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On This Day: World War II: Witold Pilecki is voluntarily captured and sent to Auschwitz... (1940)

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On September 19, 1940: World War II: Witold Pilecki is voluntarily captured and sent to Auschwitz concentration camp to gather and smuggle out information for the resistance movement.

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about persevering through trials and tribulations. Consider using it when preaching about perseverance.

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