MISSIONARY REPORT FROM
THE SOUTH PACIFIC ISLANDS MISSION FIELD

“It shall come to pass in that day that the Lord shall set His hand again the second time to recover the remnant of His people who are left, from Assyria and Egypt, from Pathros and Cush, from Elam and Shinar, from Hamath and the Islands of the sea. He will set up a banner for the nations, and will assemble the outcasts of Israel, and gather together the dispersed from Judah from the four corners of the earth.”
Isaiah 11:11,12

Greetings to all in the wonderful name of Jesus.
The South Pacific Islands Mission Field has not a long history, but the Lord Jesus has done an amazing work of grace in this region. The work began in New Zealand a number of years ago, and although it took considerable time to see signs of growth, members and friends have ever since increased in number. Likewise, the work in the South Pacific Islands is increasing and today Fiji, Tonga, New Caledonia, Tahiti, Samoa, American Samoa and Papua New Guinea are members of the South Pacific Islands Mission Field. The Islands are very difficult to minister to because there are in fact too many of them, approximately 30,000 islands that make up this Field. Since we are short of laborers for the Lord and have financial difficulties, the vast majority of these islands will not be ministered to for some time.
The South Pacific Islands as a missionary field is not self sufficient, but its spiritual needs are supplied by Christchurch, New Zealand where the headquarters of the Field is located. The income from the islands is not enough to maintain a healthy and reliable foundation with an increasing number of Bible workers, as well as other means that would help spread the Word further to other islands. It is

a blessing to see how these dear souls minister for the Lord in very trying and difficult situations. It is however, pleasing to see, new members and friends on a regular basis.
The South Pacific Mission Field is unique in a number of ways; in our Field, the Sabbath starts in New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga, and ends in Samoa and American Samoa. Besides, the South Pacific Mission Field in centered on three corners of the earth and it is a very special feeling to know that we, in the South Pacific Islands Mission Field, are called to preach “Jesus Christ our Righteousness” and that this message has now reached 3 areas of the globe. This is in itself, a sure sign that Jesus will return soon.
We need help to purchase property, build churches, increase the number of Bible workers and supply to the spiritual needs of the people in this region. Many different languages are spoken in the various islands that must be catered for. To translate and then print Sabbath School Lessons, Sabbath Watchman, Week of Prayer, and other material is a major task and extremely expensive. Likewise, there are numerous other expenses, for example; salaries for Bible workers and travel costs for missionary trips. It should also be stated here, that there is considerable poverty in the

a blessing to see how these dear souls minister for the Lord in very trying and difficult situations. It is however, pleasing to see, new members and friends on a regular basis.
The South Pacific Mission Field is unique in a number of ways; in our Field, the Sabbath starts in New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga, and ends in Samoa and American Samoa. Besides, the South Pacific Mission Field in centered on three corners of the earth and it is a very special feeling to know that we, in the South Pacific Islands Mission Field, are called to preach “Jesus Christ our Righteousness” and that this message has now reached 3 areas of the globe. This is in itself, a sure sign that Jesus will return soon.
We need help to purchase property, build churches, increase the number of Bible workers and supply to the spiritual needs of the people in this region. Many different languages are spoken in the various islands that must be catered for. To translate and then print Sabbath School Lessons, Sabbath Watchman, Week of Prayer, and other material is a major task and extremely expensive. Likewise, there are numerous other expenses, for example; salaries for Bible workers and travel costs for missionary trips. It should also be stated here, that there is considerable poverty in the

islands in the South Pacific, thereby fulfilling what Jesus commanded us to do; “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age (earth).” (Matthew 28:19,20).
Our prayers love and blessings remain with you all as you consider our request for assistance to minister His name in fullness and truth to all the nations in the South Pacific Islands.

–Anton Salavyov
Regional Representative