Scared of Ghosts
A few nights later, something strange happened again in Sarah’s bedroom. Sarah was scared, and she pulled the blanket over her head and began to cry. Tatum heard her crying and came to her room.
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An Extraordinary Garden
Then Mother heard about the extraordinary garden at the Seventh-day Adventist church. She heard that children could go to a fun program at the garden. She told Kaston that they would go.
Paper Prayer Requests
After the children finished writing, the papers were placed in the box, and the box was sealed. Teacher said the class would open the box at the end of the school year to see how God had answered their prayers.
Praying to Go to School
Six weeks passed. Keya grew tired of sitting at home. She couldn’t go out because it wasn’t safe. Workers were trying to repair the streets, bridges, and buildings ruined by the hurricane. It seemed like everyone on the island was stuck at home.
Once Raging, Now Refined
This is how it was whenever Kitona lost her temper at Ebenezer Seventh-day Adventist Primary School on the Caribbean island nation of Dominica. She did well on her schoolwork.
Playing Favorites
Nikita and the other children ran and made a lot of noise on the playground before school started. The school secretary didn’t say anything to Nikita. But she scolded the other children, saying, “You’re always making noise, and you are always running up and down!”
Not a Monster
The principal said her class was very full and she didn’t have any space for more children. But when she heard Khyshawn’s story, she said, “I’ll give him a chance.”
Destiny’s Adventure
Destiny loved spending time with Auntie Onessa. She enjoyed the Adventurer meetings so much that she didn’t want to leave. After her brothers went home, she began staying at Auntie Onessa’s house for family worship.
Miracle of Music
Moises decided at that point that the group was so big that it needed a name. He thought and thought about it. He prayed and prayed about it. Then he settled on the name Ebenezer.
“No” to Church
But some friends declined his invitation. One said, “I can’t come because I have to play soccer.” A girl said, “I definitely cannot come because I have to go to a party.” A third friend said, “I can’t come because I have to go eat at that time.”
To the Feet of Jesus
At his Seventh-day Adventist school, Samuel quickly noticed that there were many children who did not come from Adventist families. One of those classmates was 14-year-old Johann.
Waiting for a Mother
The girls ate pizza and a white-and-green cake, and they watched a movie about a Seventh-day Adventist doctor. It was an extra-fun birthday for Michelle. She felt like Stephanie was saying, “I want you.”