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“Show Me the Truth”

“Show Me the Truth”

Nika’s search for spiritual truth leads her from New Age beliefs to the Bible, the Sabbath, and baptism, and today she serves children through Zagreb’s Prilaz School while helping others discover faith in God.

Croatia

Never Alone

Never Alone

After a devastating earthquake strikes Zagreb, Pastor Dario continues an online evangelistic series from an undamaged studio, reaching thousands with messages of hope and helping expand digital ministry across Croatia.

Croatia

“Change My Life”

“Change My Life”

Mikael’s journey from addiction, isolation, and spiritual struggle to surrender and ministry reveals how God transformed his life and led him to help launch Oikos House, a growing Adventist church plant in Helsinki.

Finland

Every Step a Battle

Every Step a Battle

Joe’s journey from grief, anxiety, and spiritual emptiness leads him back to God and to OIKOS House in Helsinki, where he finds healing, belonging, and a calling to pastoral ministry.

Finland

Finding Family on the Streets of Helsinki

Finding Family on the Streets of Helsinki

Jenny’s search for Christian community leads her to OIKOS House in Helsinki, where friendship, discipleship, forgiveness, and faith transform her life and give her a new sense of belonging and purpose.

Finland

Walking by Faith Not by Sight

Walking by Faith Not by Sight

In Romania, 11‑year‑old Clara prayed for a native English‑speaking teacher—and God impressed Andreea in Australia to answer the call. Through prayer, conviction, and surrender, Andreea left her job and home to serve as a missionary teacher, becoming the direct answer to a child’s faith‑filled prayer.

Romania

Principal to Two Parents

Principal to Two Parents

In Macea, Romania, the principal of a Seventh‑day Adventist school helped prevent a family from divorcing by offering biblical counsel, encouragement, and steady support. Through patience, prayer, and practical guidance, Antonio’s parents reconciled, found work, and eventually began attending church—strengthening both their home and their faith.

Romania

Teacher Who Wept

Teacher Who Wept

In Sofia, Bulgaria, a teacher named Tanya walked into a job interview at the Colorful Hope Adventist kindergarten—and walked out transformed. Through the Holy Spirit’s leading, Bible studies, and the influence of a Christ‑centered school, she chose faith over a lucrative job offer, was baptized, and later became a church planter with her husband.

Bulgaria

The Broken Cup

The Broken Cup

In Sofia, Bulgaria, little Dany entered the Colorful Hope Adventist kindergarten at just 1 year and 9 months old. Her love for Bible stories touched her entire extended family, drawing them closer to Scripture and Adventist teachings. Even after leaving the kindergarten, Dany’s connection remained strong—showing how early spiritual seeds can transform whole families.

Bulgaria

God Doesn’t Make Mistakes

God Doesn’t Make Mistakes

In Sofia, Bulgaria, a developmentally delayed boy named Gogi entered the Colorful Hope Adventist kindergarten—and God used the experience to transform his entire family. Through prayer, patient teaching, and the influence of Christian worship, Gogi learned to speak, his parents embraced healthier living, and his mother began studying the Bible and sharing her faith.

Bulgaria

Sophia’s Favorite Book

Sophia’s Favorite Book

In Sofia, Bulgaria, a two‑year‑old girl named Sophia fell in love with Bible stories at the Colorful Hope Adventist kindergarten. Her remarkable memory, spiritual insight, and affection for Scripture touched her teachers and family—showing how God can reach even the youngest hearts.

Bulgaria

First Adventist Kindergarten

First Adventist Kindergarten

In Sofia, Bulgaria, a mother’s search for a Christ‑centered kindergarten led Maria to open Colorful Hope—the first Seventh‑day Adventist kindergarten in the country. Through prayer, perseverance, and God’s providence, the school found the perfect location and now serves dozens of children across two campuses.

Bulgaria

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