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In March 2019,

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a devastating flash flood and mudslide

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struck Jayapura, Papua, Indonesia,

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engulfing the campus[br]of Papua Adventist Theological College.

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This catastrophe claimed dozens of lives,

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displaced thousands of people,

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and forced the school to relocate[br]in a temporary facility

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while it rebuilt its infrastructure[br]and academic programs.

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Despite this situation,

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God's grace and blessing have enabled[br]the school to continue operating.

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Students at this campus[br]come from various places.

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Some are from remote areas in Papua,

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in the mountains,

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others from coastal regions.

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Currently, the college has 22 students[br]with 18 faculty and staff.

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Even the numbers are now decreasing

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due to catastrophes [br]that are causing people to relocate.

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Although our campus is small,[br]our professors are exceptional,

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teaching us in-depth about the Bible.

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I decided to study at STTP

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because it teaches us how to be[br]better pastors in the future.

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The college has a unique[br]value that attracts students.

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Despite the small number of students[br]and lecturers on this campus,

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a unity atmosphere exists [br]and is always present among us.

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This college is committed to giving[br]its students the best education

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and ministry experience.

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When we go out, we usually do[br]visitation and ministry with pastors,

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church members, and even our lecturers

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on various islands like Napan Island,

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where there's no Adventist church yet.

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Balancing spiritual education

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and hands-on ministry is the best way

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to keep students [br]connected to God's mission.

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Currently, all teaching takes place [br]in their limited classroom facilities,

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which are inadequate for providing[br]an optimal learning experience.

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We really need a lot more facilities

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such as computers, books,

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classrooms, dorms, chairs, whiteboards,

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which are essential

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to support both the students [br]and the lecturers on this campus.

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Due to ongoing campus construction,[br]we can't study properly.

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We are conducting classes[br]in unfinished classrooms.

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And since our dormitories[br]are not yet ready,

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we are temporarily staying [br]in the homes of church members.

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This college has faced[br]numerous challenges,

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including limited programs[br]and losing their campus home.

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Your prayers are needed.

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As a world church, [br]we need your support in prayers.

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Please pray for this place.

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Please pray for Papua [br]Adventist Theological School

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that we may be able to grow

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facility-wise, number of students,

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the faculty members,

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and to be able to offer [br]much more programs.

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As the school grows,

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its goal is to introduce [br]more people to Christ.

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One of my personal desires [br]as a school leader

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is to see many Papuans [br]brought home to heaven.

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A portion of your 13th Sabbath offering[br]will help construct facilities

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needed for this college.

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Thank you for supporting [br]the mission offering for this school.