word@work Issue 1 | 2025: Learn how Naa met Ruby

Naa is one of the girls who recently received her first Bible through your compassion and care. That precious gift is helping her choose a safer, healthier path in life.

You are a vital member of a powerful community of donors who love sharing God’s Word. We are delighted that so many of you responded to help put 7,000 Bibles in the hands of girls who are at risk of harm in Ghana.

As a young girl, Naa lived with her mother who worked as a fishmonger. Unfortunately, her mother’s job kept her away from home for days at a time. As Naa grew older, and with little parental guidance, the young teen fell in with a group of friends who loved to party at nightclubs.

These friends gave Naa the sense of belonging she was desperate to feel, but they led her into risky and dangerous situations. One night, Naa narrowly escaped from a group who attempted to attack her.

She was deeply touched by a particular Scripture the group studied one evening:

So, when another friend invited her to a Friday night Girls’ Club Bible study, led by Ruby Akama, she chose to go there instead of a nightclub.

How Naa met Ruby

“Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm” (Proverbs 13:20, NIV).

Thanks to your generosity, Naa received her own Bible that is helping her follow Christ. And with growing confidence, she has found the strength to cut ties with negative influences and focus on doing well in school.

Thank you for making that possible!

Please consider making a donation. Your gift can help more young girls like Naa receive their own Bible and find a sense of belonging in Christ.

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