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Related topics A Miracle of Mercy A dying young woman encountered Jesus through the prayers and care of Global Mission pioneers, gaining precious months of life and the hope of salvation.
When we entered the patient’s room, we found a small, weak 19-year-old girl lying in bed. From her mother, we learned that her name was Lina* and that she had thalassemia, an inherited blood disease. There was no cure, and her treatment offered little relief. She seemed to be waiting in the hospital to die. We were friends with several Christians living in the area, and one day we learned they were going to visit a patient at the hospital. We asked whether we could accompany them, and they welcomed us. This is how we met Lina. After everyone in the group prayed for Lina, my husband and I had an idea. We had come to this city as Global Mission pioneers—sent to share the gospel in a place where few had ever heard it. Because hospitals in our country don’t provide food for patients, we wondered whether we could prepare healthy vegetarian meals for Lina to help her feel better. We shared the idea with her mom, and she eagerly agreed. The next morning, we brought Lina breakfast. Before we ate, we introduced her and her mother to Jesus. “He is our marvelous Creator, a loving and merciful God who can sustain us in this life and grant us eternal life,” we told them. Then we asked them to join us in prayer as we pleaded with God for Lina’s healing. When we finished, Lina said, “Amen!” Each day that we visited Lina, we saw small improvements. Then, a week later, we heard the incredible news. Her body functions had essentially returned to normal, and she was discharged from the hospital. The attending physician was astonished. “What kind of miracle cure did you give this young lady?” he asked. “You must tell me so I can help more patients.” We explained that we had simply prepared healthy vegetarian meals and prayed for her, but we made it clear that Jesus alone had brought about her improvement. A few days later, our Christian friends heard about Lina’s recovery and asked us to teach them how to prepare the “miraculous” meals. Again, we explained that the meals weren’t the source of healing. We had prayed to the Lord in heaven, and He had answered. We began studying the Bible with Lina and her mother, telling them about God’s incomparable love. Both wanted to learn more about Jesus. For six months, Lina’s health was relatively good. Then she was readmitted to the hospital. She died shortly after. As we looked back on those six months, we realized how wonderfully God had provided. When we first met Lina, her condition was considered a death sentence. Yet, the Lord had given her precious additional time—and during those months, she came to know and accept Jesus as her Savior. God had transformed her life. He had given her peace in this life and the promise of eternal life free from sickness and pain. We were grateful for His miracle of mercy and for using us to share His love with Lina and her mother. Marvelous things continued to unfold after Lina’s death. We were worried that her mother might lose all interest in Jesus, so we constantly prayed for her. Instead, she not only continued studying the Bible with us, but she also chose to be baptized. She introduced us to her relatives, and we were able to tell them about God’s love. This gospel work began with a girl on the brink of death. Though she now rests in the Lord, the seed of the gospel has taken root in her extended family. God was true to His promise: although we had sown in tears, we would indeed reap “with shouts of joy!” This is what Global Mission pioneers do. And it’s what your support makes possible. * Name has been changed † Global Mission pioneers start new groups of believers in unreached areas or among unreached people groups. They’re paid a small stipend and, where possible, work among their own culture.  Help Reach the Unreached Lina’s mother is worshiping Jesus today because a pioneer couple was there. Somewhere right now, there’s another Lina living in a city where no one has ever told her that God loves her. A Global Mission pioneer is ready to go. Your support helps send them. Give today at gmSDA.org/Give1 or call 800-648-5824. Ways to Give ONLINE Scan this code or visit gmSDA.org/Give1 to help Global Mission pioneers bring the hope of Jesus to unreached communities. PHONE Call 800-648-5824 MAIL In the United States: Global Mission, General Conference 12501 Old Columbia Pike Silver Spring, MD 20904-6601 In Canada: Global Mission SDA Church in Canada 1148 King Street East Oshawa, ON L1H 1H8 Transform lives, one month at a time; join our recurring donor family! Please remember Global Mission in your will and trusts. Visit gmSDA.org/PG or call 800.648.5824. More Stories Topics

A dying young woman encountered Jesus through the prayers and care of Global Mission pioneers, gaining precious months of life and the hope of salvation.

A Miracle of Mercy

Related topics Two Among Millions Through service and relationships, a Global Mission pioneer couple is leading people to Christ in a city with no Adventist presence. One woman’s transformed life and baptism is a testament to God’s work.
We’re a married Global Mission pioneer couple working in a veiled territory, an area where sharing our faith can be dangerous for us and the people around us. Our city has a population of more than 3 million people, with no Seventh-day Adventist Church presence. Because we’re limited in how we can share Jesus, we concentrate our main efforts on community service. We reach out to impoverished families, providing them with rice, noodles, oil, and other essentials. Sometimes, we visit parents with children with special needs. Recently, we visited the family of a child with autism. We prayed with them and offered some practical support. Building relationships is integral to our ministry. So, we visit parks and public squares to meet new people. We share meaningful insights from the Word of God on topics that affect their everyday lives, such as family matters. The Holy Spirit has guided us as we’ve shared God’s goodness with people and led them to Christ. One woman’s life has been completely transformed. After dedicated Bible study, she chose to be baptized and is now excitedly involved in our outreach ministry. Witnessing these changed lives has brought us overwhelming joy. Please pray that God will continue to guide us to those with open hearts.  Every dollar given to Global Mission goes directly to frontline mission work, reaching remote villages and overflowing cities where millions of people are waiting to hear about Jesus. Three Ways to Give Mail — In the US: Global Mission, General Conference 12501 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904-6601 In Canada: Global Mission, SDA Church in Canada 1148 King Street East, Oshawa, ON L1H 1H8 Online — GMsda.org/Give4 Phone — 800-648-5824 Transform Lives, One Month at a Time: Join Our Recurring Donor Family! Please remember Global Mission in your will and trusts. Visit Global-Mission.org/PlannedGiving or call 800-648-5824.  More Stories Topics

Through service and relationships, a Global Mission pioneer couple is leading people to Christ in a city with no Adventist presence. One woman’s transformed life and baptism is a testament to God’s work.

Two Among Millions

Related topics Healing the Landowner’s Daughter A landowner’s young daughter was healed after a Global Mission pioneer prayed with her and shared God’s Word. The miracle opened the family’s heart to Jesus, leading the father to accept Christ as his Savior.
In 2021, the Lord sent me to a region in South Asia where the local people cultivate the surrounding plains and hills. One day, I met the man who owned much of this land. We talked, and that one conversation soon turned into a friendship. He invited me to his home, where I met his wife and seven-year-old daughter, and in turn, I invited him to mine. During one conversation, I noticed that my new friend seemed troubled. He told me that his little girl was very ill. Worried about her health, he had taken her to the village doctor and then to a magician, who told him to sacrifice a hen. Although he did everything they instructed, nothing he tried worked. Finally, he came to me and shared his fear and pain, wondering whether I could help. I agreed to do what I could and went to his house with my companions. When we arrived, we found his daughter lying in her bed, weak and listless. Gathering around her, we read the Bible aloud and prayed for God to heal her. During the next few days, we visited several more times, hoping she would get better. One day after our visit, I asked the landowner to let us know whether his daughter’s condition improved. He called soon after our departure and told us his little girl was feeling better. She was even hungry and eating. By God’s grace, she had been healed. The miracle of his daughter’s healing opened my friend’s heart to learning more about Jesus. As we studied the Bible together, he chose to accept Him as his personal Savior. Please pray for my fellow Global Mission pioneers and me as we bring God’s love to our people around the world.  Every dollar given to Global Mission goes directly to frontline mission work, reaching remote villages and overflowing cities where millions of people are waiting to hear about Jesus. Three Ways to Give Mail — In the US: Global Mission, General Conference 12501 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904-6601 In Canada: Global Mission, SDA Church in Canada 1148 King Street East, Oshawa, ON L1H 1H8 Online — GMsda.org/Give4 Phone — 800-648-5824 Transform Lives, One Month at a Time: Join Our Recurring Donor Family! Please remember Global Mission in your will and trusts. Visit Global-Mission.org/PlannedGiving or call 800-648-5824.  More Stories Topics

A landowner’s young daughter was healed after a Global Mission pioneer prayed with her and shared God’s Word. The miracle opened the family’s heart to Jesus, leading the father to accept Christ as his Savior.

Healing the Landowner’s Daughter

Related topics The Threshold of Death A terrorist attack tested Gideon’s faith when his son was taken away by armed militants. After fervent prayer, Gideon was reunited with his son in a remarkable answer to prayer.
Service to the Lord will take you to the very threshold of death, but Jesus will not abandon you,” Gideon’s* pastor told him when he became a Global Mission pioneer. The words would prove to be prophetic. During Gideon’s assignment, a group of terrorists attacked his community one Sabbath. As they approached the church, many of the worshippers escaped to safety. Within moments, the sound of heavy gunfire erupted. Amid the chaos, Gideon gathered his children inside the church and knelt with them to pray. Outside, the terrorists passed by without seeing them, although the doors and windows stood open. Believing the immediate danger had passed, the family went home, only to find more assailants. One of them fired at Gideon, but the bullets struck a mango tree. Then the terrorists grabbed his son, forced him onto a motorcycle, and fled toward the surrounding bushland. “I stood and watched as my son waved back to me in distress,” Gideon said. “In that moment, I was overcome with grief, certain that I would never see him again.” In anguish, Gideon returned to the church, knelt, and prayed with an intensity he had never felt before. Eventually, Gideon emerged from the church. As he gazed in the direction his son had been taken, he perceived a figure approaching in the distance. Unable to discern whether it was an actual person or a mirage, he ran toward it. It was his son. “We embraced and wept together, thanking God for one of the greatest miracles of our lives,” Gideon said. Though the effect of the terrorist attack was severe, the incident strengthened the congregation's faith in Christ. Please pray for Gideon and other Global Mission pioneers like him who work on the “threshold of death.” *Name has been changed  Every dollar given to Global Mission goes directly to frontline mission work, reaching remote villages and overflowing cities where millions of people are waiting to hear about Jesus. Three Ways to Give Mail — In the US: Global Mission, General Conference 12501 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904-6601 In Canada: Global Mission, SDA Church in Canada 1148 King Street East, Oshawa, ON L1H 1H8 Online — GMsda.org/Give4 Phone — 800-648-5824 Transform Lives, One Month at a Time: Join Our Recurring Donor Family! Please remember Global Mission in your will and trusts. Visit Global-Mission.org/PlannedGiving or call 800-648-5824.  More Stories Topics

A terrorist attack tested Gideon’s faith when his son was taken away by armed militants. After fervent prayer, Gideon was reunited with his son in a remarkable answer to prayer.

The Threshold of Death

Related topics Through a Pioneer’s Lens
Global Mission pioneer Paulo. A Global Mission pioneer uses a camera to earn trust, build friendships, and share his faith one person at a time.
There’s a moment before many photographs are snapped: a smile, a nod. Global Mission pioneer Paulo discovered that those small moments could open conversations on the island where he served. When he first arrived, Paulo quickly understood something: trust would matter there. Relationships developed slowly and only when people felt safe. Instead of trying to gather crowds, Paulo looked for a way to meet people one at a time. “It was the Spirit of God who gave me the vision of working through the camera,” Paulo says. Paulo’s invitation to take photos gave people a reason to stop and pose. But it wasn’t the photographs that mattered most; it was what happened afterward. Conversations stretched longer each time, and trust began to grow. Paulo’s circle of friends widened. “This camera has really helped me reach so many people,” Paulo shares. People who might never have spoken to Paulo before now felt comfortable asking questions—not about the camera, but about more personal things, such as his faith. “They asked me a lot of questions, Paulo says, “and I took a lot of time to carefully answer them.” The camera wasn’t the only way Paulo connected with people. As relationships grew, neighbors began to trust him in practical ways. When a child in the community was seriously injured and there was no ambulance available, Paulo used his car to help get the child to the hospital. He didn’t ask for anything in return. He simply helped. Paulo didn’t do this work alone. His wife, Mfarijo, served alongside him, welcoming people into their lives. “I thank God because His Spirit guides me,” she says, “and I only want to do His work.” Through their care, Paulo and Mfarijo built strong connections within their community. When you give to Global Mission, you help create opportunities for relationships such as the ones Paulo and Mfarijo built—one photograph at a time. Thank you for supporting Global Mission. More from Mission 360° Magazine Get to know the region Resources Topics

A Global Mission pioneer uses a camera to earn trust, build friendships, and share his faith one person at a time.

Through a Pioneer’s Lens

Related topics Begun in a Bar 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.
People in the village scoffed. “These Christians must be deluded to think we would worship God in a building with such a wicked past,” they declared. Leenus, a Global Mission pioneer in Kenya, had an unlikely setting for growing a thriving congregation—a small room that used to be a bar. His ministry as a Global Mission pioneer also had an unlikely beginning. He was a church pastor of a different faith, but he was raising a new group of Seventh-day Adventist believers. Leenus became an Adventist after attending evangelistic meetings and studying the Voice of Prophecy (VOP) Bible lessons. “I found there was truth in them,” he stated. He set out to share that truth with his former members as soon as he was baptized. Leenus registered 360 people in the VOP Bible study course. He went from home to home, answering their questions until every one of them had completed the course. To his delight, 15 of them requested baptism. The conference leaders conducted the baptisms and told Leenus that he would lead the new flock. But then they changed their minds. They were so impressed by Leenus’ ability to reach others that they made him a Global Mission pioneer. “They told me to go into the interior and fetch more people,” Leenus said, smiling. When Leenus arrived in the new town, there was no Adventist presence. He went door to door, sharing the Adventist faith. After much effort, one person accepted the message. “I told this man, ‘Hold my hand, and together we will reach others.’” Leenus held a series of evangelistic meetings, and several community members attended. When they asked, “Where is your church,” Leenus had to tell them that they were meeting in a shop. “No, no!” they responded emphatically, learning that the shop was once a bar. “We can’t worship God there. That’s impossible.” Leenus was tempted to feel discouraged, but he soon realized God had a plan. “God wanted us to start in a bar so He could use His power and people to support us.” Leenus prayed about having a church and, eventually, God helped him acquire land and people to help build the structure. Now, 10 members meet every week on Sabbath in the brand-new church. And some come as far as 12 kilometers away. Leenus plans to hold evangelistic meetings in the community. “That way, people can see and know we are here,” he explained. He believes having a new church has helped people feel God is with the church plant. “They can see that God is doing something for us. He is expanding us and helping us grow.” Please pray for Global Mission pioneers who, like Leenus, have accepted the challenge of planting churches among unreached people groups around the world. Learn more about Global Mission pioneers: bit.ly/GMPioneers. Get to know the region Resources More Inside Stories Topics

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.

Begun in a Bar

Related topics Return of the Pioneer A Global Mission pioneer once entered a city with no Adventist presence and no welcome—yet years later, that same city now has a thriving church, a respected school, and four “baby churches.” This story traces how pioneers persevered through rejection, moved from town to town, and watched small groups grow into multiplying congregations across the region. Today, new pioneers like Taguhi and Aghvan continue this work in unreached areas, large cities, and post‑Christian communities.
There is nothing like the thrill of visiting a Global Mission pioneer. Even more exciting is seeing them meeting with their small group of fledgling believers. I remember doing this in a house church up a dusty road in a mountain village in Indonesia and sneaking into a small apartment in a concrete-block building in an eastern European country. I remember the rustling sound of a blue tarp underfoot and over our heads in southeast Asia and seeing a pioneer teaching the Sabbath school lesson under trees in rural Africa. Yet the church I visited recently was totally different. The pioneers had left years ago. This time I saw a church building, with a school next door. The church has 125 members, and the school is considered one of the best in the city. There were no Adventists in this city when the pioneers arrived. They started trying to sell books, canvassing door to door. They tried to rent a place to hold meetings, but people refused to rent to them. They got the message; they weren’t welcome in this city. Instead, they received an invitation to go to a nearby town. There, they were able to rent a hall and start work. Before long they had a small group started with five baptized members. Then they were invited to another town, and before long they had a group with 37 members. It took years before they were finally accepted in the main city and were able to find a meeting place. They started a small group and soon they had 30 members. Since then, this church has given birth to four “baby churches.” The small groups in those nearby towns have also grown into full churches, and each of them has started baby churches. One of the original pioneers who helped start these churches returned to visit the area with me. He is now the Adventist Mission director for the region and showed me how God had blessed his efforts through the years. Pioneers are still going to unreached areas today. Pioneers such as Taguhi and Aghvan are working in an area with very few Adventists. Please pray for missionaries and Global Mission pioneers as they start new work in the 10/40 Window, the large cities of the world, and among post-Christian people. May God bless their work as they share the gospel and start new worshiping groups.  Global Mission pioneers are laypeople sent to start new groups of believers in unreached areas or among unreached people groups. They are paid a small stipend and often work within their own culture. Learn more about Global Mission pioneers: bit.ly/GMPioneers . Get to know the region Resources More Inside Stories Topics From the front lines of mission—straight to your inbox

A Global Mission pioneer once entered a city with no Adventist presence and no welcome—yet years later, that same city now has a thriving church, a respected school, and four “baby churches.” This story traces how pioneers persevered through rejection, moved from town to town, and watched small groups grow into multiplying congregations across the region. Today, new pioneers like Taguhi and Aghvan continue this work in unreached areas, large cities, and post‑Christian communities.

Return of the Pioneer

Related topics Amelia’s Promise
After surrendering her pain to God, a young woman discovered healing—and a calling to serve in a remote mountain community. Amelia couldn’t envision a future worth living for. She had struggled with mental health for years and carried deep pain from the harsh words and actions of others. One day, she considered ending her life. Then she recalled a conversation with a friend. He had encouraged her to pray for the people who hurt her. Amelia was desperate for change, so she decided to try. “I remembered the Bible verse in Psalm chapter 37, verse 5 that says, ‘Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass,’” Amelia said. “I was crying, and I claimed that promise. I told God I wanted to serve Him and become all He wanted me to be. ‘I will work for you, Lord,’ I promised, ‘if You help me out of this problem, whatever that work is.’” Amelia’s prayer of surrender opened doors for God to change her life. Free from the resentment that kept her focused on herself, she now wanted to share His healing love with others.  One day, Amelia’s friend told her about an opportunity to serve as a Global Mission pioneer, teaching at an Adventist school in the mountains. The travel to the area sounded daunting, but was determined.  Amelia’s days at the school were long and demanding. After teaching, she would visit the students and their families and led worship services—not only for the Adventist members but for the animists, who made up most of the community. Not everyone supported Amelia’s mission. The local village leader demanded that the locals stay away from her. He started attending and disturbing her evangelistic meetings. Amelia had heard that the man used witchcraft and cursed those who upset him, so she made his opposition a constant matter of prayer. One evening, she held a parent-teacher meeting to discuss the students’ performance and share her plans for the school. She hadn’t gotten very far when the leader caused a scene. Amelia tried to ignore him, but his shouting drowned out her voice. Amelia rushed to the church and knelt at the altar. “Please, God, help me,” she pled. “Please, make me strong and guide our meeting.” Feeling God’s presence, she returned to the meeting with newfound courage. The village leader’s hostility didn’t subside, but Amelia kept her composure and answered his questions respectfully. He demanded that the parents take his side, but they stood firm in their support of Amelia. In the end, the meeting was inconclusive. Amelia didn’t know what the future held, but she was determined to remain faithful to her promise, trusting Him to guide her through every challenge. Global Mission pioneers such as Amelia often serve in difficult and even dangerous conditions. Please pray for Amelia and for the hundreds of pioneers who are sharing God’s love. To learn more about Global Mission pioneers, visit GMsda.org/Give. Part of this quarter’s Thirteenth Sabbath Offering, also known as the Quarterly Mission Project Offering, will support projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo and elsewhere in the East-Central Africa Division. Thank you for your generous offering that will help proclaim the good news that this world is not our home.  Amelia struggled for years with deep emotional pain and thoughts of ending her life. In a moment of desperation, she prayed and surrendered her future to God, asking Him to guide her life. That decision transformed her path. Today, she serves as a Global Mission pioneer, teaching children and sharing God’s love in a remote mountain village where faith and courage are needed every day. Get to know the region Resources More Inside Stories Topics From the front lines of mission—straight to your inbox

Amelia’s Promise

Related topics No Longer Lonely A lonely man in East Africa finds friendship, hope, and renewed purpose after a Global Mission pioneer connects him with a house church in an unreached community, transforming his life through compassion and Christ‑centered fellowship.
Tafum* was lonely. First, his wife died. Then his children moved to another city. Left completely alone, his health began to decline. The more difficult his life became, the more he wished he had someone to talk to. Near Tafum’s city in East Africa, a church planter named Harche moved into the area to serve as a Global Mission pioneer. The location of his mission field was completely unreached by the Adventist Church; less than 20 percent of the population had regular contact with a Christian. In this unreached community, the pioneer set up a house church. He met regularly with locals and used storytelling to introduce them to Christ and the Bible. When Harche met Tafum, he immediately realized that the older man was starved of human contact. So, Harche connected him with the members of his house church. Soon, Tafum began receiving regular visits from a member who talked with him about life and faith. To his delight, Tafum eventually made several more friends from the house church. Today, Tafum smiles again. He says, “The person I used to be, and the one I am now, are completely different. I feel like I have value again.” Please pray for Harche as he starts new groups of believers in East Africa. And please give generously so that all Global Mission pioneers can continue planting churches around the world.  * Name has been changed  Every dollar given to Global Mission goes directly to frontline mission work, reaching remote villages and overflowing cities where millions of people are waiting to hear about Jesus.  Three Ways to Give  Mail — In the US: Global Mission, General Conference 12501 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904-6601 In Canada: Global Mission, SDA Church in Canada 1148 King Street East, Oshawa, ON L1H 1H8 Online — GMsda.org/Give4 Phone — 800-648-5824 Transform Lives, One Month at a Time: Join Our Recurring Donor Family!  Please remember Global Mission in your will and trusts. Visit Global-Mission.org/PlannedGiving or call 800-648-5824.  Get to know the region More Stories Topics From the front lines of mission—straight to your inbox

A lonely man in East Africa finds friendship, hope, and renewed purpose after a Global Mission pioneer connects him with a house church in an unreached community, transforming his life through compassion and Christ‑centered fellowship.

No Longer Lonely

The Street Singers' New Song
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 Astinah sang for spare change, like she usually did, not knowing that one listener would become a friend who would change her and her husband's life.
It was an ordinary day in central Indonesia. Ferdinand, a Global Mission pioneer, was feeling hungry and decided to eat at a local restaurant. He had no idea that stopping for a simple meal would lead to a life-changing experience. As Ferdinand finished his meal, he noticed an elderly woman singing for spare change. Her voice, though aged, had a gentle, melodic tone. Ferdinand had seen many street performers before, but this moment felt different. He was suddenly moved by a strong urge to talk to her. "I started the conversation by asking, “Could you sing a church song?” Honestly, it was a spontaneous question. I didn’t know anything about her background, whether she was Christian or from another religion. I really had no idea. She responded, “Oh yes, sir, I can sing a church song, but I’ll sing it in Javanese (the local dialect).”" —Ferdinand She sang an old hymn in her soft voice. Moved by the encounter, Ferdinand introduced himself and learned the woman’s name was Astinah. He asked whether he could visit her at home the next day, and she agreed. And so began a new friendship. Over the following weeks, Ferdinand visited regularly, and the two became good friends. They prayed together and studied the Bible. Eventually, the church community joined in, welcoming Astinah and her husband, Pujiarto, with open arms. "I often get visited by people from church. Honestly, I’m amazed how come those people are so kind to someone like me. Even though my house is really small and dirty, but they still want to come and visit me. On Saturdays, they pick me up, and when I want to go home, they take me back. I’m really grateful; I feel touched by how caring the church people are. Even my own relatives never visited me." —Astinah Astinah and Pujiarto are street musicians. They go from house to house, singing songs for a small amount of money. Many people reject them and look down on them. Because of this, the word “care” can sometimes be hard for them to understand. But through the simple acts of kindness shown by church members who visited them, Pujiarto realized that people from different faiths can truly care. At first, he wasn’t interested, but as he saw them visiting his home and wife, he took time to learn about their group. "When I joined the church, I felt peace in my heart. I kept attending the programs every Sabbath. Eventually, I fell in love with Jesus and wanted to be one of His children." —Pujiarto From singing popular songs on the street to singing in church, the couple now uses their voices and experience to praise and worship God. Christ’s methods always prevail. When we put aside our differences and meet people where they are, real connections happen. By mingling with others and providing for their needs, doors that were once closed are now open. "We make friends with everyone, regardless of their profession. Whether they are pedicab drivers or trash collectors, we befriend them. Because of this, some of the people we have met still have a good relationship with us to this day." —Ferdinand "We visit from house to house, bringing health check equipment so that at the end of our conversation we can check their cholesterol, blood sugar, and uric acid levels, and also provide simple health consultations about NEWSTART or a healthy lifestyle." —Matias We never know how God will use us each day when we wake up. Please pray for our Global Mission pioneers in Indonesia and around the world. Pray for those they are ministering to and that even more people will be drawn closer to God. More from this quarter Full story Downloads Topics Get to know the region Monthly Video Related topics Every Mission Spotlight Video. All at Once. YOUR FRONT-ROW SEAT TO THE ENTIRE QUARTER From the front lines of mission—straight to your inbox

Astinah sang for spare change, like she usually did, not knowing that one listener would become a friend who would change her and her husband's life.

The Street Singers' New Song

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