Children's Mission Quarterly

School of Smiles

March 30, 2024

But Mother wasn’t happy. She didn’t know Jesus, and she didn’t want to know Jesus. She belonged to another world religion, and she didn’t want Father and Amira reading the Bible or going to church on Sabbath.

You Are Special

April 6, 2024

But then Sasha began to have problems. At school, other children were mean to her. At home, her much older sister, Olga, started drinking. Father and Mother also began to drink. It wasn’t fun being at home or at school.

Praying Problems Away

April 13, 2024

“Let’s pray,” he said. “God can solve this problem. He definitely will help you again.” Father bowed his head and closed his eyes. Daniil bowed his head and closed his eyes.

Praying for Protection

April 20, 2024

The car traveled just a short distance when a scary sight greeted their eyes. Ahead of them was a car accident. One car had crashed into a snowbank on the roadside. Another car had smashed into the trees.

Out of This World

April 27, 2024

“Why did this happen?” he prayed. “Couldn’t the prize ceremony have been on Sunday or Monday instead of Sabbath so I could go?”

Santa Claus or Jesus

May 4, 2024

The man laughed. “Of course, I believe in Santa Claus,” he said. But the Pathfinders could see that he was joking. As the man walked away, it was clear that he was thinking about Jesus. The boy called out, “Merry Christmas! God bless you!”

Two Ears to Hear

May 11, 2024

Back at home, Mother cried and cried. Then she talked to God. “Why did You allow this to happen?” she said.

Making Friends

May 18, 2024

Dasha ran up behind the girl and pulled down the rumpled part of the skirt. The girl was surprised. She didn’t know what was happening. But then she realized that Dasha had helped her by straightening out her skirt.

Hole in the Heart

May 25, 2024

Lera boarded an airplane with seven other children and flew to South Korea. It was scary seeing new doctors in South Korea. The doctors seemed a little scared to see Lera.

In God’s Hands

June 1, 2024

Suddenly, he fell backward. Mother saw Khachik tumble from the arm of the highchair. She wasn’t too far away from him in the kitchen, but she was too far away to catch him.

Gift from God

June 8, 2024

Mother was surprised. She thought that Lana had forgotten her wish from the previous year. Mother wouldn’t mind giving her a little brother for New Year’s. But Mother didn’t think that she was able to have any more child.

Who Knows the Future?

June 15, 2024

Grandmother Roza began to worship with Garnik and other Adventists every Sabbath. As she worshipped, she learned that God forbids people from going to fortune-tellers.

Spring, School, and Sabbath

June 22, 2024

Mother prayed, “Dear Father, we thank You that You have given Syuzanna an opportunity to participate in the spring talent show and for the talents that You have given her. We want to keep Your law and be faithful to You. We ask that You allow us to participate in the show if it is Your will. Amen.”

Daniel’s Day

June 29, 2024

“If a boy or girl makes you upset, what should you do?” she said. Daniel wasn’t sure. “You need to pray to God to help you forgive the boy or girl,” Mother said.

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Seeking More

July 6, 2024

It felt strange to Deymily to go to church on Saturday. In her old town, she had only gone to church on Sundays. But she liked the music and the sermon at the Adventist church.

Monkey in the House

July 13, 2024

The pastor spoke with the little girl. She told him about her deep sadness over losing her great-grandmother and the puppy. She described how the monkey was appearing in the different rooms of the house.

Snakebite!

July 20, 2024

ifting his leg, he peered under his foot. A dark-brown snake with white stripes was dangling from his heel. Hickel’s eyes widened with horror, and he screamed, “Aaaaaaaaah!”

Waiting for a Mother

July 27, 2024

The girls ate pizza and a white-and-green cake, and they watched a movie about a Seventh-day Adventist doctor. It was an extra-fun birthday for Michelle. She felt like Stephanie was saying, “I want you.”

To the Feet of Jesus

August 3, 2024

At his Seventh-day Adventist school, Samuel quickly noticed that there were many children who did not come from Adventist families. One of those classmates was 14-year-old Johann.

“No” to Church

August 10, 2024

But some friends declined his invitation. One said, “I can’t come because I have to play soccer.” A girl said, “I definitely cannot come because I have to go to a party.” A third friend said, “I can’t come because I have to go eat at that time.”

Miracle of Music

August 17, 2024

Moises decided at that point that the group was so big that it needed a name. He thought and thought about it. He prayed and prayed about it. Then he settled on the name Ebenezer.

Destiny’s Adventure

August 24, 2024

Destiny loved spending time with Auntie Onessa. She enjoyed the Adventurer meetings so much that she didn’t want to leave. After her brothers went home, she began staying at Auntie Onessa’s house for family worship.

Not a Monster

August 31, 2024

The principal said her class was very full and she didn’t have any space for more children. But when she heard Khyshawn’s story, she said, “I’ll give him a chance.”

Playing Favorites

September 7, 2024

Nikita and the other children ran and made a lot of noise on the playground before school started. The school secretary didn’t say anything to Nikita. But she scolded the other children, saying, “You’re always making noise, and you are always running up and down!”

Once Raging, Now Refined

September 14, 2024

This is how it was whenever Kitona lost her temper at Ebenezer Seventh-day Adventist Primary School on the Caribbean island nation of Dominica. She did well on her schoolwork.

Praying to Go to School

September 21, 2024

Six weeks passed. Keya grew tired of sitting at home. She couldn’t go out because it wasn’t safe. Workers were trying to repair the streets, bridges, and buildings ruined by the hurricane. It seemed like everyone on the island was stuck at home.

Paper Prayer Requests

September 28, 2024

After the children finished writing, the papers were placed in the box, and the box was sealed. Teacher said the class would open the box at the end of the school year to see how God had answered their prayers.

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