WILLS POINT, TX – Learn how a national missionary child sponsorship program brought education and hope to an isolated snake charmer’s village.
At 20 years old, Raddford’s entire world revolved around the catching, taming, training and raising of snakes for snake charming. Nearly every member of Raddford’s remote village depended on wooing snakes to dance in front of an audience for their livelihood.
Around 200 children lived in Raddford’s village, and none attended school. They hadn’t ever seen a school before. Raddford probably hadn’t either. Outsiders rarely set foot within the village, not wanting to associate with those who caught snakes for a living. The only way parents could make money and provide for their families was to travel outside the village and ply their trade, which paid barely enough to sustain themselves.
One day, several GFA workers entered the village, handing out literature and inviting people to see a movie that night. It was a rare occasion for outsiders to visit, and even rarer for them to show a film.
Almost every villager showed up to watch, including Raddford. A story unfolded on the screen before their eyes, the story of a Man called Jesus.
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GFA World’s child sponsorship program provides essentials to children in need across Africa and Asia. This support includes education assistance, medical care, and nutritious food, offering a brighter future. GFA workers also provide ongoing ministry, impacting the child’s family and entire community with Christ’s love. See the children waiting for a sponsor. Learn how you can help transform a life.
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