May 2, 2026 for World Missions At the 24th General Conference Delegation Session, many new Missions recently opened were there represented. We heartily rejoice over this progress in the cause of present truth, and surely look forward to opening more and more such Units, as the whole world is to be enlightened with the glory of God. There is more than one way to cooperate in this amazing work of soul-saving in new places. “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach, except they be sent?” (Romans 10:13–15, first part). Both the laborers and those funding the work deny themselves in various ways to rescue the lost sheep. “If all in our ranks knew how difficult it was in years past to establish the work in places that have since become important centers, they would realize that it takes courage to face an unpromising situation and to declare, with hands uplifted to heaven: ‘We will not fail nor become discouraged.’ Those who have not broken the ground in new and difficult fields do not realize the difficulties of pioneer work. If they could understand God’s working they would not only rejoice because of what has been done, but they would see cause for rejoicing in the future of the work. “My brethren, there is no reason for discouragement. The good seed is being sown. God will watch over it, causing it to spring up and bring forth an abundant harvest. Remember that many of the enterprises for soul saving have, at the beginning, been carried forward amidst great difficulty.”—Testimonies for the Church, vol. 7, p. 242. “Every dollar which we possess is the Lord’s. Instead of spending means for needless things, we should invest it in answering the calls of missionary work. “As new fields are opened, the calls for means are constantly increasing.”—Historical Sketches, p. 293. Therefore, today’s First Sabbath Offering will be gathered for World Missions, a vital fund so greatly needed now. May the Lord bless every giver to give cheerfully with self-denial and faith—and reward each one in turn. Your brethren from the General Conference