AsiaStories

Kathleen Jones* visits India’s brothels five days a week to share Christ’s love with the women working here. She is 69 years old and has been working in the red light districts of India for over three years. With four children, 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren at home in the United States, coming to India was not an easy decision, but Jones says she knew it was what God called her to do.

Yupha Hanuman came to Thai Country Trim eight years ago as a widow looking for work. Like most Thais, Hanuman was a Buddhist. When her daughter caught dengue fever, Hanuman’s Christian coworkers covered her in prayer. God healed her daughter and at a Christmas party Hanuman chose to believe the message behind the ornaments she made.

International World Changers student Jessica Newberry planned to visit Southeast Asia with her church and work with orphans. The only other Christian in the Newberry family, her mother, Jan, worked tirelessly to raise funds for her daughter’s trip. But, when Jan died in March 2011, Jessica found herself traveling to Asia without her main support system. God, however, blessed her in the midst of tragedy and used the death to begin to change the heart of her non-Christian father. Months later, she flew to Asia and let God heal her further through the grins of a disabled young woman.

Stepping outside Ashley Benson and Mandi Mapes’ apartment and onto the street brings the global evangelism map decorating their wall to life. On the map, most of Asia is lit up like a Christmas tree, indicating those who have yet to be reached with the Gospel message. On the street, the dots become the faces and names of their neighbors and friends. Doesn’t anyone want the Truth?

What do you do when someone laughs at you and walks away when you share the Gospel? These Hands On workers didn’t give up, they kept on sharing!

Thai Christian woman spends years preparing the way for Joplin volunteers to spread the Gospel in her village. Six pray to receive Christ despite vice-mayor’s warnings about leaving Buddhism.

Ajanta Gupta* turned to prostitution to feed her children. Now, she depends on God to meet her needs and share His Word.

Volunteers offer free medical clinics to prostitutes and their children. Want to see each person as “Jesus sees them” — beautiful and whole.

Sex-trafficked woman says she has “no name;” worker explains that Jesus knows it.

Oklahoma women visit hometown strip clubs and build friendships with employees.