We praise God for a life saved in Uganda!
Mercy, one of our national leaders in Uganda, is a midwife. A few months ago, a young woman named Esther came to her seeking abortion. As a college student, Esther was frightened and worried that she could not continue her studies and support a child. In addition, her father was pressuring her into an abortion.
Using the training she had received from Pro Life Global, Mercy encouraged Esther to choose life. Not only that, but she went with her to speak with the girl’s parents. Mercy encouraged them that this child is made in the image of God, and that God will provide for her to continue her studies and to be a mom.
Through Mercy’s encouragement to this young mom and her parents, they chose life! Esther’s beautiful baby was born on September 30th.
It has not been an easy road for this brave young mom. But Mercy has been beside her every step of the way. During Esther’s pregnancy, they discovered that the school would not allow her to live on campus because of the pregnancy. Mercy traveled to the school and helped the young mom find a house that she could rent. She cared for her throughout her pregnancy, helped deliver the baby, and stayed with her for two weeks after the baby was born. Now, Esther is attending college while raising her child.
Mercy is a powerful warrior for Jesus who is laying down her life every day to serve the most vulnerable. She shared, “It is not easy. I found out as I was caring for this young woman that my parents’ house collapsed. As of now, they have no shelter. But I know that as I am ministering to these young women, God sees me too.”
Mercy’s vision is to start a maternity home for young moms who have no other place to go.
Please join us in praying for Mercy as well as for Esther and her child!
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