Worthy of Me Thailand Last school year, I went through a series of studies for those who were interested in preparing for baptism. As the time for the baptism grew closer, it seemed like I was surrounded by difficulties. On three different occasions, I went home to ask my father’s permission to get baptized, but without success. The last time, …
When It All Seems Worth It Bolivia “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 15:58. “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” …
Russia Dream Do you have a dream—a dream to be a missionary to another country? I did once. For many years it remained within the confines of my heart, waiting to be made a reality. I never thought that the man I married would one day be the gateway to mission work on another continent. My beloved husband is Russian, …
Twing Memorial Ministries in Tanzania In 1969, Dr. James A. Twing, and his wife, Ethel, a licensed practical nurse, were sent on a six-month rotation to Heri Mission Hospital in Tanzania, East Africa. Heri Hospital is located in the northwest part of Tanzania, not far from the city of Kigoma. After they returned from Africa, the Seventh-day Adventist Church …
Construction for Eternity! Honduras Piedra Hancha is a small mountain village about four miles straight up from us—and I do mean straight up! The name of this village means “wide rock.” We have known about it because over the years, most of those living there have come to the clinic for treatment at one time or another. Another reason …
Working While Waiting Botswana As our school project slowly but surely develops, God has given me plenty to do in the meantime. I have been very busy in Botswana’s conference churches. This is a miracle, because when I arrived last year, the pastors told me that because I was trained elsewhere, they couldn’t give me their pulpits. I began …
Stepping into the Jordan In India I first met Esau Kumar last year in the small village of Jupidi in India where he had previously been running a school. The school had been closed when the government and state rules changed and he now needed state permission for the school to continue. He shared with me his dream of …
The Power of the Holy Spirit In Vietnam Editor’s note: This article combines two stories from Adventist Southeast Asia Projects (ASAP). Names with asterisks (*) have been changed for safety purposes. A Village Awakened Based on lay pastor Hanh’s experience, as told to Pastor Isah Young. “Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and …
Praising the Lord for Trials Senegal “O Praise the Lord, all ye nations: praise Him, all ye people. For His merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endureth forever. Praise ye the Lord.” Psalm 117. “Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to …
Learning to Serve in Colombia “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye.” Psalm 32:8. This particular Bible verse has been a reality in my life for the last three years. At the age of ten I heard the message of truth and at fifteen I was …
