I Wanted to Be Like Jephthah's Daughter/As Told By Joanna Soans - "We Are Never Really Alone" -Conclusion

 When funds for transportation were low, we walked up to 12 miles (20 km) daily through dust and mud, heat and cold. In the summer, temperatures often reached 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees c). During the monsoon seasong, parts of the territory remained muddy for months. Yet, we often found that the cultural views of the people  were more challenging than the weather.

Women did not communcate with men in public unless they were related, and women rarely taught men. So we faced  ridicule and abuse.  During the first six months, just the two of us met for the weekly Bible meetings.  In time, interested people joined us. Soon a small group was to form. Some even joined us in the ministry.

Next time:  I Wanted to Be Like Jephthah's Daugther/As Told By Joanna Soans - "Keep Sharpening Your Skills" 

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