Turna Village, India—Mamta Kumari grew up in a culture immersed in mythological stories. These stories, combined with chronic poor health, filled her life with stress and anxiety. One day Mamta overheard a prayer meeting at her neighbor Mithai Lal’s house. As she listened, the songs and messages … [Read more...] about Next-door meeting changes girl’s life
As representatives of Gospel Outreach, we received a request to visit Bora in southeastern Ethiopia. It was an exciting day trip to this new conference where the Seventh-day Adventist Church has few regular workers and Gospel Outreach Bible workers/evangelists to serve a significant Muslim … [Read more...] about 2,000 baptized in Ethiopia
A flight student climbs away from the runway while practicing a go-around with her instructor. Suddenly the engine sputters. “What is going on here?” she asks. Quickly realizing the gravity of the situation, she releases control and puts her hands in the air. “On you. Your controls,” she … [Read more...] about Jesus take control
My name is Pierre Tingwiano. I’m a 23-year-old college student living in Macenta, Guinea. Most people in this country don’t observe Saturday as the Sabbath. When I was a member of another Christian denomination, my friends and I would attend school over the weekend. But as soon as I met François, … [Read more...] about A test I failed
Within the last year, Gospel Outreach leaders have become aware of an unprecedented opportunity to spread the gospel in Myanmar (formerly Burma), a country in which Christians can face persecution. So, how do we get missionaries into Myanmar when it is closed? That is where this incredible … [Read more...] about Reaching Myanmar
Two students at Sunshine Orchard Learning Center share what this K-12 school, located on the border between Thailand and a war-torn section of Myanmar (Burma), means to them. It’s a place to discover joy in Jesus, gain an education and escape violence and persecution. Lah Meh Htoo My name is … [Read more...] about School offers hope, safety
The story of Sunshine Orchard Learning Center Paul and Lena Adams and their four children left Montana in 2008 on a journey that took them to the border between Thailand and Burma (Myanmar). At the time they had no idea why God had called them to an area marked by ongoing ethnic conflicts and … [Read more...] about More than a school
Philippines—My name is Rey T. Santos. I’m a Bible worker. One day as I was out visiting people, I met a woman named Angelyn. When she found out that I’m a Seventh-day Adventist, she reacted negatively. “I don’t want to see you going around here talking to people,” she told me. “In fact, you need … [Read more...] about Planting seeds
