1
00:00:05,840 --> 00:00:07,760
In March 2019,

2
00:00:07,760 --> 00:00:10,170
a devastating flash flood and mudslide

3
00:00:10,170 --> 00:00:13,497
struck Jayapura, Papua, Indonesia,

4
00:00:13,497 --> 00:00:17,385
engulfing the campus
of Papua Adventist Theological College.

5
00:00:17,995 --> 00:00:21,205
This catastrophe claimed dozens of lives,

6
00:00:21,695 --> 00:00:24,185
displaced thousands of people,

7
00:00:24,185 --> 00:00:28,340
and forced the school to relocate
in a temporary facility

8
00:00:28,340 --> 00:00:31,720
while it rebuilt its infrastructure
and academic programs.

9
00:00:32,510 --> 00:00:34,500
Despite this situation,

10
00:00:34,500 --> 00:00:39,560
God's grace and blessing have enabled
the school to continue operating.

11
00:00:42,865 --> 00:00:45,755
Students at this campus
come from various places.

12
00:00:46,375 --> 00:00:48,795
Some are from remote areas in Papua,

13
00:00:48,795 --> 00:00:49,976
in the mountains,

14
00:00:49,976 --> 00:00:52,005
others from coastal regions.

15
00:00:54,615 --> 00:00:59,750
Currently, the college has 22 students
with 18 faculty and staff.

16
00:01:00,130 --> 00:01:04,050
Even the numbers 
are now decreasing due to catastrophes

17
00:01:04,050 --> 00:01:06,205
that are causing people to relocate.

18
00:01:08,410 --> 00:01:12,635
Although our campus is small,
our professors are exceptional,

19
00:01:12,825 --> 00:01:15,145
teaching us in-depth about the Bible.

20
00:01:18,785 --> 00:01:21,045
I decided to study at STTP

21
00:01:21,045 --> 00:01:24,445
because it teaches us how to be
better pastors in the future.

22
00:01:27,150 --> 00:01:30,610
The college has a unique
value that attracts students.

23
00:01:31,630 --> 00:01:34,850
Despite the small number of students
and lecturers on this campus,

24
00:01:34,910 --> 00:01:38,530
a unity atmosphere exists and
is always present among us.

25
00:01:39,025 --> 00:01:43,845
This college is committed to giving
its students the best education

26
00:01:43,845 --> 00:01:45,655
and ministry experience.

27
00:01:48,375 --> 00:01:52,295
When we go out, we usually do
visitation and ministry with pastors,

28
00:01:52,295 --> 00:01:54,275
church members, and even our lecturers

29
00:01:54,275 --> 00:01:56,620
on various islands like Napan Island,

30
00:01:56,620 --> 00:01:58,470
where there's no Adventist church yet.

31
00:02:00,850 --> 00:02:03,090
Balancing spiritual education

32
00:02:03,090 --> 00:02:05,492
and hands-on ministry is the best way

33
00:02:05,492 --> 00:02:08,575
to keep students 
connected to God's mission.

34
00:02:08,761 --> 00:02:13,501
Currently, all teaching takes place 
in their limited classroom facilities,

35
00:02:13,501 --> 00:02:17,061
which are inadequate for providing
an optimal learning experience.

36
00:02:18,949 --> 00:02:21,146
We really need a lot more facilities

37
00:02:21,146 --> 00:02:23,501
as such as computers, books,

38
00:02:23,501 --> 00:02:27,370
classrooms, dorms, chairs, whiteboards,

39
00:02:27,370 --> 00:02:29,650
which are essential

40
00:02:29,650 --> 00:02:34,350
to support both the students 
and the lecturers on this campus.

41
00:02:38,345 --> 00:02:42,985
Due to ongoing campus construction,
we can't study properly.

42
00:02:42,985 --> 00:02:46,385
We are conducting classes
in unfinished classrooms.

43
00:02:46,640 --> 00:02:49,440
And since our dormitories
are not yet ready,

44
00:02:49,440 --> 00:02:52,650
we are temporarily staying 
in the homes of church members.

45
00:02:54,120 --> 00:02:57,180
This college has faced
numerous challenges,

46
00:02:57,180 --> 00:03:00,955
including limited programs
and losing their campus home.

47
00:03:01,125 --> 00:03:03,465
Your prayers are needed.

48
00:03:03,695 --> 00:03:06,305
As a world church, 
we need your support in prayers.

49
00:03:06,795 --> 00:03:08,415
Please pray for this place.

50
00:03:08,525 --> 00:03:11,650
Please pray for Papua 
Adventist Theological School

51
00:03:11,650 --> 00:03:13,455
that we may be able to grow

52
00:03:14,075 --> 00:03:17,600
facility-wise, number of students,

53
00:03:17,600 --> 00:03:19,060
the faculty members,

54
00:03:19,060 --> 00:03:22,100
and to be able to offer 
much more programs.

55
00:03:22,720 --> 00:03:24,390
As the school grows,

56
00:03:24,390 --> 00:03:27,460
its goal is to introduce 
more people to Christ.

57
00:03:29,325 --> 00:03:31,833
One of my personal desires 
as a school leader

58
00:03:31,833 --> 00:03:34,785
is to see many Papuans 
brought home to heaven.

59
00:03:36,215 --> 00:03:41,175
A portion of your 13th Sabbath offering
will help construct facilities

60
00:03:41,175 --> 00:03:42,745
needed for this college.

61
00:03:43,085 --> 00:03:47,110
Thank you for supporting 
the mission offering for this school.