mission stories
From the CEO/President’s Desk: “My First QHM Mission Trip”
As I returned from my first mission trip to the Dominican Republic with Quiet Hour Ministries (QHM), I reflected on the phrase, “Come as strangers, leave as family.” Sixteen of us—from the United States, Canada, and Bolivia—arrived as individuals, not yet knowing one another. But from the very beginning, it…
MoreIn partnership with the Maluku Mission in Indonesia, the Spiritual Revival Meetings have touched the lives of hundreds. What began as a project in one location expanded after the local church saw the need for people outside the original area to also learn about Jesus. This is one of the…
MoreWhen Jacob prayed that prayer, I was so nervous. In Pirambu, Brazil, our QHM volunteer team was out visiting with the community members who had been meeting with our Gospel Workers. “At the third home we visited,” said team member Jacob. “The lady was very talkative, sharing a lot with…
MoreThe Journey From Trusting Spirits to God
Alma is a simple farmer from Siayan, a rural area nestled in the mountainous terrain of the Philippines. She was a part of Cebuano people by birth, but when she married her husband, she became a part of the Subanen tribe. The Subanen people, rich in tradition, held their spiritual…
MoreA Hope That Heals Addiction
One of the most beautiful things we can provide as Christians is a new definition of “hope.” In the world, “hope” is used as a wish; the strength of the wish is based on the strength of the person’s desire. In Christianity, we use the word “hope” completely differently. For…
MoreWe believe that the Word of God brings about transformation, healing, and hope in the lives of individuals and communities. Financial position and literacy rate shouldn’t cause people to be unable to experience and live His Word. Recently, local church leaders paid a visit to the chief and elders of…
MoreCambodia Through Victoria’s Eyes
Team member Victoria shares her thoughts on the complex realities she experienced on our recent mission trip to Siem Reap, Cambodia. “During our mission trip to Cambodia, I was taken aback by the level of need that exists there. But when I arrived, I quickly realized how wrong I was…
MoreWe Would Never Have Arrived Safely Without It
“The skies were gray and ominous in North Luwu, Indonesia,” recalled Pastor Simon. “As we embarked on our journey, but a glimmer of hope was tucked away in a large shipping box that had just mysteriously arrived all the way from the United States. “The relentless rains had transformed the…
MoreAt just 28 years old, Suzzy faces a challenge that many in Northern Ghana share: she is unable to read. In a region where 67.5% of people struggle with illiteracy due to high levels of poverty and limited educational resources, Suzzy’s inability to read the Bible left her feeling isolated…
More“Don’t you dare embarrass me!” Irina’s mother’s voice raised in anger. “If you want to become an Adventist, you will have to move out!” While living with her parents, Irina is expected to conform to their rules and lifestyle, even though she is an adult. For the most part she…
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