Sabbath, May 30 – Gift From God

Narrator: Jeanne

Author: Gina Wahlen

Main Character: Jeanne

Location: Burundi

Mission Story Summary

• The Gift From God mission story shows how Jesus uses kindness, medical care, and compassion to change lives.
• Jeanne became seriously ill while expecting her first child, and doctors at different hospitals could not find the cause of her sickness.
• She spent a lot of money looking for treatment, but her condition continued getting worse and she almost lost hope.
• Someone told her about the Buganda Dispensary, a Seventh-day Adventist clinic in Burundi, and she decided to seek help there.
• The clinic staff quickly discovered her illness and gave her medicine that slowly restored her health.
• Jeanne recovered fully and later gave birth to a healthy baby girl named Chanelle.
• After some time, Jeanne became sick again and visited several clinics, but none of them could help her.
• When she returned to the Adventist clinic, doctors discovered that she had tuberculosis and immediately started treatment.
• The clinic workers cared for her, prayed with her family, and even visited her home to encourage her.
• Jeanne was deeply touched by their kindness and saw the love of Jesus through their actions.
• Because of this experience, she gave her life to Christ and was baptized into the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
• Today, Jeanne and her daughter faithfully attend church, and she calls the Buganda Dispensary a special gift from God.

Key Lesson From the Story

• People are drawn to Jesus when they experience His love through caring and compassionate service.

What This Means for You

• Show kindness to people who are hurting or discouraged.
• Use both words and actions to share Jesus with others.
• Support mission work that brings healing and hope to communities.

The Project We Are Contributing To

• This quarter’s Thirteenth Sabbath Offering will help expand the Buganda Dispensary in Burundi.
• The project will help renovate the clinic and add new wards, laboratories, consultation rooms, and other important facilities.
• Through this support, more people will receive medical care, prayer, and the opportunity to know Jesus.

Final Takeaway

• Christlike care and kindness can open hearts and lead people to Jesus.