Compass Bible Church Women's Ministry

Compass Bible Church

Compass Women’s Ministry hosts a monthly bible study on the Fruit of the Spirit. We welcome you to join us for a blessed time of good food, fellowship, Bible study, and small group discussion.

  1. Aug 1

    Spring Tea 2026- Amy Carmichael Story

    This message explores the life and legacy of Amy Carmichael (1867–1951), an Irish-born missionary who served in India for over 55 years — never once returning home. Life Highlights Born December 16, 1867, in Ireland — the eldest of seven childrenCame to faith as a teenager through the hymn "Jesus Loves Me"Attempted mission work in China and Japan; poor health redirected her to IndiaBought a one-way ticket — and never leftLearned Tamil and lived among the people to share the gospel Ministry in India Traveled to villages, gathered crowds, and shared the gospel through conversationsFaced two major obstacles: the caste system and the established religions of Hinduism and IslamUnderstood the work as spiritual warfare (Ephesians 6:12) Dohnavur Fellowship Began rescuing young girls from temple prostitution after meeting a woman and a 7-year-old girl named PrinaChildren and pastors brought babies and children to her careEventually settled at Dohnavur, a permanent compound that became home to hundreds of childrenOver 1,000 children called her Amma (Mama)Established a separate space for boys as the family grewCreated "God's Garden" — a graveyard on the compound — as children and babies died in their care Later Life Confined to bed after a bad fall but continued writing and communicating with her children dailyWrote special "coming day" letters to each child (the anniversary of their arrival at Dohnavur)Died at age 83 and was buried in God's Garden; a birdbath inscribed "Amma" marks her grave Closing Quote "The sweetest things in all my life have been the handicaps." — Amy Carmichael

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Compass Women’s Ministry hosts a monthly bible study on the Fruit of the Spirit. We welcome you to join us for a blessed time of good food, fellowship, Bible study, and small group discussion.