May 17 - A Child’s Faith, A Mother’s Gift

Pun Pun and her mother, Nok,
have always been close,

sharing everything from daily stories
to little life lessons.

But one day, Pun Pun brought home
something new and special,

a discovery she made at school.

It wasn't just
another homework assignment.

It was something
that would change both their lives.

Like most of her classmates,

Pun Pun had never heard a Bible story

when she first arrived at the Seventh-day
Adventist School in Korat, Thailand.

I didn't know anything at all.

When I first came,
the teachers let us sing a song

from the Bible,

and I started to like it
and listen to it more.

I like it.

It's like stories.

She began sharing
Bible stories with her mother,

who also became curious about the lessons.

She listened really, really well.

Then she started to listen to me more.

Sometimes she would even ask me
to tell her more about it.

I usually teach her a lot,
because when I study, I like to talk.

I'm not Christian,

but when I came here before,

I didn’t know anything about the Bible.

But I learned about the Bible,
and I started to understand.

I think that I still have to learn more.

A few years ago, this school was able
to build a brand new facility

thanks to the support
of the 13th Sabbath Offering.

In the new school,

there's more trees, more space,

and there's also a church.

We'll have bigger rooms in the building,

because in the old school,
it's really small.

With more space, bigger classrooms,
and a beautiful new church,

students are flourishing
academically and spiritually.

The impact of this project
continues to grow,

shaping young lives
and the lives of their families.

Nok was deeply touched by the love
and care the teachers showed the students.

She saw a need at the school
and felt inspired to give back.

As a result,

she donated brand new playground
equipment for the children to enjoy.

This new playground
has become a vibrant space

where the students can laugh,
run, and build friendships.

I like the teachers here.

I think because they have
positive thinking.

I trust the teachers. I trust this school.

Thanks to the generous contributions
to the 13th Sabbath Offering

and the love and support
of families such as Nok's,

this school continues to grow
and transform lives.

Please pray for Pun Pun and Nok
and the other families

who are learning
about a God who loves them.

Thank you for your 13th Sabbath Offering

and for helping
to change lives in Thailand.