I work at an organization that supports elementary school students from underprivileged backgrounds. My role is to help these children stay committed to their studies, grow up with sound values, and live healthy lives. I also guide them in setting personal goals and reward them when they achieve them.
Additionally, I help provide them with clothing, school supplies, and hygiene products.
One day, my supervisor asked if I’d be willing to appear on a local TV program. It’s a monthly interview series that highlights people like me and the work we do. I was selected to be the featured guest for that month. At first, I felt shy and wanted to decline. But then I reconsidered—it could be an opportunity to glorify God. So I accepted the invitation and began preparing for the interview.
On the day of the shoot, I answered each question while relying solely on God, and the interview went smoothly. After the airdate was set, I prayed earnestly that the broadcast would bring glory to God. When the day came, I watched the program from the office. After it ended, my mom and grandmother both called me, full of pride and joy. Soon after, I received a text message from an unfamiliar number:
“God bless you, sister! I just saw you on TV doing wonderful work for the community. May God continue to bless you and your family! Thank you for everything you’ve done for us.”
To my surprise, the message was from a sister who had drifted away from Zion.
We first met several years ago when I worked at a supermarket. I had just begun my life of faith and often shared the truth with her, my coworker. Sadly, our Bible studies didn’t continue, and we eventually lost touch after both of us changed jobs.
Later on, I heard at Zion that a mother and daughter had received the truth. That daughter turned out to be the very same sister. When we saw each other at Zion for the first time in years, we instantly recognized one another—it was such a blessing. She had accepted the truth, not only through me, but also through another member, which made it even more special.
She attended worship and studied the Bible for a while, but for some reason, she drifted away from Zion again. Time passed, and one day I saw her at the school where I currently work—she was picking up her child after school. I felt it was no coincidence that we had reunited. I prayed with a sincere heart, hoping to share the message of salvation with her. We kept in occasional contact especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, but eventually even that stopped.
So when she messaged me again from a new number, I felt a strong sense of mission—it was clear to me that Father and Mother wanted me to lead her back to Zion. I called her on the Sabbath to thank her for reaching out and told her how happy I was. She replied, “I’ve missed Zion so much, and I can’t tell you how eager I’ve been to study the Bible again.” We immediately set up a study plan, met in person, and joyfully studied the Word together. We even worshiped together. She made a firm decision to return to God and expressed a strong desire to grow in faith.
Through her, I came to realize deeply that God never gives up on His children. I also learned that when we seek to glorify Him, He gives us overflowing grace and blessing of opportunity. Nothing God does is by chance. No matter what situation we face or what task lies before us, I believe there is His will and blessing hidden within it. I will continue doing my best to reveal the glory of our Heavenly Father and Mother in all things and to find our lost heavenly family.