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<i>A few years ago,</i>

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<i>the Seventh-day Adventist school
in Korat, Thailand,</i>

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<i>faced a challenge.</i>

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<i>With an increasing number of students,</i>

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<i>their small, outdated facility
was bursting at the seams.</i>

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<i>Classrooms were overcrowded,</i>

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<i>and the need for a new building 
was undeniable.</i>

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<i>Despite needing an update, 
the school still had a positive impact.</i>

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I like the whole school, 
everything, everything we do here.

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This school teaches the Bible, 
and I like the Bible.

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<i>But in their hearts, 
the staff and students</i>

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<i>held on to hope for an improved facility.</i>

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<i>It was through the 13th Sabbath Offering</i>

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<i>that the school received 
the support it desperately needed.</i>

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<i>With the funds, 
they built a brand-new facility.</i>

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<i>Spacious classrooms,</i>

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<i>modern equipment,</i>

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<i>and outdoor space </i>

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<i>now provide a safe
and nurturing environment for students.</i>

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<i>It's more than just a building.</i>

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<i>They are growing,</i>

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<i>not only academically 
but also spiritually.</i>

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I was introduced to the Bible 
when I came to this school.

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I think that it's an amazing text 
that people should know about more.

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I think the Bible 
is really nice to learn about

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because I love all the Bible stories

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and the parables Jesus taught 
all the disciples and everyone around him.

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<i>Many of the students 
can't imagine attending any other school.</i>

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I like this school; 
I will never move away.

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I will never go to another school.

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I think the feeling
that everyone here is your family.

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Because I feel like in this school,

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even the teachers,

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the people working in the office,

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everyone seems like it's your family,

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and you can really talk to them

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about your worries and stuff,

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like they are really close with you.

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I do like the community 
that this place has.

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It's very nice and friendly.

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<i>This school has impacted entire families.</i>

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<i>Parents trust their children
with the teachers and staff.</i>

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I chose this school 
because Penny is my heart.

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I want the best for my heart.

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This school provides education, 
provides safety,

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and provides a wholistic approach.

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<i>Today, the Seventh-day
Adventist School in Korat</i>

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<i>is more than just a place of learning.</i>

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<i>It's a community.</i>

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<i>Through love, guidance, and faith,</i>

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<i>this school is reaching hearts 
both young and old.</i>

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<i>The blessing of the 13th Sabbath Offering</i>

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<i>didn't just build walls.</i>

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<i>It built bridges of faith and connection,</i>

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<i>bringing students closer to God</i>

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<i>and creating opportunities for the future.</i>

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Thank you so much, everyone, 
for your contribution to our school.

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It makes the difference when we share.

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<i>To those who gave
to the 13th Sabbath Offering,</i>

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<i>we want you to know</i>

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<i>your generosity has made 
an eternal impact.</i>

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<i>You haven't only helped build a school,</i>

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<i>you have transformed lives,</i>

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<i>opened doors of opportunity,</i>

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<i>and planted seeds of faith
that will grow for generations.</i>

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<i>Because of you, 
students in Korat are thriving,</i>

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<i>and families are being touched
by God's love.</i>

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<i>From the bottom of our hearts,</i>

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<i>thank you for being part of this mission.</i>