... Women in Cults You see a woman clothed in black from head to foot, with only a slit revealing her sorrowful eyes. Seeing her, you think, “The religious culture this woman lives in obviously oppresses her.” But what about a woman who looks like the mother on The Brady Bunch? She could be your neighbor, a co-worker, your child’s teacher. And she belongs to one of the many cults that now populate our nation. She doesn’t look oppressed. But she is—because her religious culture demeans women and uses them. For example, her religion may teach her that her husband is a god… and she must obey his every whim. Or, she may be taught that it is God’s will that...

    She is… She is an outcast in her own country.  She faces death threats and persecution from the government.  She is a missionary whose sacrifice is great.  She has suffered much loss, pain, sadness and rejection, but yet she still serves the Lord.  Sister N. is a woman of determination.  She is not easily discouraged and will not give up.   After failing to become a “good Muslim” by becoming pregnant at the age of 15, Sister N. received 100 lashes and was thrown into prison.  During the 7th month of her pregnancy she began to have complications.  She begged the prison guards to take her to the hospital. ...

Greetings Ladies,I wanted to take this time to introduce you to a missionary that will be coming to share with us at Advancing Native Missions in March. There will be a Women's Brunch at ANM in the new addition on March 17th from 10:00am until noon. We will fellowship, have some snacks and hear Vanja Bule's story. Mark your calendars! This woman will be an encouragement to us all. Below is a short bio for your information. Meet Vanja BuleVanja was born and raised in Croatia on the border of Bosnia. Immediately following the Balkan War (1991 – 1995) at age 19 she began doing humanitarian work, and she moved to Bosnia permanently as a full-time missionary in 1997. Among other ministry...

        See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland. Isaiah 43:19   Dear Partners, Greetings from your family in Vellore. It is very hard to say or measure how much God blessed in 2011through this ministry. From my depth of my heart I would like to bring out my gratitude for the great contribution of your prayer, moral and financial support to reach for the unreached through this ministry. I am so encouraged and strengthen of your fellowship to work for the kingdom of God. We the children and family of REHOBOTH wish you all,                               Happy...

Beauty for Ashes: Two Weeks in India       It’s 5:30 in the morning and the first sounds we hear are birds chirping outside the window. And yet an even sweeter sound competes with the tranquility of the dawn of another day. It’s the sound of children’s voices lifted in songs praising the one true God, Jesus. What children rise at such an early time to praise, worship and pray? The 70 children of Rehoboth Home, an orphanage begun by Malliga Chandran and her husband.  On July 13th a team of 8 people from ANM came to minister and work with the children, teachers, staff and HIV widows there. I was part of that team.     Every day we are...

ANM’s First Annual Women's Missions Conference will be held in Fishersville, Virginia.  Come hear mighty women of God tell their stories of THRIVING on the mission field and how God works miracles on their behalf daily.  For more information and to register for this event click on this link.    The International Women's Ministries of Advancing Native Missions hopes that mothers, daughters, sisters and wives will all take time to come wipe the tears of our sisters and share with women whose hearts seek to touch the heart of God through ministry to missionary wives, widows and single women on the mission field.  Come be a part of something BIG!   Sincerely,   Autumn...

"By the grace of God, I will continue his work" God hears the prayers of a widow...    Manjula Mathew is truly a mighty woman of God.  Born into an Orthodox Hindu family, her family worshipped many idols.  In 1966, she married a Hindu man and two years later had a daughter.  There was always fighting in her home and she felt like she never had peace.  In 1970, her husband became very ill and required surgery.  His spleen was removed, but in the end he succomed to his illness, leaving his family in shock.  In June that year, Jesus appered to her in a dream and asked her to follow him.  However, she continued to worship idols.  A few years...

In July of 2010 an 11 member team of Philippine Gospel Association, (PGA) went to Bohol Island for evangelistic medical, surgical and dental missions outreach in a small community.  More than 500 patients came for medical treatment!  Many new converts came out of this mission!  Pray for all the pastors and Christian workers as they follow-up with the new believers! To read more about the ministry of the Philippine Gospel Association please click here....

"Everything we do is started with prayer and we give God the glory for all He has done."  Malliga Chandran started the Rehoboth Home for Children as a refuge for orphans in India. Malliga and her husband work tirelessly to offer the children of Rehoboth Home safety, unconditional love, and a family.  Rehoboth Home for children is a place orphans can call home.  Each child is given an opportunity to learn about the love of Jesus Christ.  To hear the children sing of God's love in their broken English is truly remarkable in this community of Hindu worshipers.  Malliga's dream to spread the love of Jesus has grown into more than she could have imagined.  God...

Malliga Rehoboth Home for Children     Malliga is a warrior in India.  She is a voice for the voiceless.  She cares for orphans and widows whose lives have been affected by the HIV epidemic.The Rehoboth Home for Children has been a safe haven for 70 children and the widows who cannot take care of their children.  Malliga is praying for the continued resources to buy medicine for the widows and keep the home for the orphans. ...

    Come eat at Chick-fil-A and a percentage of your meal price will go to Missions. Make sure to tell the cashier that you are with International Women's Ministries and they will record the total. (You are welcome to visit the drive-thru as well, please tell them at the window.) The fundraiser will go to support International Women's Ministries to "Help Wipe the Tears of our Sisters."  Hope to see you there!  Some of the women's team will be there to meet you and answer any questions!   710 Shenandoah Village DrWaynesboro, VA 22980(540) 932-9209...

05th Dec.2010Dear Prayer partners,Late last night, we received a phone call from Chhattarpur that Arun’s Mother was admitted in the hospital as her blood pressure shot up. Her heart was not pumping blood properly. Early this morning suddenly her BP dropped too low. Just now I received a call that she is doing better. Please pray for her. As many of you know she was diagnosed with a heart condition that is working only 30% and she has three blockages. Please pray that she will be all right soon and come back from the hospital.We both went to visit her on her 72 birthday on 30th November. We came back on 3rd Dec. She was alright and looking better than before. North India is getting very...

God met us this weekend at the alter at Victory Hill Church of God.  Women have said that the prayer time and the missionary stories were life changing!  Praise God for all that was accomplished!  "Thank you for everything you and your team did for the Ladies Prayer Spa and for asking me to share in a part.   I believe the day was ordained by God.   I felt God met us with a spirit of Comfort during our prayer at the altar.  I know I left with a peace that I hadn’t felt for some time." Please see our gallery of photos to see more of what took place.  There was a time of renewal for women during the Spa time.  There was a time of worship and...

The IWM women's team is doing a fundraiser to support some of our goals in 2011. All of this is an effort to help wipe the tears of sisters around the world. Please click on the link and view our fundraiser. If you have any questions feel free to email me. The online event is live today and you have until December 17th to make your purchases. To read more about IWM you may go to Advancing Native Mission's website: http://www.advancingnativemissions.com/departments/represent/women You may also forward this to friends and any small group that might want to help with this endeavor. God is on the move and I believe women are the connectors to take Christ to the nations. All of the proceeds will go...

“Who satisfies your heart with good things, so your youth is renewed like the eagles.” Psalm 103:5 Join International Women's Ministries for a day of rejuvenation. Be rejuvenated Mind, Body and Soul!  Hear stories of missionary women, pray for missions around the world.  Get a facial, mani-pedi or a massage.  The Prayer Spa will be held at Victory Hill Church of God.  Hear what God is doing around the world in some very difficult mission fields.   Located at 140 Paterson Mill Lane, Crozet VA.  22932.  RSVP to Autumn Graves at autumn@adnamis.org or call 540.456.7111. ...

International Women's Ministries will be exhibiting at a women's conference this weekend and would like your prayers.  Pray that we would touch hearts with the ministry and the message that the Lord has given us! ...

Names changed to protect the ministry**   Nearly 40 ladies and some of our staff arrived from all our ministry areas – Jamkhandi, Jagdal, Asangi, Rabkavi, Bellatti, Kittur and Dastikoppa.  There were housewives, widows, single mothers, prostitutes and HIV+ among them. The first session started soon after lunch. I spoke on “You are Special”. This was to boost their self image – to accept themselves as God’s wonderful creation.  One woman testified that she had never accepted herself and suffered from very low self esteem.  God spoke to her heart to love the way He had made her.   This session was followed by beauty care. We had already...

    Women's Prayer Spa coming to Advancing Native Missions in November!  Come feel rejuvenated in mind, body and soul!  More information coming soon.  Contact Autumn Graves at 540.456.7111 or autumn@adnamis.org for more information....

Please note:  The names have been changed to protect the ministry! 12th Oct. 2010Dear Prayer Partners,Missy* arrived home on 9th October. She had a very fruitful time in Adelaide. She learned a lot in the Providence Conference. In Sunday morning worship in our Children’s Home she shared her experience. We are so pleased with her.Preparation for the Ladies meeting is in full swing. Yesterday I had a meeting with the staff who are going to help in the Retreat. Our older girls had a class on how to do a simple facial. The ladies who are coming for the Retreat are going to enjoy the facial. I have bought all the needed items and gifts for the retreat. About 35 ladies are expected to attend...

Catherine Mitala and her husband Alex have a ministry in the most difficult of areas...  War torn, Uganda.The women have  overcome great obstacles with the help of Back to Bible Truth Ministries (BBT).  The women have been abused, raped and have low self esteem.  She trains them in a vocation and gives them the tools they need to succeed and feed their families.   She also runs an orphanage for children who are affected by wars.  She now has upwards of 900 children.   The orphanage is unfinished.  They will donors to come forward and help them finish this project.  God is able.  The Lord hears the cries of this woman of God!  Isaiah 58:9...

Through Her Eyes...Hellen's Prayer Requests Meet Hellen Malande This letter recently came from a missionaries wife who is a leader in her own right.  Her desire is to equip women for success in ministry and the workforce, so women can be self sustaining.  IN HER OWN WORDS...Dear Autumn,   Kindly accept my apologies for the delay in responding to your mail.  I have been very busy a project for income generation for the family that I hardly remember to check mail or if I do most likely the network is unreliable and poor connection more so on the days when I travel with my husband which takes many hours on really bad roads.   Below is my response:   What...

Attention:  Because of the sensitive nature of this ministry names are not given.  If you want to know more about this ministry or want to contribute please contact Autumn Graves 540.456.7111 21st Aug 2010,Dear Prayer Partners.We left our house at 6 am on 16th August.  Two of our girls accompanied us to Jagdal where our church was celebrating 1st anniversary. We were late so my husband was driving the van fast and did not realize that the gas in the van was finished. Our van stopped in the middle of the road. We do not have AAA or any other way to get the gas. He hitchhiked and got half a gallon of gas to reach to the gas station. We reached Jagdal church before they started the...

Many women are held captive in the red light district of Bombay.  Some are youth that were sold into the lifestyle and hopelessly continue thinking there is no way out.  Bombay Teen Challenge is making a difference as they rescue these ladies, one at a time.  There is a great need to furnish the home that has been built to house those rescued.  Perhaps you could help with this need!  Take a look at project # 271....

Pray for Shobha, a Missionary to India  Background: Shobha works in REACHING, RESCUING, RELEASING and REHABILITING young girls.  She has a home that runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  She teaches the girls skills to give them another way to live.  She and her husband Arun, also have a ministry to HIV and AIDS patients.  This is only a snapshot of what the ministry does.      This is how Shobha has requested that women can pray for her: Shobha wants to have a strong testimony in the community where her ministry isShe would like more time to spend with the LordShe has requested that when conflict arises that she would handle it in a Christ-like...

ANM is pleased to announce a brand new ministry effort.  This ministry is called International Women's Ministries and is under the direction of Autumn Graves.  Autumn says about this new endeavor:  "The mission of International Women’s Ministries is found in Isaiah 54:7, '…with great mercies I will gather you.'  The MISSION of IWM is to be an instrument used by God to gather women globally and encourage them through empowerment, connections and care.  IWM gathers women globally and seeks to reach-out to missionary wives, widows, single mothers and solitary workers to “Help Wipe the Tears of our Sisters,” especially those in difficult...

I recently received a report from the Philippines that told of taking a bunch of pastors' wives shopping. These were women who constantly give of themselves and rarely receive anything in return. They were so overjoyed at being given a new dress or pair of shoes that tears came to their eyes as they thanked those who had blessed them with these simple gifts over and over. Advancing Native Missions is taking the same method of encouragement to Africa. Once again, we are going to bless those who give away what little they have. Please pray for these women who pour their hearts into serving alongside their husbands....

While we were in India, we visited Bombay Teen Challenge (BTC), a ministry focused on breaking the cycle of human trafficking in Mumbai’s Red Light District. When talking with prostitutes and brothel owners, the staff emphasizes two main points: 1.    Jesus loves you Women can believe this because the ministry is right there in the heart of the Red Light District offering free medical and dental care along with prayer and worship services. The BTC staff members are building relationships with the women. 2.    Jesus has a plan for your life This is more difficult for women to believe. Everything that they had has been ripped from them and many are dying...