The ABC Book Shop in Vanimo recently hosted its annual open day event, which is a time when all their books go on discount. The event attracted many customers, especially children and youths, who were eager to buy and read Christian literature and other resources.
One of the staff members, Mr. Kinson Yamahune, who works as an accountant for the Adventist Book Centre, shared a touching story of how he sold a book to a young boy who had a keen interest in religion. He said that he was busy doing the sales of their books and one afternoon around 3 PM - 3:30 PM, a group of children were travelling back home after school as they passed by their stalls. One boy among the children, around 9 - 11 years old, was acting a bit weird. He walked past their stalls with their books and not long after he turned back and in his hand he had a K10.00 note. He walked confidently to the stall and asked to buy the ‘Steps to Christ’ book, which is a classic book by Ellen G. White that explains the steps to salvation and Christian living.
Unfortunately, they ran out of stock for the Steps to Christ book, so Mr. Yamahune recommended him another book instead, titled; ‘God Said It’, which is about the story of Moses. He said, “I highly recommend this book for you. It will teach you a lot about God and His plan for you. It will also show you how Moses was a foreshadow of Jesus, who is the ultimate Savior and Leader. You will learn how to trust God and obey His commands, just like Moses did.” The boy agreed and paid for the book.
Mr. Yamahune was impressed by the boy’s choice and attitude. He said, “Unlike any other kid nowadays who would go to pay for a smartphone or for any other interesting thing, this kid was totally different and he wanted to buy a book, not an ordinary book but a Christian literature. So I told him, you’ve made the right decision and the Lord will bless your future. After getting his new book, he then left feeling excited and satisfied with his new book.”
Mr. Yamahune said that he hoped that the book would touch the boy’s heart and mind and lead him to Christ. He also hoped that he would see him again and be able to share more books and resources with him. He thanked God for giving him this opportunity to witness and serve.
He also said that there are so many great books and other resources available at their nearest ABC bookshops, which he would highly recommend to their children, youths, parents, and even the public to buy and read. He said that they have a wide range of books and other resources available for different ages, ranging from small children to adults. He said that reading these books and resources would enrich their knowledge, faith, and character, and help them grow closer to God and His will.
The ABC Book Shop in Vanimo is one of the many outlets of the Adventist Book Centre, which is a ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist Church that aims to provide quality Christian literature and media to the public. The ABC Book Shop offers books, magazines, DVDs, CDs, and other materials that cover topics such as health, family, education, prophecy, spirituality, and more. The ABC Book Shop invites everyone to visit their store and browse their collection of books and resources that will inspire and transform their lives.
