Bringing the Hope of Jesus to Western Asia
March 2021
In Western Asia, there is a country that has a less than one percent evangelical presence, leaving most of its people without hope, including the many refugees who find themselves stranded here on their way to a better life for their families. Ally* works with these displaced migrants to bring them dignity and to help them find true hope in Jesus.
One of her refugee friends, Faiza*, recently had her fourth child, and after a difficult labor and resulting health complications, has been struggling with depression and deep hopelessness. Ally shared Christ with Faiza and her family. She gave them a digital memory card with audio stories of Jesus, which they listen to each night.
You can learn more about Ally and her ministry here.
*Names changed for security reasons.
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