Cruz and Finley Deliver Life-changing Hope in Houston

Thousands in Houston and beyond were inspired by hope-filled messages from Arnaldo Cruz and Mark Finley during a transformative three-day event in October 2024
December 30, 2024

Between in-person services, satellite church locations, home groups and individual virtual viewers, thousands of people heard hope-filled messages from Arnaldo Cruz (in Spanish) and Mark Finley (in English) Oct. 17-19, 2024. 

“Each night, we witnessed hearts being touched, lives transformed and decisions made for Christ onsite or throughout our social media channels,” said Texas Conference President Elton DeMoraes. “It was an incredible time throughout October, as over 100 sites across Houston and various parts of Texas came together to share the life-changing hope of Jesus.”

Finley presented his messages at the Houston West Seventh-day Adventist Church, while Cruz visited a new location each day to reach different areas of the city. Cruz began at the Houston Northwest Seventh-day Adventist Church, continued the next day at the Houston Spanish Galena Park Seventh-day Adventist Church and concluded at the Houston Spanish Spring Branch Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Music added to the hope-filled, life-changing messages as Brenda Blanco, Laura Morena, Michelle Venceslau and the Southwestern Adventist University Singers performed for the English sessions. Kelly Portillo and the Houston Adventist Academy choir shared their musical talents during the Spanish sessions.

“I appreciate our pastors and members who made these events possible,” DeMoraes added. “We are truly moving forward Together As One in our mission! Let’s continue to spread the love and hope of Jesus wherever we go!”

You can view and share the presentations at TexasAdventist.org/hope or TexasAdventist.org/esperanza.