In 1912, the Titanic sank, Istanbul was part of the Ottoman Empire, and the Adventist church introduced a new way to advance mission. More than 100 years later, the 13th Sabbath Offering has supported hundreds of projects around the world!
In 1912, the Titanic sank, Istanbul was part of the Ottoman Empire, and the Adventist church introduced a new way to advance mission.
The very first 13th Sabbath Offering supported early mission work in India. More than 100 years later, Adventists around the world have contributed to hundreds of projects from building schools to launching mission boats. Countless lives worldwide have been transformed by the generous giving to this offering each quarter.
Spicer Adventist University in India has benefited from the 13th Sabbath Offering several times. The school has a rich history of teaching and training students for a higher purpose. In addition to the standard curriculum, Spicer’s wholistic education, helps students grow academically, physically, and spiritually. Diversity is celebrated, with students coming from almost every state in India, as well as other countries.
The campus is nestled in the city of Pune (poo-nay) on a 60-acre campus with plenty of green space to explore and find peace from the busyness of everyday life.
In the evening, students gather on the soccer field—the perfect place to unwind after class.
Thanks to 13th Sabbath Offerings the university has been able to construct a science complex and currently offers several undergraduate and graduate programs in the field of science.
In 1969, the offering helped build new dormitories, followed a few decades later by another women’s dorm and married student housing.
Jessica is a Spicer student who found comfort and refuge at the university.
“Spicer is my only hope where I can study about God, so I can learn more about Him and share it with my family.”
“I like the people around here. They are very friendly and they are helpful. I also like the surroundings. It’s a spiritual place.”
Teachers strive to create a family-like atmosphere in the classroom and build strong bonds with students.
“Here at Spicer, the teachers are very close to us, the way they love like their own children. Of course the food here is very different. Spicer provides different kinds of food we can’t find at other universities. They give opportunities for the students to share ideas. The teachers are open and the people around here are very good.”
Students and faculty at Spicer Adventist University want to thank you for supporting the 13th Sabbath Offering. Thanks to God’s blessing and your faithful giving these projects have helped thousands of students receive training to serve God.
Please pray for this campus. Pray that God will continue to use Spicer Adventist University for a higher purpose. Thank you for supporting the 13th Sabbath Offering!
“4th quarter 1939 - Spicer College”
“4th quarter 1969 - dormitory addition at Spicer Memorial College”
“1st quarter 1975 - improvements for Spicer College”
“2nd quarter 1977 - new science complex”
“2nd quarter 1992 - married student housing”
“1st quarter 1998 - women’s dormitory”
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“Courtesy of NOAA/Institute for Exploration/University of Rhode Island (NOAA/IFE/URI)”
