Stories
Jay was given days to live…8 years later, he’s thriving
Jayachandran is a miracle. Today, he is our prayer and worship leader. (Jay is in the black shirt) Now let’s back up ten years. When Jay was younger he drank a lot. He was a manager for a gas station and made good money, but everything changed in 2010 when he was...
From Missionary Kid to Italian Car Designer
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October Good News Update
Sustainable farming efforts fill stomachs and boost dignity Once patients are strong enough, we offer them opportunities to work on our farm to help raise animals or vegetables and barter them in the market. It mentally and physically strengthens patients and gives...
Jayalalitha’s Story
Abandoned as a child When Jayalalitha was thirteen years old, everything changed. She noticed patches on her right leg, and thought it was a skin disease. But as the days passed, the patches did not disappear. Her parents took her to the village clinic and discovered...
Here’s How You Can Help Fund Hope for Leprosy Patients
Amrutha's Story Amrutha is a 74-year-old sweet little elderly woman who lives in one of the leprosy colonies in the Salem district of Tamilnadu. She lost her eyesight and all her fingers and toes due to leprosy. But long before leprosy attacked her, she was a...
Powerful Spirit-filled Testimony from Jagan Nathan
We are so grateful for your interest in Embrace a Village. Today we have a special story about a man named Jagan Nathan. He is 80 years old and has lived with leprosy for the last 50 years. Jagan Nathan Today, he is happy, living with us in Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, and...
“I can count on Embrace a Village no matter what”
This month, we have so much to celebrate as we venture back into Tamilnadu with medical supplies and food for the villagers. God has heard our heart’s cry to be with the people and we are serving them with renewed energy and excitement. Today we wanted to share a...
UPDATE: We are traveling and ministering in Tamilnadu again!
As we seek to be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ, our hearts are motivated by compassion. When we see a need, whether it be a medical, nutritional, spiritual, or educational need, we can’t help but be moved into action! Thank you for supporting our mission to serve...
September Good News Update
Maybe you’ve read the story of Sasikumar serving patients as a leprosy patient himself, or Kalayarasan not allowing his polio and only having one leg keep him from taking food to the colonies during the lockdowns. And maybe those stories touched your heart like they...
Left sick and alone in a hut – how one man found Hope
It is common for leprosy patients to experience rejection from friends, family, and society. They are cast out because people are afraid of catching the disease. Sadly, they don't know that this is a curable condition. The wounds usually limit a person's ability to...
Here’s why your prayers are making a difference
This year has not caught God by surprise, and we are confident that He created us to not only endure 2020, but thrive as we share His love and hope with those we serve. Thank you for covering us in your prayers! Tamil Nadu is reporting the highest COVID case numbers...
August Good News Update
Every tutoring session is one step closer to a brighter future. When families are ostracized from society, it’s no surprise that a child’s education and their prospects for the future suffer. Without a good education, they often continue living in the colonies and...