Widows Ministry
In many parts of India, widows are among the most vulnerable people in society. Often left without family support and facing cultural stigma, many struggle simply to survive.
Through this ministry, Sanctuary Ministries provides food assistance and support to widows in India, helping them meet basic needs while also reminding them that they are not forgotten and that they are loved by God.
The Reality Many Widows Face
The Widow Ministry provides ongoing support to widows who might otherwise have no assistance.
In Indian culture, a widow is often viewed as bringing bad luck. Some are blamed for their husband’s death and may be rejected by their own families and their own villages. Without support, many widows are left to fend for themselves, sometimes begging on the streets simply to survive.
Many of the women we help also care for children or grandchildren, making their situation even more difficult. With little opportunity for work and no family support, daily survival can become a constant struggle.
How Sanctuary Ministries Helps
A widow receives clothing assistance through our ministry in southeast India.
Through the Widow Ministry, Sanctuary Ministries provides monthly assistance to widows in the Tenali area. This support helps provide rice and other basic food supplies, along with a small amount of financial assistance to help meet daily needs. At least once a year we provide a new sari (Indian women's clothing) to these women.
While the support may seem small, it often makes the difference between hunger and stability for these women. It also reminds them that they are valued and cared for.
Widow Ministry Impact
Widows gather during a ministry outreach near Tenali, India.
In addition to meeting physical needs, this ministry also provides opportunities to share encouragement and the message of Christ’s love with those who may feel forgotten by society.
How You Can Help
Through a monthly gift, you can help provide food and support for widows who have little or no family assistance.
Your support helps ensure that these women have food to eat and reminds them that they are not forgotten.
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International Sanctuary Ministries
PO Box 2238
Abilene, TX 79604
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Sharing the Love of Christ Through Many Ministries
Through the ministries of Sanctuary Ministries, we work among some of the poorest people in southeast India, many of whom come from the lowest levels of the caste system. Each of our ministries meets practical needs while also opening opportunities to introduce people to the message of the Gospel and to the hope found only through Christ.