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Birds Lead the Way

Birds Lead the Way

In Kenya, 11‑year‑old Stephen chased a flock of weaverbirds straight to the door of a Seventh‑day Adventist church. Welcomed inside, he discovered Sabbath School, learned to love worship, and eventually gave his life to Jesus — later becoming a church leader.

Kenya

Prayer Makes Things Better

Prayer Makes Things Better

In Kenya, 10‑year‑old Jayden loved mission stories and prayer, but after his grandfather died, he fell into deep sadness. Through the support of family, a caring pastor, and renewed trust in God, Jayden found healing and hope — and now looks forward to the resurrection.

Kenya

Asking for a Brother

Asking for a Brother

In Kenya, eight‑year‑old Randy felt lonely after school and prayed every day for a little brother. A year later, God answered his prayer with the birth of baby Ryan — teaching Randy that God listens and cares.

Kenya

Soccer, Spleen, and Salvation

Soccer, Spleen, and Salvation

In Kinshasa, 12‑year‑old Patrick needed emergency surgery after a soccer injury, but his family couldn’t afford hospital fees. At the Adventist Clinic of Kinshasa, doctors operated immediately without demanding payment, saving his life and leading his mother to give her heart to Jesus.

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Family  Of God

Family Of God

In Kinshasa, a young girl named Ebenezer followed a colorful flyer to evangelistic meetings where she discovered the “family of God.” Her enthusiasm eventually led both her parents to attend, give up harmful habits, and be baptized — transforming their home through the power of the gospel.

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Brave Island Girl

Brave Island Girl

In Zanzibar, a teenage girl named Jesse began volunteering at the Adventist clinic where her mother found healing. Surrounded by kindness and faith, she eventually chose baptism despite family opposition — becoming one of the island’s first Adventists and later a nurse at the same clinic that shaped her life.

Tanzania

The God Who Heals

The God Who Heals

In Zanzibar, little Asha suffered repeated epileptic attacks while her mother sought help from traditional healers. But at the Adventist clinic, prayer and proper medical care brought immediate healing — a miracle that spread across the island and drew many to the place “where God heals.”

Tanzania

Friday Didn’t Like Saturday

Friday Didn’t Like Saturday

In Tanzania, a boy named Friday once disliked the Sabbath and lived in disobedience — until a caring Sabbath School teacher helped him discover what it means to be a friend of God. His transformation led him to keep the Sabbath, change his behavior, and even bring friends to church.

Tanzania

Bringing Mother to Jesus

Bringing Mother to Jesus

In Tanzania, a young girl named Esther was invited to Sabbath School by three children going door to door. As she grew in faith through the Alive in Jesus program, her transformation touched her mother’s heart — leading her back toward God after years away from church.

Tanzania

A Friend of God

A Friend of God

In Tanzania, nine‑year‑old Fabian was known for skipping school and church until a caring Sabbath School teacher reached out to him. Through friendship, Bible study, and prayer, Fabian gave his life to Jesus and became a faithful church member — a true friend of God.

Tanzania

A Girl Named TMI

A Girl Named TMI

In Burundi, a 6‑year‑old girl named TMI — short for Total Member Involvement — became a living symbol of Adventist evangelism. Born during a nationwide outreach movement, she now shares Jesus through song, inspiring classmates and families to join her in worship and mission.

Burundi

Orlando and the Big Rescue

Orlando and the Big Rescue

Another time, Jono was being bullied. Someone at school was being mean to him. This made Jono feel sad and confused. But Jono learned that he didn’t have to handle it alone.

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