Standing strong

Newly literate student remains in class, despite false rumors

Women like Arya are finding new confidence and faith in Jesus through Adult Literacy Classes.

January 25, 2010

At 26, Arya was happily married.

She had a loyal, caring husband and they had one child.

Both Arya and her husband worked as laborers in the fields. But they had trouble managing their finances because neither of them was literate. This cast a dark cloud of worry over their marriage.

Then, one day, Arya heard about an Adult Literacy Class starting in her village. She eagerly joined the evening classes with high hopes ... and within only a few months, Arya could read and write, and was proficient in basic math.

She was proud that she could now confidently manage her family’s finances.

Then some gossips in the village began spreading false rumors that the literacy class was disguising an attempt to force people to become Christians. Fearful, several students stopped attending classes.

But not Arya.

Although she was not a believer, she kept a positive attitude and encouraged her teacher to continue running the classes. Knowing the importance of literacy, Arya actively recruited illiterate neighbors to join her in the night class.

Arya grew close to her Christian teacher, who patiently answered all of her questions about Jesus. In time, Arya accepted Christ as her personal Savior!

She is praying that her family will come to a saving knowledge of Jesus as well.

Give the gift of literacy in India

Your gift of $30 will enroll a student in our 52-week Adult Literacy Class.

Mission India provides teacher training, a stipend for the teacher, and class materials in a regional Indian language. The class materials include three Bible-based lesson booklets for each student, slates and chalk for students, a large chalkboard for teachers, and a kerosene lantern.

Find out more about ways you can give. If you prefer to make a donation over the phone, please call us at (877) 644-6342.