April 2023. I was finally on a small mission plane and on my way to visit the highland jungle area of Soholuna in Papua, a province of Indonesia. The history of this place had etched itself in my mind. On September 25, 1968, Stanley Dale and Phillip Masters, missionaries to Papua, were ambushed … [Read more...] about Flying into Cannibal Valley
Bible worker delivers supplies to Tayai
Indonesia--Gospel Outreach Bible worker Jonny Windesi recently visited Tayai, a remote area in Indonesia, to deliver supplies to villagers in need. Tayai is so far away from other villages that Jonny had to travel by plane and boat to get there. “This is the furthest place [away from … [Read more...] about Bible worker delivers supplies to Tayai
Braille typewriter finds new home
by Gary Wagner I’d like to introduce you to two people. Ruma was blinded four days after her birth. The wrong medicine was put in her eyes at delivery, causing her to lose her sight for life. In elementary school, she was called stupid by other kids and began to believe the bullies, losing … [Read more...] about Braille typewriter finds new home
Longings of the heart
Last fall, John,* a Gospel Outreach Bible worker, traveled to Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, for a three-week training program. Not wanting to leave his wife and children home alone, he brought them along. The plan was that they would stay with John’s mother, who was renting a house in … [Read more...] about Longings of the heart
Internet witness turns into Bible study group
North Africa Mary, a Gospel Outreach worker in North Africa, helps spread the gospel by sharing Christian resources on the internet. Through her online work, Mary got to know Susan, an 18-year-old student studying to graduate from high school this year. Susan was very interested in … [Read more...] about Internet witness turns into Bible study group
Someday, a church!
Gospel Outreach Bible worker Belete and his medical missionary wife, Chaltu, recently traveled to Kubsa Kabele to share the gospel. While there, Chaltu spent time visiting sick people and providing medical help. One day, Chaltu met Gutema, a local farmer with six children. His oldest son was very … [Read more...] about Someday, a church!
Pastor threatens Bible worker
India I was sitting outside preparing Bible study lessons one evening when I saw a man walking toward me. At first, I thought he was from my village. As he came closer, I realized that I didn’t know him. He asked if I was an Adventist Bible worker. I said yes. Then he started to yell at me and … [Read more...] about Pastor threatens Bible worker
Saved from heavy rains
Early one Saturday morning, all of us were getting ready to visit a newly opened mission school and have Sabbath services there. The sun was shining, the weather was great, and we knew we were in for a very pleasant day. While at the mission school, we planned to give gifts to our Mamanwa … [Read more...] about Saved from heavy rains