A Thrilling Conclusion to “Prophecy Odyssey” in New York

By Shenalyn Page
Posted October 09, 2024

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There’s something especially thrilling about worshiping God with other devoted Christians, but that excitement is magnified when you realize you are part of something that is reaching people all around the world for Christ. Prophecy Odyssey was just such an experience for the nearly 2,500 people who attended the final weekend of meetings at the Manhattan Center in midtown Manhattan. 

Attendees came from all over the surrounding areas and as far away as Canada, Indonesia, England, and New Zealand to hear Doug Batchelor, president of Amazing Facts International, present the final meetings in the Prophecy Odyssey series. Their faith in God’s Word was reaffirmed through Pastor Doug’s powerful messages about end-time prophecy. Attendees were also treated to beautiful music presented by Jacqueline Jewel and Pastor John Lomacang. 

The audience thrilled as Pastor Bianel Lara, the personal ministries director for the Greater New York Conference, reported that there had already been 251 baptisms in connection with Prophecy Odyssey. (Since then, an additional 70 have been baptized or joined the church by profession of faith.) A Chinese church and a Spanish church have also been planted in Manhattan.

The excitement grew even further when Pastor Doug announced that the meetings had received 35 million views online (which have since increased to over 45 million), as well as having been broadcast live all around the world on 3ABN, and Hope Channel International. 

At the end of Prophecy Odyssey’s final program on Sabbath morning, attendees and Amazing Facts staff joined hands and sang together: “Soldiers all are we to go where Jesus leads. … Heaven is our goal to save every soul. … Pray that we all will be there.” It was a Holy Spirit-blessed climax to the biggest series Amazing Facts has ever attempted.


A Massive Project

“From the outset, this project terrified me,” says Pastor Doug. “It was one of the most complicated and expensive programs Amazing Facts has ever taken on, so it was definitely a faith venture. But by God’s grace, Prophecy Odyssey went exceptionally well. I know that its success was in response to many prayers, careful planning, and hard work.”

Hosting an evangelistic series in New York City required extensive planning and a huge budget. Planning began over a year and a half ago and has involved marketing campaigns, preparing to record and broadcast in 4K, producing a new series of Bible studies, coordination with local churches, and more. It was a project that stretched every member of the Amazing Facts team. 

The marketing team put together strategic advertising that included targeted email blasts, promotion on social media, and placement of television and radio spots in New York City and the surrounding areas. They also enlisted the enthusiastic help of local church members. All the effort paid off in high attendance at the nightly local meetings. 

The media team’s planning yielded meetings that ran smoothly and were visually compelling. The huge LED screen created an engaging backdrop, and the use of augmented reality allowed life-size illustrations to magically appear on stage beside Pastor Doug. 

“The media team captured not just images but lives and emotions,” says Pastor Doug. “From the bustling streets of New York City to people’s expressions each night, the images they captured wove a visual tapestry that touched hearts. Their dedication, adjusting lights and sound, running cables, and managing effects and graphics transformed mere pixels into messages of hope.”

The live broadcasts in English and Spanish were sent via the internet to 3ABN, Hope Channel International, AFTV, YouTube, and social media, enabling millions worldwide to watch simultaneously. The meetings were also translated into 16 additional languages using artificial intelligence technology and are available at prophecyodyssey.com.


New York City to the World 

“We chose New York as the base for this global broadcast because it is the world’s most recognizable city,” explains Pastor Doug. “We felt that filming here would provide the perfect platform for reaching around the world.”

But New York is far more than just a great location for recording a series about end-time events. It is also a city deeply in need of Jesus. “New York City is such a melting pot of people from all over the world,” says Wayne Leman, Prophecy Odyssey producer. “We felt that God was leading us here because it was a place where we could reap a great harvest for the Lord.”

Adds Pastor Doug, “I grew up here in New York, so to come back here again and share the gospel in my hometown is really close to my heart.” Pastor Doug has preached in New York several times. He preached the Millennium of Prophecy series in 1999 and Day to Remember in 2001, just two months after the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center.

To ensure that Prophecy Odyssey reached as many people as possible in New York City, Amazing Facts worked with the local Sabbath-keeping churches to hire 18 individuals who gave Bible studies in the weeks leading up to the series. The Amazing Facts Center of Evangelism (AFCOE) also moved to New York for the duration of the meetings. AFCOE classes were provided free of charge to local Sabbath-keepers and anyone else who wanted to come learn how to share their faith effectively. About 100 people traveled to New York to be Manhattan Missionaries, joining the 26 AFCOE students in creative city evangelism. Their enthusiasm for sharing Jesus motivated a variety of outreaches, including prayer ministry, street preaching, and music ministry. 

God blessed their efforts with numerous divine appointments. Jeffrey Cook, an AFCOE student from California, was led to a street sweeper just moments after praying for God to lead him to the right person. “He was so grateful for prayer,” says Jeffrey. “He said he had never had anyone pray for him before. He started telling me his whole life story and how he had been planning to do something really bad to the guy his girlfriend was cheating with that night. It gave me goosebumps when he said that. I know God needed me there right then.”  


Just the Beginning of God’s Stories …

Space does not permit us to tell all the stories of how God used Prophecy Odyssey to touch individuals with His grace. But perhaps a few will give some idea of the impact these meetings are already having: 

James, a security guard at the Manhattan Center, requested prayer to stop smoking near the beginning of the meetings. His desire for tobacco disappeared, and he requested Bible studies.

Margaret came from England to bring her best friend to the meetings. “I realized I’d never shared the gospel with her,” she says.

Wendy had a dream about rescuing people by the Statute of Liberty right before hearing about the Manhattan Missionary program. “I knew God needed me to come,” she says. “God definitely set up some divine appointments for me.”

“It’s so exciting to be here,” says David, who attended the final weekend with his wife, Malena. “I was 17 when I came to Millenium of Prophecy 25 years ago. I was a rebellious teenager then, but Pastor Doug’s messages have been an anchor for me. We’re thrilled to be a part of what God is doing here.”

Debbie learned about Prophecy Odyssey on Facebook. “I knew I had to come,” she smiles. “Pastor Doug makes it easy to understand the Bible.”

Darien wandered into Times Square and was drawn in by the street preaching and music. He listened for an hour and then spent all afternoon with the missionaries before coming to the evening meetings. 

Mark took a flyer from a Manhattan Missionary and immediately recognized Pastor Doug. “I used to listen to him all the time,” he said, “but I haven’t been to church in a long time. I know God is calling me back.” 

Pastor Doug says, “We know that God will continue to use Prophecy Odyssey to touch lives for years to come. We often hear stories of people who had our materials sitting around for years before they watched them and were converted. Now that Prophecy Odyssey is online, God will guide people to them and answer their prayers for truth through them.”

Thank you for your prayers and generous support of Prophecy Odyssey. Your devotion to God’s work is enabling the Holy Spirit to write tens of thousands of stories of healing and hope!

Archived broadcasts of Prophecy Odyssey are available at prophecyodyssey.com.

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RM Bewley
Gods mighty hand took hold of this Amazing Man, once a boy, Doug Bachelor, and used the God given positive attributes to make Doug into a man God could use to change lives for HIM. Have followed Pastor Dougs life and Amazing Facts since Dougs first book came out first book, The Cave Man.. I can image He, Doug, looks back and marvels at what God Can Do, and share it with all of us . Thank You , Pastor Doug and wife , Karen for a faithful ministry. God Bless your family. All in my prayers. RM Bewley, (Mickey)
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Dr. Shay
My husband was an atheist and never tried to influence my beliefs. The only hint of his views was when he’d watch Christopher Hitchens. I’ve always been SDA, but I didn’t fully grasp the seriousness of being “unequally yoked.” After I began going back to church, it started to bother me that my husband wasn’t a Sabbath keeper. When Pastor Doug Batchelor and the Net ’96 meetings came to Forest Lake Academy in Florida, I invited him to attend with me. By the grace of God, after hearing Pastor Batchelor’s testimony and attending the meetings, my husband, a lifelong atheist, got baptized. Pastor Batchelor’s life story really struck a chord with him, but more importantly, being introduced to a God he never knew made him a believer. I'm so grateful to God for the many lives Pastor Batchelor has reached through the Holy Spirit’s help, including my husband's.
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Lishany & Jose
My family and I attended twice in person and the rest of the series online. This was such a blessing! God’s spirit was with Pastor Batchelor every night. Everyone from the amazing facts staff and the security was very nice and welcoming. Was nice to meet Pastor Ross as well as Carlos and also got to see again, Pastor Lomacang and his lovelywife. Wish this could happen more often. God bless this ministry!
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Laura_Mena_ SDA
Bless the Lord!
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Laura
Thank you for bringing the word of God to this place. We need more of these high impact series.
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daniel
Praise God for these mighty testimonies to the power and working of the Holy Spirit on hearts today!
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Joeshane12
It was such a blessing to have watched those meetings, God was indeed in the midst of them and i feel they came at the right time.
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Vijaykumar
Thank God God so the worldmay God bless the ministry
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Linda Graves
I loved the series! I shared them all on Facebook and hope others watched them too. After 50 years l still love our message. God Bless you. Ps Doug.
Linda Graves from Florida. 🙏♥️
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Janny
I truly enjoyed the nightly meetings! It was a blessing. I invited persons but only one showed. I pray that God will continue to strengthen Pastor Doug so he'll carry on God's work! By God's will Pastor Doug, I'll meet you at the Saviour's side in the new Jerusalem...can hardly wait!!
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Rodolfo
Praise be to the Lord for what has taken place in New York City!
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Joseph
I watched online, and I have to say that this was the best of the prophecy series I have seen presented by Pastor Doug so far. May God continue to bless Amazing Facts International.
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Kristin
Worked in NYC for four years. So happy for this successful evangelistic effort!
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Guest
Amen!
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Naaman
It was such a blessing, God really used Pastor Dough in a might way.

Mark Naaman
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Lauretta Mann
Praise God!
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Celina215
Glory to God. May the sermons preached at Prophecy Odyssey continue to reach millions of people worldwide, bringing them to Jesus Christ. 🙏🏾 All glory to God. Thank you, Jesus! Thank you God for continuing to use Pastor Batchelor to spread your Holy Word worldwide.
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C.J. HOBBS
“GOD” Bless you, Pastor Doug and your Wife, For putting together such a Spirit-filled Prophecy Odyssey Meeting. I was tuned in every single night from Atlanta, Ga. listening in on such a well-put-together Biblical Presentation, outlining the Reality of Scripture and the Mark Of The Beast! I also downloaded all fifteen Prophecy Odyssey Lesson Studies where I can share with others. …and Pastor Doug that testimony that you gave on your life was the Proof and the Evidence That It Is The Will Of “GOD” That NO MAN SHOULD PERISH”. …Clearly written in the Book of John wherein written:
For “GOD” so loved the world, that “HE” gave “HIS” only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in “HIM” should not perish, but have everlasting life. For “GOD” sent not “HIS” Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through “HIM” might be saved. John 3:16, 17. “GOD” Bless You Pastor Doug, and your Gift Of Ministry In The Spirit Of Our LORD and Savior “JESUS CHRIST”. “Let's Do Again”
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