June 28 - A Light After Papua’s Storm

In March 2019,

a devastating flash flood and mudslide

struck Jayapura, Papua, Indonesia,

engulfing the campus
of Papua Adventist Theological College.

This catastrophe claimed dozens of lives,

displaced thousands of people,

and forced the school to relocate
in a temporary facility

while it rebuilt its infrastructure
and academic programs.

Despite this situation,

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

Students at this campus
come from various places.

Some are from remote areas in Papua,

in the mountains,

others from coastal regions.

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

Even the numbers are now decreasing

due to catastrophes
that are causing people to relocate.

Although our campus is small,
our professors are exceptional,

teaching us in-depth about the Bible.

I decided to study at STTP

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

The college has a unique
value that attracts students.

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

a unity atmosphere exists
and is always present among us.

This college is committed to giving
its students the best education

and ministry experience.

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

church members, and even our lecturers

on various islands like Napan Island,

where there's no Adventist church yet.

Balancing spiritual education

and hands-on ministry is the best way

to keep students
connected to God's mission.

Currently, all teaching takes place
in their limited classroom facilities,

which are inadequate for providing
an optimal learning experience.

We really need a lot more facilities

such as computers, books,

classrooms, dorms, chairs, whiteboards,

which are essential

to support both the students
and the lecturers on this campus.

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

We are conducting classes
in unfinished classrooms.

And since our dormitories
are not yet ready,

we are temporarily staying
in the homes of church members.

This college has faced
numerous challenges,

including limited programs
and losing their campus home.

Your prayers are needed.

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

Please pray for this place.

Please pray for Papua
Adventist Theological School

that we may be able to grow

facility-wise, number of students,

the faculty members,

and to be able to offer
much more programs.

As the school grows,

its goal is to introduce
more people to Christ.

One of my personal desires
as a school leader

is to see many Papuans
brought home to heaven.

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

needed for this college.

Thank you for supporting
the mission offering for this school.