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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.

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

Refugee family in the Middle East experiences a miracle after choosing to return tithe despite financial hardship—a broken washing machine begins working again, showing God’s faithfulness.

As refugees, Adil and his family had little to live on. They didn’t need a broken washing machine.

The Washer’s Witness

A joyful weekend retreat gathered a diverse group of young people and guests for renewal, connection, and spiritual growth. Blending uplifting activities with moments of reflection and prayer, the event fostered unity, strengthened faith, and inspired hope for future Youth Alive initiatives in MENA.

A Weekend of Renewal: Fostering Unity and Faith

A moving story of Naya*, who discovers an unexpected calling to offer hope and kindness to others online. Through compassion and thoughtful dialogue, she helps people explore truth and find encouragement where they least expect it.

Social Media—Tool for Hope or Harm?

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Fields and Regions

A brief story of faith and answered prayer in the MENA: when a harsh church guard discouraged visitors, members prayed for God’s intervention—and within months, the guard was replaced by a kinder one. A testimony of God’s wisdom, timing, and power.

The Problematic Guard

Exploring how life’s deepest questions can lead to God, offering hope, purpose, and transformation through faith and living like Jesus.

When Life's Questions Lead to God

A MENAU worker shares how God used an unexpected encounter with a barefoot young woman on a flight 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

A Middle Eastern refugee’s prayers were answered in the way she least expected it.

Never The Same

After tragedy strikes a student’s family, a language school director offers more than lessons—he provides comfort, friendship, and hope. “Tragedy Opens Doors” tells the story of grief, compassion, and how faith can bridge hearts across cultures.

Tragedy Opens Doors

A powerful true story of friendship, faith, and hope—when Alex noticed his classmate Dan had disappeared, he reached out and discovered Dan was battling deep depression. Through compassion and Bible study, Alex helped Dan find purpose, healing, and a relationship with Jesus.

Saving a Life Twice

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

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

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

Basim’s journey from loss and doubt to faith, discovering God as a loving Father, and embracing Christianity in the Middle East despite cultural challenges.

Searching For A Father

Youssef’s journey from strict religious upbringing and inner struggle to discovering faith, friendship, and personal transformation through God’s guidance and the Adventist Church.

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