Miracle Clinic | Sabbath | June 6

Sabbath, June 6 – Miracle Clinic

Narrator: Dr. Josiah Tayali

Author: Gina Wahlen

Main Character: Dr. Josiah Tayali

Location: Zanzibar, Tanzania

Mission Story Summary

• A senior government leader from Zanzibar became ill while visiting mainland Tanzania and received treatment at a Seventh-day Adventist clinic.
• Impressed by the care he received, he invited the Adventist Church to open a similar clinic on Zanzibar Island.
• For many years, Adventist mission work on Zanzibar had faced challenges, making this invitation a remarkable opportunity.
• With government support and God’s leading, the church secured approval, purchased buildings, and prepared a medical facility.
• Dr. Josiah Tayali helped establish the clinic and organize its services so that it could serve the local community.
• The Zanzibar Seventh-day Adventist Dispensary opened in 1988 and soon gained the trust of both community members and government leaders.
• For nearly four decades, the clinic has provided medical care while reflecting Christ’s ministry of healing and compassion.
• Looking back, Dr. Josiah describes the clinic as a miracle because God opened doors that no one expected.

Key Lesson From the Story

• God can use acts of kindness and medical ministry to open doors for the gospel.

What This Means for You

• Never underestimate the impact of serving others with compassion.
• Trust God when He opens unexpected opportunities for mission.
• Support ministries that combine healing with witnessing.

The Project We Are Contributing To

• The Zanzibar Seventh-day Adventist Dispensary has served the people of Zanzibar for almost 40 years.
• The current buildings have aged and now need replacement.
• This quarter’s Thirteenth Sabbath Offering will help construct modern clinic buildings.
• The new facilities will strengthen the clinic’s mission of sharing health, hope, and Christ’s love.

Final Takeaway

• One patient’s experience opened the door for a ministry that has shared Christ’s healing love with Zanzibar for generations.