1. Uma and Puspa’s story

2. ‘We love because he first loved us’ (1 John 4:19) Welcome to Shivnagar – a community with an amazing story of transformation in Nepal...

3. ‘Freedom in Christ is better than freedom from slavery.’ Uma

4. ‘I would have to beg for food from neighbours to feed my daughter, Puspa.’ Uma

5. ‘I was lying in bed shivering – I could not get up and I didn’t know what was wrong with me.’ Uma

6. ‘We found the community in Shivnagar in a desperate state. We came to them because Jesus taught us to love and care for people in need.’ Pastor Madan from Tikapur church

7. ‘I said to God that, if he healed me, I would follow Jesus.’ Uma

8. ‘I threw off my blanket. I was healed.’ Uma

9. ‘The church has blessed us with a pig!’ Uma

10. ‘Buddhi Man from Tearfund’s partner Sagoal is a good friend – he helps our church to reach out to communities like Shivnagar.’ Pastor Madan

11. ‘Thank you for all you do to help families like mine.’ Puspa www.see-for-yourself.org

12. Please pray ‘Please pray for me as I support Puspa – my husband is away working in India.’ Uma ‘Thank God for the healing he brought to my mother, and pray for my school work.’ Puspa ‘Lift up the freed people of Shivnagar as we share God’s love and care with them.’ Pastor Madan

13. See-for-yourself.org/asia Photos: Ralph Hodgson/Tearfund Registered Charity No. 265464 (England and Wales) Registered Charity No. SC037624 (Scotland)