many years, Lilia dedicated her talents to teaching
service at Pacific Press. He quotes Ellen G. White
in the children's divisions of the Sabbath School.
on the role and importance of the written word
“God favored Lilia with a beautiful presence,
as a form of sharing the gospel: “The publications
unusual artistic talent, and total loyalty to Christ and
sent forth from our printing houses are to prepare
His mission,” Peverini said of his wife of 64 years.
a people to meet God. Throughout the world they
Peverini went on to serve the church in various
are to do the same work that was done by John the
roles in Argentina. One of the highlights of his
Baptist.… As John prepared the way for the first, so we
ministry was his ordination in 1972 at Soquel Camp
are to prepare the way for the second, advent of the
Meeting. The service was officiated by Pastor H.M.S.
Saviour” (Testimonies for the Church, vol. 7, p. 139).
Richards, founder of the Voice of Prophecy. Peverini received a call from the General
“The many letters from readers of El Centinela asking for advice, help, and prayer transformed
Conference to serve at Pacific Press as editor of El
my budding vocation for the printed page into
Centinela, the Spanish language counterpart to The
an irrepressible passion,” he said. “Writing lasts
Sign of The Times, which he gladly did, from 1970 until
forever. People remember writing from years ago.”
1997, completing 45 years of service to the church.
Throughout his 45 years of formal ministry,
In his lifetime, Peverini has authored 225 articles,
Peverini also experienced impactful situations that
written 10 books, and published a four-volume series
further strengthened him in his passion for sharing
of 136 sermons called Preaching the Word.
the gospel. One of the most sobering experiences
“The certainty that written communication
was in Mexico.
is more powerful and permanent than spoken
After a service Peverini, along with four other
communication is what drew me to the area of
pastors and leaders, traveled two and a half hours
publications,” he said regarding his 27 years of
to pay homage to Fortino Sánchez, a colporteur
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