January 2020 - Gospel for Asia (GFA World) Updates & Reports from the Mission Field

The Best Motorcycle Ride of His Life

Niket gazed wearily up the road, hoping he wouldn’t have to wait much longer for an auto rickshaw to come along. It had been a long day, and he just wanted to…

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January 27, 2020

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After a conversation on a motorcycle with Pastor Danvir, Niket and Abia (pictured) found new life in Christ.

Compassion Services / Gifts of Ministry / Healing / National Missionary

Helping Leprosy Patients ‘Stay Alive’

World Leprosy Day is commemorated each year on the last Sunday of January. The aim of the observance day is to raise awareness about leprosy (also known as Hansen’s disease) and its…

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January 21, 2020

Families living in a leprosy colony rejoice after receiving blankets and clothing items in honor of World Leprosy Day.

Growth and Fruit / National Missionary

Christmas Program Helps Woman Find Peace

A play on words has become a popular quote: “No God, no peace. Know God, know peace.” For Anja, this is more than a saying; it is a statement of truth. During…

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January 13, 2020

Through a Christmas program led by a GFA-supported pastor, Anja found the peace she was looking for.

Gifts of Ministry / National Missionary

How a Goat Brings Blessing

What benefits do goats possess? Many, as a matter of fact. Just one goat can provide milk to sell or drink, and its offspring can be sold for extra money. One goat…

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January 6, 2020

Like this man, Shahryar and Aaida were given a goat to help boost their income and lift them out of poverty.

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