A Day in the Life of Babai*
In Bangladesh, the past year has brought unrest across the country, making it risky to share the Gospel. But Babai*, a 29 year old missionary supported by Harvest Bridge, didn’t let it stop her. She writes:
“In recent months, I have been actively involved in various ministry activities in my community. In my city, due to the unrest situation since last year in the whole country, it was risky for us to share the Gospel. Nevertheless, I often travel to nearby villages to connect with both believers and those curious about the Christian faith.”
In a place where Christians are few and spiritual curiosity can come with social cost, Babai has been sharing the faith.
“I have organised small fellowship gatherings in homes, where we sing worship songs, discuss Scripture, and pray for one another’s needs. I regularly reach out to newcomers to offer one-on-one encouragement, helping them understand what it means to walk with Christ.”
She continues this work through youth activities and a women’s spiritual support group at her local church. She faces opposition, but still she continues her ministry.
“Even though many face opposition from their families or neighbours, we continue to trust in God’s timing and love, knowing that He softens hearts and brings transformation.”
When Mockery Becomes Curiosity
One afternoon, Babai was sharing about Jesus in a neighbor’s courtyard when she faced open mockery.
“Sharing the Gospel hasn’t always been easy, especially when some women laugh at me or question why I bother. I remember one day, while speaking about Jesus in a neighbour’s courtyard, a few women criticised and whispered behind me. At first, it hurt, but I smiled and continued speaking, knowing that even Jesus faced rejection.”
Babai says this was a powerful moment of realization:
“Over time, some of those same women began to ask quiet questions, curious about the peace I talked about. That’s when I realised that God can even use mockery as a seed for something greater. I’m learning to remain bold and joyful, no matter how people respond, because I know the truth I carry is worth sharing.”
From Secret Prayer to Shared Faith and Hope
Babai tells the story of a woman who came to prayer meetings in secret:
“Last October, I was praying for a woman in our village whose husband was very sick and completely opposed to Christianity. She would secretly come to our prayer meetings, asking us to pray for his healing and a change in his heart. We prayed every week, at times with tears and at other times with laughter, as we imagined him one day joining us.”
Eventually, their prayers were answered.
“Then one evening, she met me and shared that her husband had recovered and, to our surprise, he asked if he could come and see what we do during our meetings. That Sunday, he sat quietly at the back, but he listened to every word. Since then, he has been coming regularly. God didn’t just heal his body but also touched his heart.”
The Fruit of Bold Witness
In the last six months, Babai has seen 10 people come to faith in Jesus. Two of them were baptized. She’s praying and planning for the next doors God might open. Here are Babai’s goals for the next six months:
“I want to organise a Sunday school children’s fellowship in our church, and to reach more local Hindu women from my area. I want to build a women’s prayer team with whom I will conduct healing prayer meetings in many places.”
Babai is supported in her work by two fellow believers. Together, they pray, encourage, and walk faithfully through challenges. When asked how we can pray for her, Babai shares:
“Pray for my husband and children, for my health and protection from sickness, and for the education of my children, that they may have attentiveness in their studies.”
For her ministry, she asks:
“Pray so that I can share the Gospel properly among more non-believers, for all the Christians of Bangladesh and abroad, for their protection, for the spirituality of my church people and the godly growth of the children of the church, and for the director and all the staff members of the Methodist church.”
Thank You for Making This Possible!
Thanks to your support, Babai is able to travel to villages, encourage new believers, organize fellowship gatherings, and extend the love of Christ in her community. Her story reminds us that the Gospel often grows through steady, persistent faith. Thank you for being part of her ministry. This month, we are working to raise about $16,000 to complete 12 physical church buildings in different villages. These buildings provide legal protection, safety during natural disasters, and opportunity for more social and spiritual programs. You can give using the form below. You can learn more about the ministry of Harvest Bridge in Bangladesh by following us on Facebook, Instagram, and BlueSky, and by listening to our podcast this month from Bangladesh Country Leader, Pastor Darpan*.