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Rafael, a young Brazilian, answered God’s call to serve in the Middle East. Through faith, perseverance, and learning new languages, he became a volunteer Assistant Chaplain at Middle East University, inspiring others to follow God’s calling.

All signs to the Middle East

Discover the inspiring story of Arman, a refugee and faithful Seventh-day Adventist, whose unwavering commitment to observing the Sabbath brought unexpected blessings to his workplace. Faced with a critical Saturday shift on the busiest weekend of the year, Arman chose faith over convenience. His decision not only honored his convictions but also led to record-breaking sales at the flower shop, demonstrating the profound impact of faithfulness, trust, and integrity in the workplace.

Sabbath at the flower shop

From a boyhood spent reading missionary stories to a lifetime of service across the globe, Myron Iseminger’s journey shows how God leads in unexpected ways. What began with curiosity about the Middle East as a student volunteer grew into decades of mission service in Egypt, Asia, and now as executive secretary of the Middle East & North Africa Union. His testimony reflects a truth he has lived: when we say yes to God’s call, He writes a story far greater than we could imagine.

Mission Begins Young

From a retirement home in Auburn, Washington, 85-year-old Bette Stanzel and her friends knit colorful caps and scarves that warm refugee children in Lebanon’s Beqaa Valley and beyond. What began as a pastime turned into a global mission of compassion, connecting seniors in the U.S. with displaced families facing poverty, cold winters, and crisis in the Middle East.

Knitting Project in Pacific Northwest Serves Families Confronting Lebanon’s Winter

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A family's encounter with a grieving neighbor in the Middle East leads to a deep spiritual friendship. Through prayer, Bible studies, and Sabbath worship, Tony begins his journey of faith, discovering hope in God’s Word.

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I was new to the culture, so I wondered why every time I passed by, our neighbor’s door stood wide open and the room was filled with people.

The Open Door

Discover Our Faith, Mission, and Heritage

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Inspirational Stories

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We’re Here to Help—Reach Out Anytime!

Fields and Regions

Alara first stepped into the church looking for an English class, not a new faith. What began as a language lesson turned into a deeper discovery as she encountered God’s Word for the first time. The peace she found in Scripture—and the love described in 1 Corinthians—moved her in ways she never expected. Her journey with God is only beginning.

I've Never Known That Kind of Love

Even in setbacks, a spirit of love invites God to work miracles.

God Makes a Way in Dubai

That simple awareness can become the first step toward making an eternal difference–as it did for Dan in this story.

Saving a Life Twice

One small act of service can make a difference beyond your expectations when God steps in.

A Record-Breaking God: How Noticing a Need Sparked Overflowing Blessings in Cairo

Tragedy Opens Doors

A MENAU Tentmaker shares how God used an unexpected encounter with a barefoot young woman on a flight to Ethiopia to remind them that He is El Roi, the God who sees. In the midst of personal grief, a divine appointment turned into an opportunity to offer compassion, prayer, and practical help to someone completely alone in a foreign airport.

Working for the God who sees

An obstetrician in Türkiye comes to grips with tragedy in the wake of the earthquake.

‘God Loves Those Who Died as Much as Those He Saved’

In Türkiye, Adventists Mobilize in Response to Devastation

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