“David Asscherick, the self-described “former purple-haired punk rocker,” brought spiritual messages to more than 3,000 young Seventh-day Adventists attending the denomination’s world youth conference in South Africa and those watching via live streaming.
Asscherick became a Seventh-day Adventist at age 23 after reading The Great Controversy, which was authored by church cofounder Ellen G. White. …
His evening devotionals focused on what he says are “nonnegotiable” truths that should be on the table—chief among them, he says, is that “God is love.” …
Asscherick is cofounder of ARISE, a supporting Seventh-day Adventist ministry. He also became codirector of Light Bearers when the two organizations merged in 2011.
Several groups also treated attendees of the world youth conference to nightly musical performances, including featured South African a cappella singers Reality 7.
Men raised in a children’s welfare home founded the six-member group in 1992. The group performs full-time ministry by singing South African gospel music at hospitals, schools, and church events. On weekdays several members mentor youth through the Abalindi Welfare Society Home in Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal. …”
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