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Shompa Roy has been persecuted relentlessly in Bangladesh. But because of your gifts and prayers, she keeps sharing the gospel – and her church is growing.
It’s hard to imagine a life more difficult than Shompa Roy’s.
This remarkable woman, who lives in Bangladesh, has been persecuted ever since she heard a travelling evangelist share the gospel and gave her life to Christ.
Persecution started small… villagers blocked the only path to the home Shompa Roy shared with her husband, also a believer. But it became worse.
There was the time a group of women tied her up and tried to shame Shompa Roy and force her to renounce her faith. Another occasion, a Muslim man violently beat up Shompa Roy and attacked her 11-year-old daughter. One day, her cow and goats were poisoned. Then the family’s only toilet (which they share with the church) was smashed.
Some people’s faith might be shaken amid such relentless attacks. But you have given Shompa Roy the strength to keep going.
Your gifts provided Shompa Roy’s church with a new toilet, immediately after the old one was vandalised. She also received a bicycle, so she can safely travel from one village to another to share the good news.
You helped the family financially when persecution meant Shompa Roy’s husband couldn’t find work. And Shompa Roy has attended Open Doors training, to strengthen her faith and identity as a daughter of God.
Now, this bold evangelist lives as a powerful witness for Christ. In a culture where it’s dangerous and difficult to be a woman, Shompa Roy will not be silenced.
“We Christians do not discriminate based on gender. We are equally respected in the eyes of the Lord, so I challenge Hindu men who are derogatory towards women,” said Shompa Roy, who has brought more than 140 people to the Lord.
“In my church, women are growing spiritually. They are getting more active in the church. I want the women to be effective and lead the church.”
Because of you, Shompa Roy has been empowered to reach her God-given potential. She’s restored and clothed with dignity and strength – and now she’s transforming the lives of other women too.
“We are very thankful for your support,” added Shompa Roy. “You have prayed and supported my family and church.”
Today, will you clothe persecuted women with dignity and strength?
Every PHP 1,200 gives Bibles to two persecuted women so they read God’s word.
Every PHP 2,300 provides discipleship training to strengthen a woman facing persecution.
Every PHP 3,200 could give a month of vital practical support to two persecuted women.
