AWARE Ministry

In many of the areas that Alpha Ministries ministers, widows are regarded as cursed for simply having outlived their husbands. In their cultures, even their own families will not take in a widow, as it is believed that it is bad luck and will result in another family member’s dying.  Therefore, the widow is left destitute and without hope.

Into this plight, Alpha Ministries has responded by starting the AWARE Ministry. AWARE stands for Assisting Widows and Reaching the Elderly.  A local church will adopt widows and elderly people who are destitute and without the basic needs of life.  Through sponsors who give, we support widows; they are given food, shelter, clothing and medical assistance. The greater needs are also addressed if they are “adopted” by the local Alpha Bible Church. 

Through visiting the widow or the elderly person, Alpha church leaders are able to determine the spiritual condition of the widows. The women are visited on a regular basis and if they are saved, the church will provide precious fellowship and encouragement.  If they are without Christ, the church will pray for them and present Christ through words and through example so that they too may be saved. 

Our goal is to maybe even pair up a widow in India with a widow elsewhere in the world.