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https://www.gfa.org/coronavirus/update/2021-03-29/
“I could see the struggles of poor people for [their] livelihood, and God helped us to help them.”. Encouraging One Another. GFA workers distribute food to needy community members. Church leaders have also been busy encouraging fellow believers during this difficult season. Pastors encouraged believers to pray for each other, the community and the nation. Though they could not gather as a group, believers fasted and conducted prayer chains, praying together through conference calls and other virtual means. Sisters within the Women’s Fellowships have been encouraged by messages from Gisela Yohannan as well as a conference call from their bishop, admonishing them to continue God’s work faithfully in this critical situation. Leaders concluded that though people have been struggling for various reasons throughout the pandemic, God has been good to His people. They have drawn closer to Him through prayer and reading God’s Word. God has done great things through His Church, and they are thankful for His grace and blessings upon them and the ongoing ministry.
https://www.gfa.org/pr/teams-distribute-food-shoes-supplies-afflicted-world-leprosy-day/
A team tended to those newly diagnosed by cleaning wounds, helping with housework, providing groceries and praying for the afflicted. Plans are in process to provide a well, bathrooms and a medical camp for colony residents. One person who suffers with leprosy wept as she shared, “I don’t have a husband or children. I am all alone here. Nobody comes to see me. I have been staying here for more than 50 years, and now I cannot go back to my . I am so thankful to God for those giving me this blanket and coming here and praying for me.”. --- PHOTO CUTLINE:. To commemorate World Leprosy Day, a Gospel for Asia-supported worker leads a dedication ceremony in Central India, where a team built a house for a woman affected with leprosy. Gospel for Asia has—for more than 30 years—provided humanitarian assistance and spiritual hope to millions across Asia, especially among those who have yet to hear the Good News.
https://www.gfa.org/special-report/2025/
Download the Insert PDF --- See a Brief Hospital Construction Update Here Meet Abel, a young man whose life was forever changed when his father, a pastor, was imprisoned for his faith. For nine long years, Abel grew up without his father by his side, facing hardship, shame, and uncertainty. But despite the challenges, Abel's mother remained steadfast in her commitment to Christ, and their family's faith only deepened.
https://www.gfa.org/coronavirus/update/2021-03-09/
Her father earns a living as an auto rickshaw driver. “Due to the lockdown, my father could not go for work and [was] finding it difficult to meet the needs at ,” Aalisha said. “I will remember forever [GFA Bridge of Hope], who has helped me and my family with the ration kits.”.
https://www.gfa.org/pr/north-india-church-destroyed-1000-strong-mob/
With the building demolished, the mob began to beat the pastor, his mother and church members, who were able to flee and went into hiding for the night. The extent of their injuries is not known. No deaths were reported. “It is our desire that these who are persecuting will know the love of God for them,” said K. P. Yohannan, Gospel for Asia (GFA) founder and president. The Christian congregation had begun construction more than two years earlier, but quickly met resistance and had been forced to stop the work.
https://www.gfa.org/sponsorachild/benefits/
My father died in the tsunami of 2004. I like to play hand ball, carrom board and long jump. Pray for my family also. Thank you so much for helping me. Yours lovingly, Saru”. — Saru, 8 years old (at the time the letter was written). Find a Child to Sponsor Today --- .
https://www.gfa.org/coronavirus/update/2020-08-31/
Another recipient, Sharaya, said, “Thank you so much for the special gift of mixed vegetables. I worked as a farm helper in the village chicken farm, and my husband worked as a helper in a grocery shop in our village. We both don’t have a job since March 12, 2020. Thank you so much for these fresh vegetables because we don’t have money to buy anything until we start to work.”. Pastor Kulwinder thanked God for the opportunity to spread His love during this tumultuous time.
https://www.gfa.org/coronavirus/update/2021-08-20/
Some participants also received face masks. Workers encouraged recipients to trust God for a happy and peaceful life. The gifts, which demonstrated to these ladies that God always loves them and looks after them, filled recipients with gratitude and joy. “I am happy and thankful to the church for giving us the dry ration for free,” said Janea, a 65-year-old woman. “I thank the church for remembering us and extending help to us.”. Forty-eight-year-old Rasheeda also received aid.
https://www.gfa.org/coronavirus/update/2021-05-24/
After sharing a positive message with students, he expressed appreciation for the work and timely aid of Bridge of Hope. “This organization is helping many people in different places, and I am very happy to witness this,” said Mr. Maksym. “I am thankful to them for extending help to the poor people in our village. [Bridge of Hope] is helping our children get a good education, too.”. At another event, guest speaker Dr.
https://www.gfa.org/pr/residents-pledge-tobacco-free-effort-following-health-awareness-drive/
Yohannan said that the anti-smoking drive was intended to reflect Jesus’ care for every dimension of a person’s life. “Jesus not only touched people’s hearts, he also cared for their physical well-being,” he said. “Our desire is for people to experience longer, healthier and fuller life in him.”. --- PHOTO CUTLINE: GFA (Gospel for Asia)-supported workers passed out health awareness leaflets to mark World No Tobacco Day and demonstrate God’s care for people in body, mind and spirit. GFA (Gospel for Asia) has – for more than 30 years ‒ provided humanitarian assistance and spiritual hope to millions across Asia, especially among those who have yet to hear the Good News. Last year, this included more than 75,000 sponsored children, free medical services for more than 180,000 people, 6,000 wells drilled, 11,000 water filters installed, Christmas presents for more than 400,000 needy families, and spiritual teaching available in 110 languages in 14 nations through radio ministry.