Spread the Gospel of Jesus: This couple visited a slum and they were stunned by what they saw

Take a journey with Amber as she tells of her recent visit to the slums...

News and Feature Articles from the Field

A couple on staff with Gospel for Asia had the opportunity to travel to the mission field and visit one of the largest slums in Asia. While they were there, they saw how important health and hygiene awareness is to those living in poor conditions.

"It's stunning to hear some of the myths and misunderstandings in regards to health," Amber says. "For example, because cow dung is considered to be holy, it is used to treat all kinds of injuries and diseases—and even applied to a newborn's umbilical cord..."

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“For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord will give grace and glory; no good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly.”
— Psalm 84:11

Field Story: When Witch Doctors Fail and Deities Remain Silent

Sapna left the witch doctors, frustrated and disappointed to be met with failure again. Doctors were unsuccessful in treating her severe pain, and now even witch doctors couldn't find a cure. She had faithfully obeyed her religious customs since her childhood. Why, then, did she lack peace? Why was she plagued with this unbearable pain in her body?

Read her story.

Vanessa and Briggs’ Triathlon for Bicycles for Missionaries

Last year, Vanessa and her son, Briggs, did a triathlon to raise $1,000 for national missionaries through their myGFA campaign. This year, they are doing another myGFA campaign—and they're doubling their goal. They want to raise $2,000 for bicycles!

"Briggs and I feel led to give this year's donations to purchasing bicycles for the local missionaries," Vanessa says. "This will give them reliable and more efficient transportation..."

See their myGFA campaign.

Pray for Those Suffering from Disease or Disaster

Compassion Services teams are actively serving in ways that are close to God's heart, such as bringing relief to those who have faced natural disasters, caring for those suffering from leprosy and helping people who live in the slums. Please pray for those who are suffering from disaster and disease, and pray God will bring hope to families living in poverty.

See ways you can pray.

Free Resource: “The Beauty of Christ Through Brokenness” by K.P. Yohannan

In this free e-book, Dr. K.P. Yohannan reveals the path leading to a life that brings God the most honor and praise. Through his own life experiences and struggles, K.P. Yohannan shares how each of us can live in a manner that reflects the beauty of the Lord each moment of our lives.

Download the free e-book.