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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
They learned that his name was Tiroa and that he was about 10 years old. He had run away from his aunt and uncle, who lived in a village in the mountains.
At one of the meetings, the speaker, Pastor Don Fehlberg, asked whether anyone wanted to accept Jesus as their Savior. A gang member in the crowd said to his friends, “I don’t know what you’re going to do, but I’m going forward to accept Christ.”
By the time Dennis was 11, he was spending a lot of time on the streets. He tried alcohol and drugs. He even sold drugs. He thought his new street friends made him feel like he belonged.