Nung was determined to learn English. So when an Adventist English language center opened in her town in Northern Laos, she jumped at the opportunity.
Nung was determined to learn English. So when an Adventist English language center opened in her town in Northern Laos, she jumped on the opportunity.
She took this very seriously and came up with a goal to learn 100 new vocabulary words per day. Nung didn’t have a background in English, but through hard work, she quickly began to understand the language. She faithfully attended classes and practiced with native English speakers until she became fluent.
Speaking English made it possible for her to go to an Adventist university in Thailand. She’s currently enrolled in Asia Pacific International University’s education and psychology programs, and she hopes to use her new skills back home in Laos.
The local Adventist English language center didn’t only offer her the chance to learn English—it also provided a chance to learn about Jesus. Nung and her mother were among the first to join the center’s weekly Sabbath worship services. At first, only seven people gathered in a small home. Today, that number has grown to more than 100 people every week! Like many others, Nung and her mother gave their hearts to Jesus.
In 2018, a portion of the 13th Sabbath Offering helped expand this English language center. It has been a blessing to dozens of students, like Nung, who have been able to explore new opportunities.
Now, you have the chance to contribute to another special school in Laos through this quarter’s 13th Sabbath Offering.
Part of Laos has been very difficult for Adventists to reach. In 1957 Pastor Dick Hall and his wife and children came to the city of Luang Namtha to introduce Jesus to the Lao people. He worked for four years before they were forced to evacuate due to war. They left behind a handful of new believers who were still young in their faith.
Today, there is only one Adventist left in this city. Luang Namtha has become a strategic location as Laos’ northern gateway to China. An Adventist presence can help the community grow as the city expands.
The Lao Adventist Mission plans to build a bilingual primary school here. With your contribution to the 13th Sabbath Offering, they hope a new school can become an integral part of this community.
Please support the work in this part of the world by contributing this quarter. Thank you for giving to the 13th Sabbath Offering.
