Hall of Blessings | Sabbath | May 23

Sabbath, May 23 – Hall of Blessings

• Narrator: Elijah
• Author: Gina Wahlen
• Main Character: Elijah
• Location: Kisii

Mission Story Summary

• The Hall of Blessings mission story shares how God used a construction project in Kenya to influence lives through prayer, kindness, and Christian example.
• A new multipurpose hall was built at Mwata Adventist School for Deaf Children through the support of mission offerings.
• The project included a modern kitchen and dining area for the children.
• Before this, meals were cooked over an open fire, and the children ate outside in the open field.
• Elijah, a Seventh-day Adventist, supervised the construction work.
• Every morning, he gathered the workers for prayer before the day began.
• Through these simple moments, the workers saw that this project was different.
• Most of the workers were not Adventists, but they respected the spirit of prayer, order, and kindness at the site.
• During the entire construction period, no accidents or injuries were reported.
• No building materials were stolen, and the work continued peacefully from beginning to end.
• Elijah believed God’s protecting hand was over the project.
• This reminded everyone that prayer is not only part of worship but also part of daily work and mission.
• Some workers came drunk on the first day, but Elijah kindly explained that they could not work in that condition.
• The next day they returned sober because they wanted to remain part of the project.
• As the weeks passed, workers began encouraging one another to stay away from alcohol.
• Through this mission project, Christian influence became visible in practical ways.
• The construction site became more than a workplace.
• God used it to teach discipline, respect, and better choices.
• Elijah hoped the workers would not only help build a hall but also begin building better lives for themselves and their families.

Key Lesson From the Story

• God can use ordinary work to share His love and influence lives for the better.

What This Means for You

• Let your faith be seen in your daily work and actions.
• Never underestimate the power of prayer and Christian example.
• Support mission projects that bring both practical help and spiritual influence.

The Project We Are Contributing To

• A previous Thirteenth Sabbath Offering helped build the new hall, kitchen, dining area, and dormitory at Mwata Adventist School for Deaf Children.
• These facilities are improving the lives of the children and creating a better place for learning and worship.
• This quarter’s offering will help build new classrooms at Merisho Advent Community Nursery School near Nairobi.
• Through this project, more children will learn about Jesus in a safe and caring environment.
• Your offerings continue spreading God’s love through both education and Christian witness.

Final Takeaway

• When God’s people work with prayer, faithfulness, and kindness, even a construction project can become a testimony of His love.