In this Congolese church, children are called lambs and have their own “lamb shelter” where they can worship together on Sabbath, thanks to your contribution to the 13th Sabbath Offering.
What’s the purpose of a lamb shelter? It’s a safe place for lambs to grow strong and healthy. In this Congolese church, children are called lambs and have their own “lamb shelter” where they can worship together on Sabbath. Here, they are empowered to be young leaders.
Mispa is the pastor’s son. He was 9 years old when he and his friends began worshipping in this lamb shelter. Having a place of their own gives the children ownership of the Sabbath School and worship service. Like his father, Mispa happily leads on Sabbath mornings.
These children are so grateful for the gift they received in 2013, when a portion of the 13th Sabbath Offering was used to build several lamb shelters in Kinshasa. With this new building, this young group has grown and welcomes new faces all the time.
Next door, membership in the main church has also seen growth. Mispa’s father is the head pastor. He welcomes guests and members to church this Sabbath.
This church offers an interpreter for the deaf. Thomas gladly uses sign language to share the message during Sabbath school and the sermon. He wants to make sure there are no barriers to knowing Jesus and being part of their Adventist community.
Through song and study, they celebrate their blessings and pray for the mission challenges of the city of Kinshasa. This large city is the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Adventist churches are scattered throughout.
Before the lamb shelter was built, children could only meet outside under a tree or in the entranceway of the church. These areas didn’t provide much protection from the hot sun or heavy rain. So when Adventist members in Kinshasa learned of the 13th Sabbath offering project, they were so excited.
“I’m very happy to see that the world church is going to give us support so that we can realize this project.”
Thanks to your generous giving to the offering, the project was completed and the children now have a dedicated space to worship!
Please pray for this mission work in this city. With more than 11 million people, there is a great need for Jesus in such a vast urban area. Adventists in Kinshasa thank you for your contribution to the 13th Sabbath Offering and look forward to Jesus’ soon return.
“God bless them. This is my wish. I think that one day we will meet together in the kingdom of our father.”
