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When 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…
More“God Was Knocking on My Heart”
One of the most incredible aspects of going on a mission trip is hearing how God led each team member through a series of events, all converging together on the trip. One story that stood out was Junior’s, the general foreman overseeing the renovation of the Aquilhadas Church in Brazil.…
More“The Seventh-day Adventist”
When I lost contact with my parents, I felt abandoned and cried every night in my bed while all my friends in the dormitory slept. My name is Naw Promise. I was born in Myeint City, Myanmar, where I lived with my family. I was first introduced to the Bible…
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…
MoreFinding the Reason for the Chaos
“What’s behind the chaotic behavior of these kids?” thought Paula after their first night doing the kid’s program in Ghana. Paula shared her thoughts about how her past teaching experience prepared her for this unique mission trip: “I’m normally a high school science teacher. And it’s not that high school…
MoreA Divine Encounter Leading to New Faith
One Sabbath evening in Zambia, as our gospel worker was riding home from church, he encountered a man who introduced himself as the headman of a nearby village. “When I mentioned that I am a man of God, the headman eagerly requested Bible studies at his home.” Thanks to the…
More“I want you to know something—you have my blood!” Pastor Hobson yelled ecstatically through the microphone on Sabbath afternoon. On our final day in Tamale, Ghana, Pr. Hobson introduced himself to the congregation with his new name, Kujo. “I am Pastor Ronnie Joseph Kujo Hobson, I am here with Quiet…
More“I had a lot of negative experiences that led me to believe that I was a failure,” said Elmer, “but thank God, He didn’t give up pursuing me.” Elmer retraced the steps of his life. Elmer grew up in Mitú, Colombia, along the Vaupés river that borders Brazil. He had…
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