Ratnamma is a widow we are assisting with monthly medicine (mostly diabetic) via World Challenge's sponsorship. Ratnamma might be about 75, and is completely deaf. Her husband died many years ago, but she doesn't know what year. She has no children. Her pastor and others try to communicate with her through signs. She seems to be a joyful woman, has a good reputation in the neighborhood as a great cook, and gives food to others when she can. She previously worked in a family's home as a maid, then became too weak to work regularly. That family had compassion upon her and has allowed her to stay in this small room for years without any rent. Praise the Lord!
Pray for the uncertain future of the widows ministry. World Challenge has informed us of a change of directions within their own missions outreach, so will no longer be funding our widows ministry after 2023. We think they will be able to give in 2023, but that has not been confirmed. We praise GOD for the last 5 years in which WC has partnered with us to help our widows & elderly in so many ways.
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