Watch the story of gladys aylward, the missionary who led 100 orphans 100 miles to safety through wartorn china. Jun 15, 2009 gladys aylward nacio en 1904 en londres. Gladys may aylward 24 february 1902 3 january 1970 was a british. Gladys aylward is a missionary, well, even earlier, she is just a maid. Gladys aylward speaking in person circa 1950s youtube. I think its the third book about gladys aylward that i have read. Also comes with corresponding booklet from the classic heroes of the faith series. The adventure of a lifetime, written by janet and geoff benge, tells the fascinating story of this british woman who served as a missionary in china. The woman with the book a friends account of gladys aylwards life. Gladys aylwards testimony comes to life in this dramatic narrative. Jan 01, 1970 it is the cost of a small salad and large ice tea in deli store. Gladys aylwards testimony comes to life in this dramatic solo recording. Gladys aylward, born in 1904 in london to workingclass parents, was at first glance a normal girl.
Summary gladys aylward, born in 1904 in london to workingclass parents, was at first glance a normal girl. She spread her religion even when her life was at risk. The adventure of a lifetime is one of those rare books that renews your faith and is a grand adventure, as i believe most if not all in this series will be. This biography for young readers begins when gladys aylward leaves london and arrives in china. Gladys aylward was born in london in 1904 or a few years earlier. He begins the narrative of a missionary and palour maid, gladys aylward. Without formal education or a missionary organization to back her, gladys raised her own. She worked for several years as a parlormaid, and then attended a revival meeting at which the preacher spoke of dedicating ones life to the service of god. With no mission board to support or guide her and less than ten dollars in her pocket, gladys aylward left her home in england to answer gods call to take the message of the gospel to china. Gladys aylward is a published author of childrens books. This faithful servant based her entire life on trusting gods promise. Watch as torchlighter gladys aylwards strength and faith are stretched to the limit in wwii china. Before she knew what was happening, a typical, worldly british girl of the early 20th century found herself sitting in a midweek church service. The author unravels the tale of how she was led to china, enduring threats, peril of war, her undaunting faith and dependence on god to lead her to china.
Gladys aylward sat in a hard, highbacked chair across from a square desk. Gladys may aylward 24 february 1902 3 january 1970 was a britishborn evangelical christian missionary to china, whose story was told in the book the small woman, by alan burgess, published in 1957, and made into the film the inn of the sixth happiness, starring ingrid bergman, in 1958. Amidst the millions of committed christians in each generation, a handful rise to special prominence. By 1970 many books had already been written about gladys aylward and her work as a missionary in china.
Oct 10, 2018 historia adonirama i ann judsonowy misjonarzy, ktorzy wyjechali do birmy, aby glosci ewangelie, i chociaz wydawalo sie ze nic nie uda im sie zdzialac pan bo. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Learn more about their exciting and inspiring lives in barbours heroes of the faith series. Gladys aylward is my hero because she did something no one else would do. The torchlighters is an animated series telling the stories of great heroes of the faith.
Gladys aylward, a housemaid from england, dared to trust god in the face of dire and seemingly hopeless circumstances. Decades after she could defend herself, secular press in the 21st century depict gladys aylward as a reckless spy for china during world war ii. I first heard of gladys aylward in the 1958 movie, the inn of the sixth happiness. Initially despised as a foreign devil, gladys aylward soon won the love and respect of the chinese and was able to reach government and military officials as well as starving prisoners and destitute children. A more accurate account of that time in her life is found in the book the small woman by alan burgess. With the sinojapanese war waging around her, she struggled to bring the basics of life and the fullness of god to orphaned children. The missionary who helped over 100 orphans escape through wartorn china. Her work in china was the inspiration for a hollywood film, the inn. Gladys aylward 19021970 is known as the little woman or virtuous one who was a missionary to china for many years. Try our gladys aylward quiz and check out other fun activities here.
Christian heroes gladys aylward from christian heroes. However one day, she attended a revival meeting at which the speaker talked of dedicating ones life to jesus and to ministry. Testimony of gladys aylward april 30, 2012 i praise god he sent me to this web page today. The very next year, i went straight to ywam publishing and purchased their entire set of both christian heroes. Daring to trust heroes for young readers by renee meloche. Gladys aylward, missionary to china another book in the heroes of the faith series that i just read. Witness the way god empowered gladys aylward to overcome tremendous obstacles in order to fulfill his plan for her life. Gladys aylward by sam william documents her autobiography. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new. The adventure of a lifetime audiobook christian heroes. The little woman by gladys aylward, gladys at indigo. Her amazing adventure of faith and determination is one of the truly great missionary stories of our era 19021970. Gladys aylward was a british missionary who worked in china in the prewar and wartime years. Howard on the life of christian missionary gladys aylward.
On the life of gladys aylward as a missionary in china. The gladys aylward story the torchlighters heroes of the. By the late 1950s she was an icon, the subject of books and a movie starring ingrid bergman. She is brave and unselfish because gladys could have escaped by herself and would have survived. Although forced into domestic service at an early age, she always had an ambition to go overseas as a missionary, and studied with great determination in order to be fitted for the role. Gladys aylward is the perfect companion for long car trips or quiettimes at home. But, in gladys aylward s autobiography, the little woman, it is a journey from england to china. Aylward raised the money needed to travel overland by train, boat, mule, and foot to yangcheng, china. Without formal education or a missionary organization to back her, gladys raised her own finances for the overlaid trip that would bring her to the country and people that god. As a young woman, gladys became irrevocably convinced that god wanted her to serve as a missionary in china. I had never heard of gladys aylward, so im glad i got the chance to read this book about her. With war raging about her and soldiers closing in, the wounded missionary gladys aylward sets out on the most difficult journey of her life a 100mile trek over the mountains to a safe haven.
Make long trips in the car exciting with this recording. This biography of gladys aylward takes as resources all of the other biographies. Brockhaus verlag, wuppertal, nrw, brd 1965 isbn 10. This is the powerful story of gladys aylward, missionary to china.
We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. She witnessed numerous miracles and won many to christ. Aylward, gladys 19021970english missionary in china and taiwan who worked to end the traditional chinese practice of binding womens feet, led a large group of orphans out of occupied china, and set up orphanages in hong kong and taiwan. Gladys started life as a servant for wealthy families, but god had other plans for her. Zimmermann gladys aylward eigentliche autorin published by r. What follows is an amazing adventure of faith and determination. After reading a magazine article about china, gladys aylward couldnt put the idea out of her mind. She grew up working as a parlormaid for most of her young life. Gladys aylward women of faith by swift, catherine and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Gladys aylward aylward was born of a workingclass family in london in 1902.
As a missionary in china, gladys aylwards life was characterized by a humble dependence upon god in a steady stream of extreme circumstances. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Gladys put people before herself even though that would be a larger risk for people getting hurt. She spent many of those years in china, her adopted country. The film was produced by twentieth century fox, and filmed entirely in north wales. Gladys aylward ebook by gladys aylward 9781575675336. Her life is one of the truly great missionary stories of our era 19021970. Embarrassed by fame she went back to free china now taiwan to run an orphanage and died there at 68 in 1970. It is written at a level so that children 9 and up can enjoy and benefit from.
To edit or update the above biography on gladys aylward, please log in or register. Gladys life shows how god can do great things through a submitted and willing servant. Gladys responded to the message, and soon after became convinced that she was called to preach the gospel in china. I am 53 years old and desired so many things as a young woman that have not unfolded. Unfollow gladys aylward book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I am very thankful for the audio arriving to me today. The little woman by gladys aylward online at alibris. Though we are not all called to be overseas missionaries like gladys aylward, all we who are christians are called by god to share our faith witness with those who are. She had no formal education and was a housemaid, but was determined to go to china for god. But when the china inland mission rejected her as a missionary, aylward found her own way there in 1932, trusting god with every step. Published credits of gladys aylward include gladys aylward. Before becoming a missionary, gladys attended the china inland missionary societys training school in london.
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