Children’s Quarterly

Just One Friend

Kathy prayed for just one true friend. But in Finland, God had something much bigger in store for her. In this Children’s Mission story, we meet Kathy, a young woman from Slovakia who moved to Helsinki, Finland, for a university internship. When COVID restrictions closed the borders, she could not return home. Far from her family and surrounded by the long, dark Finnish winter, Kathy felt deeply lonely. Then she discovered OIKOS House, a small group where young adults gathered to read the Bible, sing, pray, eat, and spend time together. One night, Kathy whispered a simple prayer: “God, please give me one true friend.” This beautiful mission story reminds children and families about friendship, kindness, Christian community, and showing the love of Jesus to people who feel alone.

Very Pleased Grandmother

Tasty Eggs and New Clothes

What is the real meaning of Easter? In this Children’s Mission story from Romania, little David and his classmates are excited about chocolate eggs, new clothes, and the Easter bunny. But Teacher Ramona asks them to look beyond those traditions and discover the true story of Jesus Christ. She invites the children and their families to church on Sabbath, where David learns about Jesus’ death on the cross, His resurrection, and the wonderful hope that He will come again.

A Place to Belong

Luca had learning challenges, and his mother struggled to find a kindergarten willing to accept and help him. Then she found a Seventh-day Adventist kindergarten. The school decided to give Luca a chance — and over the following weeks and months, wonderful changes took place. Luca learned to use a cup, speak, read, write, and do many things independently. He loved his kindergarten, where he could play with friends, learn English, take piano lessons, and hear stories about Jesus. A Place to Belong is a beautiful Children's Mission story about kindness, acceptance, Christian education, and making a difference in a child's life.

Snowy Night’s Prayer

Amelie and her sister Tamia are thrilled by the first snow of winter. But while playing outside at night, something important goes missing. Amelie decides they need to pray — and the answer comes in a way she never expected. This beautiful mission story helps children discover an important lesson about prayer: sometimes God’s answer may be different from what we expect. 🙏 Perfect for children’s Sabbath School, families, teachers, and children’s ministry leaders looking for a meaningful mission story for kids.

Cow Carpet Mix-Up

Little Lilli was in a big store in Austria when something frightening happened: she couldn’t find her mother. With tears in her eyes, 5-year-old Lilli prayed, “Dear Jesus, help me find Mother.” In this Children’s Mission story, discover “Cow Carpet Mix-Up,” a touching story that reminds children that they can talk to Jesus in every situation. Lilli was walking through a big store with Mother when she stopped to touch a very unusual carpet. It had brown, white, and black spots and looked a little like a cow. But when Lilli looked up, she couldn’t see Mother anywhere. What happened next became a lesson about prayer and Lilli’s love for Jesus.

Power of Prayer

Power of Prayer is the Children’s Mission story for August 22, featuring Nandor, a boy in Austria who dreamed of attending a Seventh-day Adventist school. The school was far from his home, and attending every day seemed almost impossible. So Nandor began to pray earnestly. He prayed every day for six months and later added another special request: that his family could find a home closer to the school. What happened next?

Yellow Rescue Angel

After grocery shopping, Tamia's mother accidentally locked her toddler in the car seat — with the keys, wallet, and phone trapped inside. The heat was intense and little Tamia started turning red and crying. No one could arrive in time. So Mom prayed. What happened next seemed impossible — but nothing is impossible for God.