A Little Heaven on Earth
Saumya is so happy that the Lord led her to Lakpahana—it has become like a little heaven on earth for her.
Sri Lanka
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Shining Lights
Abilasha’s father liked alcoholic drinks, which made life at home and school very difficult. Because of this, Abilasha begged her mother to let her go to school somewhere else.
Sri Lanka
God Always Helps Me
Sometimes my teachers hit me and punish me for not coming to school on Saturdays. When they ask me why I don’t come to class every Saturday, I explain but then they always punish me.
Timor-Leste
The Best Students
One year when we came back to school, Mariano had changed—something had happened to him! He now looked like a person with a kind heart.
Timor-Leste
Two Brave Girls
Before Helena studied the Bible with the missionaries, her parents were kind to her, but after she accepted Jesus her parents became very angry and didn’t want to see her anymore.
Timor-Leste
Thirteenth Sabbath Program
The Northern Asia-Pacific Division is made up of six countries. Each presents its own challenges to finishing the work of God.
The Invitation
When the pastor announced that the church would hold evangelistic meetings, he urged everyone to invite their friends and families to attend. Jien-Yu decided to invite his school teacher.
Taiwan
The Honest Brothers
Duh and Yu are not from an Adventist home. But on Sabbath the children from the after-school center return to the center to attend children’s church. “I like learning about God,” Duh says.
Taiwan
Divine Encounters
Mrs. Tang believed in God, and she met with other Christian believers every Sunday, but she had to be careful about taking her son with her to these meetings, because the government didn’t like children to learn about God.
China
Standing Up for Jesus
Lin is a good missionary. She’s not afraid to stand up for her faith. And she doesn’t feel bad when someone laughs at her. She hopes that other children will want to know about Jesus because she has stood up for her faith.
China
What About the Idol?
Ah Tan’s family had an idol named Guan Yin. It was the only god Ah Tan knew. The family gave gifts to the idol and prayed for better health, but they still got sick.
China
Helio's Search
Because of the wonderful things Silvio shared with me, I wanted to know more about Adventists. I began going to church every Sabbath with Silvio, and I took Bible studies with the pastor.
Japan