by Onovae Akpoesiri | Jan 5, 2024 | Mission Story
This quarter we feature the Southern Asia Division, comprised of four countries: Bhutan, India, The Maldives, and Nepal. The region is home to 1.4 billion people, including 1.1 million Adventists. That’s a ratio of one Adventist for 1,246 people. Reaching 1.4 billion people is an enormous challenge that can only be accomplished with God’s help. As part of the effort, the
Southern Asia Division has chosen 10 projects in India to receive the Thirteenth Sabbath Offering this quarter
Opportunities
The Thirteenth Sabbath Offering this quarter will support 10 projects in the
Southern Asia Division: Construct classrooms and labs at school, Palakkad, India
Construct English church, Lowry Adventist College, Bengaluru, India
Construct Central English Church, Bengaluru, India
Construct high school, Aurangabad, India
Construct girls’ dormitory, school, Thanjavur, India
Construct girls’ dormitory and children’s auditorium, school, Pasighat, India
Reconstruct church, conference center, and dining hall, youth training center, Manginapudi, India
Reconstruct school building, Anni, India
Construct classrooms at school, Namunaghar, Andaman Islands, India
Construct classrooms and administrative building at school, Nepal
by Onovae Akpoesiri | Sep 28, 2023 | Mission Story
Want to get more out of this quarter’s Mission quarterly? Read it together with the Adult Bible Study Guide. The Adult Bible Study Guide has a special focus on mission in fourth quarter 2023. The Bible lessons were written by the directors of the Global Mission study centers (globalmissioncenters.org), which are part of Adventist Mission, the same General Conference entity that produces the Mission quarterly. A key element of each week’s Bible study is explored in the Story Tips sidebar that accompanies each week’s mission story.
Feature
This quarter, we feature the West-Central Africa Division, which oversees the Seventh Day Adventist Church’s work in 22 countries: Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo. The region is home to 472 million people, including 889,196 Adventists. That’s a ratio of one Adventist for 531 people. This quarter’s Thirteenth Sabbath Offering will go toward mission projects in Cameroon and Ghana.
Projects
In Cameroon, the funds will help open a bilingual English/ French elementary school in Bandjoun. Church leaders told me that quality education is in high demand in Cameroon,
especially international schools with classes in English and French, and the new school
promises to fill an important niche. “Adventist education is valued here,” Isaac Yenge, executive secretary of the Cameroon Union Mission, said during a tour of two Adventist schools, each with about 3,700 students, in the capital, Yaoundé. This quarter’s other mission project is in Ghana, where the Seventh-day Adventist Nursing and Midwifery Training College
will receive funds to expand with new classrooms and dormitories. The college opened with only 22 students in 2015 and has 770 students today. Demand is high, and the school lacks the capacity to admit additional students. This is a real mission school, where only 30 percent of
the students are Adventists. A number of students join the church every year. Read
about three nursing students whom I met at the college, including a woman nicknamed
“Madam Anatomy,” on pages 16, 22, and 24. Youth and Adult Mission story
Sabbath School Lesson For Adult, 4th Quarter 2023 (PDF)
by Adventist Naija | Jun 27, 2023 | Mission Story, Sabbath School
Sabbath School mission stories are interesting stories shared during the Seventh-day Adventist Sabbath School program. They tell about the good work done by Adventist mission projects in different parts of the world. These stories are meant to inspire, inform, and connect people.
The stories inspire us by showing how God’s love can bring positive changes in people’s lives. They tell about projects that help those in need and make the world a better place.
These stories also raise awareness about the challenges people face in different places. They tell us about poverty, lack of education, and other problems that exist. By knowing about these challenges, we can pray for them and find ways to support mission projects.
Sabbath School mission stories help us feel connected to the global Adventist family. They show us that people all around the world are working together to share God’s love. We can feel a sense of unity and purpose as we hear these stories.
Through Sabbath School mission stories, we are encouraged to get involved and make a difference in our own communities. We are reminded of our responsibility to spread God’s love and help those in need.
In simpler terms, Sabbath School mission stories are interesting stories that inspire us, teach us about challenges, connect us to others, and motivate us to help those in need.
Sabbath School mission stories are narratives or accounts that highlight the work of Adventist mission projects and initiatives around the world. These stories are typically shared during the Sabbath School program in Seventh-day Adventist churches.
Also: Download Sabbath School Mission Story For Children– 3rd Quarter 2023
Sabbath School mission stories serve several purposes:
1. Inspiration: They inspire church members to engage in mission work and make a difference in their communities and beyond. These stories often showcase the transformative power of God’s love and the positive impact that can be achieved through acts of service and outreach.
2. Awareness: They raise awareness about the challenges faced by people in different parts of the world and highlight the needs that exist. These stories shed light on issues such as poverty, lack of education, healthcare disparities, and social injustice, motivating listeners to get involved and support mission projects.
3. Connection: They foster a sense of connection and unity among Adventist believers by sharing stories of how individuals and communities are being reached with the Gospel message. These stories emphasize the global nature of the church and the shared mission of spreading God’s love to all corners of the earth.
4. Prayer and Support: Sabbath School mission stories often include specific prayer requests for ongoing projects or initiatives. They provide an opportunity for church members to pray for the needs presented in the stories and to support mission work through financial contributions or volunteering their time and skills.
Sabbath School mission stories can cover a wide range of topics, including education, healthcare, community development, evangelism, and humanitarian aid. They aim to inspire individuals and churches to engage in mission outreach and to create a culture of compassion, service, and active participation in fulfilling the Great Commission.
These stories not only inform and inspire Sabbath School participants but also serve as a reminder of the church’s commitment to spreading the Gospel and meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of individuals and communities worldwide.
by Adventist Naija | Jun 27, 2023 | Mission Story
Sabbath School mission stories for children help us feel connected to the global Adventist family. They show us that people all around the world are working together to share God’s love. We can feel a sense of unity and purpose as we hear these stories.
Sabbath School Mission Story For Children – Story List
Download file at the end of story list
The Little Cook – July 1, 2023
When they learn that he is 12, they are even more astonished. They want to know more about him and his family.
Baptized Like Jesus – July 8, 2023
Andrija couldn’t believe it! God had answered his prayer so quickly. From that day, he knew that God would help him to get baptized in the sea.
Taming Wild Waves – July 15, 2023
At that moment, the crashing waves ceased. While big waves continued to roll 40 to 50 yards (meters) away from the shore, the water near the beach became a great calm.
The Boy With a Balloon – July 22, 2023
But then she saw the balloon on his back. The balloon was so big that she could not see his legs. Then the balloon popped. Mother could see Voya’s legs.
Sabbath Test – July 29, 2023
The principal said the date could not be changed because it had never been changed before. She said Marta was the first person to ask for the test to be changed.
Praying for No Rain – August 5, 2023
“Good morning, children!” Teacher said. “Who has something to thank God for today? Who has something that they want to ask God for today.”
Roses and Angels – August 12, 2023
Below her tummy, the roses were black and dead. Black dead roses lay on her legs. Black dead roses lay on her feet.
Oranges and Lemons – August 19, 2023
Ryszard’s brow creased with worry. He would give anything in the world for an orange or a lemon for his dear wife.
Salads and Sausages – August 26, 2023
Aleksa was even more surprised when she saw vegan sausages for the first time. She ate meat sausages at home, and she had never seen sausages made from plants.
A Small Missionary – September 2, 2023
Aleksa stopped moving in her seat. She stopped fidgeting. stopped wiggling. She sat nice and still like a well-mannered girl should sit as she thought about what Anna had said.
Piano, Pathfinders, and Jesus – September 9, 2023
Emilia liked the camporee very much! She liked sleeping in a tent for a whole week.
Praying for a Mosquito – September 16, 2023
But, unfortunately, she couldn’t switch on the light. Father slept poorly. If she woke him up, he would not be able to sleep again.
God of Red Beets – September 23, 2023
“My son will never again attend these lessons about pagan gods,” she told Kreves’ first-grade teacher, Teacher Lolita. “I don’t agree with this foolishness.
A Totally New Girl – September 30, 2023
“You’re wrong,” she said. “These children are running now, but who knows what will happen to them later. If they do not accept God, maybe some of them will not be in heaven.
Also: Download Sabbath School Mission Story for adult – 3rd Quarter 2023 (PDF)
by Adventist Naija | Mar 27, 2023 | Mission Story
In this 2nd quarter Sabbath School mission story, we feature the Inter-European Division, which oversees the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s work in 20 countries and territories: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, and Vatican City. The region is home to 337,892,000 people, including 178,378 Adventists. That’s a ratio of one Adventist for 1,894 people.
The Thirteenth Sabbath Offering this quarter will support five projects in the Inter-European Division:
Elementary school, Setubal, Portugal
Hope Life Center, Lyon, France
Youth camp and training center, Gland, Switzerland
Elementary school, Moisei, Romania
After-school center, Galați, Romania
C o n t e n t s
ROMANIA
4 Where Are Nice People? | April 1
6 Finding a God of Beauty | April 8
SPAIN
8 Arrested at the Airport | April 15
10 Sowing Seeds in Spain | April 22
12 Surprise Pathfinder Ad | April 29
14 The Bible Guy | May 6
ITALY
16 Daring Escape Plan | May 13
18 From Los Angeles to Rome | May 20
PORTUGAL
20 Inmate With a Radio | May 27
22 Trapped in Alcoholism | June 3
24 Baptized Again | June 10
26 Mysterious Man on Bicycle | June 17
28 Thirteenth Sabbath:
Mission Field at Home | June 24
30 Future Thirteenth Sabbath Projects
31 Leader’s Resources
32 Map
by Adventist Naija | Jan 3, 2023 | Mission Story, Sabbath School, world Church
Happy New Year saints of God. May peace, love, and prosperity follow you.
This quarter we feature the East-Central Africa Division, whose territory includes 11 countries: Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. In this region of 419 million people, the Seventh-day Adventist Church has 4.5 million members, or about one Adventist for every 93 people. Three years ago, the ratio was one Adventist for every 100 people.
This quarter’s Thirteenth Sabbath Offering will assist six mission projects in five countries.
Content
UGANDA
4 Reluctant Nurse | Jan. 7
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
6 Hole in Stomach | Jan. 14
8 Fiery Plane Crash | Jan. 21
TANZANIA
10 Prayer of Faith | Jan. 28
12 God’s Time | Feb. 4
14 Life-Altering Classes, Part 1 | Feb. 11
16 Life-Altering Classes, Part 2 | Feb. 18
18 Pastor or Politician? | Feb. 25
RWANDA
20 Escaping Controversy | March 4
22 Construction Saves Lives | March 11
24 School Built on Prayer | March 18
26 Thirteenth Sabbath: No Debt | March 25
28 Future Thirteenth Sabbath Projects
29 Leader’s Resources
32 Map
