The future of a child is shaped long before diplomas and ceremonies. It begins at a table where someone listens, a question is welcomed, and a story is told again with patience. Around the world, that simple table is under pressure. In 2024 alone, at least 242 million students in 85 countries saw their schooling disrupted by extreme weather. Despite decades of progress, global estimates show more than 251 million children and youth still out of school. These are not statistics to win an argument. They are a call to bring our faith to the desks and doorways where tomorrow is made. Adventist education stands with quiet strength in some of the world's great urban centers. We have more than 10,400 educational institutions, reaching 2.5 million students with nearly 125,000 educators. In metropolitan Seoul, Sahmyook University serves one of Asia's largest cities. In Southern California, Loma Linda University continues Christ's healing ministry through globally respected health sciences education. In São Paulo, Brazil, our Adventist University reaches one of the largest metropolitan regions on earth. In the mountains of Nepal, Scheer Memorial Adventist School near Banepa has become a place where faith, learning, and service come together for students from many backgrounds. The Bible anchors this vision: "And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also" (2 Timothy 2:2, KJV). Jesus said, "Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 19:14, KJV). If the kingdom welcomes children, then any table that welcomes a child becomes holy ground. Mission and education are not separate lanes. They share the same road. In a time when too many young people question whether their life matters, a school that knows their names becomes a sanctuary of purpose. Find a table to strengthen. Find a student to encourage. Find a school to support. When we help create such moments, we are not only solving a problem. We are joining the mission of Christ. About the series From the Heart is a weekly devotional series in which Pastor Köhler reflects on what it means to be grounded in the Bible and focused on the mission, collectively and individually. Each episode is grounded in the four pillars of the Seventh-day Adventist Church strategic plan: Communion with God, Identity in Christ, Unity through the Holy Spirit, and Mission for All. The series connects biblical faith to everyday life, sharing short reflections and glimpses of how God is at work through the Adventist Church around the world. Subscribe and join us each week as we live out our faith and prepare for Jesus's return. – The Seventh-day Adventist Church has been an established denomination since 1863. It is a global Christian family with over 23 million members who hold the Bible as the ultimate authority. We are believers committed to helping people understand the Bible to find freedom, healing, and hope in Jesus. Want to learn more about the Seventh-day Adventist Church? Visit our website at: https://www.adventist.org/ Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QiBSTCTF4c

Bible verse of the day: "How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How vast is the sum of them! Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand." – Psalm 139:17-18 (NIV) Welcome to our Daily Prayer Meeting! This is a safe space where you are seen, heard, and prayed for. Start your day in God's presence—every day at 8AM ET, we share a short devotional from God's Word and lift your prayer requests to Him. You're not alone! Our prayer team is here to intercede with you and for you. Whether you need prayer, celebrate a breakthrough, or start your day with Jesus, you're in the right place. Share your prayer requests or testimonies of praise here: https://wkf.ms/3DBuapQ Engage with us in the comments:
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