The Vision is the brain child of Corrado Cozzi, EUD Communication director. He was inspired by watching the movie \u2018Tell the World\u2019 that movingly recounts the origins of the Seventh-day Adventist movement. Introducing \u2018The Vision\u2019 during GAiN he stated, \u201cduring the closing moments of \u2018Tell the World\u2019 we saw the Adventist pioneers sending John Andrews to Europe. I realised that story needed to continue. We needed to follow up by creating a video document of the beginning of the Adventist church in Europe.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/a>Adrian Dure is a film-maker based at Stimme der Hoffnung, the EUD Media Centre. “Being someone who comes from South America, but serving now in Europe,\u201d he said, \u201cit is impressive when we discover that we have a rich and wonderful history in Europe. Our intention is to motivate viewers to discover the precious history of the Adventist Church and its missionary profile.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/a>Hosting the docu-movie, Victor Hulbert, TED Communication and Media Director, affirmed that a series like this can really impact lives. \u201cIn 2014 I made a film on Adventist Conscientious Objectors in World War I<\/a>. Their story really impacted lives both within and outside the church. I believe that following up with more of our history will not only give us a better understanding of our Adventist identity in Europe, but will inspire members to be even more involved in service for mission at home and around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n
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