Mission Spotlight 3Q25

Before coming to Riverside Adventist School, Minentle didn’t know who Jesus was or that the Bible even existed. Her journey reflects more than a century of Adventist mission work across Southern Africa.

Pastor Emmanuel once journeyed across Lake Bangweulu to visit remote congregations in Zambia. After a devastating accident claimed the lives of 14 church members, a new mission boat was launched to offer safer travel and carry the gospel to those there.

Tich set off on a long bike ride through the bush, hoping to finish his errands before dark. As the night came, something unexpected happened to his bike—confirming that God was with him all along.

More than a century ago, Adventists built the Pitcairn mission boat to carry hope across the Pacific. Today, that legacy continues in Zambia, where a new boat will reach isolated communities with the gospel—thanks to the 13th Sabbath Offering.

In Uruguay, Pastor Néstor blends ministry with music, using his passion and skills to help new artists share God’s love through song. Despite limited resources, he’s turning melodies into mission.

More than 25 years after arriving in Bangladesh as a missionary dentist, Dr. Milan Moskala continues to return to support schools, mentoring, and care for the community he helped shape. Though officially retired, his commitment to medical mission hasn’t slowed down.

For so long, Fiona, a teacher in the public school system longed for a place where she could freely share her faith. At Riverside SDA School, she’s now doing just that—teaching her students and pointing them to Jesus every day.

Lucky’s journey from being banned by his mom from going to church to sharing his faith with her is a story of persistence and prayer. Thanks to the 13th Sabbath Offering, children like him in Zimbabwe will receive Bibles to help share God’s love with their families.

From performing life-saving surgeries to fixing cars and helping students, Dr. Kristian Hogganvik used every skill to serve others. He was dedicated to serving God until his death in 1994 at the age of 83.

An original song by South African group, Favoured MG. Special thanks to Favoured MG for sharing their song and talents.

In the early 2000s, a newlywed missionary couple helped bring the gospel to Cambodia's unreached areas. They overcame hardships and built relationships with a skeptical community. Through their efforts, a thriving community of believers emerged.

After a tragic boat accident that claimed 14 lives, the people of Lake Bangweulu in Zambia are seeking a safer way to travel. Your support through the 13th Sabbath Offering will provide a reliable mission boat to ensure safer journeys and enable church growth in these areas.