As Amy* looked at the group of women gathered around her in the humid, wet market, studying Bible stories together, her heart was deeply moved. The noise of vendors calling out and customers bargaining filled the air. It was hard to believe how it had all begun.
Not long before, Amy had been walking through the same marketplace, quietly praying and asking God to lead her to someone who wanted to know Him. As she passed stall after stall, her eyes were suddenly drawn to a woman named Diwi*, who was selling vegetables.
After a friendly conversation, Diwi began sharing about some of the struggles she had been facing in her life. Amy listened intently, then asked if she could tell Diwi a story from the Bible about Abraham—one that might encourage her as she faced these difficulties. Diwi agreed.
As Amy shared the story, Diwi listened closely. When the story ended, her eyes were filled with tears. She was deeply moved by Abraham’s willingness to trust God and follow Him wherever He led. Seeing her response, Amy gently asked if there was anyone else who might want to hear the story as well. The next time they met, Diwi brought a friend.
Other women working nearby noticed the small gathering and became curious. One by one, they began joining the group. Before long, a faithful circle of women vendors met each week in the market to listen to stories from God’s Word and learn about His love for them.
What began as a simple prayer walk through the marketplace had become a place where women now gather regularly to hear about the God who sees them, knows them, and calls them to follow Him.
Pray that these women will continue studying the Bible and come to believe in the One who knows and loves them.
WHEN CHURCH LEFT THE BUILDING
A workshop on “simple church” stirred something deep in *Jin. The idea was beautifully uncomplicated. Church could happen anywhere read more …
A BOLD WITNESS
*Yeng is Khmer (most Khmers are Buddhist) who comes from a big family. Her husband, Pouch, is blind; her 97 years old mother-in-law and three grandsons read more …
CHURCH SIMPLIFIED
During an early morning taxi ride, Amy* struck up a conversation with the driver. It was obvious that Mr. Wu was a Christian read more …