All signs to the Middle East
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.
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Sabbath at the flower shop
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.
Mission Begins Young
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.
Knitting Project in Pacific Northwest Serves Families Confronting Lebanon’s Winter
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.
I've Never Known That Kind of Love
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.
God Makes a Way in Dubai
Even in setbacks, a spirit of love invites God to work miracles.
Saving a Life Twice
That simple awareness can become the first step toward making an eternal difference–as it did for Dan in this story.
A Record-Breaking God: How Noticing a Need Sparked Overflowing Blessings in Cairo
One small act of service can make a difference beyond your expectations when God steps in.
Tragedy Opens Doors
Khalid dreamed of becoming a tour guide. But for that to happen, he needed to learn a foreign language. That’s how I first met him. He was excited to sign up for the classes I taught. He was an ambitious student too, excited he could get extra help, and driven to learn. He liked to stay afte...
Working for the God who sees
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.
‘God Loves Those Who Died as Much as Those He Saved’
An obstetrician in Türkiye comes to grips with tragedy in the wake of the earthquake.
In Türkiye, Adventists Mobilize in Response to Devastation
A semi-truck carrying drinking water that had been purchased by a handful of Seventh-day Adventist church members in west Türkiye was part of the heavy traffic heading eastward across the south of the country a few days after the February 6, 2023, earthquake. Within days of the disaster that dev...
Never The Same
A Middle Eastern refugee’s prayers were answered in the way she least expected it.
Praise God, No Internet!
In a Middle Eastern coffee shop, a couple met Selim, a student eager to practice English, and to begin reading about Jesus.
God At The Intersection
An unexpected reunion at a bus stop opened the door for Adventist missionaries to share Jesus with Yusuf and Dilara, a couple eager to know more.
Praying Into Conviction
Richard, an Adventist student from North Africa, prayed six months for exams not to fall on Sabbath. God answered through his classmates’ support.
Beyond the Detours
One man’s around-the-world journey to truth.
A Tentmaker’s Life
A Sabbath-keeping soccer goalie witnesses in the Middle East.
One Day Online, One Day In-Person in the Digital Middle East
Integrating every church media platform to impact lives across the region.
To What Lengths Will Someone Go to Answer God’s Call to Serve?
Alex* was clear on his calling: to pursue his professional studies in MENA with the dream of eventually serving people there. The already demanding path became even more challenging as he studied in a new language and adapted to a different culture. Yet perseverance—and God’s faithfulness—carried...
When Faith Becomes a Crime: Layla's Extraordinary Journey
In a country where religion was imposed rather than chosen, faith was always part of Layla's life. It was simply the way things were. Her family prayed, followed traditions, and dressed modestly, though not too strictly. She wore a veil, but some of her hair always showed. As a child, she longed ...
When Life’s Questions Lead to God
God’s truth provides answers that go beyond the surface, offering hope, purpose, and a life transformed.
“The Day I Saw You”, a Film About Dreams And Visions
The original production by Hope Channel Arabic - Al-Waad had its digital premiere on Friday, November 22, and has already touched countless hearts, gathering more than 13 thousand views in just four days.
The Powerful Providence of Prayer
This is a miraculous story that begins with a dream, prayer, and God.
If Scars Could Speak
The jagged ridge of scar tissues stretching across Salma’s cheek and neck is a bold testimony of courageous faith and evidence of the power of God to deliver and heal from the inside out.