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The Unbroken Faith of a Widow from India
In photo: Kirti* from India Kirti* is not even 5 feet tall, but a giant in God’s Kingdom. Whenever she sees me – a Caucasian – walk by, she can’t help but smile. As if it’s funny to her that someone can be that white. Open Doors partners have brought her to a secluded...
Saree* from India: ‘I Was Only 11’
In photo: Saree* from India Saree* is a 12-year-old girl from a rural part of India. She’s tall for her age, slim, and has a beautiful smile that she shows too little. She often squints her eyes, which gives her face a dark, almost scary look. As if she’s carrying a...
‘Standing on behalf of you’ – Meet Abishek*, an Open Doors local partner in India
In photo: Abishek*, an Open Doors local partner in India A family in a rural part of India have just lost their father – he was brutally murdered because of his faith in Jesus. It’s your job to go and comfort and support the family. How can you reach them safely? When...
“…This past year Open Doors experienced continued pressure, not only on our dedicated Field teams and the increased violence on women and children, but also due to financial constraints. As such, the Field teams decided to focus their efforts on the most vulnerable and the most persecuted in 2018.
Despite these pressures, the Lord still provided in amazing ways and Open Doors continued to serve those Christians living in the most spiritually dark areas of the world so they can be lights to those around them. Thank you for partnering with us this past year as we live out what Luke writes about Paul and Barnabas in Acts 14:22, “…strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith. ‘We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,’ they said.”” (Message of thanks from the CEO and Chairman of the Board of Open Doors International)
Thank you for standing with us and our persecuted family not only through your loving support but also through your faithful prayers!
– BJ (Manager, Open Doors Philippines)
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…I am still seeking my brothers and sisters around the world who are suffering for their faith—not only because they need me, but because I need them. We are all part of the same fellowship of believers, which the Bible calls the Body of Christ. We need one another. We all have a calling to do God‘s work—together. – Brother Andrew