Darkness often reigns in
megacity life. One missionary family in South Asia, however, has cause for hope
for individuals in the city of 22 million where they live.
The
Cregg Family Story
The Indian bride wore blue silk,
trimmed with gold. Rich fabrics in brilliant hues are traditional for wedding
saris in this South Asian megacity.
But the guest list was anything but
typical. Among those celebrating this day were 20 prostitutes—women who were
like family to Shanti.* She knew them from the years she shared their
heartbreaking lifestyle as a prostitute. That was before the ministry of a Christian
activity center rescued Shanti from her former life. She is now a believer and
has a good job to support herself. And on this day, she even married a
Christian man.
IMB missionaries Rodney and Helen
Cregg* have partnered in establishing the activity center in the middle of a
notorious red-light district that offers prostitutes a place to learn basic
skills.
“This is why we do what we do, to
see these ladies—and other people in [this city]—realize the hope in the gospel
and then find victory in freedom,” Rodney says. Another woman at the center
agrees: “Being involved at the center, I am finding the love I didn’t get from
my family from people who know the Lord. Through Jesus I am experiencing love.
I am blessed.”
PRAYER POINTS
- PRAY for women in the red-light areas of the city, that Christians can impact their lives and help them find a way out.
- PRAY for Christians within the business community of this megacity of 22 million as they actively share the gospel in their places of work.
Scripture to Claim:
This gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all the nations, and then the end will come. Matthew 24:14
This gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all the nations, and then the end will come. Matthew 24:14
