Claudia* wiped the sweat off her brow, thankful for the gift she carried. She struggled with the weight of the box in her arms as she trudged down the streets of her town. She had a rare treasure to bring the teenagers she taught at her local church.
Witnessing Claudia struggle, a young girl offered her help. The girl, Rita*, was curious about the contents. Claudia beamed as she described the beautiful Bibles you provided for her youth group.
Many young people are losing hope for the future due to the economic crisis ravaging the country. They once dreamed of serving in ministry. As conditions worsen and persecution increases, many believe the only way forward is by immigrating elsewhere.
You equipped leaders like Claudia to be bearers of hope in the midst of these difficulties. Her group was excited about the Gospel and wanted more. But accessing Bibles isn’t an easy task. Her pastor said they hadn’t received any Bibles for years.
You can only imagine the joy she felt when you provided Bibles for her whole group! Rita was enamored by Claudia’s joy and enthusiasm for the Bible. She confessed that she’d never heard anything from the Bible before. When they arrived at the church, Claudia handed her one of the brand-new Bibles to keep. Rita was amazed by this gesture and hurried home to begin reading.
Claudia’s eyes grew wide to find Rita and her younger sister at the church the next Sunday! When you bring the Living Word of God to communities, hearts are forever changed!