Mission Stories & News

Preaching to the Killers, Part 1

Rwanda

August 13, 2016

Little did Phodidas realize how that marked Bible would help to save his life during the horrific Rwandan genocide in 1994 when he was given grace to preach to his killers.

The Precious Sabbath

Burundi

August 6, 2016

"Being faithful gave me chances to share my faith with others and let them know that God makes a way for those who trust Him.”

"The Center of My Day"

South Sudan

August 6, 2016

“I kept listening to 94.0 and it became the center of my day,” she said. “Hope Sabbath School” and “The Word of Today” are two of the programs that Maureen especially appreciates.

The Impossible House

August 1, 2016

Wow, what a whirlwind the past two weeks have been for my family! As I glance around our new “miracle house,” I feel overcome with joy, gratitude, and a desire to share how God did the seemingly impossible to answer our prayer.

Fish Water Adventure

August 1, 2016

People started jumping out of the way like frogs leaping off lily pads. Before I realized what was happening, the truck was upon us.

Beauty Lessons

August 1, 2016

I really wanted to know more about myself as a female and figure out my purpose in life. I believe other women have the same interest, not just young girls but also married women who need to find their own value in their families and workplaces.

Back for More!

August 1, 2016

There I sat, a typical Adventist college senior doodling in my notebook, half listening to my economics teacher as thoughts of my own financial predicament churned in my mind. Graduation was imminent and with it substantial student loans I wasn’t sure how I’d repay.

I Want This City

August 1, 2016

Have you ever met someone who has never even heard the name of Jesus? If you’re looking in New York City, that person might be hard to find, but hit the streets of Bangkok, and you’ll find yourself surrounded.

My Would-Be Assassin

August 1, 2016

Suddenly, I remembered the mysterious ingredient, and everything made sense. Mother had tried to poison me by consulting a marabout, a holy man believed to have supernatural powers, a common practice in my tribe.

Planting Seeds

August 1, 2016

Friendly smiles, squeezing hands, facial expressions, warm hugs—this was how I communicated with the village women. We didn’t speak the same language, but we managed to speak with our hearts.