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Obituary
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Remembering a Man of God
“Kleyton turned his illness into an opportunity to encourage missionaries and pastors who are struggling with other problems,” observed Erton Köhler, General Conference president. “He showed how we can turn even the worst adversities into a blessing to others.”
Wings Over Papua
In the highlands of Papua, Indonesia, Gary Roberts flew into some of the most remote places on earth to bring hope, healing, and the gospel. His courage and dedication left a lasting mark on the people he served, and the mission work continues today.
They Gave Their All
When the Yellow Bee’s signal suddenly stopped and he was unable to contact the helicopter, he organized a search team. Pilots throughout the region converged at Brooks Point and systematically combed the area where the Yellow Bee sent out its last signal.
Theodore Anthony
One day, about a year later, he noticed a tent in an empty field near his home. All he could discern from the accompanying sign written in English was the starting time of 7:00 PM.
A Sacrificial Life
“Gary, do you really have an elephant in the plane?” “Well, it’s just a baby.” “Gary, how did you put an elephant into a Cessna 172 with four seats?” “It was easy, I just took the seats out.”
Remembering Tanabose Viviriti Lukukana
Tanabose often experienced divine protection from devil priests, including those times they poisoned his food. He would always pray over a meal and eat while his perpetrators watched.
Forgiveness for the Unknown Man
Less than a month later, on Thursday evening, December 16, 1965, Brian was returning from providing medicine for a patient when, standing at his own front door, he was speared out of the darkness.
Honoring a Life Well Lived
Like many Adventist missionaries, Dr. Bellosillo was serving far from his homeland and family because he had answered Jesus’ call by saying, “I Will Go.” As we know all too well, COVID-19 has killed millions. And we have also lost many Adventist believers and church workers--our colleagues in mission--to the pandemic.
First Adventist Missionary in Active Service Dies of COVID-19
Filipino physician passes away after 25 years of mission service in Zambia, Botswana, Nepal, and Cameroon.
Longtime Missionary Irene Wakeham Lee Dies at 107
Irene Wakeham Lee was born the year the RMS Titanic sunk, was in Hawaii when Pearl Harbor was bombed, and dedicated most of her life to serving others overseas. She passed peacefully to her rest on December 26, 2019, in her home with her stepson, David Lee, and family. She was 107 years old.