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Andrews University Horn Archaeology Museum
“The Bible in the Siegfried H. Horn Archaeological Museum” project intentionally focuses on illustrating through archaeology God’s interaction with humanity throughout biblical history. A customized website and subsequent printed publication, “The Bible in the Siegfried H. Horn Archaeological Museum,” is dedicated to correlating specific objects in our collection to the biblical account. This project will provide an invaluable resource for the community, university, and international partners. ASI funds will be used for the development of the website, the production and printing of the corresponding illustrated book, a scale model of the university’s archaeological site, Hisban, and the generation of associated exhibits featuring the objects highlighted on the website and in the book.
$50000
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Bogenhofen Seminary
In operation since 1949, Bogenhofen Seminary functions within the Austrian/Swiss church as a secondary high school, a theological seminary, a language school, and since 2016, an E.G. White Research Center. They have a full-time staff of 18. Students pay tuition, which makes Bogenhofen Seminary over 70 percent self-funded. The ASI offering will provide funds for HD digital equipment that is compatible with Hope Channel’s current technical requirements. This equipment upgrade will enable the seminary to continue its broadcasting ministry to a predominantly Catholic audience.
$25000
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Eden Valley Foster Care Mission
Located in an un-entered zone in Western Tanzania, Eden Valley Foster Care Mission is an industrial school that is impacting the lives of numerous orphaned or vulnerable young people who are facing a dismal future due to academic failure, poverty, disease, etc. Through a two-year program these young people not only learn to provide for themselves economically, but are also introduced to the life-changing Savior, Jesus Christ. Back home, they in turn contribute to the improvement of their respective village communities with the gospel truth, health and hygiene principles, and agricultural techniques. Project funds will help build a computer classroom, library, small store, and a director’s office.
$20000
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Ethiopia Union Mission
Ethiopia Union Mission is the official administrative body for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Ethiopia, now composed of eight fields, one mission, and one conference, which implies a very financially challenged situation. Ethiopia has a population of 102 million. The major religions are Orthodox (Coptic): 47 percent; Muslim: 35 percent; Protestant: 20 percent; and Adventist: 0.00175 percent. There are two fields in the north, an area dominated by the Orthodox Coptic Church. In the past two years, the church devoted intensive efforts to reaching Orthodox leaders, which resulted in an unusual impact—218 Orthodox priests and monks have been baptized. Funds donated toward this project will supply Bibles, Spirit of Prophecy books, and training to former Orthodox clergy.
$35000
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Family Development International
Family Development International, in existence since 1989, and an ASI member since 1990, operates a multi-faceted ministry at Kibidula Farm that includes a book ministry, evangelism training school, agricultural training school, English language primary school, publishing and printing press operations, medical missionary training, a wellness center for lifestyle training, and a sizable avocado orchard. The current project will support the avocado industry by constructing six greenhouses (that will hold 4,000 seedlings each) for propagating avocado seedlings. Funds will also assist in purchasing the equipment needed to prevent the spread of disease among the seedlings and provide drip irrigation.
$40000
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Family Development International – Kibidula
The Kibidula Agriculture Training School has been in operation since 2004, in large part thanks to the donors who give sacrificially to REACH Switzerland. This school takes teenagers who have failed the secondary school (high school) entrance exams or failed to achieve passing grades in exams to continue each year in secondary school. These teenagers, both girls and boys, are at risk of entering sex trades if left alone to fend for themselves. Presently there are 40 girls squeezed into a dormitory designed for fewer than 20 students. The project will assist in the construction of a new girls’ dormitory. This program is very effective at teaching agriculture skills that improve on the traditional local farming methods. The agriculture program is also an effective method for outreach, with about 90 percent of the students accepting Jesus Christ as their Savior before graduating from the two-year program.
$45000
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Foundation Esperanza AVOR
Foundation Esperanza AVOR has established a delinquency prevention program, saving adolescents from crime. The chaotic economic, social, and moral fabric of Venezuela hits those in poverty the hardest. The resulting hunger, street crime, and illiteracy led lay and church leaders in Barcelona to create a Pathfinder-type organization to reach teenagers leading a pre-delinquent life. AVOR will use the offering funds to complete construction of a building that will house a church on the first floor and a school/meeting place on the upper floor. This will provide the youth with a positive place to gather, to be transformed by wholesome activities, and to worship God. Many of the children come from extremely poor families and get involved with crime. By God’s grace, children have been turned from a life of crime to a life in Christ. Numerous baptisms have already resulted.
$9000
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Generation of Youth for Christ
Assist with GYC’s 2017 convention evangelism activity in Phoenix, Arizona. During Friday’s outreach, thousands of people will be reached by the GYC attendees through Bible study sign-up cards, prayer, spiritual literature and more. GYC is a youth-initiated and led movement of Seventh-day Adventists from diverse backgrounds, united in a common commitment to serious Bible study, intense prayer, uncompromising lifestyle, and boldness in sharing Christ with others.
$50000
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Multifunctional Complex for Adventist School in Kyrgyzstan
The school is also a boarding school for Nasledie Christian School, the theology seminary, and pioneer students. This school is fully accredited by Kyrgyzstan’s government and is very popular because of its excellent academic program, the exemplary disposition of its teachers, and the moral and spiritual teachings that it provides. It is the only Adventist school in Central Asia. Currently under construction is a new three-story building with 12 new classrooms and a capacity for 300 new students. Typically, many students are turned away for a lack of space. This project will expand the facilities that will be used for every phase of the school program and for events and meetings held by the Seventh-day Adventist Union and Mission.
$50000
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OCI – Educational Assistance Plan
The Educational Assistance Plan (EAP) gives opportunities to mission-minded students as well as children of staff to further their education. Funds are loaned to students with an agreement to repay in cash or serve in a supporting ministry position. Students are encouraged to enter the mission field upon completion of their studies and work at supporting ministries, and many EAP recipients have taken positions of leadership in such organizations. Thanks to ASI’s funding of this project, many young people will be equipped with knowledge and skills to share the gospel with those in their community.
$35000
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Outpost Centers International—MAP
The Missionary Assistance Plan (MAP) makes a substantial impact in the lives of expatriate missionaries serving around the world. Currently benefiting 50 recipients, MAP funds provide basic living assistance as well as other assistance to individuals and families serving in developing countries, supplying $200 per month to each missionary family and $100 per month to each single worker in the program. These self-sacrificing missionaries are dedicated to sharing the gospel where they have been called to serve. The monetary donations provided by ASI will also allow missionaries to share the blessing of being God’s children with their community.
$95000
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Peru Projects Inc
In 1997, Peru Projects, Inc., was established as a supporting ministry for the Adventist Church in the Peruvian Jungle. Three years ago, Peru Projects realized the need for specific training of the volunteers who work deep in the jungle. One of the technical classes being offered is Bakery Technology. The funds received from this year’s offering will allow Peru Projects to equip its bakery with needed components. The upgrades will enhance the capabilities for training, as well as provide additional production capacity. This will enable increased financial support through bakery product sales. ASI project funds will help this program grow.
$10000
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The Issachar Calling
The Issachar calling was founded by individuals who have a desire to spread the Good News of the gospel and reach the Navajo people or “Dine” through education, health promotion, and training. The Higher Ground School was established in collaboration with the Waterflow Adventist Church in 2014. The current project entails the completion and installation of a permanent classroom building for Navajo children and adult workshops. Although the school has been very successful since its start in 2014, due to space limitations the enrollment has not been able to exceed 24 students. With this classroom building, Higher Ground School will be able to accept more students. The students not only learn regular school subjects but they also learn life skills, such as agriculture, cooking, music, Navajo language, and Bible knowledge.
$10000
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Young Disciple Ministries
Young Disciple Ministries, an ASI member since 2001, evolved out of a 1990 junior-teen Sabbath School class taught by its founder, Janet Evert. The children wanted more than just Bible stories, so in 1992 the Young Disciple weekly magazine was born, with lessons to build their faith and develop a love for Bible study. In India and Africa, a single magazine will be treasured, not just by one child but often by many! Funds raised for this project will help to quell the hunger of these young people for high-quality spiritual reading material by sending 195,000 issues of Young Disciple magazine overseas for distribution in the developing world.
