I grew up listening to the stories of missionaries from long ago. Nothing introduced me to the many cruel things people do, the different religions, and the multitude of “gods” people worshiped, than when I was listening to my mom read the YWAM books to me. It certainly made me aware of the importance of missionaries.
When I was in highschool, these books were assigned to me to read. I never regretted it. Each book I read I become more aware of the need for foreign countries to be introduced to Christianity, and the faith and dedication these chosen people (missionaries) have to willingly put their lives at risk to share the Truth and Hope of Christ. It inspired me to be more of an example of Jesus Christ in my everyday life.
What is wonderful about these books, other than the fact that they introduce your child to missionary life, but it also teaches geography, history, and culture.
YWAM is offering to giveaway a set of five missionary books to two different winners!
Yes, I said TWO winners!
But before you enter the giveaway, I want to give you a little review of each book/missionary that will come in your package.
Gladys Aylward: The Adventures of a Lifetime
Being labeled as “unfit” to be a missionary, Gladys Aylward vows to make her own way to China, where she is sure the Lord is calling her. After many months of making a deposit for a one-way ticket to China, she is finally on her way. As a english-speaking “foreign devil,” Gladys takes some time to become any help to her trainer. Gladys soon becomes the foot-inspector. When war breaks out, she becomes a mother to many.
Nate Saint: On a Wing and a Prayer
From a very young age, Nate wanted to fly. He felt alive up in the air. When a bone infection threatened his life, Nate devoted his life to Christ. God had plans for pilot Nate that took him to the U.S Army, plane mechanics, Mexico, and then to the Ecuador as a Missionary pilot. With a plan to bring the gospel to the least social tribe, the Aucas, he and his missionary friends fly into a remote area, only to be surprised.
Hudson Taylor: Deep in the Heart of China
After accepting Christ later in his life, Hudson Taylor had a fierce calling to share it with others. He knew he had to go to China, but will his journey end before it even begins? Nothing will stop him if it is the will of God, not persecution or loss. He is His servant now. He will teach about his Father to others.
Amy Carmichael: Rescuer of Precious Gems
Even as a young girl, Amy had a love to share the message of Christ with those who needed it. She was gentle and kind. Beginning with “shawlies” (Irish mill working woman) and giving them hope and a renewed faith in the One who loves them, Amy soon works her way to Japan, and winds up in India with a friend. She soon learns this is where he heart belongs. Amy was the first to adapt to wearing native clothing, to fit in and be listened to. Amy saved many young girls who were given to the Hindu temple for slaves and prostitutes, and was soon known as ‘Amma’, Indian name for mother. Before her death, Amy was the mother of many Indian boys and girls, of all ages.
Corrie Ten Boom: Keeper of the Angel’s Den
World War II has broken out and Corrie and her family are hiding away Jews in their home. They add-on a secret room to the house, make routines, and doing everything they can to save the prosecuted, the whole time praying and singing praises for God’s mercy. One day, German soldiers rush into the house, and begin searching for Jews. They arrest Corrie, her sister, and father. The conditions Corrie and her sister live in are terrible, but through it all, they give thanks to God. They worship him and share their faith with others.
Trust me, you and your children will love these books!
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I think I would enjoy Corrie Ten Boom, and really all the book in this set.
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Oh my, I am so excited about this giveaway! I was just getting ready to purchase a few of these for my 4 and 6-year-olds. I loved the Gladys Alward one myself, but would like to read any and all of them as a family.
A friend of mine just finished reading the book about Nate Saint with her kids and they loved it!
We have enjoyed each YWAM book we’ve read. I think my boys would enjoy Nate Saint greatly. My girls would probably like Amy Carmichael.
Amy Carmichael and Corrie Ten Boom have been on my to-read list for a while now.
I have not read about ANY of them, though Corrie’s story is of super high interest to me and on my list to read. Thanks for the giveaway. (Dorie actually emailed me to tell me about it!)
Would love these since these will be part of our curriculum next year.
After reading an excerpt from Amy Carmichael’s “adventures” in Missionary Stories with the Millers, my daughter would LOVE to read more about Amy Carmichael.
OH I am praying we might win… my 5th grader just read Gladys Alyward… actually we both read it and LOVED it!! This book was wonderful material for so many conversations with my daughter. Thank you for this opportunity.
I can’t choose between them. We love, love, love reading missionary stories. We have been saving up to buy all the YWAM books.
I think we would enjoy Corrie ten Boom.
All of them
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This would be perfect for this year’s studies. Thanks for the giveaway.
Corrie Ten Boom always stands out to me, but I would love to know more – and for my kids to know more – about all of them!
My husband and I met at a YWAM missionary training school, so this caught my eye on Pinterest – thanks for the giveaway! =)
~ Mara
That is so cool about you and your husband!
I would most like to read about Amy Carmichael. We already have the Corrie TemBoom book, so I can’t wait for my boys to get old enough to read the books with them.
Gladys Aylward
Loved reading about Gladys Alward! Hudson Taylor sounds interesting!
I don’t know how about any of the missionaries besides Corrie Ten Boom. Her quotes have always inspired me and I loved reading about her husband, Andrew.
We would be interested in all of them, probably starting wit Amy!
My daughter would love these books.
I have read them all actually! My mom has the entire set of Christian heroes and also most of the historical heroes.
My 11 year old bother is reading them now and every time we are together he is telling me something he has learned! I love it, because then we can sit there and talk about our favorite heroes and everything we can learn from them!
Oh, that is so special. I can only imagine what great conversations those are.
my daughter is obsessed with these books we first came across one of them in a homeschool curriculum and she has vowed to read them all.
That is a very good decision.
we are just finishing one we borrowed on George Mueller and we have loved it! i would love to read all of those with my boys, but i think the one i’d enjoy the most is corrie tenboom…my 4 boys and i would LOVE to win!
I would LOVE to win these!! I have been thinking about buying these books since last year’s homeschool conference, but it wasn’t in the budget. I want to have a greater emphasis on missions in our home. We are getting ready to study WWII so Corrie Ten Boom would be perfect!
Corrie Ten Boom