Gladys Aylward
What job did Gladys have from the Chinese Government?
Foot Inspector
(Gladys was able to share the Gospel and earn funds she needed)
What secret work were the Wurmbrands doing in Romania?
Leading a Christian church
Why was Perpetua arrested?
For her faith in Chrst
(The Roman emperor decreed that no one could convert to Christianity. Roman soldiers raided Christian meetings and arrested people who were preparing for baptism)
In what country did Amy Carmichael serve as a missionary?
India
Why did so many children come to Gladys?
Their village was under attack by Japanese soldiers, and they were abandoned during World War II.
What did Richard Wurmbrand speak out against during meeting of church leaders?
Communism
Why wouldn't Perpetua and other Christians offer sacrifice to the Roman emperor?
They had the courage to remain faithful to the one true God.
(This served as a witness for Christ to prison guards and officials)
What name did Amy's missionary team in India call themselves?
- The Shining Jewels
- The Traveling Teachers
- The Starry Cluster
"The Starry Cluster"
(They hoped to "shine like the stars forever and ever" and to "lead many to righteousness." Daniel 12:3)
How did Gladys and the children keep their spirits up during their 100-mile journey across the mountains?
Sing songs and tell stories of God's faithfulness to His children.
How did Richard take a stand for God in front of Russian communist officials?
Richard said, "It is our duty to glorify God and Christ. We must first be loyal to Christ, not to earthly leaders. he is the one who died for us on the cross."
How did God comfort Perpetua and her Christian friends while they were in prison?
Prison officials later moved Perpetua to a more comfortable part of the prison and allowed her son to stay with her.
What was Amy's ministry in India most remembered for?
Rescuing "temple girls"
Temple girls were offered by their families to Hindu temples to work as servants. They believed that their gift would please the gods and bring them good fortune.