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Begun in a Bar

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In Kenya, Global Mission pioneer Leenus began a new Adventist congregation in a former bar—an unlikely setting that villagers initially rejected. After registering 360 people for Bible studies, baptizing 15, and planting a new church where no Adventist presence existed, Leenus watched God transform skepticism into growth. Today, a new church building stands as a testimony to God’s power and the perseverance of mission work in unreached communities.

Principal to Two Parents

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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.

BLESS You! – Part 2

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In Denmark, Adventist church planters Rob and Bethany draw from lessons learned in Squamish, British Columbia, where relational ministry helped a skeptical former Adventist rediscover Jesus through friendship, listening, and shared life. Now in Copenhagen, they continue using the BLESS model—prayer, listening, eating together, serving, and sharing—to build authentic community and introduce neighbors to Christ in one of Europe’s most secular cities.

Teacher Who Wept

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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.

Just Before the Poison

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Moments before drinking poison, a grieving Kenyan mother hears a Hope Channel story that leads her to hope, faith, and a new mission.

Jake’s Prayer Journey

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In a closed Middle Eastern country, church planter Jake began a monthly prayer journey—asking God for opportunities to give Bible studies. Within weeks, he met Omar, a secret believer for 15 years longing for baptism, and Wassim, a returning refugee who had found Christ online. Both eagerly joined Jake’s house church and began studying Scripture. Their stories reveal how God prepares seekers long before missionaries meet them.

God Doesn’t Make Mistakes

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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.

Spirit-Led Encounters

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In a closed Middle Eastern country, a missionary couple prayed for a home church and soon met Salman, a taxi driver who had become a Christian online but had never met another believer. When he joined their worship group—and later brought his wife and his secretly Christian brother Faisal—the small fellowship became a spiritual home for new disciples rejected elsewhere. Their story shows how God connects seekers, missionaries, and families through Spirit‑led encounters.

Match Made in Heaven

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In Spain, former model Ligia and agnostic traveler Albert found healing, identity, and purpose when God brought them together. Their journey—from emptiness and worldly success to faith, baptism, and mission—now continues at Sagunto Adventist College, where they prepare to reach secular people with the hope they discovered.

Two Dreams

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In Spain and Germany, Dante Herrmann went from drug dealing and a pact with the devil to becoming a Seventh‑day Adventist pastor. After reading the Bible and surrendering his life to Jesus, he found the peace and purpose he had searched for since childhood. His journey was shaped in part by Sagunto Adventist College in Spain, supported by a previous Thirteenth Sabbath Offering.

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