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Jane Jerrard

Jill Ball

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Padma didn’t know she was

smart. How could she?

Born in the rural Sindh

province, into a caste considered

by many Pakistanis to be

primitive, her family would

be seen as uncivilised. As

a girl, she would have

been even further left

out of society.

Little did

Padma know that not far away, a

woman called Jane Jerrard was working with the

Diocese of Hyderabad on a project that would change Padma’s

life along with thousands of others.

Jane, a CMS mission partner who is originally from Chorleywood, has

been involved in education in Pakistan for 15 years. Together, she and her

team have helped start more than 100

primary schools in villages across Sindh,

where literacy rates are extremely low and

where people have barely a scrap of a

chance of overcoming poverty.

The first of these schools opened

in 2002 in Mirpurkhas. One of their first

students was a seven-year-old girl called

Padma. Padma completed primary school

in 2006 and went on to high school,

where she flourished.

But she didn’t stop there. Today, a girl born to low-caste parents who

couldn’t read, in a remote village in a poor province, has against all odds

become a qualified teacher and a trainer of other teachers.

“She is a role model for other village girls,” said Jane. And she’s a vital

part of Jane’s team, who are seeking to model Christ’s life of service and

empower “insignificant” people through learning.

Today, more than 5,000 village children attend primary schools started

by Jane and her team, including hundreds and hundreds of girls.

Mutilated, humiliated, then educated: Grace and Ann-Marie in Africa On Christmas day, Grace’s church sent her away. What had she done?

Nothing, except like millions of other girls, she’d been made to endure FGM

(female genital mutilation) when she was little. The scars resulting from this

cultural practice, both physical and emotional, remained with Grace well into

her adult life.

As with many women who’ve undergone FGM, when Grace

became pregnant and gave birth, she had a rectal fistula – which made her

incontinent. She lived in isolation, embarrassed by the smell.

But on Christmas Day in 2010, she decided she wanted to go to

her church and offer her annual tithe. But she quickly found

herself in an embarrassing

situation. The church elders

made her leave in disgrace,

accusing her of bringing

shame on the church. She was

told not to return. What’s more,

they laughed at her.

Humiliated, Grace told her

sister what had happened. Her sister

told Ann-Marie Wilson, a CMS mission

partner working for the eradication of FGM across Africa.

Ann-Marie spent time with the family, explaining why Grace was

experiencing incontinence. Then Ann-Marie called a Christian surgeon and

arranged for Grace to receive free surgery to help correct the problem.

Grace no longer experiences incontinence and thanks to her, the people

in her church have learned more about FGM and its devastating consequences.

The church now speaks out about this harrowing practice.

Grace’s sister said to Ann-Marie, “How

is it that a white woman from London heals

our family member – we must get behind

your work!”

Not many people like to talk about

FGM – it’s a taboo subject the world over.

Yet, Ann-Marie presses on, raising awareness

about FGM, lobbying, advocating…and

helping women like Grace find their voice

and use it.

From the clutches of abuse to the arms of Jesus: Dominga and Jill in Ecuador

A shanty town in Ecuador may seem

like an unlikely haven, but it’s

where Dominga fled to in order

to make a new life for

herself and her five

children. The

shanty town

of Laura Flores

seemed a better alternative to

continuing in an abusive relationship.

In Laura Flores, Dominga acquired some land and found

a new partner. She also met CMS mission partner Jill Ball, who helps restore

women who have been abused.

Jill and her team, who were already involved in children’s education in

Laura Flores, had started teaching weekly Bible studies for women. Dominga

started coming to these Bible studies and also attending health, nutrition and

literacy classes led by Jill’s team.

Time passed. Dominga had three more children. She stopped

coming to the Bible studies but she remained friendly with Jill and

her colleagues.

One day Jill received a phone call: “Dominga is dying.”

It turns out she had been diagnosed with cancer, but she didn’t

follow medical advice and instead sought advice from occult practitioners.

She became extremely ill. When Jill went to

see her, Dominga renounced all witchcraft

and asked Jesus to be her saviour. She was

then baptised.

Jill’s team rallied around Dominga,

getting her a blood transfusion, radiotherapy

and chemotherapy. But it was too late.

At her wake, six of her family members

became followers of Jesus. Her second

husband had professed faith while she was in

hospital. “During all this time, God was at work,” said Jill.

Jill’s team are now helping Dominga’s husband and grown children as

they care for the younger ones. The family are attending church, but drug

addiction, alcoholism, abuse, gangs and prostitution are heavy forces in Laura

Flores. Jill and her colleague Blanca are encouraging Dominga’s daughters to

continue with their education. “We are committed to this family long-term. It is

what Dominga would have wanted and what the Lord expects,” said Jill. “We

would not want to do otherwise.”

From rejection to role model: Padma and Jane in Pakistan

All you have to do is open your eyes.

Grace

Dominga

Ann-Marie Wilson

Joy Doal

From offenders to mentors: Joy and Sarah...and hundreds of women in Birmingham, UKSarah (not her real name) was 11 years old when her parents forced her

into prostitution to fund her mum’s heroin use. It wasn’t long before Sarah

turned to drugs herself to help deal with the pain of the situation. For the next

20 years, life was a blur of drug addiction, homelessness and despair.

Then she started coming to

the Anawim project, which is

managed by CMS mission

partner Joy Doal. Anawim

helps women who

have been made

vulnerable by the

sex industry,

addiction,

violence, crime or prison, transform their lives

through a variety of practical services and classes.

Sarah has stopped using drugs and has recently

given birth to a daughter. She credits Anawim for

helping her learn how to be a good parent.

“Anawim gives you support like nowhere else,”

she said.

“Sarah is amazing,” said Joy. “She has turned

her life around so much that social services can sign her off completely. She is

one of our success stories.” Some women who have been helped by Anawim

end up becoming volunteers or mentors so they can assist other women from

similar backgrounds as they continue on their journey to health and hope.

Last year, Joy received the MBE for her work with hundreds of women

across Birmingham and Anawim celebrated its 25th anniversary. Joy is also

a trustee for a project in India that rescues girls from brothels and runs an

aftercare home; she also ran a safe house

for women for seven years.

‘Sarah’

“She speaks with wisdom,

and faithful instruction

“She is clothed with strength and dignity.” (v25)

“She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands

is on her tongue.” (v26)

to the needy.” (v20)

“Give her the reward she has earned...” (v31)

“She speaks with wisdom,

and faithful instruction

“She is clothed with strength and dignity.” (v25)

“She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands

is on her tongue.” (v26)

to the needy.” (v20)

“Give her the reward she has earned...” (v31)

“She speaks with wisdom,

and faithful instruction

“She is clothed with strength and dignity.” (v25)

“She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands

is on her tongue.” (v26)

to the needy.” (v20)

“Give her the reward she has earned...” (v31)

“She speaks with wisdom,

and faithful instruction

“She is clothed with strength and dignity.” (v25)

“She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands

is on her tongue.” (v26)

to the needy.” (v20)

“Give her the reward she has earned...” (v31)

No offence to the author of Proverbs 31...but amazing women aren’t hard to find. In many of the world’s toughest contexts, women are inspiring each other to reach new heights and to find new freedom...in Jesus’ name.

Padma

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Jane Jerrard

Jill Ball

For Mothering Sunday (18 March) or International Women’s Day (8 March), please consider taking up a collection to support CMS people in mission working to empower women in Jesus’ name.You can also give right now. Go to www.cms-uk.org/women or fill out the form below and return it to CMS, Watlington Road, OX4 6BZ. Thank you

Padma didn’t know she was

smart. How could she?

Born in the rural Sindh

province, into a caste considered

by many Pakistanis to be

primitive, her family would

be seen as uncivilised. As

a girl, she would have

been even further left

out of society.

Little did

Padma know that not far away, a

woman called Jane Jerrard was working with the

Diocese of Hyderabad on a project that would change Padma’s

life along with thousands of others.

Jane, a CMS mission partner who is originally from Chorleywood, has

been involved in education in Pakistan for 15 years. Together, she and her

team have helped start more than 100

primary schools in villages across Sindh,

where literacy rates are extremely low and

where people have barely a scrap of a

chance of overcoming poverty.

The first of these schools opened

in 2002 in Mirpurkhas. One of their first

students was a seven-year-old girl called

Padma. Padma completed primary school

in 2006 and went on to high school,

where she flourished.

But she didn’t stop there. Today, a girl born to low-caste parents who

couldn’t read, in a remote village in a poor province, has against all odds

become a qualified teacher and a trainer of other teachers.

“She is a role model for other village girls,” said Jane. And she’s a vital

part of Jane’s team, who are seeking to model Christ’s life of service and

empower “insignificant” people through learning.

Today, more than 5,000 village children attend primary schools started

by Jane and her team, including hundreds and hundreds of girls.

Mutilated, humiliated, then educated: Grace and Ann-Marie in Africa On Christmas day, Grace’s church sent her away. What had she done?

Nothing, except like millions of other girls, she’d been made to endure FGM

(female genital mutilation) when she was little. The scars resulting from this

cultural practice, both physical and emotional, remained with Grace well into

her adult life.

As with many women who’ve undergone FGM, when Grace

became pregnant and gave birth, she had a rectal fistula – which made her

incontinent. She lived in isolation, embarrassed by the smell.

But on Christmas Day in 2010, she decided she wanted to go to

her church and offer her annual tithe. But she quickly found

herself in an embarrassing

situation. The church elders

made her leave in disgrace,

accusing her of bringing

shame on the church. She was

told not to return. What’s more,

they laughed at her.

Humiliated, Grace told her

sister what had happened. Her sister

told Ann-Marie Wilson, a CMS mission

partner working for the eradication of FGM across Africa.

Ann-Marie spent time with the family, explaining why Grace was

experiencing incontinence. Then Ann-Marie called a Christian surgeon and

arranged for Grace to receive free surgery to help correct the problem.

Grace no longer experiences incontinence and thanks to her, the people

in her church have learned more about FGM and its devastating consequences.

The church now speaks out about this harrowing practice.

Grace’s sister said to Ann-Marie, “How

is it that a white woman from London heals

our family member – we must get behind

your work!”

Not many people like to talk about

FGM – it’s a taboo subject the world over.

Yet, Ann-Marie presses on, raising awareness

about FGM, lobbying, advocating…and

helping women like Grace find their voice

and use it.

From the clutches of abuse to the arms of Jesus: Dominga and Jill in Ecuador

A shanty town in Ecuador may seem

like an unlikely haven, but it’s

where Dominga fled to in order

to make a new life for

herself and her five

children. The

shanty town

of Laura Flores

seemed a better alternative to

continuing in an abusive relationship.

In Laura Flores, Dominga acquired some land and found

a new partner. She also met CMS mission partner Jill Ball, who helps restore

women who have been abused.

Jill and her team, who were already involved in children’s education in

Laura Flores, had started teaching weekly Bible studies for women. Dominga

started coming to these Bible studies and also attending health, nutrition and

literacy classes led by Jill’s team.

Time passed. Dominga had three more children. She stopped

coming to the Bible studies but she remained friendly with Jill and

her colleagues.

One day Jill received a phone call: “Dominga is dying.”

It turns out she had been diagnosed with cancer, but she didn’t

follow medical advice and instead sought advice from occult practitioners.

She became extremely ill. When Jill went to

see her, Dominga renounced all witchcraft

and asked Jesus to be her saviour. She was

then baptised.

Jill’s team rallied around Dominga,

getting her a blood transfusion, radiotherapy

and chemotherapy. But it was too late.

At her wake, six of her family members

became followers of Jesus. Her second

husband had professed faith while she was in

hospital. “During all this time, God was at work,” said Jill.

Jill’s team are now helping Dominga’s husband and grown children as

they care for the younger ones. The family are attending church, but drug

addiction, alcoholism, abuse, gangs and prostitution are heavy forces in Laura

Flores. Jill and her colleague Blanca are encouraging Dominga’s daughters to

continue with their education. “We are committed to this family long-term. It is

what Dominga would have wanted and what the Lord expects,” said Jill. “We

would not want to do otherwise.”

From rejection to role model: Padma and Jane in Pakistan

All you have to do is open your eyes.

Grace

Dominga

Ann-Marie Wilson

Joy Doal

From offenders to mentors: Joy and Sarah...and hundreds of women in Birmingham, UKSarah (not her real name) was 11 years old when her parents forced her

into prostitution to fund her mum’s heroin use. It wasn’t long before Sarah

turned to drugs herself to help deal with the pain of the situation. For the next

20 years, life was a blur of drug addiction, homelessness and despair.

Then she started coming to

the Anawim project, which is

managed by CMS mission

partner Joy Doal. Anawim

helps women who

have been made

vulnerable by the

sex industry,

addiction,

violence, crime or prison, transform their lives

through a variety of practical services and classes.

Sarah has stopped using drugs and has recently

given birth to a daughter. She credits Anawim for

helping her learn how to be a good parent.

“Anawim gives you support like nowhere else,”

she said.

“Sarah is amazing,” said Joy. “She has turned

her life around so much that social services can sign her off completely. She is

one of our success stories.” Some women who have been helped by Anawim

end up becoming volunteers or mentors so they can assist other women from

similar backgrounds as they continue on their journey to health and hope.

Last year, Joy received the MBE for her work with hundreds of women

across Birmingham and Anawim celebrated its 25th anniversary. Joy is also

a trustee for a project in India that rescues girls from brothels and runs an

aftercare home; she also ran a safe house

for women for seven years.

‘Sarah’

“She speaks with wisdom,

and faithful instruction

“She is clothed with strength and dignity.” (v25)

“She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands

is on her tongue.” (v26)

to the needy.” (v20)

“Give her the reward she has earned...” (v31)

“She speaks with wisdom,

and faithful instruction

“She is clothed with strength and dignity.” (v25)

“She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands

is on her tongue.” (v26)

to the needy.” (v20)

“Give her the reward she has earned...” (v31)

“She speaks with wisdom,

and faithful instruction

“She is clothed with strength and dignity.” (v25)

“She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands

is on her tongue.” (v26)

to the needy.” (v20)

“Give her the reward she has earned...” (v31)

“She speaks with wisdom,

and faithful instruction

“She is clothed with strength and dignity.” (v25)

“She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands

is on her tongue.” (v26)

to the needy.” (v20)

“Give her the reward she has earned...” (v31)

No offence to the author of Proverbs 31...but amazing women aren’t hard to find. In many of the world’s toughest contexts, women are inspiring each other to reach new heights and to find new freedom...in Jesus’ name.

Padma

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Postcode Email Phone

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