October–Mission in North America
Christ's method of ministry is being demonstrated across the North American Division. Let's take a look at examples in North Carolina and Alaska!
Adventist Mission
Adventist Mission
While serving in Brussels, Ricardo Perieira felt a burden to serve the secular and post-Christian population. This community is growing, presenting many mission challenges. To address this, Ricardo decided to start a Portugese-speaking church plant, hoping to provide people with an opportunity to encounter God.
Christ's method of ministry is being demonstrated across the North American Division. Let's take a look at examples in North Carolina and Alaska!
When God asks you to go, it means He has plans for you. Let's look into the lives of Seventh-day Adventists in Belgium and Indonesia who answered God's call!
From Alaska to St. Louis, Seventh-day Adventists are striving to meet the needs of their communities. Find out how your contribution makes a difference this quarter!
Chee Nu recently lost his best friend and his health was poor. However, a simple conversation about tomatoes with a friend unexpectedly guided him towards discovering the Adventist faith, embracing a healthier lifestyle, and serving at a Hmong church plant.
The only Adventist church in Bethel, Alaska, serves its village but also 55 smaller villages in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. Regardless of this challenge, they find ways to make a difference through serving the homeless, hosting potlucks, leading Bible classes, and much more.
Kesia had never heard of Bible Boot Camp until Josephine invited her to join. At first, it didn't interest her much but after seeing how much her siblings enjoyed it, she decided to try it out.
Miss Samuel from Dominica chose a creative approach to teach her students about prayer by using a time capsule. The students filled the capsule and at the end of the term, they would open it to see if God answered their prayers. Take a look to see how God moved in their lives!
While serving in Brussels, Ricardo Perieira felt a burden to serve the secular and post-Christian population. This community is growing, presenting many mission challenges. To address this, Ricardo decided to start a Portugese-speaking church plant, hoping to provide people with an opportunity to encounter God.
After Lewis Finster graduated from Union College, he and his wife felt called to serve overseas. They served in different nations before they ended up in the Philippines. When they arrived, there were no Filipino Adventists.
Pastor Ko Salee, his wife, and their daughter, Kayla made a move for God by relocating to Hickory, North Carolina to serve at a Hmong church plant. With the support of Adventist Refugee and Immigrant Ministries, they aim to empower the community and prepare leaders to share the gospel to their own people.
Faith loved going to Deep and Wide, a church in her village in Alaska. Each Friday night, she eagerly waited for Saturday to come so she could attend church. Excitedly, she would sing “Deep and wide, deep and wide!” This church was her favorite place to be.
Bridgette from Canada, works as an AVS missionary in Indonesia, driven by her childhood experiences as a homeless child. Deby from Bolivia, teaches English at Dharma Putra Adventist School in Jakarta. Both Bridgette and Deby are committed to enriching the lives of their students.
An original song "Deserts to Oceans" with Naomi Striemer | Album: Hope That Breaks the Dark | naomistriemermusic.com
Rachel Anna Knight, an African-American Adventist missionary, was a nurse, teacher, colporteur, Bible worker, and conference official. Born in Mississippi in 1874, she overcame racial barriers to pursue education and faith. After embracing the Adventist faith, she traveled 400 miles to be baptized. Later, she served in India and became the first black female missionary sent by the Adventist church.
The Inupiat people of Utqiagvik endure two months of darkness during the winter. Due to this, suicide rates are three times higher than the national average. Rachel, a church elder and her congregation responded by organizing Blue Christmas, a candlelight vigil providing support during this challenging period.
St. Louis holds a special place in the heart of Pastor Michael Coridan, who grew up there. Now a pastor in his childhood church, Michael sees the diverse needs of St. Louis and believes in addressing them with different approaches. Each local Adventist church is involved and striving to reach its community in unique ways.
Executive Producer: Gary Krause
Producers: Rick Kajiura, Ricky Oliveras
Writers: Ricky Oliveras, Andrew McChesney, Laurie Falvo, Caleb Haakenson, Mwamba Mpundu
Camera: Ricky Oliveras, Joshua Sagala, Caleb Haakenson
Editors: Ricky Oliveras, Diogo Godoy, Joshua Sagala, Caleb Haakenson
Graphics: Clayton Kinney
Narration: Becky Alignay, Voice Bunny
Music: Audio Network
Distribution: Advent Source
Language Support: Reflex Communication, Daniel Gonçalves, Amara, Carmen Lazo, Pablo Garcia
Special Thanks: North American Division, Carmen Lazo, ESDA, Naomi Striemer
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