Mission Work of the Highest Order

“The canvassing work (of literature evangelists), properly conducted, is missionary work of the highest order, and it is as good and successful a method as can be employed for placing before the people the important truths for this time. The importance of the work of the ministry is unmistakable; but many who are hungry for the bread of life have not the privilege of hearing the word from God's delegated preachers. For this reason it is essential that our publications be widely circulated. Thus the message will go where the living preacher cannot go, and the attention of many will be called to the important events connected with the closing scenes of this world's history.” -- Colporteur Ministries 6.1


Eben-Ezer exists to serve as a refuge, a place where vulnerable, often broken young people can come heal, grow and thrive in Jesus.  We are a school and so of course we have regular classes for the kids here, but we believe that our greatest purpose is to mentor each of our precious students and to instill in them a missionary spirit, a desire to serve and to reach others with the message of hope and salvation.  


The 2024 school-year at Eben-Ezer ended on December 1.  It is always bitter sweet to send “our” kids home for vacation.  Here, on campus, they have the safety and security of living where they have very little exposure to the world.  They do not have access to their phones.  They do not have access to television, movies or social media (or internet in general).  We know that for some, vacation is an opportunity to spend time with their families and loved ones and to rest and recover from an intense year of studying, working and serving.  But, for many, they will leave here and truly be back out in the world, away from the church and in many situations where they will be vulnerable for trouble to find them.  


We are overjoyed to know that six of our students, including current and former students have chosen to spend their summer break canvassing in LaPaz, Bolivia.  


Canvassing provides many unique and valuable experiences and opportunities for those who participate.  We have heard countless stories from canvassers around the world and how they saw first-hand God answering peoples prayers.  Stories like the one Jemima shares below:


“Jemima could not get the man at the door to look at her books, so she decided to just talk and connect with him. Part way through the conversation, he asked, “Are you a Christian? I can tell you’re a Christian by your love.” This opened the door for Jemima to share more about her personal testimony and what exactly our group is doing going door to door. Hearing this, he wanted to donate to the cause. Jemima decided to share The Answer Book and The Great Controversy with him because he is a Christian who writes books about what he studies in the Bible. He said The Answer Book is “perfect for his next book” and loved that The Great Controversy would help him understand what’s happening in our world today. The man saw the love of Jesus in Jemima and understood why she was really at his door—to share a deeper knowledge of the things of God.”.


We are excited for Yhovanny, Dayana, Frank, Albert, Yonatan and Aaron cannot wait to hear from them about their experiences!  We know that they will each grow in their faith and their relationships with God over the next couple of months.