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GFA Missions Update, November 9, 2004 http://link.salemwebnetwork.com/UM/T.asp?A1.173.28369.1.1698058 Brighter Future for Sudeesh With trembling hands, Nanjiy brought Sudeesh, her 4-year-old grandson, to the GFA Bridge of Hope school (http://www.gfa.org/gfa/bridgeofhope) in her village. Surely this will be good for him, she thought. Hearing about this school where children learn in a nurturing environment and receive a nourishing meal each day gave her reason to hope. Hope for a brighter future for her grandchild. Sudeesh was born in a tribal community in Kerala, South India, where many of the people are poor, living in little huts in the forest. When he was just a baby, his father abandoned the family. Filled with despair, his mother ended her life by eating poisonous fruit. Nanjiy, his grandmother, was left to provide for him. But she barely had enough to fill her stomach, let alone a small child�s. Then neighbors told her about the GFA Bridge of Hope school. Though Nanjiy had nothing to offer for payment, the teachers graciously welcomed Sudeesh. The little boy soaked up the love these teachers lavished on their students. He easily made friends with his classmates and was soon excelling in his studies. More than that, he began to learn about Jesus and the hope found in Him. Just last month, Nanjiy tragically died in an alcohol-related accident. Like many women in the tribal village, Sudeesh�s grandmother was addicted to a locally made liquor, easily accessible in the forest community. But today, because the Lord provided for Sudeesh to attend a school where he could have a brighter future�his grandmother�s dying wish�he is part of a nurturing community where he is being cared for and hearing stories of Jesus and His love. Imagine the day Sudeesh runs into the arms of the Savior and embraces the love of his heavenly Father. By God�s grace, almost all of the children in our schools are giving their hearts to Christ. Through GFA Bridge of Hope (http://www.gfa.org/gfa/bridgeofhope), thousands of children like Sudeesh are experiencing God�s love and, through His salvation, finding hope for a brighter future. GFA's vision is to send 100,000 native missionaries to the unreached in Asia. 14,000 native missionaries already serve and plant over 10 churches daily. Sponsor a native missionary for $30 per month--100% goes directly to the field. http://www.gfa.org * * * * * * * * * * * * ADVERTISEMENT * * * * * * * * * * * MAXIMIZE YOUR MINISTRY TRAINING AND EFFECTIVENESS With Affordable, Bible-Based Degrees in Biblical Studies, Biblical Counseling, Pastoral Ministry, Expository Preaching You Can Earn Your Degree @ Home, Off Campus & Online Trinity College of the Bible & Theological Seminary http://l.salemweb.net/tcs2003ma/gfa/110904/ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * For more of the top news stories impacting Christians around the world, visit Crosswalk's Religion Today here: http://link.salemwebnetwork.com/UM/T.asp?A1.173.28369.2.1698058 ____________________SUBSCRIPTION INFO_______________________ * This newsletter is never sent unsolicited. To unsubscribe from this newsletter immediately, simply click on the link below. If this link is not clickable, simply cut and paste it into the address bar of your browser. http://www.salememail.com/unsub/173/1698058.aspx * Copyright � 2004 Salem Web Network and its Content Providers. All rights reserved. 1698058 ____________________________________________________________ TRINITY COLLEGE & SEMINARY OFF CAMPUS & ONLINE Experience Personal & Ministry Growth Through Bible-Focused Degree Programs Associate and Bachelor of Arts Master of Arts, M.Div., Doctor of Arts, Doctor of Ministry http://l.salemweb.net/tcs2003tr/footer/ ____________________________________________________________ Questions or comments can be sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
