Mission
In the busy city of Singapore, Seventh-day Adventists in partnership with Adventist Active Centers are bringing hope to lonely seniors. Amy, a 72-year-old, found new friends and a growing faith through the care group, and now her life is changing.
But that wasn’t all that Hannah found annoying. The twins also liked to go into her bedroom and play with her toys. She was alarmed one day when they took her teddy bear and began to play-fight with it.
But then he saw a town on Sentani Lake without any Adventist church and without any Adventists. His small boat passed the town of Yoboi as he sailed to another town with church members.
“It’s been an exciting and fulfilling journey, following God wherever He leads and witnessing His hand in every step,” says Karen.
Not everyone supported Amelia’s mission. The local village leader made it clear that he didn’t want her around. He even demanded that the locals stay away from her.
An original song performed by the youth of Greece. Special thanks to the TED for sharing this song with us.
Renato was confused. Why had God allowed him to come to Thailand? He prayed, “God, did You want me to travel 10,000 miles to serve rich people? There are many poor people in Brazil who need my help. Why did You bring me here?”
Then something unusual happened. He began to feel uncomfortable worshiping on Sunday. He felt so uncomfortable that when he was asked to preach at his church, he made excuses about needing to go somewhere else.
As Chong, Peter, and some of the church members trudged along the dark, narrow path to the families’ homes, one of the members told Chong that he wanted his family to hear about Jesus.
The Institute of World Mission provides appropriate cross-cultural training for all missionaries. The Institute cooperates with a tentmaker program and further serves the church with consulting, training and strategic planning for the worldwide mission of the church.
The needs and challenges of the worldwide Adventist Church are great and varied. The need is for youth, and the young at heart, to respond to the call to share the good news of the gospel with those who need to hear it.
More than half the world's population will live in urban areas today. As the world's urban landscape changes, so will our approach to mission. The Adventist Church is committed to finding the best way to tell the world about Jesus.
Adventists all over the world love to hear mission stories. Click here to download the latest Mission Spotlight® DVD or to request a copy of the Mission 360° magazine.